IMF loans leave Pak trapped in cycle of financing sans fixing amid discrepancies: Report

IANS | October 11, 2025 2:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Pakistan’s reliance on International Monetary Fund (IMF) support underscores both the scale of its vulnerabilities and the lack of sustained reform, according to a new report on Saturday, underlining the fact that IMF loans will continue to finance short-term survival rather than long-term recovery, leaving Pakistan trapped in a cycle of financing without fixing.

India–EFTA trade pact targets $100 billion in investments, 10 lakh jobs over 15 years

IANS | October 11, 2025 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) has established India’s first free trade agreement (FTA) with four developed European nations, with commitments of $100 billion in investments and the creation of 1 million direct jobs over the next 15 years, government data showed on Saturday.

India silver ETFs trade at steep premium amid festive demand

IANS | October 11, 2025 12:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) India’s silver exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) are trading at steep premiums over international benchmarks amidst surging festive demand and constrained physical global supply, a report said on Saturday.