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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…