IMF lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 3 per cent

IANS | February 2, 2026 4:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The IMF has lowered Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 3 per cent from 3.2 per cent, which is worrying news for a country with a rapidly expanding population, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

Pakistan govt addicted to IMF borrowing like a drug addict: Report

IANS | February 2, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Pakistan government has become addicted to IMF borrowing much like a drug addict and refuses to extricate itself from the self-made problem of creating cycles of foreign exchange shortages and bare sufficiency with IMF loans, according to a new report.

Bangladesh: Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina gets 10 years jail term in Purbachal plot scam

IANS | February 2, 2026 1:49 PM

Dhaka, Feb 2 (IANS) A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years’ imprisonment in connection with a corruption case linked to the Purbachal plot scam, while her niece and British Member of Parliament, Tulip Siddiq was given a four-year jail term, according to local media reports.

India-Russia business talks seen as key factor in cementing ties: Report

IANS | February 2, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The meeting between Indian and Russian business leaders, along with government officials in Moscow last week, is seen as part of the attempt by the two countries to maintain a stable relationship amid the geopolitical turmoil and global economic disruptions.