Politics
October 17, 2024
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Simultaneous elections will boost GDP growth, curb populism: NK Singh

New Delhi: Simultaneous polls will diminish non-quantifiable impacts on Indian gross domestic product (GDP), including uncertainty in planning and decision-making, and reduce populism, said former bureaucrat and economist N.K. Singh, a member of the high-level committee on ‘One Nation, One Election.’ Singh told Mint that frequent elections can slow down decision-making and implementation of projects. “Taking […]

Business
September 28, 2024
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IMF projects economic growth, less inflation, decreased unemployment for Pakistan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected an improvement in Pakistan’s economic outlook following the approval of a $7 billion loan package. In its latest report, the IMF predicted an acceleration in economic growth, a reduction in inflation, and a decrease in unemployment. However, the Fund emphasized that despite these improvements, Pakistan’s economy faces significant […]