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War of words between China and US over Sri Lanka debt
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka slammed the US recently after an American diplomat called China a 'spoiler' to Sri Lanka's negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a recent interview.
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"Only option is to seek IMF support", Sri Lankan President on economic col
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that the only option for the island nation to emerge from this crisis is to seek the support of the global lender International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Pak rupees hit new low vs USD, slides to Rs 227.88 a dollar
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The fresh drop came after the government failed to make any headway in its talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the revival of its stalled USD 6.5 billion loan programme.
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UN seeks funds for Pakistan after last year's devastating floods
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday sought "massive investments" for Pakistan to help it recover from damage caused by devastating floods that ravaged the country last year.
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IMF delegation to meet Pak Finance Minister to discuss outstanding issues
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation will meet Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on the sidelines of the upcoming Geneva conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan on January 9. The IMF delegation will discuss outstanding issues with Dar, an IMF spokesperson said on Sunday, Pakist
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India will have to invest significant share of its GDP to improve rural ro
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The IMF in a book -- South Asia's Path to Resilient Growth -- said gradually raising rural access to 90 per cent by 2030 would require about 2.4 million additional km of all-weather roads which is an increase of 39 per cent in road length.
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Policies need to create congenial climate for attracting new private inves
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Speaking on raising productivity during a conference held by the International Monetary Fund, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said while sustained and broad-based economic recovery remains the current policy focus, it is necessary to undertake deep structural reforms
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Financial inclusion appears to be positively correlated with per capita in
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The IMF's book -- South Asia's Path to Resilient Growth -- launched on Friday said financial inclusion is a multidimensional concept, with implications for growth and financial and economic stability. "Staff research has shown potentially significant growth benefits from financial inclusion,
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IMF delegation to travel to Pakistan in 2-3 days to finalise ninth review:
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Sharif made the remarks while addressing Hazara Electric Supply Company's (HESC) inaugural ceremony in Islamabad.
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South Asian region contributes 15% to global growth, led by India and Bang
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Governor was speaking at a conference, organised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Friday. He was talking along the lines of the South Asian region's macroeconomic challenges and policy priorities. The governor also said, "The priority for South Asian region, including Indi
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Pakistan will enter default without IMF programme: Imran Khan
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Khan while addressing a press conference with Sania Nishtar, a Pakistan Senate member, said that the nation should brace for a new wave of inflation.
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Pakistan spent Rs 2.2 trillion on interest on debt, defence from July-Nove
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
In the July-November period of the current fiscal year, an 83 per cent rise was seen in the interest cost on the Rs 50 trillion federal government debt stock. And in which, Finance Ministry paid Rs 1.7 trillion in interest cost, up by Rs 763 billion, sources said.
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