Pakistan: Girl raped on pretext of job in Punjab province

IANS | April 14, 2026 7:57 PM

Islamabad, April 14 (IANS) In yet another shocking crime detail emerging from Pakistan, a young girl in Chenab Nagar city of Punjab province was allegedly raped by a man, who lured her to a house with a job offer on social media, local media reported.

Middle East tensions cut global growth outlook: IMF

IANS | April 14, 2026 7:42 PM

Washington, April 14 (IANS) The global economy has taken a hit from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with growth projections lowered despite strong underlying momentum driven by technology investment and private sector resilience, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Tuesday.

India growth steady despite global shocks: IMF

IANS | April 14, 2026 6:31 PM

Washington, April 14 (IANS) India’s growth outlook remains resilient despite rising global uncertainty triggered by the Middle East conflict, the Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said Tuesday projecting a steady expansion even as inflation edges higher.

Over 80 pc of Balochistan lacks primary healthcare: Report

IANS | April 14, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Over 80 per cent of Balochistan’s population lack access to primary healthcare, according to its provincial health secretary, and budget shortfalls are central to this problem, a new report has said.