Pakistan budget reflects deep structural imbalances and shrinking fiscal space: Report

IANS | May 17, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Pakistan’s upcoming federal budget is likely to reflect an economy constrained by prolonged stabilisation policies, weak revenue generation and growing dependence on externally driven reforms, according to a recent economic analysis that warns the country risks slipping into a low-growth equilibrium without major structural recalibration.

India-Netherlands cooperation in renewable energy, green hydrogen to boost clean energy innovation, investments: Pralhad Joshi

IANS | May 17, 2026 3:31 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Sunday said that cooperation between India and the Netherlands in renewable energy, green hydrogen and energy transition will strengthen clean energy innovation, attract investments, create new economic opportunities and support India’s emergence as a global green hydrogen hub.

India, Netherlands to boost trade, investments under new strategic partnership

IANS | May 17, 2026 10:27 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) India and the Netherlands have agreed to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties in key sectors including semiconductors, renewable energy, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and infrastructure under a newly announced Strategic Partnership, with both countries adopting a five-year roadmap aimed at strengthening supply chain resilience and technological collaboration.