The domestic share market opened on a weak note on Tuesday as both the benchmark indices slipped into negative territory, weighed down by a falling rupee and continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows.
In a statement, he said the move showed the "weaponisation" of institutions against Opposition leaders and argued that such actions weakened democratic values.
With the strong festive demand and the GST cuts, the loan growth in the banking system has picked up pace in October and early November, according to a latest report by IIFL Capital.
The HRCP warns that the proposed Punjab Labour Code 2025 could weaken workers' rights, citing poor consultation, diluted protections, and loopholes on child and forced labour. The report urges Punjab's government to rewrite the code in line with ILO standards and ensure genuine worker par
Women's rights activists in Pakistan warned that gender-based violence is rising and most survivors lack access to justice. At an HRCP event, speakers highlighted weak law enforcement, poor support systems, low conviction rates, and inadequate mechanisms to address digital harassment, urging
In Pakistan's male-dominated digital landscape, women social media influencers continue to face relentless harassment, stalking, and even fatal violence, a grim reflection of the country's deep-rooted misogyny and weak law enforcement.
Pakistan's economy faces renewed strain as its current account deficit widens, with GDP growth expected to stagnate at 2.4%, The Express Tribune reported. An LSE study warns that without structural reforms, rising deficits, inflation, and weak external stability will continue to hinder econo
Warring said the BJP government was weakening both secularism and federalism while polarising communities across the country. He alleged that the Centre was consistently discriminating against Punjab, even attempting to "snatch away the state's capital".
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stern critique of Pakistan's fiscal governance, highlighting chronic weaknesses in financial management, accountability, and transparency. Despite operating under its 24th IMF programme alongside the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the Fund expre
Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka responded to several media queries regarding the current 'internal conflict' in Karnatka Congress in reference to the CM position. The queries were answered in Kanakapura, Bengaluru South district, on Tuesday.
Retail demand, especially via gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has surged since mid-2024. The report notes that the same factors driving central-bank accumulation, economic uncertainty, inflation risks, and weakening confidence in the US dollar have "significantly boosted interest in inves