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Short-term loan dependence puts Pakistan’s economic stability at risk
Representative image (AI) The economy of Pakistan is in a risky state due to its over-reliance on short-term foreign loans, according to business leaders and economists. Key figures are calling for urgent negotiations with friendly nations to extend loan repayment periods and implement structural reforms, as reported by Express Tribune.Vice chairman of the Pakistan industrial…
IND vs PAK: Pakistan captain adds fuel to handshake controversy with fresh remark – ‘We’ll find that out’ | Cricket News
Pakistan’s T20 team skipper Salman Ali Agha (AP Photo) Ahead of the high-voltage India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup clash, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has again stirred debate around the handshake controversy with a fresh remark. Speaking before the match, Agha said he hopes the game will be played in the right spirit but…
Highways as runways: Why Northeast’s first emergency landing strip is a message to China
NEW DELHI: The emergency landing facility on the Moran Bypass in Assam’s Dibrugarh marks a significant piece of strategic infrastructure for India. The move has been described by defence officials as a “moment of profound significance” for India’s national security and regional resilience.Landing on the Moran Bypass in an IAF C-130J Super Hercules, Prime Minister…
Consumers to buy and sell electricity! DERC greenlights peer-to-peer power trading pilot
Delhiites could soon change the way they use electricity! In a major move to reshape how power is bought and sold, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has approved a framework allowing consumers to trade electricity directly with one another. The order clears the path for Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd and BSES Rajdhani Power…
‘$100,000 deal’: What US justice department reveals about Pannun murder plot
An Indian national has pleaded guilty in a US court to plotting the assassination of a Khalistani terrorist and US citizen Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York in a $100,000 murder-for-hire scheme that US prosecutors say was directed by an Indian government employee.The US Department of Justice said Nikhil Gupta, 54, pleaded guilty before US…
Valentine’s Day boom brings cheers for Q-comm brands: More shopping for jewellery, greeting cards, and plush toys
Valentine’s day is here and people are rushing to shower their loved ones with gifts. February 14 is emerging as a big sales opportunity for quick commerce firms and digital-first brands, as people are shopping for fashion, jewellery, beauty, personal care and sexual wellness products. To tap into the momentum, platforms such as Zepto, Blinkit…
‘Master at telling lies’: Rahul slams PM Modi over India-US trade deal, flags impact on farmers | India News
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday escalated his attack on the finalised India-US trade deal, claiming that the agreement would harm India’s cotton farmers and textile exporters.In a post on X, Rahul alleged that the government has walked into a “trap” that leaves millions of families staring into an “abyss of unemployment.”“18% Tariff…
Watch: PM Modi lands at Dibrugarh Emergency Landing Facility, attends IAF air show | India News
. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday landed at the Emergency Landing Facility on the Moran Bypass in Dibrugarh as part of his day-long visit to Assam.He was received at the Chabua airfield by Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and senior state government officials….
Bomb scare on Kolkata-Shillong IndiGo flight, aircraft moved to isolation bay | India News
NEW DELHI: A bomb scare was reported on an IndiGo flight scheduled to operate from Kolkata to Shillong on Saturday morning, prompting authorities to evacuate passengers and move the aircraft to an isolation bay for checks. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata Airport Director said, “Bomb scare in Kolkata to Shillong IndiGo 6E3074, which…
Assam visit: PM Modi to land at Dibrugarh emergency landing facility, witness aerial display | India News
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to land at the Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Moran Bypass in Dibrugarh on Saturday, where he will witness an aerial display by fighter jets, transport aircraft and helicopters. The ELF, the first of its kind in Northeast India, was built in coordination with the Indian…

