Washington, February 19 – An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team will travel to Islamabad from February 25 to hold discussions on Pakistan’s economic reform program under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF), the Fund said on Thursday.“We do have a staff team that is expected to visit...
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Islamabad, February 19 Pakistan has agreed to provide incentives to the American tech giant Apple to start manufacturing iPhones in the country, a media report said on Thursday.Apple has also agreed to refurbish iPhones in Pakistan for re-export under the new framework. The government expects...
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New Delhi, February 18 – According to media reports, Pakistan's economic situation is likely to deteriorate in 2026 as geopolitical headwinds are reappearing.There is visible friction in the relationship between Pakistan and the UAE, as evidenced by the monthly rollover of UAE deposits at a...
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Islamabad, February 16 The security and stability of the UAE are an "integral part" of Pakistan's own security, Chief of the Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, said on Monday.Munir made the remarks during a meeting with Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and...
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New Delhi, February 15 – Pakistan’s economy cannot be fixed without first addressing the political issues, as a corrupt government is hindering economic development, according to an article in Pakistani media.An economic system is inherently a product of the political system. The political...
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