Pakistan economy vulnerable to global shocks without reforms, experts warn

IANS | March 25, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Experts have warned that Pakistan’s economy remains highly vulnerable to global shocks due to its heavy reliance on imported fuel, weak external finances, and limited fiscal space, cautioning that the situation could worsen without urgent structural reforms.

Govt grants 3-year tax relief on cooperative dividend income

IANS | March 25, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The government on Wednesday announced a three-year tax exemption on dividend income for national cooperative federations, a move aimed at benefiting small members and strengthening the cooperative sector.