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Subdued development spending in Pakistan's FY-2026 leads to sluggish economic growth

Islamabad, Jan 17 (UNI) Development spending in Pakistan remained sharply subdued during the first half of the current fiscal year, even as the economy is projected to grow by 3.5% in 2026, driven by the continued implementation of the IMF reform programme.
Several factors contribute to the slowdown in Pakistan's economic growth.
These include, Political Instability: Frequent changes in government and political uncertainty discourage investment and disrupt economic policies.
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Iran's Araqchi to meet UN Nuclear Watchdog ahead of renewed US talks

16 Feb 2026 | 5:01 PM

Tehran, Feb 16 (UNI) Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will meet with the director of the UN nuclear watchdog Rafael Grossi on Monday, a day before a second round of US-Iran nuclear negotiations in Geneva.

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PIA set for full privatisation as Arif Habib Consortium acquires remaining 25 pc stake

16 Feb 2026 | 3:08 PM

Islamabad, Feb 16 (UNI) Pakistan’s national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), is set for full privatisation as the Arif Habib Group-led consortium moves to acquire the airline’s remaining 25 percent stake,The News International reported.

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Iran signals willingness to compromise if US lifts sanctions ahead of Geneva nuclear talks

16 Feb 2026 | 12:28 PM

Washington, Feb 16 (UNI) Iran has indicated it may offer compromises in nuclear negotiations with the United States, provided Washington is open to discussing the lifting of sanctions.

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Just get me to be your House Assistant: Sarah Ferguson emailed Jeffrey Epstein

15 Feb 2026 | 9:19 PM

London, Feb 15 (UNI) Newly disclosed documents from the Department of Justice, stemming from its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, reveal that former Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson asked the late convicted sex offender for employment as a house assistant, citing urgent financial difficulties.

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Pro-democracy group in Myanmar's Karenni warns of crackdown on poppy fields as opium cultivation spreads

15 Feb 2026 | 2:07 AM

Nay Pyi Taw, Feb 14 (UNI) The Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF), a major pro-democracy armed organisation in Myanmar, has issued a stark warning to residents against opium cultivation in all areas in Myanmar's Karenni state under its control, and have threatened to mow down entire poppy fields should it continue.

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