By bno - Mumbai Office In March 2025, workers’ remittance inflow to Pakistan was recorded at $4.1bn, reflecting a growth of 37.4% year-on-year, the State Bank of Pakistan said in a press release.
India moves to deepen junk debt market by allowing bad loan securitisation
The Indian central bank's plan to allow lenders to bundle bad loans into tradable securities will draw foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and private credit funds, helping deepen the country's junk ...
China’s economy likely grew 5.1% in Q1 on export surge: AFP poll
China is expected to post first-quarter growth of around five percent on Wednesday, buoyed by exporters rushing to stave off higher US tariffs but still weighed by sluggish domestic consumption, ...
Iraq sandstorm leaves many with breathing problems
The sandstorm blanketed southern regions in an eerie, orange haze and shut down airports.
Iraq sandstorm leaves 1,800 people with respiratory problems: Health officials
A sandstorm in central and southern Iraq sent more than 1,800 people to hospitals with respiratory problems on Monday, health officials said.
PHOTOS: Nearly 20,000 celebrate Palm Sunday in Iraq’s ‘City of Hosanna’
Thousands of Christians gathered in Qaraqosh, Iraq, to welcome Christ as king and prince of peace as Holy Week began for Christians throughout the world.
Southeast Asia water festivals begin, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar’s celebrations
Several Southeast Asian countries kicked off their annual water festival holiday on Sunday, but in the wake of a devastating earthquake last month, Myanmar is missing out on the fun. The holiday is an ...
Search for Missing Relatives Goes On in Bangladesh
Several weeks into clean-up efforts at the site of the collapsed factory in Bangladesh, many were still searching for missing family members. Video by Syed Zain Al-Mahmood, via #WorldStream.
Why Bangladesh celebrates Pohela Boishakh on April 14
Pohela Boishakh is literally the first day (pohela) of Boishakh, the first month in the traditional Bengali calendar.
China accuses US of launching ‘advanced’ cyberattacks, names alleged NSA agents
Chinese police in the northeastern city of Harbin have accused the United States National Security Agency (NSA) of launching "advanced" cyberattacks during the Asian Winter Games in February, ...