India's pension ecosystem must empower gig workers, rural households: Economic Survey

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The way forward for India's pension ecosystem lies in a calibrated expansion of both contributory and non-contributory schemes, the Economic Survey 2025-26 said on Thursday, adding that engagement with state governments, cooperatives, farmer networks, and gig-platform companies can ensure last-mile reach.

Pakistan’s public debt soars to 70.7 pc of GDP as fiscal deficit breaches limit

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Pakistan’s finance ministry has admitted that “public debt dynamics remained a key challenge” during the last fiscal year, as the increase in total public debt was “driven mainly by higher interest payments and exchange rate movements,” according to a report in the Karachi-headquartered Express Tribune newspaper.

Economic Survey lays foundation for policy reforms to boost exports: FIEO

IANS | January 29, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Economic Survey 2025-26 provides a strong foundation for policy reforms to accelerate export growth, improve logistics efficiency, lower input costs, expand market access and deepen India’s role in global value chains, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said on Thursday.