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Pakistan signs loan deals with World Bank, AIIB
IFIs will provide $750m financing for RISE programme
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ADB warns of stopping $500m worth loan release to Pakistan
Manila-based lender seeks clarification on administrative change
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Government’s debt soars to Rs34.5 trillion
Central govt’s debt excludes liabilities indirectly owed to creditors
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PTI govt seeks nod for Rs14.5tr loans
Amount for FY21 is two-thirds less than original demand for outgoing fiscal year
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Pakistan receives $1b from ADB, World Bank
Inflow supports rupee that appreciates to 167.36 against dollar
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Pakistan's textile industry opposes debt surcharge
Says govt should take special measures to support industrial sector
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Dealing with debt amid pandemic in Pakistan
Pakistan’s situation calls for out-of-the-box policy recommendations to tackle situation
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Pakistan seeks $15b loans in FY21
The money will be used to service maturing external public debt
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PTI govt to use Covid-19 fund for interest payment
ECC allows diversion of Rs10b; approves terms of negotiations for debt restructuring to reduce electricity tariffs
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US urges China to waive off Pakistan's debt amid Covid-19 crisis
Washington once again raises serious questions about lack of transparency in CPEC
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