125 overseas companies exit Pakistan by Jan 2026: SECP data

IANS | February 21, 2026 12:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Pakistan’s top corporate regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), has released a list of 125 foreign companies that have stopped operating in the country as of January 20, 2026.

Explained: 10 pc US tariffs for 150 days globally under Section 122

IANS | February 21, 2026 11:07 AM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) After the US Supreme Court struck down reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration, the White House has released a Fact Sheet, explaining that Trump has now invoked his authority under “Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974”, which empowers the President to address certain “fundamental international payment problems” through surcharges and other special import restrictions.

About 55 pc of India’s US exports could drop to 2.8-3.3 pc tariff rates: Analysts

IANS | February 21, 2026 10:39 AM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) As US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs, analysts said on Saturday that roughly 55 per cent of India’s exports to the US is likely to be subjected to Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariffs, instead of 18 per cent duties (which have now been lowered to 10 per cent).

Tariffs on India to drop to 10 pc temporarily, says White House

IANS | February 21, 2026 2:53 AM

Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) The White House has clarified that India will face a 10 per cent tariff temporarily following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a new global tariff order, replacing the earlier International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)-based duties that were struck down by the Supreme Court.