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UK economy rebounds but headwinds remain for govt
UK economy rebounds but headwinds remain for govt
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Britain's economic growth rebounded less than expected in November, official data showed Thursday, dealing a fresh blow to a Labour government that is battling headwinds. Britain's economy has stagnated since Labour won a general election in July, which saw the party end 14 years of rule by the Conservatives having pledged to drive growth.

World Bank plans $20 bn payout for Pakistan over coming decade
World Bank plans $20 bn payout for Pakistan over coming decade
Business and Economy
by  AFP

The World Bank plans to loan cash-strapped Pakistan $20 billion over the coming decade to nurture its private sector and bolster resilience to climate change, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said. Sharif said the World Bank funding would be used for "child nutrition, quality education, clean energy, climate resilience, inclusive development and private investment".