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.

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.

'AI Impact Summit sees India emerging as key player on global stage'

IANS | February 22, 2026 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi has turned out to be a landmark event with world leaders and innovators recognising India's growing capabilities and potential to play a key role in the new technological era, as per a report.

Market cap of six top-10 firms jump Rs 63,478 crore

IANS | February 22, 2026 2:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) The combined market valuation of six of India’s top-10 most valued companies rose by Rs 63,478.46 crore last week, with Larsen & Toubro and State Bank of India emerging as the biggest gainers.

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.