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Rights activist claims Pakistan saddled with economic, political mess left
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
London [UK], April 24 (ANI): London-based rights activist said that Pakistan's new regime led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is burdened by the economic and political mess left behind by his predecessor Imran Khan.
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Pakistan FM claims ex-PM Imran Khan pushed economy into 'subsidy' trap
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 24 (ANI): Accusing former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan of setting a trap for his successors by announcing heavy subsidies on fuel weeks before his ouster, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has said that the government will have to withdraw the subsidies to revi
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Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif battles sinking economy amid deficit spike, Imran
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 24 (ANI): While Pakistan's economy is already in shambles, the newly-elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has a heavy task on hand, battling the sinking economy as the country's current account deficit shot up to USD 1.03 billion in March 2022, and his predece
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IMF says it held 'fruitful' talks with Sri Lanka on loan request
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 24 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday said that it held "fruitful technical discussions" with Sri Lankan authorities on the island nation's request for an IMF-supported loan program this week.
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Amid demand to reverse Imran Khan's relief package, Pak FM reaches US to h
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 22 (ANI): With Pakistan's economy in the doldrums and amid demands from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reverse Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's relief package, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on Friday reached Washington for talks with the financial ins
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Pakistan's gross debt to be 71.3 pc of GDP in 2022: IMF projection
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 22 (ANI): The Pakistan government's gross debt will decline from 74 pc of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2021 to an estimated 71.3 pc of GDP in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections.
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IMF wants Pakistan to reverse Imran Khan's relief package
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 21 (ANI): Pakistan Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on Wednesday said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) wants the country to revoke the subsidies extended by the Imran Khan government by increasing fuel prices and power tariffs, to revive its Extended Fund
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End of Ukraine conflict would have most positive effect on global recovery
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 20 (ANI/Sputnik): An end to the conflict in Ukraine would become the most positive development for the recovery of the global economy at present, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday.
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IMF, Ukraine discussing post-crisis aid package
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 20 (ANI/Sputnik): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Ukraine are in talks on a follow-up aid package to support the nation's economy after the current crisis ends, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday.
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Cooperation must continue: IMF on some G7 nations skipping G20 events with
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 20 (ANI/Sputnik): Cooperation must and will continue, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director said on Wednesday when asked if it is appropriate that some G7 countries say they will skip G20 meetings in which Russia is present.
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Oil prices tumble 5pc on global commodities selloff after IMF lowers growt
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], April 20 (ANI/Sputnik): Crude oil prices fell 5 per cent Tuesday amid a selloff in global commodity markets after the International Monetary Fund slashed its world growth forecasts for 2022 and 2023, citing runaway fuel and food costs and other challenges from the Russia-Ukrai
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Oil prices tumble 5 pc on global commodities selloff after IMF lowers worl
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], April 19 (ANI/Sputnik): Crude oil prices fell 5 per cent on Tuesday amid a selloff in global commodity markets after the International Monetary Fund slashed its world growth forecasts for 2022 and 2023, citing runaway fuel and food costs and other challenges from the Russia-Uk
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