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Misgovernance and smuggling fuel crisis in Balochistan

The province continues to grapple with a complex mix of smuggling, militancy, drug trade, corruption and weak governance, alongside limited public faith in leadership…reports Asian Lite News Smuggling networks, weak governance and

April 13, 2026

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Iran War Triggers Global Economic Shock, IMF Warns

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the fallout was already being felt across continents…reports Asian Lite News The head of the International Monetary Fund has sounded the alarm over what she described

April 13, 2026

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India’s 2047 vision driven by policy, Says Vinay Kwatra

Vinay Kwatra said India’s growth decisions are grounded in deep policy discussions that will drive its transformation in the coming decades…reports Asian Lite News Vinay Kwatra said India’s ambition to become a developed nation

April 12, 2026

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Bangladesh Economy Faces Heat from Middle East Crisis

Inflation is expected to remain high at 8.5 per cent in FY26, with both food and non food prices staying elevated…reports Asian Lite News A prolonged conflict in the Middle East could

April 10, 2026

-Top News·Bangladesh·Economy

World Bank Chief Looks to India for Jobs Blueprint

Banga pointed to India’s dairy cooperative movement as a compelling example of how organisation and technology can transform the livelihoods…reports Asian Lite News World Bank president Ajay Banga has placed job creation

April 10, 2026

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Pakistan Races Against Debt Deadline

Pakistan faces urgent $3.5bn UAE debt deadline as reserves dwindle, raising fears over economic stability, imports and currency amid limited rollover support and IMF constraints, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Pakistan is confronting

April 7, 2026

-Top News·Economy·Pakistan

Massive Oracle Job Cuts Rattle Tech Hubs

Mass layoffs at Oracle have reignited concerns over a broader slowdown in India’s IT sector, with early signs of stress emerging in Bengaluru’s housing market, long driven by tech sector incomes…reports Asian

April 1, 2026

-Top News·Business·Economy

UK Economy Barely Grows, Limps Into 2026

UK economy grows only 0.1% in final 2025 quarter as public sector drives output; Iran war, inflation risks, and weak investment weigh on growth outlook, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Britain’s economy barely

April 1, 2026

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US Shutdown Crisis Worsens

The shutdown stretched to 44 days on Sunday, surpassing the previous record for the longest funding lapse…reports Asian Lite News The partial shutdown of the United States government has become the longest in the

March 30, 2026

Economy·POLITICS·USA

BP Shifts London Base

BP’s decision to relocate its long-standing Sunbury operations to a new London headquarters raises concerns over local economic impact and job security…reports London Daily News Desk Energy giant BP has announced plans

March 22, 2026

Economy·London News·UK News

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