The Wilson Center hosted former Afghan finance officials and U.S. diplomats for a virtual discussion on the economic situation in Afghanistan under the new Taliban regime. Participants included a ...
Crypto, crisis & the Trump connection: All about Pakistan’s new Virtual Assets Act
Months after tying up with a Trump-linked crypto firm, Pakistan passed the Virtual Assets Act, 2025 Wednesday, formally approving the establishment of an autonomous federal watchdog, the Pakistan ...
India’s Tax System Sees 81 Per Cent Faster Refunds Since 2013, Says Finance Ministry
Between 2013-14 and 2024-25, refunds issued to taxpayers have skyrocketed by 474 per cent, rising from Rs 83,008 crores to Rs 4,76,743 crores.
India’s Tax System Sees 81 Per Cent Faster Refunds Since 2013, Says Finance Ministry
Between 2013-14 and 2024-25, refunds issued to taxpayers have skyrocketed by 474 per cent, rising from Rs 83,008 crores to Rs 4,76,743 crores.
India’s used-car volume to grow 8-10% in 2025-26, over twice as fast as new cars: Crisil
After a tepid 5 per cent volume growth seen between fiscal 2017-24, used vehicle sales grew at a strong 8 per cent last fiscal and is poised to grow up to 10 per cent this fiscal too, said the credit ...
Saudi airline Flyadeal expands its reach with four new routes to Pakistan
Saudi Arabian airline Flyadeal is set to expand its operations in Pakistan by launching four new direct routes. Starting from the end of August 2025, the airline will connect Riyadh to Islamabad, ...
Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan surge by 31% in FY 2024
Pakistan has seen a significant boost in its exports to Afghanistan, with a 31% increase recorded during the fiscal year 2024. This sharp rise reflects strong growth in bilateral trade, marking a ...
EU, Indonesia strike political agreement to advance free trade deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday that a political agreement was reached to advance the EU-Indonesia free trade deal.
Indonesia Eyes Technocrat as Top US Diplomat After Two-Year Gap
Indonesia is poised to appoint a US-educated technocrat as its ambassador to Washington, ending a prolonged vacancy in a key diplomatic post at a time when the Southeast Asian nation is recalibrating ...
Indonesia’s ‘updated’ history books stoke fears of buried truth about anti-Chinese riots
Scholars worry Prabowo’s government will ‘whitewash’ the 1998 violence, but a minister says the project would go ahead despite criticism.