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Trump Vows Massive Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil

Monday, October 20, 2025

Business

US President Donald Trump has vowed to maintain massive tariffs on India over Russian oil imports. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, 19 October 2025, Trump claimed Indian Prime

ICICI Bank Q2 Profit Beats Estimates at ₹12,359 Cr

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Business

Mumbai, 18 October 2025: ICICI Bank Q2 profit beats estimates, posting a standalone net profit of ₹12,359 crore for the quarter ended 30 September 2025, up 5.2% from ₹11,746 crore a year

Dhaka Airport Fire: Exporters Face $1bn Losses

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Business

Dhaka, 19 October 2025 – A fire erupted at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Friday, forcing a six-hour suspension of flights and injuring 25 security personnel. Exporters now

Emirates NBD Acquires 60% RBL Bank in $3B Deal.

Emirates NBD Acquires 60% RBL Bank Deal

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Business

Emirates NBD Acquires 60% RBL Bank in $3B Deal Dubai’s premier bank eyes India’s growth engine with a record-breaking investment that could reshape regional financial ties. Dubai-based Emirates NBD announced on Saturday,

China Eastern Airlines Resume India Flights After 5-Year Freeze

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Business

New Delhi, India (South Asian Desk) – China Eastern Airlines will resume India flights on November 9, 2025, ending a five-year suspension. The Shanghai-Delhi service operates three times weekly. This follows a

India Gold Prices Pullback Hits 2.6% on Dollar Strength

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Business

India gold prices pullback October 2025 marked a 2.6% drop in spot gold to USD 4,211.48 per ounce on Friday, October 17, at 4:35 PM IST. This followed a record high of

Egypt FM IMEEC Palestine Resolution Halts $50B Corridor

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Business

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stated on Friday, October 17, 2025, in New Delhi that resolving the Palestine issue is essential for advancing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC), during his two-day

Karachi Tehran Direct Flights to Boost Ties

Friday, October 17, 2025

Business

Karachi, Friday, October 17, 2025: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Iranian Consul General Akbar Issazadeh agreed on Thursday to launch Karachi Tehran direct flights. The pact aims to ease

Russia is confident in India for oil partnership will continue

Russia Confident in India for Oil Partnership Continues Amid US Claims

Friday, October 17, 2025

Business

Moscow, 16 October 2025 – Russia expressed confidence that its oil partnership with India will continue, countering US President Donald Trump’s assertion that New Delhi promised to halt purchases from Moscow. Deputy

Pakistan Seeks China Support for BRICS Bank Membership

BRICS Bank Membership: Pakistan Seeks China Support

Friday, October 17, 2025

Business

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met China’s Deputy Finance Minister Liao Min in Washington DC on Thursday and sought support for Pakistan in BRICS bank membership, during the IMF and World Bank

India’s US Exports Plunge Amid Trump 50% Tariffs: 12% Drop

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Business

India’s US exports plunged 11.93 per cent to USD 5.46 billion in September 2025 amid the Trump administration’s 50 per cent tariffs. The decline hit the first full month of the levies

Pakistan-Saudi Arabia economic cooperation

PIA Privatisation Push: Finance Minister Aurangzeb Briefs Saudi Finance Minister

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Business

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan in Washington DC on 15 October 2025. He briefed him on the ongoing PIA privatisation push and key airports. The discussion occurred

Pakistan Textile Exports Decline 2025: 2% Fall Hits Sector

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Business

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan textile exports decline 2025 continued in September, with shipments falling to $1.57 billion, down 1.99% from $1.61 billion a year earlier, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data. This marks

Indian Rupee Rally: Trump Modi Oil Remark Sparks 0.8% Surge

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Business

The Indian rupee rally for 0.8% against the US dollar on Thursday 16 October 2025 following US President Donald Trump’s remark that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave him assurance to stop

Apple Lobbying for India Tax Law Change Hits Expansion Snag

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Business

New Delhi, October 16, 2025 – Apple lobbying the Indian government to revise a tax law that imposes duties on machinery imports for its local production lines. Sources say this Apple India

Trump says Modi assured India stop Russian oil import

Russian Oil Import: Trump Says Modi Assured India Will Stop Soon

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Business

US President Donald Trump stated on 15 October 2025 that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him India will stop Russian oil import. The announcement came during a White House event where

Infosys $1.6 Billion NHS Deal Seals IT Triumph

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Business

Infosys clinched the Infosys $1.6 billion NHS deal on Monday, October 14, 2025, from the NHS Business Services Authority. The £1.2 billion contract spans 15 years to overhaul workforce systems for England’s

IMF Pakistan $1.2 Billion Deal Unlocks Aid

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Business

The IMF sealed a staff-level pact with Pakistan on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, unlocking the IMF Pakistan $1.2 billion deal. Mission chief Iva Petrova oversaw talks from September 24 to October 8

UN Rohingya Aid Funding Cliff Bangladesh Hits 500K

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Business

The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the UN Rohingya aid funding cliff Bangladesh, where funding shortages could halve aid by 2026, endangering education, health, and nutrition for over 500,000

IMF Warns Pakistan for Rising Inflation to 6%

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Business

International Monetary Fund– IMF warns Pakistan for rising inflation and a shift to current account deficit in its latest World Economic Outlook released on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, projecting average inflation at

Pakistan Vietnam Trade Pact Talks Launch to Boost $1B Ties

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Business

Islamabad: Pakistan Vietnam trade pact talks commenced on October 14, 2025, with the signing of a joint declaration by Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen

AI Data Center Investment India: Google Commits $15bn Surge

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Business

Google announced on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 a $15 billion investment over five years to build an AI data center in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This AI data center investment India marks the

FAO Support Bangladesh Deep-Sea Fishing Eyes 500,000-Ton Surge

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Business

FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu pledged support for Bangladesh deep-sea fishing in a Rome meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Monday. The Yunus FAO meeting, held during World Food Forum events, targeted

Pakistan IMF Reform Agenda Gains Momentum in Washington

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Business

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met IMF Director Jihad Azour in Washington on Monday to advance the Pakistan IMF reform agenda, reviewing progress on the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility amid the

Bangladesh’s Yunus and Brazil President Meeting Seals 2026 Visit Deal

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Business

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus met Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Rome on 13 October 2025, discussing key issues on the sidelines of the World Food Forum, where Lula

India 77 Billion Hydropower Plan Counters China Threat

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Business

New Delhi, 14 October 2025 – India 77 billion hydropower plan has unveiled, focused on the Brahmaputra basin. The Central Electricity Authority released the master plan on Monday, 13 October 2025. It

India and Canada New Roadmap Relations Revive Ties After 2-Year Strain

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Business

New Delhi, Tuesday, 14 October 2025 – India and Canada new roadmap unveiled for their relations, agreeing to boost diplomatic cooperation in October 2025 through trade, energy and technology amid global tensions.

India Gold Prices Rise as shown in vector

India Gold Prices Rise 1.6% amid US-China Tensions

Monday, October 13, 2025

Business

On Monday, 13 October 2025, India gold prices rise amid US-China tensions after US President Donald Trump imposed 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. MCX gold futures hit a high of INR 123,680

PSX Under Pressure as screens show red graph

PSX Under Pressure: 5,892-Point Plunge from Clashes, IMF Delays

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Business

Investors flee as benchmark index craters, spotlighting how frontier skirmishes and loan snags throttle Pakistan’s fragile recovery. The Pakistan Stock Exchange suffered severe PSX under pressure amid border clashes and IMF delays

US Ambassador Meets PM Modi to Discuss Bilateral Ties for 2025

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Business

US Ambassador meets PM Modi in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss US India bilateral issues, marking an early diplomatic outreach that highlights personal rapport between leaders. Sergio Gor PM Modi Meeting

Modi Trump Trade Deal Phone Call Signals Key Progress

Friday, October 10, 2025

Business

New Delhi, Friday, October 10, 2025 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Thursday. The Modi Trump trade deal phone call reviewed good

Pakistan IMF Flood Adjustment Deal is near to close

Pakistan IMF Flood Adjustment Deal Nears $1.2bn Tranche Release

Friday, October 10, 2025

Business

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan IMF flood adjustment deal advanced significantly on Friday as officials finalised verifications for flood-related losses, paving the way for a $1.2 billion tranche release under two IMF facilities. This

IMF Sri Lanka Staff-Level Agreement Unlocks $347M Boost

Friday, October 10, 2025

Business

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (South Asian Desk) – The IMF and Sri Lanka staff-level agreement on Thursday for the fifth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), unlocking about US$347 million in financing

India UK Trade Deal jobs impact was discussed during the meeting

India UK Trade Deal Jobs Impact: 2,200 New UK Roles

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Business

London and New Delhi signed a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) on 24 July 2025, promising to reshape India UK trade deal jobs impact through tariff cuts and market access. Prime Minister

Bangladesh Heads to COP30 with 20% Emission Cut Vow

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Business

Bangladesh submitted its third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) to the UNFCCC in September 2025, pledging a 20.31 per cent cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 from business-as-usual levels, as the

India Shares Muted IT Gains, people are happy

India Shares Muted IT Gains as Financials Drag Indices 0.1%

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Business

India shares muted IT gains on Thursday, October 9, 2025, faced offsets from financial sector dips, keeping the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 flat at 81,853.01 and 25,071.3 points by 9:50

Starmer seeks India trade deal during talks with Modi

Starmer Seeks India Trade Deal Boost with £34bn Projection

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Business

MUMBAI, India – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday for a two-day visit where Starmer seeks India trade deal and signed in July 2025, accompanied by over 100

Bangladesh-Turkiye Investment is next goal for Yunus

Bangladesh-Turkiye Investment in 10 Key Sectors

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Business

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) dispatched a senior team to Istanbul on October 7, 2025, to secure Bangladesh-Turkiye investments from Turkiye. The mission, led by Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun,

UK-India Visa Deal is not going to happen in 2025, says starmer

UK-India Visa Deal: Not Interested in Deal with India in 2025, Starmer Confirms

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Business

LONDON (South Asian Desk) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer ruled out any UK-India visa deal on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, as he prepared for a two-day trip to Mumbai to boost

India Climate Linked Insurance Issued after the vast devastation of Monsoon Rains as seen in the picture

India Climate Linked Insurance Scheme Targets Extreme Weather Risks After 2025 Floods

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Business

The Indian government has launched early discussions with insurers to craft a nationwide India climate linked insurance scheme. This initiative aims to deploy parametric triggers for rapid payouts following extreme weather events.

ASEAN Role Boosts with 6 Accords: Pakistan PM’s Malaysia Visit

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Business

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif undertook an official visit to Malaysia from 5 to 7 October 2025, meeting his counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya to strengthen bilateral ties and elevate Pakistan’s

Pakistan Malaysia Halal Meat Deal signed can be seen in the picture

Pakistan Malaysia Halal Meat Deal Unlocks $200m Boost

Monday, October 6, 2025

Business

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif hailed a new Pakistan Malaysia halal meat deal during his official visit to Malaysia on Monday, October 6, 2025. The agreement allows Malaysia to import halal meat

Pakistan Power Users Regulatory announced by Nepra

Pakistan Power Users Regulatory Failures Impose Rs215m Burden

Monday, October 6, 2025

Business

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan power users regulatory failures have forced consumers to absorb a Rs215 million loss from a coal supply default, with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) approving the pass-through on

Indian Rupee Low depicted by Indian currency

Indian Rupee Low Nears Record 88.80 Mark

Monday, October 6, 2025

Business

MUMBAI, Monday, October 6, 2025, The Indian rupee low persisted on Monday, opening near 88.74 to the US dollar, propped up by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervention rupee banks IPO support

PM Shehbaz Malaysia visit as he reaches Malaysia seen in the picture

PM Shehbaz Malaysia Visit 2025: Eyes Economic Ties Boost

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Business

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif initiated his PM Shehbaz Malaysia visit to strengthen economic ties on Sunday, October 5, 2025. He departed Lahore at 4:35 PM for a three-day official trip to Kuala

A Photo of IMF office taken during Pakistan Secures 1bn dollars IMF Tranche

Pakistan Secures 1bn dollars IMF Tranche Despite Slippages

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Business

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan secures 1bn dollars IMF tranche as the third payout under a $7bn bailout programme, officials confirmed on Monday, despite revenue misses and provincial fiscal lapses that tested reform commitments. This

Benapole Port Trade Resumes as seen in the picture

Benapole Port Trade Resumes After 5-Day Halt

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Business

Benapole port trade restarts on Saturday, easing pressures on India-Bangladesh supply chains disrupted by Durga Puja holidays. Benapole port trade resumes today, marking the end of a five-day suspension in India Bangladesh

India Local Tech Alternatives Gain Traction in US Trade Row

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Business

India’s cabinet ministers launched a vigorous campaign for India local tech alternatives this week, targeting giants like Google and Microsoft amid escalating US trade tensions. The push, led by Information Technology Minister

Pakistan Skilled Workforce talks during a media talk

Pakistan Skilled Workforce Markets Eye 1M Annual Exports

Friday, October 3, 2025

Business

ISLAMABAD, Monday, August 25, 2025, 4:35 PM – Pakistan’s government launched a major push to place Pakistan skilled workforce in international markets during a two-day dialogue in Islamabad. Federal Minister for Education

India Growth Resilience fortified, said by Nirmala during a press conference

India Growth Resilience Fortified by ₹11.21 Trillion Capex Push

Friday, October 3, 2025

Business

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Friday, October 3, 2025, in New Delhi, that the government will elevate capital spending to a record ₹11.21 trillion for the fiscal year ending March

India China Flights resumed as first flight of Indigo Taking off for China

India China Flights Resume: IndiGo Restarts Key Route 2025

Friday, October 3, 2025

Business

India and China agreed on Wednesday to resume direct flights between designated cities by late October 2025, ending a five-year suspension triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and border tensions. The move, announced

India Rabi MSP Hike as Farmers seen to be working in Field

India Rabi MSP Hike: Rs 84,263 Cr Boost for Farmers

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Business

New Delhi: The Indian government approved a hike in minimum support prices for all mandated rabi crops on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. This India rabi MSP hike targets six key commodities for

A Picture of a Man Watching Stock Screens after PSX Winning Streak

PSX Winning Streak Hits Fifth Record Close

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Business

The PSX winning streak hit to five consecutive sessions on Wednesday, closing at a record 165640.34 points with a gain of 146 points or 0.09 per cent, despite intraday volatility that saw

A photo of FBR Office after FBR Q1 Tax Target Miss

FBR Q1 Tax Target Miss Hits Rs199bn Mark

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Business

Pakistan’s tax body reports a steep revenue dip in early fiscal year, testing IMF commitments and sparking reform debates. The Federal Board of Revenue disclosed on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 4:35

Pakistan Repaid Eurobond as Money Market is shown in the picture

Pakistan Repaid $500m Eurobond on Time, Boosts Stability

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan repaid a $500 million Eurobond on schedule on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, as part of its 2015 issuance maturing that day. The State Bank of Pakistan handled the transaction using foreign

Picture of RBI taken after the announcement of RBI December Rate Cut

RBI December Rate Cut Looms as RBI Holds Rates

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Business

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided on Tuesday to hold its key repo rate at 5.50 per cent, answering who, what, when, where, why and how in a move that

FPI Outflow India: $2.7bn September Exit Signals Alarm

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Business

MUMBAI, India – Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) net sold $2.7 billion worth of Indian stocks in September 2025, extending a three-month selling spree that has drained $17.6 billion from markets this year

Supreme Leaders Shaking Hands during Japan Sri Lanka Summit

Japan Sri Lanka Summit Boosts Ties with 3 Key Pacts

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Business

Monday, September 29, 2025 – Osaka, Japan – Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met Sri Lankan President A. K. Disanayaka for the Japan Sri Lanka summit on Monday at 11:15 a.m. local

IMF Pakistan Review meeting seen in the picture

IMF Pakistan Review Faces Rs1.2tn Revenue Hit

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Business

The IMF Pakistan review started in Islamabad on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 4:35 PM. Mission chief Iva Petrova leads the team. They assess Pakistan’s progress under the $7 billion Extended Fund

RBI Overseas Debt Limit Raised to 1.5% for Banks

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Business

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised the RBI overseas debt limit on Monday. Banks can now include up to 1.5 per cent of risk-weighted assets in perpetual debt issued abroad. This

Afghanistan Pakistan Trade Decline as Trucks are Parked on Torkham Border

Afghanistan Pakistan Trade Declines $9 Millions Amid Ongoing Tensions

Monday, September 29, 2025

Business

Afghanistan Pakistan trade declines to $1.108 billion in the first half of 2025, down $9 million from $1.117 billion in the same period last year, officials said on Monday. The drop stems

Khunjerab Pass Reopen, as seen traffic on the road

Khunjerab Pass Reopen, After 68-Day Protest Revives Trade

Monday, September 29, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

Trade and travel through the Khunjerab Pass reopen on Monday after Gilgit-Baltistan traders ended a 68-day protest blockade on the Karakoram Highway. The sit-in, sparked by tax disputes, halted operations since late

A ship in bay area after Port Qasim World Bank Ranking announced for Ship Handling

Pakistan: Port Qasim World Bank Ranking Climbs to 9th Globally

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Business

KARACHI: Ninth-place achieved for Port Qasim World Bank ranking in the Container Port Performance Index on Monday, August 25, 2025, marking it among the top improving ports worldwide. The index, released by

A picture of IMF office taken during IMF Bangladesh Negotiations

IMF Bangladesh Negotiations 2025, Impose Borrowing Ceiling

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Business

The International Monetary Fund has capped Bangladesh’s foreign borrowing at $8.44 billion for the coming fiscal year, signalling heightened oversight in IMF Bangladesh negotiations amid escalating debt concerns. The International Monetary Fund

BRICS bank as seen in the picture about to issue Indian Rupee bond

BRICS Bank Indian Rupee Bond Set for March 2026 Launch

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Business

The New Development Bank (NDB), established by BRICS nations, plans to issue its inaugural Indian rupee bond in the domestic market before the end of March 2026, aiming to raise between USD

PM Shehbaz Trump Meeting as sen in he picture

PM Shehbaz Trump Meeting Deemed Very Encouraging

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Business

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with United States President Donald Trump at the Oval Office in the White House on Thursday, September 25, 2025, to discuss regional security, counter-terrorism,

President Zardari China Visit as seen in the picture

Exclusive: President Zardari China Visit Seals Key Defence, Economic Pacts

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Business

President Zardari China visit started from Thursday, 12 September, 2025, to Sunday, 21 September, 2025, across Chengdu, Shanghai, and Kashgar, aimed at bolstering economic and defence ties through high-level meetings, facility tours,

Russian Oil as seen in the picture is an obstacle for Us-India Trade Deal

US-India Trade Deal 2025, Strongly Linked to Russian Oil Curbs

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Business

US trade negotiators informed their Indian counterparts during recent discussions in Washington that curbing purchases of Russian oil is essential for advancing the US-India trade deal, as revealed on Friday, September 26,

Bangladesh Secures Investments from different countries during UNGA s seen Yunus is sitting with leaders in the picture

Bangladesh Secures Investments, Allies at UNGA 2025

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Business

NEW YORK: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus secured Bangladesh secures investments, allies commitments from global leaders during bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday,

PM Shehbazduring the urge of American Investment in Pakistan call

PM Sharif Calls for American Investment in Pakistan at Trump Meet 2025

Friday, September 26, 2025

Business

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged American investment in Pakistan during a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, September 25, 2025, focusing on sectors like

Albania Bangladesh Workers talks are in progress as seen in the picture

Albania Bangladesh Workers 2025: Bilateral Talks Advanced

Friday, September 26, 2025

Business

Albanian President Bajram Begaj met Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday, 25 September, 2025, in New York to discuss recruiting skilled and semi-skilled Albania Bangladesh workers 2025, driven by Albania’s

Afghanistan Trade Expansion achievements are announced by the minister seen in the picture

Afghanistan Trade Expansion 2025 Reaches Over 100 Nations

Friday, September 26, 2025

Business

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce announced on Saturday, 19 July, 2025, in Kabul that the Afghanistan trade expansion 2025 initiative has linked the country with over 100

Indian pharma stocks plunge as seen in the picture

Indian Pharma Stocks Plunge on Trump Tariffs 2025

Friday, September 26, 2025

Business

Indian pharma stocks shares tumbled 2.6% on Friday, September 26, 2025, after US President Donald Trump unveiled a 100% tariff on branded and patented drugs effective October 1, aimed at bolstering American

RCEP Trade Bloc meeting seen in the picture

RCEP Trade Bloc: Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Chile and Bangladesh Move to Join

Friday, September 26, 2025

Business

Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Chile, and Bangladesh have formally expressed interest in acceding to the RCEP trade bloc during the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, September 24,

Trucks parked in a dry port depicting Afghanistan Trade Volume increased

Afghanistan Trade Volume 2025 Sees 30% Surge

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Business

Kabul, Afghanistan – The Ministry of Industry and Commerce announced on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, that Afghanistan trade volume for the first half of the solar year 1404 reached more than $6.783

Bangladesh World Bank engagement seen in the picture

Bangladesh World Bank 2025: Yunus Seeks Aid for Port Modernisation

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Business

Dhaka, September 25, 2025 – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus urged World Bank President Ajay Banga during Bangladesh World Bank engagement on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, to provide technical and financial assistance

PM Shehbaz IMF Meeting seen in the picture

PM Shehbaz IMF Meeting 2025 Urges Flood Review

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Business

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held the PM Shehbaz IMF meeting 2025 with International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in New York on Wednesday, September 24, to press for the inclusion of

How The Nepal Unrest 2025 is Continuing to Disrupt India Border Trade

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

Nepal unrest, sparked by Gen Z-led anticorruption protests on Tuesday, September 8, 2025, in Kathmandu and southern regions, has disrupted India border trade at key points like Raxaul in Bihar, where Nepali

Trucks crossing borders are a part of Afghanistan and Pakistan Trade

Afghanistan and Pakistan Trade Reaches $143m in August

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Business

Afghanistan and Pakistan trade volume hit $143 million USD in August 2025, up 4 per cent from July, as reduced customs tariffs and reopened border crossings boosted Afghan exports by 50 per

A picture of SEBI office taken during RBI Foreign Investment announcement

SEBI RBI Foreign Investment Norms Set for Easing in 2025

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Business

Indian regulators are poised to overhaul entry barriers for overseas capital, potentially unlocking billions in inflows to bolster a faltering market. India’s Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) and Reserve Bank of India

Runio and Jaishaknkar during Us-India talks 2025

US-India Talks 2025: Rubio Reports Progress

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Business

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported substantial progress in US-India talks 2025 during an interview on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, following high-level meetings in New York and an ongoing visit by

Gold price record Bangladesh depicted by gold bar

Gold Price Record Bangladesh 2025 Hits Tk191,196 Per Bhori

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Business

The price of gold in Bangladesh has soared to an unprecedented level, prompting jewellers to warn of further volatility amid global economic pressures. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has set the price

Today India Stock Benchmarks higher than previous closing graph

India Stock Benchmarks 2025 Open Flat on Trade Hopes

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Business

Mumbai, 23 September 2025 – India stock benchmarks in 2025 showed a flat open on Tuesday morning, with the Nifty 50 index poised to hover near its previous close amid countervailing forces

Rubio Jaishankar Meeting during H1 Visa News

H1 Visa Strong Blow: Rubio Reassures Importance of US-India Ties

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Business

As US-India ties navigate fresh hurdles from a steep H1 visa fee hike, Secretary Rubio’s meeting with Jaishankar signals efforts to mend frictions in trade and technology. New York, United States –

Sri Lanka's Minister after saying no LNG imports from India

Sri Lanka Says No LNG Imports: Infrastructure Delays Halt India Deal 2024

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Business

Colombo, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka announced on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, that it has immediate plans for no LNG imports from India due to lagging infrastructure, particularly the absence of storage

A passport and Visa picture depicting H-1B visa fee hike

Indian IT Industry News: H-1B Visa Fee Surge Shakes Sector

Monday, September 22, 2025

Business

A dramatic US visa policy shift imposes a H-1B Visa fee to $100,000 on new applications, sparking fears of disruption for India’s booming tech workforce and global operations. The United States government

GST written image showing India GST rates reforms

India GST Rates 2025: Major Reforms Take Effect

Monday, September 22, 2025

Business

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hails the rollout as a “savings festival” promising billions in consumer relief, but how will these tax tweaks reshape everyday spending across India? The Goods and Services Tax

A hasina's poster on the ground depicting core reason of bangladesh financial crisis

Bangladesh Financial Crisis 2025: Defaults Soar to BDT 6 Trillion

Monday, September 22, 2025

Business

Bangladesh financial crisis grapples with a deepening banking meltdown that threatens to engulf the nation’s economy, as regulators unveil stark figures on hidden defaults and push for sweeping reforms. Dhaka, Monday, 22

Modi after announcing Swadeshi Campaign 2025

Modi Swadeshi Campaign 2025: Shun Foreign Goods

Monday, September 22, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

New Delhi, Sunday, September 21, 2025 – In a televised address to the nation at 5:00 PM, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Modi Swadeshi Campaign 2025, urging Indians to discard foreign-made

a picture taken of IMF office during Pakistan IMF Programme announcement

Pakistan IMF Programme 2025: Targets Met for 2nd Review Heed

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Business

An IMF mission’s impending arrival in Islamabad signals potential progress in Pakistan’s economic stabilisation efforts under the ongoing bailout, amid analyst optimism and flood-related hurdles. Pakistan’s authorities are poised to satisfy all

Piyush Goyal on India-Us Trade Agreement talks trip to US

India-US Trade Agreement 2025: Goyal’s Crucial US Trip

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Business

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will lead an official delegation to Washington on Sunday, September 22, 2025, to accelerate negotiations on the India-US trade agreement, following recent positive virtual discussions aimed

India-US trade deal 2025 is in negotiations as seen hustle bustle on the port

India-US Trade Deal 2025: Efforts to Intensify

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Business

India and the United States have agreed to intensify efforts towards concluding the India-US trade deal 2025, following positive discussions between senior officials in New Delhi on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The

Muhammad Yunus sitting in a meeting for Beijing Dhaka Alliance

Beijing Dhaka Alliance 2025: Yunus Hails Deeper Ties

Friday, September 19, 2025

Business

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus envisions a strengthened Beijing Dhaka Alliance that could reshape regional dynamics amid Bangladesh’s transitional challenges. Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus affirmed on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, during

Reko Diq Copper-Gold Project can be seen in the picture

Reko Diq Copper-Gold Project: $7.7bn Package Approved

Friday, September 19, 2025

Business

Pakistan’s government has greenlit a massive financial framework for the Reko Diq Copper-Gold Project, but what does this mean for the nation’s mineral wealth and economic revival? The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC)

Adani Group market regulator 2025 after SEBI clears their status

Adani Group Market Regulator 2025: SEBI Clears Key Hindenburg Claims

Friday, September 19, 2025

Business

India’s markets watchdog dismisses allegations of stock manipulation, sparking a surge in shares but with 22 probes still pending, questions linger over full regulatory closure, making a major Adani Group market regulator.

PPAMA Uncertainty 2025 causing low sales in cars as seen in the picture

PAMA Uncertainty 2025: Auto Sector Faces Disputes

Friday, September 19, 2025

Business

International firm’s withdrawals from Pakistan intensify amid policy disputes, raising fears for economic stability. The Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has issued a stark warning of PAMA uncertainty 2025, attributing it to

Indian Chief advisor hinting at easing of US India Tariffs 2025

US India Tariffs 2025: Adviser Hints at Easing

Friday, September 19, 2025

Business

India’s chief economic adviser has expressed optimism about a potential reduction in US India tariffs 2025 on goods, amid recent diplomatic engagements between the two nations. India’s chief economic adviser, V Anantha

The founders during Urban Company IPO Surge

India Urban Company IPO Surges 74% on Debut

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Business

Urban Company’s blockbuster stock market entry signals booming investor appetite for India’s on-demand services, but what drives this home services giant, Urban company IPO surge to a $3 billion milestone? Urban Company,

OM Shehbaz visits Riyadh to review Pakistan Saudi Arabia Relations

Pakistan Saudi Arabia Relations 2025: PM’s Riyadh Visit

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s day-long trip to Riyadh signals a potential deepening of longstanding ties amid regional challenges. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed from Islamabad on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, for a

Chittagong Port Tariffs Increased with the increased goods seen in the picture

Chittagong Port Tariffs Increased: Hiked Up to 50% in 2025

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Business

In a significant development for maritime trade, the Chittagong Port tariffs increased, sparking debates on economic impacts amid regional supply chain pressures. The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has raised tariffs at Chittagong

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