Views on the News 04/02/2022
Headlines: Erdoğan Offers to Mediate between Ukraine and Russia U.S. Advice to Banks: OK to Transfer Aid Money to Afghanistan IMF Approves $1 billion Loan for Pakistan
Headlines: Erdoğan Offers to Mediate between Ukraine and Russia U.S. Advice to Banks: OK to Transfer Aid Money to Afghanistan IMF Approves $1 billion Loan for Pakistan
We are suffering immensely, as the economy obviously collapses, despite the reassurances of Pakistan’s rulers. The rupee is collapsing in value, whilst inflation is spiralling out of control. Fuel, electricity and gas prices are all increasing, as are taxation and unemployment. As if our economic misery were not enough, the rulers use the weak economy […]
A few days ago, adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin told the media that matters with the IMF will be concluded over the revival of the $6 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). He also said that a formal announcement will be made soon. [Source: Dawn]
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin held a series of meetings with senior officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington on Wednesday for finalising the release of the next tranche of a $6 billion loan facility. When asked if the IMF was asking Pakistan to do more to […]
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Headlines: • French Muslims Pay Heavy Price in COVID Pandemic • IMF says Pakistan Talks Ongoing, More Work Needed on Structural Reforms • US China Space Rivalry
Headlines: • Turkey Holds Keys to U.S. Afghan Pullout, a Potential Problem for Biden • Pakistan Leverages US military Co-operation to Win IMF Concessions • China has Created a Dystopian Hellscape in Xinjiang, Amnesty Report Says