Updated 11:00 pm PDT, Monday, October 8, 2018 In this Jan. 20, 2017, photo, villagers collect clean water from a broken water supply line in the suburbs of Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan says it will seek a bailout loan from the International Monetary Fund to address a mounting balance of payments crisis, Finance Minister Asad Umar said Monday. less In this Jan. 20, 2017, photo, villagers collect clean water from a broken water supply line in the suburbs of Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan says it will seek a bailout loan from the International Monetary Fund ... more Photo: B.K. Bangash, AP FILE In this Dec. 7, 2015, file photo, vendors visit a wholesale market to buy Jaggery, in Peshawar, Pakistan. Pakistan says it will seek a bailout loan from the International Monetary Fund to address a mounting balance of payments crisis, Finance Minister Asad Umar said Monday. less FILE In this Dec. 7, 2015, file photo, … [Read more...] about Pakistan to seek IMF loan to avert meltdown
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ADB supports Pakistan’s new development and reform agenda
Mr. Zhang met with Finance Minister Mr. Asad Umar, Planning and Development Minister Mr. Khusro Bakhtiar, Education Minister Mr. Shafqat Mehmood, Adviser to Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms Dr. Ishrat Hussain, as well as other government officials and development partners.In his meetings, Mr. Zhang congratulated the new administration on assuming office and noted the government’s “100-day agenda” that prioritizes revitalizing economic growth, transforming governance, and revolutionizing social services.“ADB and Pakistan have a more than 50-year history of strong partnership,” said Mr. Zhang. “We are committed to deepening our cooperation with the new government and supporting its development agenda to bring prosperity to the people of Pakistan.”ADB Vice-President Mr. Wencai Zhang (left) with Pakistan Finance Minister Mr. Asad Umar (right). Source: ADB)Under the current country partnership strategy (CPS), 2015–2019, and the country … [Read more...] about ADB supports Pakistan’s new development and reform agenda
Last appeal of Christian on Pakistan death row for blasphemy
Kathy Gannon, Associated Press Updated 10:41 pm CDT, Sunday, October 7, 2018 FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2016, file photo, supporters of a Pakistani religious group shout slogans demanding hanging of a Christian woman, Aasia Bibi in Lahore, Pakistan. Pakistan's Supreme Court is set to hear the final appeal of the Christian on death row since 2010 accused of insulting Islam's prophet, a crime that incites mobs to kill and carries an automatic death penalty. less FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2016, file photo, supporters of a Pakistani religious group shout slogans demanding hanging of a Christian woman, Aasia Bibi in Lahore, Pakistan. Pakistan's Supreme Court is set to hear ... more Photo: K.M. Chaudary, AP Photo: K.M. Chaudary, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2016, file photo, supporters … [Read more...] about Last appeal of Christian on Pakistan death row for blasphemy
Pakistan orders 18 international aid groups closed
Kathy Gannon, Associated Press Updated 10:01 am CDT, Friday, October 5, 2018 FILE - In this Sunday, June 14, 2015 file photo, a Pakistani police officer stands guard outside a sealed office of international aid group Save the Children, in Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan ordered 18 international aid organizations to close, threatening the assistance they provide to some of the country's most vulnerable, international aid workers said Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. less FILE - In this Sunday, June 14, 2015 file photo, a Pakistani police officer stands guard outside a sealed office of international aid group Save the Children, in Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan ordered 18 ... more Photo: Anjum Naveed, AP Photo: Anjum Naveed, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this Sunday, June 14, 2015 file photo, a Pakistani … [Read more...] about Pakistan orders 18 international aid groups closed
Pakistan anti-graft body arrests opposition leader over scam
Updated 4:52 am PDT, Friday, October 5, 2018 FILE - In this Saturday, July 14, 2018, file photo, Shahbaz Sharif, opposition leader and president of Pakistan Muslims League-N party gestures during press conference, in Lahore, Pakistan. Pakistan's anti-graft body says Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 it has arrested the country's opposition leader over his alleged links to a housing scam. less FILE - In this Saturday, July 14, 2018, file photo, Shahbaz Sharif, opposition leader and president of Pakistan Muslims League-N party gestures during press conference, in Lahore, Pakistan. Pakistan's ... more Photo: K.M. Chaudary, AP Photo: K.M. Chaudary, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this Saturday, July 14, 2018, file photo, Shahbaz Sharif, opposition leader and president of Pakistan Muslims League-N party … [Read more...] about Pakistan anti-graft body arrests opposition leader over scam