Fuel price shocks ripple Pakistan's economy, hit households

IANS | April 11, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) As geopolitical tensions rise following Israel’s attack on Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Pakistan’s already fragile economy is facing added pressure, with rising fuel prices rippling across the broader economy, driving up the cost of essential goods and straining households, a report has said.

‘India Pharma 2026’ to drive India’s transition to global innovation hub

IANS | April 11, 2026 3:37 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Aligned with India’s vision of emerging as a global pharma innovation hub, the ‘India Pharma 2026’ aims to accelerate the sector’s transition from a volume-driven model to a value- and innovation-led global powerhouse, according to an official statement on Saturday.

DIIs offset FII selling as Indian markets rebound over 5 pc on ceasefire hope

IANS | April 11, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) continued to provide crucial support to Indian equity markets this week, offsetting sustained selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs), as global sentiment improved after a reported US‑Iran ceasefire, exchange data showed.