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'Harm To Him Will Push Pak Into Chaos': Imran Khan's Sister On Death Rumours
Noreen Niazi, one of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's three sisters, has warned that any attempt by the establishment to physically harm him would push the country into "chaos", given the strong public support behind the jailed PTI leader.
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Cash-Strapped Pakistan Likely To Privatize National Flag Carrier: Report
Cash-strapped Pakistan is likely to privatize its national flag carrier by the first week of August, a media report said on Wednesday.
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Cash-Strapped Pak Bans Red Carpets At Official Events To Cut Costs
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has banned the use of red carpets at government events, reserving them exclusively for diplomatic receptions, as part of austerity measures to cut down unnecessary expenditures in the cash-strapped nation.
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Pakistan Facing Terrible Threat Of Terrorism: US Official
Pakistan is facing a terrible threat of terrorism as areas along its border with Afghanistan have witnessed a multi-fold increase in terrorist activities, a top Biden Administration official has said.
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IMF Says $3 Billion Loan Will Help Pakistan Stabilise Ailing Economy
The IMF has said that the recently approved USD 3 billion loan programme will provide much-needed relief for Pakistan as it would anchor the cash-starved country's immediate efforts to stabilise its economy and ensure that the current balance of
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IMF Approves $3 Billion Bailout For Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund's board approved a $3 billion bailout programme for Pakistan on Wednesday, the lender said, which will immediately disburse about $1.2 billion to help the South Asian country.
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Pakistan Gets $1 Billion Deposit From UAE Ahead Of Key IMF Decision
Pakistan's state bank coffers were further boosted Wednesday by a $1 billion deposit from the United Arab Emirates, officials said, ahead of a key International Monetary Fund (IMF) board meeting to approve new funding.
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Pak Politics Seen Key To Deliver On Last-Gasp $3 Billion IMF Bailout
Pakistan won vital breathing space from a potential debt default thanks to a draft agreement with the International Monetary Fund, but political stability will prove key to the South Asian economy in coming months.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Hopes To Strike IMF Deal As Pakistan Unveils Budget 2024
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday hoped the IMF would resume the stalled USD 6.7 billion bailout programme as his country has already met all prior conditions set by the global lender despite economic hardships.
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UAE, China Promise $1.3 Billion To Get IMF Deal On Track: Pak Minister
Pakistan announced financial support today from the United Arab Emirates and China totaling $1.3 billion, giving the ailing economy a shot in the arm as it seeks to meet conditions for the resumption of an International Monetary Fund bailout.
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US Encourages Pak To Continue Working With IMF To Improve Its Economy
The US is ready and able to continue to be a partner to the people of Pakistan, said Ned Price.
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Pakistan Halts Clearance Of Bills, Salaries Amid Economic Crisis: Report
The cash-strapped Pakistan government has directed the accountant general to cease the clearing of bills, including salaries, owing to the current economic crisis, according to a media report today.
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Pakistan Hikes Tax On Luxury Imports To Get IMF Deal
Pakistan's parliament gave the go-ahead Monday for the government to raise taxes on a raft of luxury imports and services in a bid to unlock the next tranche of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan.
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Pakistan To Cut Expenses Of Ministers, Advisers By 15% In Austerity Drive
Pakistan's government will cut back allowances and travel expenses of ministers and advisers as part of an austerity drive that will save it 200 billion rupees ($766 million) a year, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said today.
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Pakistan Hikes Tax On Luxury Goods And Services To Get IMF Deal
Pakistan's parliament gave the go-ahead Monday for the government to raise taxes on a raft of luxury imports and services in a bid to unlock the next tranche of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan.
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'Harm To Him Will Push Pak Into Chaos': Imran Khan's Sister On Death Rumours
Noreen Niazi, one of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's three sisters, has warned that any attempt by the establishment to physically harm him would push the country into "chaos", given the strong public support behind the jailed PTI leader.
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Cash-Strapped Pakistan Likely To Privatize National Flag Carrier: Report
Cash-strapped Pakistan is likely to privatize its national flag carrier by the first week of August, a media report said on Wednesday.
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Cash-Strapped Pak Bans Red Carpets At Official Events To Cut Costs
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has banned the use of red carpets at government events, reserving them exclusively for diplomatic receptions, as part of austerity measures to cut down unnecessary expenditures in the cash-strapped nation.
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Pakistan Facing Terrible Threat Of Terrorism: US Official
Pakistan is facing a terrible threat of terrorism as areas along its border with Afghanistan have witnessed a multi-fold increase in terrorist activities, a top Biden Administration official has said.
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IMF Says $3 Billion Loan Will Help Pakistan Stabilise Ailing Economy
The IMF has said that the recently approved USD 3 billion loan programme will provide much-needed relief for Pakistan as it would anchor the cash-starved country's immediate efforts to stabilise its economy and ensure that the current balance of
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IMF Approves $3 Billion Bailout For Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund's board approved a $3 billion bailout programme for Pakistan on Wednesday, the lender said, which will immediately disburse about $1.2 billion to help the South Asian country.
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Pakistan Gets $1 Billion Deposit From UAE Ahead Of Key IMF Decision
Pakistan's state bank coffers were further boosted Wednesday by a $1 billion deposit from the United Arab Emirates, officials said, ahead of a key International Monetary Fund (IMF) board meeting to approve new funding.
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Pak Politics Seen Key To Deliver On Last-Gasp $3 Billion IMF Bailout
Pakistan won vital breathing space from a potential debt default thanks to a draft agreement with the International Monetary Fund, but political stability will prove key to the South Asian economy in coming months.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Hopes To Strike IMF Deal As Pakistan Unveils Budget 2024
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday hoped the IMF would resume the stalled USD 6.7 billion bailout programme as his country has already met all prior conditions set by the global lender despite economic hardships.
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UAE, China Promise $1.3 Billion To Get IMF Deal On Track: Pak Minister
Pakistan announced financial support today from the United Arab Emirates and China totaling $1.3 billion, giving the ailing economy a shot in the arm as it seeks to meet conditions for the resumption of an International Monetary Fund bailout.
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US Encourages Pak To Continue Working With IMF To Improve Its Economy
The US is ready and able to continue to be a partner to the people of Pakistan, said Ned Price.
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Pakistan Halts Clearance Of Bills, Salaries Amid Economic Crisis: Report
The cash-strapped Pakistan government has directed the accountant general to cease the clearing of bills, including salaries, owing to the current economic crisis, according to a media report today.
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Pakistan Hikes Tax On Luxury Imports To Get IMF Deal
Pakistan's parliament gave the go-ahead Monday for the government to raise taxes on a raft of luxury imports and services in a bid to unlock the next tranche of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan.
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Pakistan To Cut Expenses Of Ministers, Advisers By 15% In Austerity Drive
Pakistan's government will cut back allowances and travel expenses of ministers and advisers as part of an austerity drive that will save it 200 billion rupees ($766 million) a year, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said today.
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Pakistan Hikes Tax On Luxury Goods And Services To Get IMF Deal
Pakistan's parliament gave the go-ahead Monday for the government to raise taxes on a raft of luxury imports and services in a bid to unlock the next tranche of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan.
