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Vivo and PTDC Collaborate to Promote Pakistan’s Tourism Potential Globally
18 February, 2026 0 4

Vivo, a global technology brand, has announced a strategic partnership with the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation to digitally showcase Pakistan’s tourism potential and strengthen the country’s international presence. The collaboration, themed “Empowering the Future of Tourism in Pakistan,” will focus on promoting tourism through digital storytelling, training programs, and
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Meta Acquires Millions of Nvidia CPUs and GPUs to Boost AI Capabilities
18 February, 2026 0 4

Meta Platforms has entered a multiyear agreement with Nvidia to significantly expand its data center capabilities using millions of Grace and Vera CPUs alongside Blackwell and Rubin GPUs. This deal marks the first large-scale deployment focused entirely on Nvidia’s Grace CPU platform, which is expected to deliver substantial performance-per-watt gains within Meta’s data centers. Plans also
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Pakistan Meteorological Department Releases Weather Forecast for Ramadan 2026
18 February, 2026 0 7

The National Emergencies Operation Centre of the National Disaster Management Authority has released a weather outlook for Ramadan 2026, indicating generally pleasant conditions across most of Pakistan. Daytime temperatures are expected to rise gradually, while nights will remain relatively cool.
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Pakistan’s Textile Industry Warns New Gas Levy Could Jeopardize $60 Billion Export Target
18 February, 2026 0 13

Pakistan’s textile industry has strongly opposed the recent surge in the gas levy, which has been raised to Rs. 1,243 per MMBtu for off-grid captive power plants as of December 2025. Business leaders warn that the sharp increase could undermine the country’s export growth targets, particularly at a time when Pakistan is aiming for $60 billion in exports under its economic roadmap.
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India May Miss Hosting Future ICC Events Due to Ongoing Tensions With Pakistan
18 February, 2026 0 6

The International Cricket Council is reportedly exploring alternative hosting options for major future tournaments due to ongoing geopolitical tensions between Pakistan and India. Reports suggest that Australia could be considered as a backup venue for the ICC Champions Trophy 2029 and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2031, which are currently scheduled to be hosted by India, with Bangladesh set
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Bahrain, UAE Launch ‘Single Travel Point’ Air Travel System to Streamline GCC Passenger Procedures
18 February, 2026 0 4

In a major step toward Gulf aviation integration, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have launched the first phase of a joint air travel system known as ‘Single Travel Point’, aimed at
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UK Plans Australian-Style Social Media Ban for Under-16s, Moves to Tighten AI Chatbot Rules
17 February, 2026 0 13

The United Kingdom is considering an Australian-style social media ban for children under 16, with legislation that could be introduced as early as this year to address growing digital safety
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Iran Signals Willingness to Compromise on Enriched Uranium Stockpile in Exchange for US Sanctions Relief
16 February, 2026 0 16

Iran has indicated it is prepared to compromise on its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in exchange for the lifting of US sanctions, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi in
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Russia Blocks Access to WhatsApp and Telegram Messaging Apps
13 February, 2026 0 9

Russia has blocked access to WhatsApp, citing the app’s alleged failure to comply with national legislation, following a similar restriction on Telegram earlier this year. Moscow has been
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