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Under global spotlight for its oppressive policies, Afghanistan ranks 178t
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid global concerns over the denial of basic rights to women and girls in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, the World Bank, in its latest report, stated that the country ranks a lowly 178th when it comes to the participation of women in economic pursuits.
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf condemns Adiala jail staff for obstructing Imran'
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The party's core committee urged the immediate intervention of the court in this matter, emphasising the importance of Dr Asim being allowed to conduct Khan's medical check-up.
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African economies to grow 3.4% in 2024; more equitable growth needed to re
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Increased private consumption and declining inflation are supporting an economic rebound in Sub-Saharan Africa, but the recovery remains fragile due to uncertain global economic conditions, growing debt service obligations, frequent natural disasters, and escalating conflict and violence, ac
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World Bank asks Pakistan to adopt National Fiscal Policy amid bailout talk
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
This is now expected to be made part of the next International Monetary Fund programme that Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will be discussing with the lender next week in Washington on the sidelines of World Bank-IMF spring meetings, Dawn reported.
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World Bank allocates USD 16 million to support women-led businesses in Afg
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In Afghanistan, women's interest in trade and business has grown as a result of limitations on their access to education and employment.
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India's gems-jewellery sector sparkles amidst surging gold prices and glob
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
According to the latest India Development Update by the World Bank, the country emerged as one of the fastest-growing major economies in FY 2022/23, boasting a growth rate of 7.2 per cent.
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World Bank projects India's growth to reach 7.5% in FY 23-24
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
India, which accounts for the bulk of the region's economy, output growth is expected to reach 7.5% in FY23-24 before returning to 6.6% over the medium term.
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World Bank projects Nepal's economic growth to be 3.3 per cent in 2024
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The World Bank (WB) has said that Nepal's economy is expected to grow by 3.3 per cent in 2024, driven by revived tourism and a pickup in hydropower exports.
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Pakistan to seek fresh IMF bailout package of over USD 8 billion
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The country is expected to seek a fresh IMF bailout package of over USD 8 billion with the possibility of augmentation through climate finance on the occasion of upcoming spring meetings of Breton Wood Institutions, known as the IMF/World Bank, scheduled to be held in Washington, DC, from Ap
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Imran Khan's party dissociates itself from 'overseas protests' outside IMF
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Imran Khan-founded Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has dissociated itself with the ongoing protests by Pakistanis in the United States outside the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) headquarters, Geo News reported.
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KMEW's Inland Waterway Maiden Voyage: Embarking on New Waters
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 11: Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd has received the Letter of Award (LoA) from the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) for the maintenance of the "Farakka-Kahalgaon stretch (146 Km) of National Waterway - 1 (River Ganga)". The contract
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India's digital landscape: World Bank report spotlights progress amid chal
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The latest "Digital Progress and Trends Report 2023" by the World Bank Group underscores the challenges faced by India in bridging the digital divide.
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