US stocks tumble as Trump threatens steep tariffs on EU wine and alcohol, pushing the S&P 500 into correction territory.
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Korea-Pakistan EPA Negotiations Expected to Start This Year
Korea and Pakistan plan EPA negotiations to boost trade and investment, strengthening economic ties between both nations.
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Optimism For Pakistan’s Economy As Fitch Predicts FY25 Recovery
Fitch predicts Pakistan’s positive economic trend in 2025, fueled by structural reforms, growth, and stability.
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Saudi Arabia Defers $1.2 Billion Oil Payment for Pakistan
Pakistan signs deal with Saudi Fund to defer $1.2 Billion oil payment, securing supply amid economic challenges.
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Volkswagen Sues India to Quash $14 Billion Tax Demand
Volkswagen challenges a $14 billion tax demand in India, highlighting concerns over retrospective tax laws.
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Trump Confirms Ongoing Talks Over TikTok Purchase, Decision Expected Within 30 Days
Trump discusses future of TikTok as Oracle and investors negotiate. Decision on app’s operations expected within 30 days.
![Despite political instability and the Al-Qadir case, Pakistan's economic growth rises with higher remittances and investments. [Image via Policy East]](http://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pak-economy-1-320x179.webp)
Pakistan’s Economic Surge: Record Remittances, Panda Bond, and Key Investments
Despite political instability and the Al-Qadir case, Pakistan’s economic growth rises with higher remittances and investments.
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World Bank Approves Historic 10-Year Country Partnership Framework for Pakistan
World Bank pledges $20B under Country Partnership Framework to support Pakistan’s development in key sectors.
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Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Bill 2025: What it Means for Cryptocurrencies
Pakistan introduces the Virtual Assets Bill 2025 to regulate cryptocurrencies, launch a Digital Rupee, and boost blockchain growth.
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Aurangzeb Assures Pakistan won’t Risk External Pressures in Growth Pursuit
Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb discusses economic stability, growth projections, and reforms amid challenges in Pakistan.
