Pakistan Achieves Major Fiscal Milestone with Record Deficit Reduction.
Pakistan has reported a significant improvement in its fiscal health for the 2025 fiscal year, with the budget deficit narrowing to 5.38% of GDP, outperforming IMF and government projections through disciplined spending and robust revenue growth.
Sri Lanka’s Economic Stabilization Faces Test Amid Emerging Medical Supply Crisis.
While macroeconomic indicators show signs of recovery under the NPP government, Sri Lanka faces a critical challenge as the pharmaceutical industry warns of impending shortages of life-saving medicines.
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department Achieves Record-Breaking Tax Collection in Q1 2026.
The Inland Revenue Department of Sri Lanka has posted a robust start to 2026, collecting over Rs. 606 billion in tax revenue, a 17.7% year-on-year increase, signaling strong economic momentum and improved compliance.
Long Covid's Hidden Economic Toll: A $135 Billion Annual Burden for OECD Nations.
New OECD research highlights that Long Covid is causing up to $135 billion in annual economic losses for member nations, primarily driven by workforce productivity declines and increased labor market exits.





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