February 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz holds talks with World Bank President Ajay Banga

Discusses commitment to deepen cooperation under the “One World Bank Group” initiative. World Bank President Ajay Pal Singh Banga, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif PHOTO: WORLD BANK/ PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met World Bank Group (WBG) President Ajay Pal Singh Banga in Islamabad on Monday and welcomed him on his first official visit to Pakistan […]

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BTC spot exchange traded fund holders are in the red, may throw in the towel

Bitcoins BTC$76,540.50 The price crash has left investors in the tokens’ spot exchange-traded funds (ETF) with losses of 15% on average, setting the stage for potential panic selling if the crypto market does not stabilize. Since their US debut two years ago, investors have paid an average of about $90,200 per BTC, according to estimates

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Pakistan ranks lowest in South Asia on literacy despite slow progress, says FAFEN

Students attend a class at a school on International Literacy Day in Lahore. PHOTO: AFP Pakistan remains the lowest-ranked country in South Asia for literacy, with 63% of people aged 10 and above able to read and write, according to a new report by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). The review draws on

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Timothée Chalamet Skips 2026 Grammys Despite Getting First Nod: Here’s Why

Timothée Chalamet Skips 2026 Grammys Despite Getting First Nod: Here’s Why Timothée Chalamet was a no-show at the recent Grammy Awards, despite being nominated in the Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media category, his first nod at the ceremony. The Marty Supreme star earned the nomination for his soundtrack work on the Bob Dylan biopic,

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Security forces kill 22 more terrorists in Balochistan as three-day toll hits 177

Overnight follow-up operations continue following coordinated BLA attacks across the province Pakistan’s security forces have continued counter-terrorism operations in Balochistan and killed another 22 terrorists during overnight follow-up operations, security sources said on Monday. The latest casualties bring the total number of terrorists killed in the past three days to at least 177, according to

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Story Delays $IP Token Unlock by 6 Months as Supply Overhang Fears Rise and Usage Remains Thin

Layer 1 blockchain Story Protocol has delayed the planned release of its $IP token by six months, opting to keep a larger portion of the supply locked up for longer as debate intensifies over how crypto projects handle token releases. In a statement, Story said the decision is part of a wider set of long-term

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Kim Kardashian’s new mystery man turned out to be Kendall Jenner’s old flame

Kim Kardashian is secretly dating sister Kendall Jenner’s ex Lewis Hamilton Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have reportedly found budding love for each other after being in each other’s orbit for some time. The 45-year-old reality star and the F1 champion, 41, were spotted together in the UK, where they appeared to be enjoying a

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Bitcoin’s price crash reveals painful truth – the crypto market is still dancing to BTC’s tune

A decade ago, the crypto market was straightforward: When bitcoin BTC$76,540.50 rose, some 500 or more alternative cryptocurrencies followed suit; when it dipped, the whole market crashed. Portfolios spread across “various tokens” with unique use cases looked diversified on paper, but cratered during the bitcoin slides. Fast forward to 2026 and very little has changed,

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Pakistan engages BD, Philippines on manpower

Salik’s Abu Dhabi Dialogue meetings cover migrant welfare, vocational training Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhry Salik Hussain. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday stepped up labor diplomacy by engaging Bangladesh and the Philippines on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue, exchanging views on common challenges faced by overseas workers and exploring

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