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Pakistan's road lifeline sinks deeper into debt despite higher tolls

Feb 16, 2026

Pakistan's highway authority has become the federal government's largest financial burden, with losses exceeding PKR 2 trillion and liabilities nearing PKR 3.1 trillion, Dawn reported. Despite higher toll revenues and fresh government loans, deficits persist as rising interest costs, expenses, and a structurally weak financial model continue to strain fiscal stability.

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President and Chief Executive Officer of the US- India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), Mukesh Aghi (Photo/ANI)

USISPF Chief hails India-US interim trade deal, says tremendous opportunity for SMEs to leverage American market

Feb 16, 2026

President and Chief Executive Officer of the US- India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), Mukesh Aghi on Monday hailed the recently announced interim-trade agreement between India and the United States, calling it to present tremendous opportunity for SMEs in India to leverage US market.
Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology of New Zealand, Shane Reti (Photo/ANI)

"Holding the Summit in India recognises its global importance": NZ Minister Shane Reti

Feb 16, 2026
Dilip Sawhney, Managing Director, Rockwell Automation India (Photo: X/@ROKAutomationIN)

"AI is transforming the entire industrial value chain": Rockwell Automation India MD Dilip Sawhney

Feb 16, 2026

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Indian Navy inuagurates MILAN village (Photo/Ministry of Defence)

Exercise MILAN: Indian Navy inaugurates MILAN village for social, cultural exchange with over 70 countries

Feb 16, 2026

The Indian Navy on Sunday inaugurated the MILAN village as a part of the naval exercise MILAN 2026....
Posters and banners welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron adorn the streets of Mumbai. (Photo/ANI)

Mumbai transforms into a "vibrant canvas" to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady

Feb 16, 2026

Mumbai has put up posters and banners welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of his arrival. During his...
Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada (Photo/ANI)

"AI not only for India but for the whole world": MoS IT Jitin Prasada at India AI Impact Summit

Feb 16, 2026

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit, Prasada said India was privileged to...
Relatives display pictures of people who have gone missing in Balochistan (File Photo/Reuters)

Pakistan: Rights groups alarmed as bodies of missing Baloch students recovered

Feb 16, 2026
Ambassador of Norway to India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and the Maldives, May-Elin Stener (Photo/ANI)

Norway Envoy to India May-Elin Stener calls for stronger representation of women in AI development

Feb 16, 2026
Kanishka Narayan, UK AI Minister (Photo/ANI)

India-UK have joint sense of enthusiasm for where AI goes: UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan

Feb 16, 2026
Soha Ali Khan (File Photo/@sakpataudii)

Soha Ali Khan calls for ethical AI safeguards as digital risks grow for women

Feb 16, 2026
Chief of the Hellenic Navy, Vice Admiral Dimitrios-Eleftherios Kataras, with Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi (Photo/ANI)

Hellenic Navy Chief accorded Guard of Honour in Delhi; Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi welcomes Greek counterpart to strengthen maritime ties

Feb 16, 2026
PM Modi and French President Macron (File Photo/ANI)

PM Modi, President Macron to inaugurate India-France Year of Innovation 2026

Feb 16, 2026
Andrea Wojnar, Resident Representative for United Nations Population Fund (Photo/UNFPA)

UNFPA's Andrea Wojnar warns of AI accountability gap and its impact on trust and the digital economy

Feb 16, 2026
EAM S Jaishankar with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand (Photo/X@DrSJaishankar)

India-Canada emphasise commitment to strengthening ties, diversifying trade to support economic resilience

Feb 16, 2026
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USISPF joins India AI impact summit 2026 as official partner, launches AI task force

Feb 16, 2026
Scenes at the Bharat Mandapam-venue for the AI India Impact Summit (Photo/ANI)

"India playing key role in shaping future of AI," say top tech leaders ahead of AI-India Impact Summit

Feb 16, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo/ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate Global AI Impact Expo today

Feb 16, 2026
Former Pak Prime Minister Imran Khan (File photo/Reuters)

"Family doctor denied permission to meet Imran," says sister Aleema Khanum

Feb 16, 2026