Pakistan’s GDP growth rate likely to fall below IMF estimate

IANS | January 7, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The sharp decline in Pakistan’s exports and the damage caused to the agricultural sector due to the floods are expected to pull down the country’s growth rate to below the IMF’s estimate, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

PHDCCI seeks incentives in Budget 2026-27 to push growth of MSME sector

IANS | January 7, 2026 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Business chamber PHDCCI has, as part of its wishlist for Union Budget 2026–27, sought easier access to finance at lower interest rates and a reduction in the regulatory burden, to cut costs for the MSME sector, which is driving growth and employment generation in the economy.

Labour Codes to boost social security for mine workers: Minister

IANS | January 7, 2026 2:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The four new Labour Codes are aimed at building 'Viksit Bharat' and ensuring social security for mine workers, including for contractual workers, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, said on Wednesday.