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70 million people in Pakistan living in extreme poverty, income inequality reaches 27-year high: Report

IANS | February 21, 2026 1:02 PM

Islamabad, Feb 21 (IANS) Pakistan's poverty rate has climbed to an 11-year high of 29 per cent, while income inequality has touched its highest level in 27 years, amid a steep decline in real incomes and consumption over the last seven years, local media reported, citing an official survey released by the country's Planning Ministry.

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.

11-year-old Pennsylvania boy to stand trial as adult for fatal shooting of father

IANS | February 21, 2026 12:34 PM

Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) An 11-year-old boy in Pennsylvania has been ordered to stand trial as an adult after allegedly fatally shooting his adoptive father during a birthday celebration earlier this year.

PM Modi, Brazilian President Lula hold bilateral talks at Hyderabad House

IANS | February 21, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held a bilateral meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Saturday, focusing on further strengthening bilateral ties.

EAM Jaishankar calls on Brazilian Prez Lula, discusses advancing strategic partnership

IANS | February 21, 2026 10:57 AM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday called on Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and discussed ways to advance the Strategic Partnership between the two nations.

Brazilian President Lula accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

IANS | February 21, 2026 10:46 AM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan on Saturday.

Tools may change, policy remains: USTR Greer

IANS | February 21, 2026 10:21 AM

Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said that the Trump administration will continue to execute the President’s trade agenda despite the Supreme Court’s ruling limiting the use of emergency tariff powers, stressing that alternative legal tools are already being deployed.

NASA targets March 6 to launch four astronauts to Moon on Artemis II mission

IANS | February 21, 2026 9:50 AM

Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) NASA has announced that it is targeting March 6 for the launch of its upcoming crewed lunar mission, following the successful completion of a critical wet dress rehearsal and the resolution of fuel leaks that had been detected during earlier testing.

India rejects proposal for third category of UNSC membership as ploy to delay reforms

By Arul Louis | February 21, 2026 9:09 AM

United Nations, Feb 21 (IANS) India has rejected proposals for a third category of membership in the Security Council that would have longer terms and be eligible for re-election and be a substitute for expanding permanent membership, calling it a ploy to delay reforms.

Melania Trump donates inaugural gown

IANS | February 21, 2026 9:01 AM

Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) US First Lady Melania Trump entered her 2025 inaugural gown into the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, calling it proof that “America’s fashion industry can lead the rest of the world.”

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70 million people in Pakistan living in extreme poverty, income inequality reaches 27-year high: Report

125 overseas companies exit Pakistan by Jan 2026: SECP data

11-year-old Pennsylvania boy to stand trial as adult for fatal shooting of father

PM Modi, Brazilian President Lula hold bilateral talks at Hyderabad House

EAM Jaishankar calls on Brazilian Prez Lula, discusses advancing strategic partnership

Brazilian President Lula accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Tools may change, policy remains: USTR Greer

NASA targets March 6 to launch four astronauts to Moon on Artemis II mission

India rejects proposal for third category of UNSC membership as ploy to delay reforms

Melania Trump donates inaugural gown

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