Pakistan Cyber Fraud Losses Hit 2.5% of GDP, Highest in Asia

Pakistan’s cyber fraud losses are estimated at 2.5% of GDP, the highest in Asia, prompting calls for faster intervention and stronger consumer protection….reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan is facing the highest estimated economic losses from cyber-enabled financial fraud in Asia, with scams costing the country an amount equivalent to 2.5 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP), according to a report. The estimated loss is significantly above the global average of 0.45 per cent of GDP, highlighting growing risks as digital payments and financial services expand. A report by Business Recorder, citing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and

Nepal, World Bank Explore Catastrophe Bond for Disaster Protection

Nepal and the World Bank are exploring a catastrophe bond to improve disaster financing after devastating floods caused an estimated $1.66 billion in damage….reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal and the World Bank are exploring a catastrophe bond that could provide the Himalayan nation with faster access to funds following a major natural disaster. A newly signed mandate agreement will assess the feasibility of the financial instrument, which could help Nepal transfer part of its disaster risk to international capital markets. The

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India targets 604 MT steel capacity by 2047

The policy seeks to promote value-added products, including stainless and speciality steel, while strengthening quality standards and conformity assessment mechanisms…reports Asian Lite News Desk The government has proposed nearly tripling India’s crude

India Expands Clean Energy While Coal Remains Crucial

India has crossed 300 gigawatts of non-fossil fuel energy capacity, reaching key renewable energy targets ahead of schedule. An article in The Diplomat argues that international debate often overlooks the pace of India’s clean energy expansion and the challenges it

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Nana Patekar passes away at 75

Veteran actor Nana Patekar, celebrated for his powerful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema, has died aged 75 in Goa…reports Asian Lite News Desk

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‘Gold Feels Different’

The 29-year-old said the gold medal carried a different significance from the trophies she has collected during her cricket career…Reports India Daily News Desk

India’s Golden Gun Strikes

The victory marks the latest and biggest achievement in a rapid rise that has established Dhanda as one of India’s leading international trap shooters….reports

Why Kohli Isn’t Chasing Records

Kohli says winning matches, rather than personal records, has always been his priority in international cricket….reports India Daily News Desk Virat Kohli has said

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OpenAI Unveils ‘Dots’ as Always On AI Assistant

The company also said on Monday (28.09.26) that it was delaying the release of its latest AI model after it failed to meet safety standards during internal testing…reports Asian Lite News Desk OpenAI has unveiled “dots”, a new always-on artificial
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