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Global agency lowers benchmark to ‘Caa1’ from ‘B3’
Downward trend observed following delays in IMF bailout package; stocks fall by over 700 points
Sudden slump comes amid global rise in fuel prices
Free-fall continues for 7th consecutive day; currency dips below Rs194 vs dollar
US rate hike, rising global oil prices to pull down rupee, increase import bill
Speakers at event say economic flaws built over past 75 years continue to exist
Baqir emphasised need for close cooperation among banks, SBP, FIA
Hints at maintaining rate at current level in its next monetary policy statement
Decline puts big question mark over investment climate in country
PM thanks overseas Pakistanis for overwhelming response