Pakistan gets 25th IMF bailout despite repeated breach of loan terms

IANS | December 26, 2025 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Pakistan has become chronically dependent on bailouts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it has been plunging from one fiscal crisis into another over the years. It is, however, ironic that the country been getting these loans despite Islamabad’s failure to meet the IMF conditions to revive the economy.

Sensex, Nifty end lower as IT, auto stocks drag markets

IANS | December 26, 2025 3:59 PM

Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Indian stock markets ended lower on Thursday as investors stayed cautious during the holiday-shortened week and refrained from taking fresh positions due to the absence of strong triggers.