by Muazzama Hasan | Feb 27, 2026 | Latest News, Global Affairs
Heavy rains triggered catastrophic flooding and landslides in the southeastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, leaving at least 23 people dead. The municipality of Juiz de Fora was the hardest hit, reporting 18 fatalities after receiving a staggering 180mm of rain in...
by Muazzama Hasan | Feb 27, 2026 | Latest News, Economics and Trade, Governance & Policy
On February 25, 2026, the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) reported a historic financial performance for the year 2025, with profit after tax soaring to Rs 85.88 billion. This represents a massive 224% increase compared to the Rs 26.5 billion earned in 2024. The bank’s...
by Muazzama Hasan | Feb 26, 2026 | Latest News, Global Affairs, Governance & Policy
Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi announced that Italy will issue 10,500 work visas specifically for skilled labor from Pakistan. This landmark decision aimed at promoting legal migration was finalized during a high-level meeting in Rome with Pakistan’s...
by Muazzama Hasan | Feb 26, 2026 | Latest News, Defense and Security, Global Affairs
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced that Japan will deploy surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni, its westernmost island, by March 2031. Located just 100km from Taiwan, the island will host advanced systems capable of intercepting aircraft and ballistic...
by Muazzama Hasan | Feb 26, 2026 | Latest News, Global Affairs
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing for his inaugural official visit, facing immense pressure to address a staggering trade imbalance. National statistics for 2025 reveal that German imports from China surged to €170.6 billion, while German exports...
