New Delhi remains optimistic on growth this year and next. A recent US trade deal may lift estimates, but uncertainty looms after the US Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs.
After the announcement, Block’s stock jumped up to 27% in extended trade. The layoffs add to fintech and tech cuts, with firms from Amazon to Salesforce citing AI to trim staff.
Pakistan’s relations with the Gulf states are clouded by the fact that it aimed to play a larger role in the region on behalf of the US than it can bargain for.
The Pakistani political leadership is weak and devoid of any intellect. Its diplomacy is entirely India-China-US focused and suffers from a presumptive view of Afghanistan as a vassal.
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