Pakistan’s external borrowing is projected to reach $135.1 billion by 2025, with much of the debt owed to China. The country’s external debt increased from $68.673 billion in 2015 to the current level, reflecting a significant upward trend. Public and publicly-guaranteed borrowing comprises the majority of this debt, totaling around $107.076 billion. Private borrowing is
In the workplace, women often have to deal with a bunch of societal pressures that can make their skills seem less impressive. Research shows that when women are competent, they can come off as aggressive, which sometimes scares off support from others. This ongoing issue is a big reason fewer women make it into leadership
This week’s Open Channels News covers actively exploited vulnerabilities, AI-driven coding and bug discovery, open-source funding pressures, workforce cuts, data-tax concerns, archival tools, and the continuing need for careful maintenance, verification, and sustainable support.
The Supreme Court has clarified that its March ruling will not impact completed appointments or promotions. Cases still pending will be examined individually by the courts based on merit and eligibility. The government expressed concerns that retrospective application could unsettle established positions and admissions. It sought two years to establish a uniform creamy layer mechanism
This year’s Dhanteras shopping spree is anticipated to surpass Rs 1 lakh crore across the country. Gold and silver purchases alone may reach over Rs 60,000 crore, with consumers favoring lightweight jewellery and silver coins. Additionally, there’s a noticeable surge in demand for traditional auspicious items. Later today, the All India Jewellers and Goldsmith Federation
In the early morning hours, a grave bus crash occurred near the Swiss border in eastern France, involving a school bus. Local authorities have reported several casualties resulting from the incident. Education Minister Edouard Geffray verified the school bus’s participation, with additional comments from the area prefect regarding an intercity bus.
