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Can Pakistan's worsening economic crisis lead to its balkanisation?
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Pakistanis have largely lost faith in the coalition government headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, having failed to carry out any of the much-needed economic reforms in the country.
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Former Pak Finance Minister Miftah Ismail says things to 'remain tight for
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Pakistan is seeking an installment of USD 1.1 billion from the International Monetary Fund to avoid default.
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Pak agents warn shipping lines might halt operations: Report
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Ship agents have warned the Pakistani government that all export cargoes could stop as foreign shipping lines are considering halting their services for Pakistan after banks stopped remitting freight charges to them for lack of dollar availability, the Dawn reported.
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Pak govt has no option but to go to IMF, face humiliation: Imran Khan
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Khan while addressing media persons in Lahore on Tuesday said: "Two families have been looting the country for 30 years. Over 750,000 Pakistanis have left the country ... there is a fear of where Pakistan is going [under the PML-N led coalition government]."
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Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar assures country 'will not default'
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Ishaq Dar stressed that Pakistan was on the verge of default in 2013. However, their government was able to move the country out of the crisis by using "good economic steps."
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Pakistan govt takes cost-cutting measures to address country's 'financial
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The measures taken in view of the financial emergency include that all government vehicles used by officers (entitled) should not be given over 120 litres of fuel per month. Employees travelling out of town, city or village on official work should be given two DAs according to their grade an
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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan blames Sharif govt for looming threat of def
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Imran Khan blamed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government for the looming threat of default.
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PML-N leaders express concern over Pakistan's economic situation: Report
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The committee held a meeting under the chairmanship of Qasier Ahmed Sheikh. Members of the National Assembly from PML-N have expressed concerns over the continuous increase in inflation rate and higher dollar value.
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Pakistan govt increases diesel prices amid oil rates fluctuation in global
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 1 (ANI): Pakistan government on Sunday increased diesel prices by Rs 8.95 per litre amid the fluctuations in petroleum prices in the international market and exchange rate variation, local media reported.
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US seems less interested in trade with Pakistan: Report
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 17 (ANI): Pakistan's dismal record in labour conditions, human rights, religious freedom and governance can turn out to be roadblocks in its attempts to secure a General System of Preferences (GSP) favour from the United States, according to a media report.
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World Bank approves USD 200 million to spur agricultural growth in Pakista
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 17 (ANI): The World Bank has approved USD 200 million to spur agricultural growth in Pakistan's Punjab province amid the dwindling economy of the country.
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Pakistan assures IMF over China's CPEC energy deals
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 17 (ANI): In an attempt to stabilise the country's economy, Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it would try to receive concessions from China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) power plants.
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