IMF mission concludes visit; notes progress in key areas
Fund projects Pakistan's growth at 2.4pc for FY20; inflation to decline in the coming months
Pakistan warned of domestic and int’l risks in case structural reforms and other required steps are not taken
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China needs to change way it finances economy, think tank says
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Big companies commit to slash emissions ahead of UN climate summit
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“Boycotting imported products will elevate rupee and make Pakistan better off,” BS or not?
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Smuggled phones can be unblocked in the black market for Rs 2,000’: BS or Not?
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