Pakistan struggling to survive under $134 billion debt mountain

IANS | February 8, 2026 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Pakistan has been struggling with a deepening economic crisis for years, marked by mounting external debt pressures, stagnant growth, and structural weaknesses caused by decades of poor governance and over-reliance on external financing, according to a report.

PM Modi encourages Malaysian businesses to explore huge India opportunities

IANS | February 8, 2026 3:43 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with four leading industry leaders from Malaysia and appreciated the growing business-to-business (B2B) connections between the two countries and the strong interest of Malaysian companies in the Indian growth story, an official statement said on Sunday.

PM Modi meets INA veteran in Malaysia, calls interaction ‘inspiring’

IANS | February 8, 2026 12:13 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met veterans of the Azad Hind Fauj, also known as the Indian National Army (INA), in Kuala Lumpur as part of his two-day official visit to Malaysia, highlighting the historical contribution of the force and its legacy among the Indian diaspora in Southeast Asia.