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Pakistan’s relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) began in 1950, and the country has since frequently turned to the lender to overcome economic challenges. Currently, Pakistan is engaged in its 25th Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, amounting to SDR 5,320 million (about $7 billion).
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October could be a decisive month for both the Middle East conflict and Pakistan’s political scene. Israel has expanded its aggressive military tactics from Gaza to Lebanon, killing civilians and flattening buildings, with Western nations providing indirect support
This article stresses the need for a comprehensive three-year action plan to implement domestic reforms that could help Pakistan smoothly transition from reliance on IMF programmes to sustainable, non-inflationary growth.
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The article critiques the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) as an outdated and unscientific water management strategy for the Indus basin. Initially designed to allocate water between Pakistan and India, the treaty has failed legally, environmentally, and politically, exacerbating issues such as river pollution, environmental degradation, and inefficient water usage.
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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is facing criticism for its reluctance to implement a decisive Supreme Court ruling concerning the allocation of reserved seats for PTI.
الیکشن کمیشن آف پاکستان (ای سی پی) کو شدید تنقید کا سامنا ہے کیونکہ وہ پاکستان تحریک انصاف (PTI) پاکستان تحریک انصاف کے لئے مختص نشستوں کی تقسیم کے حوالے سے سپریم کورٹ کے واضح حکم نامے پر عملدرآمد کرنے میں ہچکچاہٹ کا مظاہرہ کر رہا ہے۔ سپریم کورٹ کے واضح حکم کے باوجود، الیکشن کمیشن نے اب تک کارروائی نہیں کی اور حال ہی میں منظور ہونے والے قانون
The article discusses Pakistan’s recent economic stability, characterized by growth, declining inflation, a stable rate, and increased foreign reserves. This turnaround, achieved amidst significant external pressures in mid exchange -2023, reflects the commitment of both the caretaker and new governments, alongside the State Bank of Pakistan, to maintain sound macroeconomic policies.