China's Q1 2026 GDP beat forecasts on strong exports and industry output, but supply chain risks and weak demand signal challenges ahead.
Vietnam’s consumer finance sector sees renewed merger momentum
On March 9, SHBFinance received in-principle approval from the State Bank of Vietnam to convert its operating model from a two-member limited liability finance company into a single-member limited ...
‘Pakistan to achieve around 4% economic growth this FY’
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is actively engaged in advancing diplomatic efforts aimed at sustaining the ceasefire and paving the way for further negotiations between the United ...
Pakistan’s Crypto Leap Leaving India Behind? Here Are How The Two South Asian Countries Compare
Pakistan has lately accelerated efforts to integrate cryptocurrencies into its financial system, while neighboring rival India continues to take a more cautious approach, with limited progress toward ...
Hit by India last year, how Pakistan is still fixing and fortifying Nur Khan airbase to shield from future strikes
The continued repair work also underlines the extent of damage Pakistan suffered during the operation, which it has struggled to fully recover from.
Report details rising pressure on underground Catholics as China denies crackdown
Human Rights Watch says China is increasing pressure on 12 million Catholics amid a decade-long campaign to align religion with party ideology.
Pakistan begins preparations for next US-Iran talks, date yet to be decided
The U.S. and Iran held rare direct talks in Pakistan over the weekend aimed at ending their conflict, but the discussions concluded early Sunday (April 12, 2026) without reaching any agreement.
Pakistan receives $2b from Saudi Arabia: SBP
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Thursday that the country has received $2 billion from the Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a post on X. State Bank of Pakistan has received funds of US$2 billion from Ministry of Finance,
U.S. seeks bigger energy foothold in India. Why it could be a problem for New Delhi
U.S. pushes energy sales to energy‑starved India, but higher costs, refinery mismatches, and tight supply pose risks.
U.S. intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.