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UNITED NATIONS: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to meet the heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank today (Wednesday), the same day the IMF board is scheduled to take up Pakistan’s request for an extended loan facility.

In recent statements, PM Shehbaz has expressed optimism today’s talks will pave the way for the finalisation of a new IMF package, emphasising the critical role of Pakistan’s friendly nations in facilitating the IMF’s decision to schedule the board meeting.

He is expected to meet IMF chief Kris­t­a­lina Geo­r­gieva and World Bank Pre­sident Ajay Banga tod­ay on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

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