Oil Exporters Face Sharp Economic Slump In 2026

Pakistan’s economy is projected to grow by 3.6 per cent in 2026, with the IMF forecasting further improvement to 4.5 per cent by 2031….reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan’s real GDP growth is projected to rise from 3.2 per cent in 2025 to 3.6 per cent in 2026, before reaching 4.5 per cent by 2031, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates. The projections also point to significant differences in economic performance across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAP), with oil-exporting economies facing a sharp slowdown in 2026. The IMF’s latest regional growth estimates show that MENAP’s

Kabul, Moscow discuss expanding economic cooperation

Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi meets Russian envoy Zamir Kabulov to discuss expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation….reports Asian Lite News Desk Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi met Russian President’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov to discuss strengthening bilateral relations, with a particular focus on expanding trade and economic cooperation. During the meeting, the two sides held comprehensive discussions on ways to make effective use of existing opportunities to increase trade between Afghanistan and Russia. Muttaqi described the development

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Ambani’s Jio launches $3.2bn share sale in India

Jio Platforms, the digital and telecommunications business controlled by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, has launched a $3.2 billion initial public offering, expected to become India’s largest share sale. The offering comes amid

Philip Morris Warns of Rising Costs From Global Conflicts

The tobacco giant beat third-quarter profit forecasts but warned that Middle East-related inflation and disruptions in Ukraine are increasing costs and could weigh on operating income, reports Asianlite News Desk. Philip Morris International has warned that global conflicts are increasingly

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Anupam Kher announces 556th film

The veteran actor says his latest international project has reminded him that cinema transcends language and cultural differences…reports Asian Lite News Desk Veteran Indian

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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US Bans DeepSeek from Government Systems

Washington has barred Chinese AI technology from civilian government agencies, citing wider concerns over security and competition as the US seeks to maintain its lead in artificial intelligence, reports Asianlite News Desk. The United States has ordered the removal of
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