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Pakistan's business sector faces challenges as production, operating expen
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Pakistan's business sector is confronting a mounting competitiveness challenge, with production and operating expenses now estimated to be 34 per cent higher than those in regional economies, severely weakening the country's position in international trade, according to the Pakistan Business
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Global economy faces uncertainty in 2026; 53% WEF chief economists see wea
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The global economy is expected to face a challenging year in 2026, according to the World Economic Forum's latest Chief Economists' Outlook released this month. While confidence has improved slightly compared to last year, more than half of leading economists still believe global economic co
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Indian start-ups working across AI, space, semiconductors: PM Modi in Mann
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Highlighting India's rapid economic progress, PM Modi urged industry and start-ups to place a strong emphasis on quality. He said the era of compromising on standards was over and India must now be known globally for top-quality products. "Be it our textiles, technology, electronics or ev
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AI could reshape jobs globally by 2030, asserts WEF white paper
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to profoundly reshape global labour markets by the end of the decade, with outcomes ranging from productivity booms to widespread job displacement, according to a new World Economic Forum (WEF) white paper released this month.
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Year's first Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi links 2016 social media trend to Startu
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the 10th anniversary of the Startup India initiative, noting that the ecosystem has grown from under 500 startups in 2016 to over 200,000 recognised entities today, while addressing the nation during the 130th episode of his monthly radio
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Budget likely to see continuity in government's capex push: HSBC report
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As has been the convention, the Union Budget for 2026-27 will be presented in the Parliament on February 1, 2026.
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Domestic strength anchors India growth outlook amid global uncertainties:
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India enters the year 2026 with a relatively strong macroeconomic footing, even as global markets remain shaped by policy uncertainty, geopolitical risks, and uneven growth across regions, according to a report by Prabhudas Lilladher.
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India's forex reserves rise over $14 billion to $701 billion as of January
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India's foreign exchange reserves rose sharply, by USD 14.167 billion in the week that ended January 16, to USD 701.360 billion, driven by a jump in both gold reserves and foreign currency assets, the Reserve Bank of India's latest 'Weekly Statistical Supplement' data showed. This followed a
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"Focus on what we can control," says Canadian PM Carney after Trump threat
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Prime Minister Mark Carney is urging Canadians to "Buy Canadian" to protect the country's economy from global economic threats. This move signals a shift toward focusing on local business rather than relying heavily on international trade.
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"Not going to happen, or even close!": Trump warns Ottawa on Beijing's inf
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US President Donald Trump on Saturday slammed Canada over its growing engagement with China, warning that Beijing's influence north of the border would "not going to happen" and threatening a sweeping 100 per cent tariff on Canadian goods if Ottawa deepens trade ties with China.
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"India-Bangladesh can be catalysts for sustainable growth": Indian High Co
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Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma on Saturday said India and Bangladesh, as fast-growing economies, are well-positioned to act as catalysts for each other's sustainable growth and as anchors of robust regional integration.
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EU Council President to visit India on Republic Day ahead of 16th EU-India
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On the occasion of India's Republic Day and the 16th EU-India Summit, European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa will be visiting New Delhi in order to enhance strategic and economic relationships between the two regions.
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