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Islamabad, April 6 – Pakistan’s chronic reliance on external debt reflects decades of fiscal mismanagement, the entrenched dominance of the elite, and the failure to broaden the tax base or restructure loss-making state-owned corporations, according to a report released on Monday.According to...

New Delhi, April 2 The pressure on Indian banks could increase, as the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) ability to inject local-currency liquidity into the banking system has narrowed amid efforts to contain rupee volatility, a report said on Thursday.However, banks' direct foreign-currency risks...

Kuwait City, March 29 – Kuwait said on Sunday that its air defense systems successfully intercepted multiple aerial threats over the past 24 hours, while a projectile strike on a military camp left 10 troops injured, according to an official military statement.According to the statement...

Mumbai, March 25 The rupee plunged by 29 paise to close at a record low of 94.05 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as heavy outflows by foreign investors and rising tensions in the Middle East kept investors on edge.Even a drop in global crude oil prices, a weaker US dollar...

Seoul, March 24 – The South Korean government will strictly enforce a mandatory five-day vehicle rotation system for the public sector in response to potential disruptions in oil supply amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, while also implementing additional energy-saving measures, the...

Colombo, March 24 – The Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services in Sri Lanka has issued guidelines to government institutions on the prudent use of fuel and energy, in light of potential disruptions to fuel imports caused by escalating tensions in the Middle East.The...

New Delhi, March 22 Foreign investors have pulled out approximately USD 9.6 billion (₹88,180 crore) from Indian equities this month, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, a weakening rupee, and concerns about the impact of high crude oil prices on India's growth and corporate...

Kolkata, March 12 – The Kolkata Police have increased vigilance across the city to prevent the black market sale of cooking gas, amid concerns about potential supply disruptions due to tensions in the Middle East, a senior police officer said on Thursday.All police stations in the city have...

Indore, March 11 Local vendors at the famous Chaat Chowpatty have begun switching from traditional gas burners to electric appliances to keep Indore's food culture alive, following the disruption of commercial LPG supplies due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.This shift comes as oil...

Indore, March 11 Vendors at the famous Chaat Chowpatty have begun replacing traditional gas stoves with electric appliances to preserve the city's food culture, following the sudden suspension of commercial LPG supplies due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.This shift comes as oil...

Mumbai, March 11 The benchmark indices of the Indian stock market, Sensex and Nifty, ended nearly 2% lower on Wednesday after a day of recovery following a surge in crude oil prices amid rising tensions in the Middle East.In addition, sustained outflows of foreign funds and selling in shares...

Kolkata, March 11 – A shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, triggered by disruptions in global oil and gas supplies amid tensions in the Middle East, has begun to affect roadside eateries and small restaurants across Kolkata, forcing many to raise food prices while others fear closure.Along...

Mumbai, March 4 Indian government bond yields rose to nearly a three-week high on Wednesday afternoon, tracking a sharp increase in global crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.The yield on the benchmark 10-year government security rose to 6.7112 percent, its highest...

Rajouri/Jammu, March 3 Protests erupted in various parts of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.In Budhal, residents gathered in front of the Sheikh-ul-Alam Masjid to stage a demonstration and condemned the joint...

New Delhi, March 2 Equity investors lost a combined Rs 6.59 lakh crore on Monday as markets experienced a significant downturn amid rising tensions in the Middle East, which weighed heavily on investor sentiment.The 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 2,743.46 points or 3.37%, closing at 78,543.73. It...

New Delhi, March 2 Defence stocks such as Ideaforge Technology and Paras Defence closed higher on Monday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following a US and Israeli attack on Iran.Shares of Ideaforge Technology rose by 7.66 per cent, Paras Defence and Space Technologies surged by...

Isfahan (Iran), March 2. Fear and uncertainty have gripped several Indian students stranded in Iran as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, with many appealing to the Indian government for evacuation or relocation to safer places.Fatima, a student at the Isfahan University of...

Mumbai, March 2 The rupee depreciated by 21 paise to 91.29 against the US dollar on Monday, amid higher crude oil prices, a strong US dollar, and intense global volatility due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.Negative sentiment in the equity market and the massive withdrawal of...

New Delhi, March 1 Having completed their commitments in the T20 World Cup, Zimbabwe are awaiting clarity on their departure plans following the closure of the Dubai airport due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.The majority of the Sikandar Raza-led squad was supposed to fly out of...

New Delhi, March 1 Precious metal prices are likely to see a strong start to the week when trading resumes on Monday, as investors would rush for safe-haven assets amid global uncertainties following the escalating Middle East tensions, analysts said.President Donald Trump announced "major...