Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (Photo: Dawn)

Political stability must for economic recovery, says Pakistan PM; calls for ‘Charter of Economy’

The IMF’s refusal to revive the $6 billion bailout package over the government’s initial refusal to implement austerity measures made things worse for the government. In recent weeks, the Sharif government has reduced fuel subsidies drastically and increased electricity tariffs.

World Bank cuts India’s 2022-23 growth to 7.5%, but will keep top spot; South Asia growth to get affected

In South Asia as a whole, the report said, “The Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine has weighed on growth in the South Asia region (SAR) after a solid recovery in the second half of last year and amplified pre-existing vulnerabilities”

Pakistan plans IT park in Karachi to boost exports and create jobs

Significantly, the country’s IT exports are rising and has already crossed over $2 billion in the first eight months of the current financial year.  In 2021, the Overseas Investor Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) said in its report that the country had the potential of $10 billion in annual IT exports.

Power-surplus Nepal hopes to earn $100 million from electricity exports to India

From Thursday this week, Nepal started selling electricity, around 37 MW to Indian buyers, Nepal Electricity Corporation spokesperson Suresh Bhattarai confirmed to The Kathmandu Post. More bids are invited to sell 200 MW in India’s power exchange market on a long-term basis.

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Serum Institute gets preliminary approval to make Sputnik V vaccine

Serum Institute of India (SII) has got preliminary permission from the country's drugs regulator to make the Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V, reports said

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Amul asks PM Modi to ban PETA, alleges conspiracy to malign Indian dairy sector

Amul vice-chairman Valamji Humbal has asked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ban People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) after the NGO suggested to the Indian dairy giant Amul to capitalise on what it called India’s and the whole world’s readiness for vegan milk and food instead of animal-sourced products

Hyderabad based Biological E. inks deal with Canadian company to manufacture mRNA vaccines

Hyderabad's Biological E. Limited has inked an agreement with Canada-based Providence Therapeutics to manufacture in its units mRNA coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccine, and run a pivotal trial in India for the jab

GoAir signs MoU with Jammu & Kashmir government for transportation of perishable fruits

The Jammu and Kashmir Horticulture Department has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with airline carrier GoAir for transportation of perishable horticulture and agricultural produce to various destinations across the country

India’s Adani Group to get 51 percent stake in planned new terminal of Sri Lanka’s Colombo port

India’s Adani Group will get a 51 percent stake in a planned west container terminal at Sri Lanka’s Colombo port under a 35-year build-operate-transfer concession, a media report said

Indian American tech company admits to H1-B visa fraud involving Indians

An Indian-American technology company has admitted to committing fraud to bring Indians on the coveted H1-B visas to the US, according to a federal prosecutor

IFFCO introduces the 'world’s first' Nano Urea

What is claimed to be the world’s first Nano Urea Liquid was introduced for Indian farmers by the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) Monday

Indian corporates low on optimism, ask for fresh fiscal package

There is a sharp deterioration in the optimism level of corporate India, with companies feeling the need for another fiscal package, on the back of a sweeping second wave of the Coronavirus infection, says the country’s leading trade body, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)

SII to supply 90 to 100 million Covishield doses in June

The Serum Institute of India (SII) has said it will be able to manufacture and supply 90 to 100 million doses of Covishield in June, reports said

Concerned about freedom of speech, intimidation in India: Twitter

After its offices were raided in India, global social networking giant Twitter has expressed its concerns about its "employees" in the country, "freedom of speech" and "intimidation tactics by the police"

India-Bangladesh joint venture to set up garment accessories and bag manufacturing unit

India-Bangladesh joint venture company Khyaati Leather Innovations BD Limited has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) to establish a garments accessories and bags manufacturing unit in Ishwardi EPZ, at Pakshay in Pabna district of Bangladesh, with an investment of USD 2.95 million, reports BSS

UAE seeks investment from Indian pharma companies

The United Arab Emirates has sought Indian investment in the pharmaceutical sector and promised to support any such venture

Indian-origin perfume maker charters flight to save his Dubai business

A Dubai-based Indian origin businessman, who got stranded on a trip to his village in Assam state after UAE banned flights from Covid 19 battered India, spent Dh 277,000 (USD 75,415.91) to charter a flight for his eight-member family to Dubai to save his business, his son has revealed