February 13, 2026

Pakistan’s Weekly Inflation Falls 0.59%, Major Price Swings in Food Items Reported

Pakistan’s inflation as per the Sensitive Price Index fell 0.59% in the week to February 12. Eggs and tomatoes saw sharp price declines, while bananas and garlic rose. Year-on-year inflation stands at 4.26%, driven by big increases in tomatoes and wheat flour.

February 13, 2026

Global Risks Report 2026: Experts Forecast Stormy Times Ahead

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026 warns of tense global competition with trade conflicts, misinformation, and climate dangers leading short- and long-term risks.

February 13, 2026

DP World Appoints New CEO and Chairman Amid Epstein Files Controversy

DP World has named Essa Kazim as chairman and Yuvraj Narayan as CEO. This comes after files revealed close ties between former leader Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

February 13, 2026

West Kowloon Arts Hub Gets HK$3 Billion Loan & Plans US$1 Billion Bonds

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority has secured a HK$3 billion, 10-year loan from ICBC and plans to issue US$1 billion bonds. This funding will support the arts hub until its large residential project starts generating income in 2027.

February 13, 2026

NITI Aayog Calls for Boost in Indian Electronics Exports via FTAs and Local Manufacturing

NITI Aayog’s latest report urges India to cut costs, leverage FTAs, and focus on strategic component manufacturing to grow its $4.6 trillion electronics market share from just 1%. Key moves include boosting exports to the US, UAE, and EU and moving from assembly to deeper component making.