Pakistan’s exports contract for fifth month in a row

IANS | January 23, 2026 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Pakistan’s exports plummeted by 20.4 per cent in December 2025, marking the fifth consecutive monthly decline that reflects the deep-rooted economic crisis plaguing the country, according to official figures.

India may unlock $10-11 billion in new EU exports: Report

IANS | January 23, 2026 4:56 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) India is projected to unlock $10–11 billion in additional exports to the European Union (EU) without creating new product capacity, by redirecting existing highly tariffed US-bound trade under the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement, a report showed on Friday.

WEF 2026: India emerges as major AI force backed by reforms, digital infra, says IMF

IANS | January 23, 2026 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) India is emerging as one of the world’s major forces in artificial intelligence (AI), supported by strong reforms, digital public infrastructure, and a skilled technology workforce, said Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, at the World Economic Forum in Davos.