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Painful decisions ahead, warns Asad on return from Bali
IMF mission due on Nov 7, CPEC not to blame for debt crisis.
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Painful decisions ahead, warns Asad on return from Bali
IMF mission due on Nov 7, CPEC not to blame for debt crisis.
Pakistan to seek its largest loan package from IMF
Diplomatic sources say Pakistan seeking up to $8bn bailout.
Fake news about Maryam Nawaz being shared online
A screenshot attempts to push fake news on Maryam Nawaz as if it was published by Dawn.com.
PTI front runner despite losing seats in by-polls
Fawad Chaudhry says PTI would've won at least nine out of 11 seats if Imran Khan led the campaigns.
'US doesn't have powers to veto IMF decisions': Asad Umar dismisses Washington's statements
Finance minister defends govt decision to approach IMF for a bailout, says it is "inevitable".
Govt to announce special package of incentives for overseas Pakistanis to send remittances
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Pakistan formally seeks financial assistance from IMF
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China endorses Pakistan’s aid request to IMF
Beijing cautions Islamabad that the facility should not affect economic cooperation between the two countries.
Supreme Judicial Council moved against CJP
98 signatories to reference filed by Women's Action Forum, pro-democracy citizens.
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India, China agree to jointly train Afghan diplomats
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No U-turn, Mr Prime Minister!
Afghans protest outside Karachi Press Club, demanding PTI govt to issue their CNICs.
Imran unhappy over by-election results
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PTI govt will present IMF bailout package before parliament, says Asad Umar
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