February 2026 – Page 91

What obstacles await American companies after the reduction of global trade taxes?

A miniature 3D printed model of U.S. President Donald Trump, the American flag and the word “Tariffs” in this illustration taken April 17, 2025. — Reuters The Supreme Court’s reversal of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, while a relief to many, heralds more months of uncertainty as U.S. businesses prepare for new levies and a […]

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Poverty rate hits 29%, highest level in over a decade

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ISLAMABAD: In Pakistan, poverty has reached an 11-year high of 29 percent, while income inequality has reached its highest level in 27 years, as people’s real incomes and consumption have fallen over the past seven years, according to an official survey released Friday by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal. In Pakistan, around 70 million people now

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Tips and answers on the Quordle for Saturday February 21 (game no. 1489)

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Want a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears every day at midnight for your time zone – which means some people are still playing “today’s game” while others are playing “yesterday’s.” If you are looking for the Friday puzzle instead then click here: Quordle tips and answers for Friday, February 20 (game #1488). Quordle

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IMF recognizes economic recovery in Pakistan

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Spokesperson credits EFF reforms with stabilizing inflation ahead of crucial review Julie Kozack, IMF communications director, addressing a news conference Thursday. PHOTO: SCREENSHOT ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged a marked improvement in Pakistan’s economic outlook, saying policy efforts under its Extended Financing Facility (EFF) have helped stabilize the economy, contain inflation and

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Jury convicts ex-UConn football star and Texas lab owner of fraud

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NEWYou can now listen to PK Press Club articles! Keith J. Gray, a former UConn football player and Texas laboratory owner, was convicted Thursday for his role in a massive genetic testing fraud scheme, the Justice Department announced Friday. According to investigators, the cardiovascular testing program generated up to $328 million in fraudulent claims. Gray,

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SC can no longer “overturn” legislation

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. Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has made clear that the Supreme Court’s power to strike down legislation on constitutional grounds no longer rests with it under the current constitutional regime. “The Constitutional (Twenty-seventh) Amendment Act, 2025

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Pakistan and the United States to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. Photo: INP WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the inaugural meeting of the Peace Council in Washington, where both sides agreed to strengthen bilateral trade and economic activities as well as

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Canada beats Finland and earns spot in gold medal game

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NEWYou can now listen to PK Press Club articles! The Olympic men’s hockey semifinals began Friday morning and the opening course was a heavyweight clash between Canada and Finland. The Canadians and Finns got this far thanks to overtime thrillers in the semifinals, but for Team Canada, the victory came at a price. Captain Sidney

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“We won’t flood our ecosystem with soulless AI garbage,” new Xbox chief promises Xbox fans

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Phil Spencer resigns and retires from Microsoft Asha Sharma is the new executive vice president and CEO of Microsoft Gaming She will provide new leadership and direction for all things Xbox gaming It’s a new dawn for Xbox and its millions of dedicated fans. Microsoft announced Friday (Feb. 20) that longtime Xbox chief Phil Spencer

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Pakistan reaffirms commitment to peacekeeping amid deepening UN funding crisis

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN. — X/@PakistanUN_NY/File The Envoy says funding shortfalls could affect troop readiness and rapid deployment. Pakistan has deployed 250,000 personnel in 48 missions over six decades. Reform must make missions agile while protecting civilians. NEW YORK: Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim

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