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G7 Summit: PM Modi receives warm welcome from French President Macron

IANS | June 16, 2026 7:00 PM

Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron warmly welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in France's Evian on Tuesday. PM Modi and Macron hugged and greeted each other as they met in Evian ahead of an outreach session which is also being attended by US President Donald Trump and other leaders of the grouping.

Pakistan struggles to break free from IMF dependency: Report

IANS | June 16, 2026 6:58 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Pakistan's latest IMF programme has helped pull the economy back from the brink, easing inflation, rebuilding foreign exchange reserves and restoring a measure of financial stability.

Essar Energy Transition Fuels and IRH Global Trading agree 500 mn dollar strategic crude and product facility

IANS | June 16, 2026 6:57 PM

Abu Dhabi/London, June 16 (IANS) Essar Group and International Resources Holding (IRH) on Tuesday announced the successful execution of a 500 million dollar crude sourcing facility and product supply facility between Essar Energy Transition Fuels and IRH Global Trading.

Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sees rise in attacks on educational institutions in 2026

IANS | June 16, 2026 6:46 PM

Islamabad, June 16 (IANS) As many as 11 incidents of attacks on educational institutes have been reported this year in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province resulting in the death of 13 people, a report has revealed while citing a partial data compiled by the South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) till June 14.

China's 'wolf cries' on militarisation in East Asia mask expansionist agenda: Report

IANS | June 16, 2026 6:04 PM

Brussels, June 16 (IANS) China's warnings about militarisation in East Asia appear to be more about narrative-building than genuine security concerns. In contrast, the primary driver of military expansion in the region is China's own rapid military build-up, not Japan, Australia, or the Philippines, a report has stated.

Pakistan splurging on military hardware amid rising poverty: Report

IANS | June 16, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Even while poverty and unemployment have been on the rise in Pakistan and the debt-ridden economy has been continuously dependent on IMF funding to stave off a collapse, there has been no let-up in the defence spending with the Army Generals calling the shots in Islamabad, according to a new report.

Pakistan receives global condemnation after Australian girl's killing in Chakwal police shootout

IANS | June 16, 2026 5:43 PM

Islamabad, June 16 (IANS) The killing of an Australian girl in a police shootout in Chakwal district of Pakistan's Punjab province continues to receive worldwide condemnation. The incident has been widely reported in the Australian media as the Perth-based family was on a holiday in Pakistan when they were caught in a police crossfire in Chakwal.

India, Kiribati discuss deepening healthcare cooperation

IANS | June 16, 2026 5:31 PM

South Tarawa, June 16 (IANS) The High Commissioner of India to Fiji on Tuesday held a meeting with the Kiribati Minister for Health and Medical Services on deepening healthcare cooperation.

Pakistan: Imran Khan's sister raises fresh questions over former PM's treatment

IANS | June 16, 2026 5:25 PM

Islamabad, June 16 (IANS) Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, has raised questions over the medical treatment being provided to her brother, making it clear that they will be rejecting any medical report issued by Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). Aleema Khan also called for immediate restoration of Imran Khan's lawful rights as a prisoner, with access to independent and professional medical treatment in presence of family as the highest and most urgent priority.

45 pc of Pakistan's population living in poverty amid governance crisis: Report

IANS | June 16, 2026 4:54 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Nearly 45 per cent of Pakistan's population is living in poverty amid a deepening governance and institutional crisis that continues to undermine the country's economic potential, a report has said.

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G7 Summit: PM Modi receives warm welcome from French President Macron

Pakistan struggles to break free from IMF dependency: Report

Essar Energy Transition Fuels and IRH Global Trading agree 500 mn dollar strategic crude and product facility

Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sees rise in attacks on educational institutions in 2026

China's 'wolf cries' on militarisation in East Asia mask expansionist agenda: Report

Pakistan splurging on military hardware amid rising poverty: Report

Pakistan receives global condemnation after Australian girl's killing in Chakwal police shootout

India, Kiribati discuss deepening healthcare cooperation

Pakistan: Imran Khan's sister raises fresh questions over former PM's treatment

45 pc of Pakistan's population living in poverty amid governance crisis: Report

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