India clocks robust 7.7 pc GDP growth in 2025-26, Q4 growth at 7.8 pc

IANS | June 5, 2026 4:44 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) India's GDP growth was estimated at a robust 7.8 per cent in the January-March quarter (Q4) of 2025-26, as result of which the growth rate for the full financial year works out to 7.7 per cent on the back of a strong performance of the agriculture, construction, and services sectors, data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday showed.

Pakistan faces funds crunch as Govt fails to roll out tax reforms: Report

IANS | June 5, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Pakistan’s failure to carry out tax reforms has left its tax base narrowing over the years, resulting in shrinking revenues for the government to implement welfare schemes for the poor. As the country prepares for a new budget for FY27, there is little hope that things will improve, going by the past track record, according to local media reports.