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IMF approves much-awaited $3 billion bailout for Pakistan, saving it from defaulting on debt

The International Monetary Fund has approved a much-awaited $3 billion bailout for Pakistan, the global lender said, a move that’s likely to save the impoverished Islamic nation from defaulting on its debt repayments

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia deposits $2 billion in Pakistan's central bank as a boost ahead of a key IMF meeting

Saudi Arabia has deposited $2 billion into Pakistan’s central bank, a much-needed financial boost ahead of a critical meeting of the International Monetary Fund on the new bailout package for the cash-strapped South Asian country

The Independent UK

Climate-hit Pakistan to cooperate with Switzerland on ways to manage the risks of natural disaster

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said his country is looking forward to cooperating with Switzerland on managing the effects of climate change and receiving an advanced weather warning system from the European country

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Muslims across Pakistan hold anti-Sweden rallies to denounce burning of Islam's holy book

Muslims in Pakistan are holding rallies to observe a “Day of the Sanctity of Quran” after the prime minister of the South Asian Islamic nation issued a call for anti-Sweden protests over last week’s burning of Islam’s holy book in Stockholm

The Independent UK

Turkey says Quran burning in Sweden raises questions about its reliability as a possible NATO member

Turkey’s foreign minister says Swedish authorities’ failure to prevent Quran-burning protests in the country is raising security concerns and questions about Sweden’s credentials for possible NATO membership

The Independent UK

Russia is more united than ever, Putin tells allies after failed mutiny

President also told leaders from China, Pakistan and India that Russia would stand up to western sanctions

The Guardian - UK

Prime Minister Modi: SCO must not hesitate to condemn countries supporting terrorism

With Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif listening, Modi said there is a need for decisive action to deal with terrorism. Read further on dynamite News:

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SCO calls for multipolar world order as Iran joins grouping

Hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping, his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif and other leaders of the SCO nations at a virtual summit of the bloc on July 4 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the food, fuel, fertiliser crisis is a big challenge for all countries in the world…

The Hindu

PM to host Xi, Putin, Sharif virtually as India chairs SCO summit for the first time

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host leaders of the SCO nations at a virtual summit of the bloc on July 4.

The Hindu

PCB seeks official clearance to travel to India for WC, writes to Pakistan PM: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking official clearance to travel to India for the ODI World Cup in October-November, according to a report.

The Hindu

The IMF agrees to a long-awaited bailout for Pakistan of $3 billion

The International Monetary Fund has agreed to provide $3 billion to Pakistan — a long-awaited relief to bail out the impoverished country’s ailing economy

The Independent UK

Few buyers for Eid camels as record inflation hits Pakistan

As inflation reaches record 38 percent in May and IMF bailout package awaited, the economic crisis affects celebrations.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan PM Sharif requests IMF release $1.1bn tranche

Pakistan is facing a dire economic situation in an election year with multiple challenges mounting.

Al Jazeera

I literally cannot say Imran Khan’s name on Pakistani TV – this madness has to end

Whoever wins in the confrontation between the former prime minister and the army, both sides are to blame for trying to gag criticism, says journalist Hamid Mir

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Najam Sethi pulls out of race to be next PCB chairman

Pakistan Cricket Board’s interim chief Najam Sethi on June 20 said he will not seek a permanent position in the PCB after pulling out of the race to be its next chairman.

The Guardian - UK

Nine due in Greek court over shipwreck as Pakistan holds day of mourning

Suspected people smugglers to appear in court in Kalamata, as police in Kashmir announce 10 arrests

France 24

Pakistan arrests 12 trafficking suspects following Greek boat tragedy

Pakistan authorities arrested 12 alleged human traffickers on Sunday, days after hundreds of migrants were feared drowned off the Greek coast.

The Independent UK

Pakistan's prime minister declares day of mourning for citizens who died in migrant boat sinking

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared a national day of mourning for citizens who died when the fishing trawler packed with migrants they were in sank off the Greek coast

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Al Jazeera

Pakistan gets first shipment of Russian crude under discount deal

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calls arrival of the Russian crude a ‘transformative day’ for the crisis-ridden country.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan lays out budget but may not satisfy IMF

The ‘plain-vanilla’ budget is unlikely to satisfy IMF, which could lead to the South Asian nation defaulting on debt.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan accused in lawyer murder case

Lawyer Abdul Razzaq Shar was shot by unknown gunmen and had accused Khan of high treason, police say.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan PM hopeful of IMF deal this month amid escalating crisis

Shehbaz Sharif’s statement comes as Pakistan seeks immediate release of $1.1bn from IMF, part of $6.5bn bailout package.

Reuters

Pakistan's Prime Minister hopeful for deal with IMF this month

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is hopeful of finalising a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this month, he said in an interview with Turkish news agency Anadolu.

The Hindu

Condolences pour in from global leaders on Odisha rail disaster

A number of global leaders — including the Chinese President and Premier, the President of France, and the Prime Ministers of Japan and the United Kingdom — have expressed their condolences regarding the rail accident in Orissa that has left more than 280 people dead. In a message on social…

The Guardian - UK

Why two luxury London homes are at the centre of Pakistan’s turmoil

The unrest that engulfed the country after Imran Khan’s arrest is linked to valuable properties in the British capital. They have raised concerns about the UK’s status as a haven for political elites and their money

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