The Taliban are working to woo tourists to Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) —
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US is one of world’s least trade-oriented nations
Given the spate of news about international trade lately, Americans might be surprised to learn that the United States isn’t very dependent on it. Indeed, looking at trade as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) – a metric economists sometimes call the “openness index” – the US is one of the least trade-oriented nations in the world.
IMF promises Pakistan ‘immediate’ release of $1.1bn loan after key meet
Pakistan seeks another long-term IMF programme to support its ailing economy but experts say the focus must be on reforms.
IMF approves immediate release of final $1.1 billion tranche of $3 billion bailout to Pakistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The International Monetary Fund on Monday approved the immediate release of the final $1.1 billion tranche of a $3 billion bailout to Pakistan, the global lender said in a statement.
India election: will lower voter turnout make Modi ‘jittery’ and dent BJP’s chances of winning a majority?
India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has banked on the immense popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure it wins a majority in parliament in this year’s general election, but analysts say a drop in voter turnout could make the party “jittery” about achieving that goal.
Maroof’s ’emotional’ farewell captures legacy for Pakistan women’s cricket
Trailblazing former Pakistan women’s cricket captain Bismah Maroof says ’emotional’ farewell was for team and family.
A kidnapped Pakistani judge has been freed in a late-night operation, police say
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani judge who was kidnapped after gunmen ambushed his vehicle has been freed in a late-night operation, a police official said Monday.
Millions of Afghans made Pakistan home to escape war. Now many are hiding to escape deportation
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Born and raised in Pakistan to parents who fled neighboring Afghanistan half a century ago, an 18-year-old found himself at the mercy of police in Karachi who took his cash, phone and motorbike, and sent him to a deportation center.