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Chinese loans to Pakistan, Sri Lanka may be used for coercive leverage: US
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Chinese loans to Pakistan, Sri Lanka may be used for coercive leverage: US

WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday expressed concerns over loans being given by China to countries in India’s ‘immediate’ neighbourhood ‘.Donald Lu, assistant secretary for…

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Pakistan government approves new tax on power to meet IMF conditions
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Pakistan government approves new tax on power to meet IMF conditions

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is moving swiftly to pacify the IMF with the approval of a new tax on electricity users, including farmers, to raise an additional…

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Cash-strapped Pakistan reaches deal with IMF over stalled bailout package
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Cash-strapped Pakistan reaches deal with IMF over stalled bailout package

ISLAMABAD: Cash-strapped Pakistan and the IMF on Thursday signed a staff-level agreement after tough parleys, unlocking over $1 billion loan tranche under Extended Fund Facility…

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Pakistan govt raises petrol, diesel prices by Rs 35 each
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Pakistan govt raises petrol, diesel prices by Rs 35 each

ISLAMABAD: Cash-strapped Pakistan’s government on Sunday raised prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 35 each, giving another jolt to the country’s inflation-stricken people.Finance Minister…

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Pakistan finance minister Ishaq Dar says Allah responsible for nation's prosperity, development
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Pakistan finance minister Ishaq Dar says Allah responsible for nation’s prosperity, development

ISLAMABAD: Finance minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said Pakistan is the only country founded in the name of Islam and Allah is responsible for its…

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