Tarique Rahman set to lead Bangladesh as BNP wins first election after Gen Z-led uprising
DHAKA — The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has secured a two-thirds majority in the country’s parliamentary elections, paving the way for Tarique Rahman to become prime minister in the first…
OGRA notifies slight increase in RLNG prices for February 2026
ISLAMABAD (Feb 13, 2026): The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has determined new Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) prices effective February 1, 2026, in line with the federal government’s…
Supply Chain Disruptions and Import Restrictions in Pakistan
By Muhammad Ali Akbar Popalzai: The economy of Pakistan has been facing continuous pressure because of the constant supply chain breakdowns and strict quotas on imports, which influence industrial productivity,…
When AI Becomes Everyday
For years, artificial intelligence has sounded like something distant—something discussed in conference halls, research papers, and tech company boardrooms. Complex. Technical. Slightly intimidating. Indus AI Week 2026 quietly changes that…
U.S. trade office deletes India map after Pakistan objects to Kashmir depiction
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD — The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has removed a map from its official social media account after Pakistan lodged a formal protest over its depiction…
Dhaka After Dark: The Real Game Begins Before the Votes Are Counted
Shadows on the Bay — Where Silent Powers and Martyrs’ Blood Shape South Asia’s Next Chapter “The ballots haven’t been fully counted, yet the direction feels already set. The question…
Gold holds firm at Rs528,562 per tola in Pakistan on Feb 13
KARACHI — Gold prices in Pakistan remained steady on Friday, February 13, 2026, with 24-karat gold priced at Rs. 528,562 per tola in the local market. The rate for 22-karat…
Fresh cultivation starts as sugar mills crush 70% of current cane crop
ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (ABC): As more than 70 percent of the current sugarcane crop has already been crushed by 41 sugar mills operating across Punjab, farmers in the province have…
Maryam Nawaz Autism School a historic step: Sajida Farooq Tarar
LAHORE, Feb 12 (ABC): The establishment of Pakistan’s first government-run Maryam Nawaz School and Resource Center for Autism is a historic and humanitarian initiative, said Sajida Farooq Tarar, mother of…
Solar Policy Shift Threatens Energy Progress
The recent decision by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to alter the framework for rooftop solar users has sparked widespread debate. By moving from net-metering to net-billing, the…
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