Asian economies should strengthen policy frameworks and focus on stabilisation measures as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East threatens the region's energy, trade, and financial resilience, according to Albert Park, Chief Economist of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
The microfinance sector in the country is expected to register growth over FY26-28E, driven by selective customer additions, higher ticket sizes, and incremental contribution from non-microfinance portfolios, according to a report by JM Financial.
A recent analysis paints a complicated and often uncomfortable picture of Pakistan's standing on economic freedom, suggesting that official narratives of stabilisation are colliding with persistent structural weaknesses, as reported by The Express Tribune.
The survey notes that recent labour market indicators indicate improving employment conditions, driven by ongoing structural reforms. Monthly data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) show a largely stable labour market with seasonal variations, while quarterly averages indicate a
The US Federal Reserve, in its latest policy meeting held on January 27-28, decided to keep its key benchmark interest rates unchanged at 3.5 to 3.75 per cent, citing low job gains, signs of stabilisation in the labour market, and inflation that remains somewhat elevated.
India faces a complex strategic decision following an invitation to join a US-led Gaza Peace Board chaired by Donald Trump. According to a GTRI Report, the invitation arrives as the Gaza war enters its third year, forcing the country to choose between participating in a new international
Responding to media queries, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said, "The prime minister of Pakistan has received the invitation from the president of the United States to join the Board of Peace on Gaza."
Speaking to ANI on Friday, Angulo said the multilateral forum must reflect contemporary global realities and called for reforms in the international system.
Consumer staple companies are expected to witness a gradual improvement in demand from the fourth quarter of FY26, supported by stabilising trade conditions after the GST reduction and multiple measures taken by the government, highlighted a report by Motilal Oswal.
Pakistan's business leaders warn that recent economic stability has not translated into real growth, citing structural flaws, weak industrial activity and IMF-driven reforms. They caution that without a shift toward medium-term growth planning, the country risks slipping back into another ec
In the wake of the strikes in Venezuela, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Sunday that Japan stands ready to closely coordinate with G7 countries and the regional partners to advance diplomatic efforts toward the restoration of democracy in the country and the stabilisation o
Capital flows could also turn more favourable. Potential inclusion of Indian government bonds in global bond indices, stabilisation in corporate earnings, and the likelihood of renewed FPI equity inflows may ease pressure on the rupee.