World Bank lowers Pakistan’s economic growth forecast to 4.3%

Pakistan's economic growth

Citing the additional burden on the budget put by the last-ditch energy subsidies by the outgoing Imran Khan government, the World Bank on Wednesday reduced Pakistan’s economic growth rate forecast for the current fiscal year by almost one percent, reported local media. “The financing of the price cuts or subsidies can create an additional burden on […]

India’s shipment of wheat to Afghanistan via Pakistan to begin next week

India's shipment of wheat to Afghanistan via Pakistan to begin next week

India’s 50,000 tonnes of wheat shipment to Afghanistan as part of its humanitarian aid to the trouble-torn country through Pakistani soil will start from next week, officials said. India has been pitching for providing unimpeded humanitarian aid to Afghanistan to address the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the country. It has already announced plans to send […]