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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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Jet Airways may resume operations by end of year?
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Sri Lanka to buy 75 percent equipment for India-funded solar projects from India
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Facebook asked to appear physically before Indian parliamentary panel
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Facebook has new partner for health fact checks in India
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Tata Motors, Tata Power launch India’s largest grid-synchronized solar carport in Pune
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