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India reminds Pakistan of its 'shameful history' of genocide in Bangladesh

Responding to Islamabad's attack on New Delhi at the UNSC over Kashmir, India reminded Pakistan of its "shameful history" of committing the genocide of hundreds of thousands of people in Bangladesh

Moody's downgrades cash-strapped Pakistan's outlook from stable to negative

The Moody's report added that the country's 'weak institutions and governance strength' had added uncertainty around the future direction of macroeconomic policy

China agrees to refinance Pakistan with $2.3-bn funding: FM Ismail

"Inflow is expected shortly after some routine approvals from both sides. This will help shore up our foreign exchange reserves," he added.

Pakistan's IMF programme depends on govt ability to make fiscal adjustments

The restoration of Pakistan's delayed International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme depends on the government's capacity to make a fiscal adjustment of about 2.5 per cent of the GDP.

Pakistan inflation climbs to 13.8% in May on rising food and fuel prices

Food prices surged 17.3%, while transport costs surged 31.8%, the data showed

Pak dispatches consignment of 7.5 tonnes as humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Pakistan sent a consignment of 7.5 tons of items as humanitarian assistance to the people of Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian military operation in the country

UK PM Johnson discusses trade, Ukraine, Afghanistan with Pak PM Sharif

They agreed to strengthen those ties further and boost trade and investment, with the UK Prime Minister highlighting the appointment of a new UK Trade Envoy to Pakistan to drive those efforts

PCB shifts ODI series against West Indies from Rawalpindi to Multan

The Pakistan Cricket Board has shifted next month's ODI series against the West Indies from Rawalpindi to Multan in the wake of expected protest rallies planned by opposition politicians

Amid financial crisis, Pakistani rupee set to see worst month in 2 years

The Pakistani rupee has declined about 7% in May, the steepest drop since March 2020, as the country negotiates a bailout package with the IMF and other nations to keep its economy afloat

Johnson, Shehbaz Sharif discuss UK-Pakistan trade, Ukraine conflict

UK PM Boris Johnson spoke to his Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif and discussed a range of issues including trade, the human rights situation in Afghanistan and the Ukraine conflict

Pakistan says it's shut out of global bond markets with IMF only resort

Pakistan's government is unable to secure funding from the global bond market and commercial banks, making it even more important to secure an agreement with the IMF

Pakistan to import 2 million MT wheat from Russia with cash payment

Earlier, a possibility of barter trade with Russia was being explored due to sanctions imposed by the West

Pakistan, IMF likely to reach agreement in June, says finance minister

The government is also aiming to boost the country's foreign exchange reserves by USD 5 billion to USD 15 billion next year

India, Pak, Nepal, B'desh lawmakers call for collab to combat air pollution

This is a second such effort for a regional collaboration of health professionals in responding to the evidence about the impact poor air quality has on human health

Pakistan open to buying oil, wheat from Russia amid rise in fuel prices

Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said the country has an "open policy" driven by a national interest to expand economic and trade relations

Savarkar insulted by Congress, didn't get respect he deserved: Adityanath

"Had the Congress accepted Savarkar's words, the country would not have been divided. Savarkar had said that Pakistan is not a reality but India will always be there," Adityanath said

Pak PM calls himself 'majnoo', tells court he refused salary as Punjab CM

The FIA investigation has detected 28 benami accounts, allegedly of the Shehbaz family, through which an amount of PKR 14 billion (USD 75 million) was laundered from 2008 to 2018.

Imran Khan was persuaded to end his 'Azadi March' abruptly: Report

The surprise decision by Khan not to go ahead with the sit-in at the end of the long march left almost everyone baffled foes and allies alike.

Pak PM Sharif announces new relief package for low-income segment

Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif has announced a new relief package worth 28 billion PKR ($140 million) per month to mitigate the impact of the increase in the prices of petroleum products

Pak military likely had role in abrupt ending of Imran's march: Report

PTI chairman Imran Khan's surprise decision about not going ahead with the sit-in at the end of the long march left almost everyone baffled, foes and allies alike