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Pakistan among most vulnerable countries as Gulf shipping crisis jolts South Asia

Pakistan among most vulnerable countries as Gulf shipping crisis jolts South Asia

Data shows Pakistan receives 99 per cent of its LNG imports from Qatar and the UAE, making it particularly vulnerable to disruptions in Gulf energy...

19.03.2026 60

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Pakistan-born Asad Ayaz named Disney’s first-ever chief marketing and brand officer

WASHINGTON: The Walt Disney Company has announced the creation of a new enterprise-wide marketing and brand organisation and named Pakistan-born...

17.01.2026 50

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IMF sees Pakistan stepping back from default risk

The latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections for Pakistan suggest that the immediate risk of economic free fall has eased but the country...

10.12.2025 20

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IMF approves another $1.2bn tranche for Pakistan

• Allows Islamabad to draw $1bn under EFF and $200m under RSF after successful review• Says country maintained stability despite severe floods and...

10.12.2025 30

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IMF’s Executive Board to meet on Dec 8 to approve disbursement of $1.2bn to Pakistan

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board will meet on December 8 (Monday) to approve $1.2 billion in loans to Pakistan. The IMF had...

07.12.2025 20

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Pakistan, US explore ways to develop ‘economically entrenched strategic partnership’

The United States and Pakistan early on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries, with...

10.11.2025 20

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IMF can’t impose terms against Pakistan’s interests: minister

• Aurangzeb expects $1.2bn tranche by Dec 31, trade deal with US ‘within weeks’ • Says govt ‘close to deciding’ fate of Roosevelt Hotel...

20.10.2025 20

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Finance Minister Aurangzeb arrives in Washington to attend IMF, World Bank plenary meetings

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reached Washington on Sunday, where he will attend plenary meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and...

14.10.2025 20

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US tariff on Indian rice opens market for Pakistan

WASHINGTON: The 50 per cent tariff imposed by the Trump administration on Indian goods, including basmati rice, has reshaped trade flows in the United...

13.08.2025 30

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Pakistan secures ‘landmark’ tariff deal as US attitude shifts

• No official word from US; PM Shehbaz thanks Trump • Islamabad says agreement includes reduction of tariffs; diplomatic circles believe US will...

02.08.2025 30

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Pakistan secures ‘landmark’ tariff deal as US attitude shifts

• No official word from US; PM Shehbaz thanks Trump • Islamabad says agreement includes reduction of tariffs; diplomatic circles believe US will...

02.08.2025 5

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US makes deal to tap Pakistan’s oil reserves

• Details remain sketchy despite Trump announcement; no word on tariff rate as Aurangzeb meets key officials • India slapped with 25pc tariff,...

01.08.2025 20

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Dar says Pakistan-US mineral deal to be finalised soon

• Foreign minister says Pakistan-US mineral deal to be finalised soon • Ex-State Dept official Elizabeth Horst made acting envoy to Pakistan...

27.07.2025 30

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Pakistan, US reach accord on trade and tariffs

WASHINGTON: With less than a week to go before the July 9 deadline, Pakistan and the United States have concluded a critical round of trade...

06.07.2025 30

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Pakistan-US trade talks in final stretch

WASHINGTON: With just a week remaining before the July 9 tariff deadline, Pakistan and the United States have entered the final stretch of crucial...

04.07.2025 20

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Pakistani delegation arrives in US to finalise trade deal

WASHINGTON: A Pakistani delegation arrived in Washington on Monday to finalise a trade agreement as the country looks to recalibrate economic ties...

02.07.2025 20

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Pakistan, IMF open talks on budget finalisation

WASHINGTON: Paki­stan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) opened high-level policy talks in Islamabad on Monday to discuss the upcoming federal...

21.05.2025 20

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Indian ‘meddling’ fails to block IMF support

• Fund approves $1bn disbursement under EFF and $1.4bn for new climate resilience facility • India abstains from vote during Executive Board...

11.05.2025 20

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Pakistan looking to address US trade imbalance

WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Auran­gzeb said on Saturday that Pakistan is eager to strengthen its business relationship with the United...

28.04.2025 20

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Reforms needed to ensure sustainable growth: Aurangzeb

WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that the country has achieved economic stability through “tough decisions and...

25.04.2025 20

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Pakistan’s minerals could help fix trade imbalance with US: Aurangzeb

• Minister highlights FBR reforms, privatisation in talks with IMF, global creditors • Briefs US official on economic recovery WASHINGTON: Finance...

24.04.2025 20

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Focus on recovery, reforms as Aurangzeb meets IMF, World Bank heads

WASHINGTON: Finance Mini­ster Muhammad Aurangzeb met the heads of the IMF and World Bank on Monday to kick off a series of high-level consultations...

23.04.2025 30

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Pakistan to seek economic support, climate financing at World Bank, IMF talks

WASHINGTON: Pakistan is expected to seek financial support for its debt-ridden economy and funds to address climate vulnerability at the 2025 Spring...

22.04.2025 40

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Aurangzeb due in US for IMF, World Bank spring meetings

WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Auran­gzeb will be in the US next week for meetings with the IMF and World Bank, a visit that has taken on...

16.04.2025 20

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Pakistani blocs intensify lobbying before Trump’s inauguration

Ambassador Rizwan Sheikh’s schedule filled to brim with "meetings on the Hill"; PTI-allied diaspora groups set to hold Congressional briefing on 22nd.

15.01.2025 50

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