People in Pakistan face problems due to rise in prices of fuel and food

IANS | October 25, 2026 4:03 PM

Islamabad, Oct 25 (IANS) People have been facing problems in Pakistan due to a rise in prices of fuel, food, and transport fares as prices of petrol have increased by 26.11 per cent and high-speed diesel by 26.39 per cent in the nearly four months of the financial year 2026-27, local media reported on Sunday.

'China's manufacturing model faces global resistance'

IANS | October 25, 2026 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) China’s economic model, which catapulted the communist nation into becoming a factory for the world, is no longer "politically tenable" as it has resulted in hurting industries in other countries, which has led to a loss of jobs and slowed down growth, according to an article.

Human rights, ESG reporting remain weak among Pakistan-listed firms: Report

IANS | October 25, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Pakistan's publicly listed companies continue to face challenges in corporate transparency, particularly in areas related to human rights, environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures, and anti-corruption measures, according to Transparency International Pakistan's latest corporate reporting assessment.

Pakistan’s Gwadar faces stiff competition from Gulf ports

IANS | October 25, 2026 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Marine bunkering services have begun at Pakistan’s new Gwadar port, but the venture faces stiff competition from ports in the Gulf countries that have spent years building their commercial networks for fuelling ships, according to a report in Middle East Monitor.

China stocks enter bear market as AI enthusiasm fades, growth concerns mount

IANS | October 25, 2026 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) China's stock market has slipped into bear-market territory after months of optimism driven by artificial intelligence (AI), technology-led growth expectations and hopes of government support gave way to concerns over valuations, consumer demand and economic momentum, a report has said.