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Imran Khan admits Pakistan's foreign policy dependent on Beijing
Imran Khan on Sunday underscored that the Pakistan-China relationship was "the cornerstone of its foreign policy"
 "Imran Khan admits Pakistan's foreign policy dependent on Beijing")
Over 1 million Afghans migrated in last 4 months, says report
According to Tolo News, most of the migrants crossed border areas into Iran and Pakistan.
 "Over 1 million Afghans migrated in last 4 months, says report")
Imran holds meetings with Chinese Premier, state-owned firms in Beijing
The meeting took place as Pakistan, with Imran's China visit, is eyeing to ease its financial burden and gain more loans from Beijing
 "Imran holds meetings with Chinese Premier, state-owned firms in Beijing")
Taliban deny Pakistan's access to used NATO equipment in Afghanistan
The Taliban also denied the presence of any group, including the TTP on Afghan soil saying that the Afghan territory will not be used against any country.
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Pakistan, China to ink $10 bn-$15 bn pacts during Imran Khan's China visit
Pakistan's federal cabinet has also granted approval for signing of much-awaited industrial cooperation between the two countries under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
 "Pakistan, China to ink $10 bn-$15 bn pacts during Imran Khan's China visit")
Imran's China visit underlines Pak's financial dependence on Beijing
Imran Khan's China visit -- first in the last two years -- points to Islamabad's financial dependence on Beijing, especially as the West continues to ignore Pakistan
 "Imran's China visit underlines Pak's financial dependence on Beijing")
Pakistan worries about failure to satisfy EU's compliance rule on exports
The EU has observed that Pakistan had failed to make meaningful advances in protecting human rights.
 "Pakistan worries about failure to satisfy EU's compliance rule on exports")
Pak amendment on dual nationality to clip wings of 20,000 officers: Report
Lawmakers are considering an amendment to the civil service rules that will bar top government officials from holding dual nationality
 "Pak amendment on dual nationality to clip wings of 20,000 officers: Report")
International Monetary Fund approves $1 billion loan tranche for Pakistan
The IMF's Executive Board held a meeting in Washington DC to consider Pakistan's request for completion of the sixth review and release of a $1 billion tranche under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)
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Pakistan seeks to end 50 years of IMF debt with ESG bond, trade
Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, who negotiated the last leg of its current IMF loan, is targeting a budget shortfall to 5%-5.25% of gross domestic product in the year starting July 1
Inflation at its highest in 2 years in Pakistan, transport leads trend
This is the highest CPI inflation since January 2020
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Taliban forms joint ministerial committee to address Durand line issues
The decision for the formation of the joint committee comprised of several ministries was made in a meeting chaired by the Second Deputy of Prime Minister, Abdul Salam Hanafi
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No mention of China, Pakistan in President's address, says Congress
The Congress on Monday raised concern on the Presidential address to the joint session of parliament and also said that there was no mention of the killings in Nagaland
 "No mention of China, Pakistan in President's address, says Congress")
Imran Khan passes mini budget to appease IMF but angers citizens
Already unemployment among the educated youth is increasing at a time when inflation in December touched 12.3 per cent, up from 11.5 per cent in November
Cash-strapped Pakistan looks to secure $3 bn loan from China
Cash-trapped Pakistan is looking to secure a USD 3-billion loan from China and investments in half a dozen sectors during PM Imran Khan's visit to Beijing next week, a media report said
Despite fading belief, Imran promoting CPEC as beneficial to Pak: Analyst
Prime Minister Imran Khan and his team continue to promote the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor terming it 'beneficial to the country', said Dr Shabir Choudhry
Pakistan's upper house of parliament passes law for central bank's autonomy
The bill gives the bank independent powers to control price stability and monetary policy
Pakistan PM Khan to attend opening ceremony of Beijing Winter Olympics
Pakistan announced that PM Imran Khan will visit China to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics next week
Pakistan's foreign loans soar to $10.4 billion in July-December
The country is sliding deeper into the debt trap: Report
 "Pakistan's foreign loans soar to $10.4 billion in July-December")
No chance of reduction in inflation for another three months: Pak FM
Earlier, increasing inflation has forced the Pakistan government in deferring the approval of the Rs 360 billion mini-budget