Pakistan’s economic fragility exposed as UAE pulls $3.5bn

IANS | April 26, 2026 6:35 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Pakistan’s fragile economic footing has come into sharp focus amid shifting geopolitical and financial dynamics, even as Islamabad projects itself as a voice for peace on the global stage, a report has said.

HPCL pins refinery fire to leak, ops to restart in May's second half

IANS | April 26, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd has said a leak from a pressure gauge in its crude distillation unit was the likely cause of the fire at its joint venture refinery in Rajasthan, and restoration work is expected to be completed within three to four weeks, after which operations at the refinery will restart in the second half of May.

Nepal stuck in asymmetrical economic ties with China

IANS | April 26, 2026 2:54 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Nepal is facing an ever-widening trade deficit with China as it imports goods such as electronics, machinery, vehicles and textiles from the neighbouring country, while its exports, in return, are a small fraction of this amount, an article noted.

Nepal’s new govt probing infrastructure deals signed with China

IANS | April 26, 2026 2:39 PM

Kathmandu, April 26 (IANS) China has used its economic ties with Nepal as a stepping stone for political interference in the Himalayan country, and several deals signed with the Asian giant are now being looked into with the new government taking over in Kathmandu.