Year: 2026
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WORLD
Israeli strikes kill nine in Gaza, Israeli minister says no deal to halt attacks
Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza for a second straight day on Sunday, killing at least nine Palestinians, despite US President…
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Five dead, 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire, authorities say
At least five people were killed and 41 were still missing on Sunday after a ferry caught fire off Indonesia’s…
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Female bomber kills at least three, injures 21 near Moscow restaurant
A homemade bomb carried by a woman killed at least three people and injured 21 near an upscale restaurant in…
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Two die as firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, French blaze changes course
Two firefighting helicopters collided in Greece while helping to control a huge wildfire on Sunday that has destroyed more than…
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Realpolitik or ideological alignment
This line from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s February 2026 speech at the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, did more than…
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BUSINESS
Surging M2 undermines export competitiveness
Pakistan’s export sector continues to underperform despite repeated currency depreciations, IMF-supported stabilisation and periodic policy interventions. Merchandise exports have largely…
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BUSINESS
Carmakers force govt to scrap EV policy
Auto giants have managed to get the newly proposed auto policy scrapped, and the government has restarted the process to…
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BUSINESS
Petroleum deregulation is not enough for energy security
Petroleum prices in Pakistan have always been more than an economic indicator; they influence inflation, industrial competitiveness, government revenues, and…
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BUSINESS
Incentives: exporters must deliver
The US-Iran war is clouding positive developments for Pakistan, including the S&P Global’s upgrade of the sovereign rating from B-…
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BUSINESS
IT sector sets sights high to gain AI edge
Pakistan, which set its eyes on $5 billion in IT and IT-enabled services exports, closed the 2025-26 fiscal year with…
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