The government’s decision assumes significance as the IMF Executive Board will meet on May 9, to take a call on a new USD 1.3 billion loan under a climate resilience loan programme, along with the first review of the ongoing USD 7 billion bailout package for Pakistan.
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Benjamin Netanyahu vows response after Houthi missile hits near Ben-Gurion International Airport
Israel’s paramedic service Magen David Adom said four people were lightly wounded.
SriLankan Airlines plane searched in Colombo over intel on presence of Pahalgam suspects
A Sri Lankan Airlines flight was searched in Colombo after intel was received that Pahalgam suspects were travelling in it.
Pakistan claims it successfully test-fired ballistic missile with 450-km range
Pakistan on Saturday claimed to have test-fired a surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a 450-km range
Donald Trump posts AI image as Pope; gets brickbats and bouquets on social media
In the Vatican, cardinals are set to begin on May 7 the process to choose a successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. US President Donald Trump was among the world leaders who attended his funeral at St Peter’s Square on April 26.
Indian government blocks Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s YouTube channel following Pahalgam attack
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif. Photo Courtesy: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif X handle
TikTok hit with USD 600 million fine for breaching EU privacy laws
TikTok said it disagreed with the decision and plans to appeal.
Bangladesh court issues show-cause notice against Hasina in contempt case
A Bangladesh court issues show-cause notice against former PM Sheikh Hasina in a contempt case on Wednesday
Israel: Thousands evacuated after massive wildfire engulfs Jerusalem hills
Massive wildfire engulfs Jerusalem hills and it has now been brought under control
Pakistani radio stations stop airing Indian songs amid rising tension
Pakistani FM stations have stopped broadcasting Indian songs due to the strained relationship between the two neighbouring countries
