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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington.(Reuters)
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IMF approves a $7 billion loan for Pakistan, $1 billion given immediately

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund has approved a new $7 billion loan for cash-strapped Pakistan, authorities said Wednesday, more than two months…

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Shehbaz Sharif: Former Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif reaches London; meeting with Nawaz Sharif scheduled
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Shehbaz Sharif: Former Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif reaches London; meeting with Nawaz Sharif scheduled

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in London where he is scheduled to meet his brother and Pakistan Muslim League (N) Supremo…

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Won't support 'forces of darkness', says Pakistan's caretaker PM Kakar
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Won’t support ‘forces of darkness’, says Pakistan’s caretaker PM Kakar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan‘s caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Friday said the interim government would not support “the forces of darkness” in the society as…

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Dollar shortage forces factories to halt production in Pakistan
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Dollar shortage forces factories to halt production in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s iron-clad grip on its dollar holdings may be keeping its currency stable, but it’s also hurting local and foreign businesses who are stuck…

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Pakistan: Anwaarul Haq Kakar sworn in as Pakistan’s eighth caretaker PM
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Pakistan: Anwaarul Haq Kakar sworn in as Pakistan’s eighth caretaker PM

ISLAMABAD: Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar took oath as the eighth caretaker prime minister of Pakistan on Monday as the country celebrated 76 years of its independence. President…

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Caretaker PM: Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar sworn in as Pakistan's PM to oversee elections
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Caretaker PM: Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar sworn in as Pakistan’s PM to oversee elections

KARACHI: Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, a little-known politician who is believed to be close to the military, was sworn in as Pakistan‘s caretaker prime minister on Monday…

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‘Army-backed’ senator Kakar named caretaker Pakistan PM
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‘Army-backed’ senator Kakar named caretaker Pakistan PM

ISLAMABAD: Anwaarul Haq Kakar, a senator perceived to be close to the army, will be Pakistan’s interim PM until the general elections are over. The…

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Nawaz Sharif: Pakistan SC strikes down new law on judgments review, dampens Nawaz Sharif’s hopes of political comeback
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Nawaz Sharif: Pakistan SC strikes down new law on judgments review, dampens Nawaz Sharif’s hopes of political comeback

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Friday struck down a recently introduced law amending the review process of judgments, dampening ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s hopes of…

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Pakistan PM Sharif to hold talks with Oppn leader again on nominating caretaker premier
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Pakistan PM Sharif to hold talks with Oppn leader again on nominating caretaker premier

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Leader of the Opposition will hold talks again on Friday over the nomination for a caretaker…

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Could not run govt without military's support, says outgoing Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
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Could not run govt without military’s support, says outgoing Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s outgoing prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has admitted that even his government could not run without the support from the powerful military, reflecting its…

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