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The current market volatility in Pakistan is externally driven, says SBP Governor Reza Baqir
It will offer one-tenth shares to international firm having expertise in sector
Petitioner claims govt can only take loan up to 60% of GDP
Finance ministry denies global lender has agreed to downward revision
Move comes due to spike in interest rates, refinancing risks of external debt
Decision put off due to lack of progress on some agreed prior conditions
Standards for import of agri-products are likely to be more restrictive in face of deadly virus
Will also ask FBR about status of revenue collection in current fiscal year
IMF programme is, by definition, anti-growth and calls for steps to do away with macroeconomic imbalances.
If the disease is contained rapidly, there can be a sharp drop and a very rapid rebound, says IMF managing director