February 13, 2026

Pakistan to Spend $2bn on ML-2 Dedicated Freight Corridor Upgrade

Pakistan Railways and NLC team up for a $2bn project to upgrade ML-2 into a dedicated freight corridor. The route will speed up goods transport between Kotri and Attock. Funding will come from banks and agencies. ML-1 and ML-3 upgrades are also underway with ADB support.

February 13, 2026

China Bans Carmakers From Selling New Vehicles Below Cost to Stop Price Wars

China’s regulator stops carmakers from selling new cars below cost. The move aims to end price wars hurting profits. EV buyers will see rising taxes as discounts fade.

February 13, 2026

Maharashtra Hosts AI for Agri 2026 Conference with ₹500 Crore Backing

Maharashtra is set to hold a two-day global AI and agriculture conference, AI for Agri 2026, on February 22-23 in Mumbai. With ₹500 crore investment, the event aims to advance AI use in farming and showcase innovations.

February 13, 2026

Pakistan Plans Debt Restructuring to Cut Power Tariffs Amid Solar Rise; Launches Fan Replacement Scheme

Pakistan’s government is considering restructuring the power sector debt to reduce electricity costs amid a surge in solar use. They launched a subsidised fan replacement scheme to cut energy bills and ease summer demand.

February 13, 2026

MSCI Asia Pacific Soars 12% as Asia's Chipmakers Thrive Amid US AI Selloff

MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbs over 12% in 2026 while US tech stocks fall on AI fears. Asia's hardware chipmakers like Samsung and TSMC lead the rally, benefiting from strong memory chip prices and crucial AI infrastructure roles. Investors shift from costly AI pioneers to hardware giants, boosting Asian markets amid global turbulence.