International
Pakistan’s fuel pricing policy is facing renewed scrutiny after the International Monetary Fund raised concerns over distortions in the country’s petroleum pricing system. The issue has become more urgent as Pakistan deals with volatility in global oil markets and growing pressure on its fiscal position. IMF Raises Pakistan Fuel Pricing Concerns The IMF has pressed […]
International
Iran Drone Strikes Damage Kuwait Plants Kuwait has reported fresh Iranian drone strikes on critical infrastructure, with authorities saying two power generation and water desalination plants suffered serious material damage. The attacks caused the shutdown of two electricity-generating units, though officials said no casualties were reported. The incidents add to a series
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Iranian military officials have issued strong warnings in response to recent statements by US President Donald Trump, signalling that any further American or Israeli military action could trigger sustained retaliation across the region. The latest remarks underline Tehran’s attempt to project readiness for a broader conflict while reinforcing its claim that it can target
International
Russia Evacuates Bushehr Plant Staff Russia has stepped up the evacuation of personnel from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant after a projectile struck near the facility, raising fresh fears of a nuclear safety incident amid the expanding US-Israel-Iran conflict. The move comes as concerns grow over the vulnerability of civilian nuclear infrastructure in an active […]
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Rubio Revokes Green Cards of Soleimani Kin US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the green cards of two relatives of slain Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani, with US immigration authorities taking them into custody for deportation proceedings. The move adds a fresh immigration and national security dimension to the broader US-Iran confrontation, as Washington […]
International
Iran has sharply rejected US President Donald Trump’s latest 48-hour warning to accept a peace deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling the threat reckless and irrational. The exchange marks another escalation in the wider US-Iran conflict, with both sides raising the tone as military operations and regional instability continue to deepen. Trump’s 48-Hour […]
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US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it has 48 hours to either move toward a deal with Washington or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sharply escalating tensions in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The warning came as efforts continued to locate a missing US service member after reports of American aircraft losses during the […]
Business Finance
HDFC Bank Credit-Deposit Gap Widens In Q4 HDFC Bank’s provisional business update for the quarter ended March 31 showed loan growth continuing to outpace deposit growth, widening the gap between advances and deposits. The update pointed to steady credit expansion, but also highlighted the continued need for stronger deposit mobilisation as the bank heads into […]