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'Pakistan’s citizens pay high taxes but get nothing in return'

IANS | February 22, 2026 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Pakistan’s successive governments, both civil and military, have been imposing higher and regressive taxes, pushing the overwhelming majority of citizens towards an unbearably high cost of living, and adding insult to injury, the state provides nothing in terms of welfare and has total apathy towards the economically vulnerable segments of society, an article in the Pakistani media said.

Pakistan poverty rate hits 11-year high at 29 pc: Report

IANS | February 22, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Poverty in Pakistan has risen to its highest level in 11 years, with nearly 29 per cent of the population now living below the poverty line, according to an official survey released by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal.

All-party meeting calls for peace after communal clash in Nepal border district

IANS | February 22, 2026 5:19 PM

Kathmandu, Feb 22 (IANS) A meeting of stakeholders, including representatives of all political parties active in Nepal’s border district of Rautahat, on Sunday appealed for religious harmony after clashes erupted between Hindu and Muslim groups in the district headquarters, Gaur.

Weak growth, fractious polity pose hurdle for Pakistan

IANS | February 22, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) While the IMF loan has bailed out Pakistan from the brink of economic collapse for the time being, weak growth and fractious domestic politics suggest that the current period of stability may prove difficult to sustain over the medium term, according to an article.

India, US reschedule meeting on interim trade deal

IANS | February 22, 2026 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) India and Washington have decided to reschedule the official meeting over the interim bilateral trade agreement, so that both sides can factor in the implications of the US Supreme Court judgment striking down the Trump administration's tariff hikes, according to reliable sources.

Business leaders make up 70 per cent of BNP-led cabinet in Bangladesh

IANS | February 22, 2026 1:31 PM

Dhaka, Feb 22 (IANS) As the Tarique Rahman led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) assumed power in Bangladesh following its decisive victory in the 13th Parliamentary elections, business leaders account for 70 per cent of the newly formed cabinet, with 35 out of 50 ministers and state ministers listing business as their profession, local media reported citing affidavits submitted to the Election Commission (EC).

India, Brazil sign MoU to boost postal cooperation, focus on digital transformation

IANS | February 22, 2026 1:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) India and Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in the postal sector, marking a new step in strengthening ties between the two countries, Ministry of Communications said on Sunday.

Clear breach of international law, Islamic values: Kabul condemns Pak strikes

IANS | February 22, 2026 12:57 PM

Kabul, Feb 22 (IANS) Afghanistan's Ministry of National Defence on Sunday accused the Pakistani military regime of carrying out deadly airstrikes in various residential areas of the Nangarhar and Paktika provinces, resulting in the death of several civilians.

'Mann Ki Baat': PM Modi praises Indian-origin cricketers in foreign teams, highlights 'speciality of Bhartiyata'

IANS | February 22, 2026 11:46 AM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Indian-origin cricketers playing in foreign teams and emphasised the significance of 'Bhartiyata' and noted that wherever Indians travel, they maintain a strong connection to their roots in their 'matrabhoomi' (motherland) while also contributing to the development of their 'karmabhoomi' (place of duty).

World witnessed Bharat's remarkable capabilities at AI Summit, says PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

IANS | February 22, 2026 11:21 AM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the recently concluded AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam and said that through this, the world witnessed "Bharat's remarkable capabilities" in the field of artificial intelligence.

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'Pakistan’s citizens pay high taxes but get nothing in return'

Pakistan poverty rate hits 11-year high at 29 pc: Report

All-party meeting calls for peace after communal clash in Nepal border district

Weak growth, fractious polity pose hurdle for Pakistan

India, US reschedule meeting on interim trade deal

Business leaders make up 70 per cent of BNP-led cabinet in Bangladesh

India, Brazil sign MoU to boost postal cooperation, focus on digital transformation

Clear breach of international law, Islamic values: Kabul condemns Pak strikes

'Mann Ki Baat': PM Modi praises Indian-origin cricketers in foreign teams, highlights 'speciality of Bhartiyata'

World witnessed Bharat's remarkable capabilities at AI Summit, says PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

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