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ISLAMABAD
akistan is weighing the option to seek an emergency loan from the International Monetary Fund, as preliminary estimates suggest that devastating floods might have caused nearly Rs2.5 trillion in losses and the economic growth rate could slow down to just 2% in the current fiscal year.The initial ass
af1 white essment by the Ministry of Finance showed that due to supply chain disruptions, the average inflation rate could also sharply accelerate to 26%, a level that is far higher than the State Bank of Pakistan and the IMF rsquo s pre-flood projections of 18% to 20%.The Minist
jordan4 ry of Finance has prepared the initial estimates of the losses to the economy due to the floods and these numbers would today (Thursday) be presented in a meeting, to be attended by other stakeholders, mainly the SBP and the planning ministry. These numbers are not definite and are subject to changes, according to the sources.
jordan nere ldquo Once the quantum of losses is agreed upon, the government will make a decision to ap Avjs Excise squad suspended over harassment charges
ISLAMABAD:With the birth anniversary of the founder of the Sikh fai
samba classic th around the corner, thousands of Sikh pilgrims still await the reopening of the Kartarpur Corridor by the Indian government.The corridor remains shut even as other Covid-induced restrictions have undergone relaxation across the country.The foundations of the corridor were laid in November 2018 by Prime Minister Imran Khan, allowing visa-free access to Sikh pilgrims from India to v
air af1 isit their holy site. It reflected Pakistan rsquo s continued commitment to facilitating Sikh pilgrims and promoting religious tourism.However, the facility was closed down in March 2020 following the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.As the venues opened up again and restrictions were lifted with waning cases and widespread vaccination drive, the
jordan rosas Pakistani government, as well as the Sikh community, have been repeatedly urging the Modi administration to allow the religious community access to their holy site. ldquo On the visits for religious p