Pakistan is looking to pinpoint commercially viable halal products, sectors, and international markets to boost exports. The finance minister discussed halal economy plans, Islamic finance, and ...
Pakistan expects up to $100 million under first DPR programmePublished on: August 21, 2026 12:25 AM
Pakistan, Aug. 21 -- In a significant development for Pakistan's external financing landscape, a project agreement between the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL) ...
India’s UPI story isn’t over: Why credit and AI could drive the next phase of India’s fintech boom
UPI still has room to grow despite its massive scale, but industry leaders say the bigger opportunity now lies in building credit, AI-powered lending and embedded finance on top of India's digital ...
India to give Canada’s Fairfax two years to consolidate holdings for IDBI Bank deal, sources say
By Gopika Gopakumar and Ira Dugal Aug 21 (Reuters) - Canada's Fairfax Financial, a frontrunner to acquire the government's stake in IDBI Bank, is set to be allowed up to two years to consolidate its ...
India gets $511.5 million in FDI under new policy for neighbouring countries
NEW DELHI, Aug 21 (Reuters) - India has received 29 foreign direct investment proposals worth 48.95 billion rupees ($511.5 million) under a new automatic route that allows investors from ...
India is turning to ancient water systems as modern ones run dry
Water scarcity and climate change is driving communities to restore traditional water structures built centuries ago, bringing them back into use in the 21st Century.
Broken toilets, leaking roofs: Why India’s ‘cockroach’ party wants to fix schools
The poor state of government schools is the focus of a new campaign by India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Why China Thinks It Can Resist Trump’s Economic Threats on Iran
Beijing can squeeze U.S. critical mineral supplies and has enough oil to withstand the loss of Iranian crude, Chinese analysts say.
US designates American held by China as wrongfully detained
By Steve Holland and Michael Martina WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - The United States has designated Myanmar scholar and U.S. citizen Min Zin as wrongfully detained after his arrest by Chinese ...
UAE sets new financial requirement for foreigners seeking property residency
The United Arab Emirates has officially published the minimum earnings threshold that foreign nationals must show to qualify for a real estate owner visa. ( read original story ...)