A public feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk erupted this week over a controversial spending bill, leading Trump to threaten “serious consequences” if Musk funds challenges against Republicans who …
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Islamabad, 16 May, 2025: Ben Cohen, the cofounder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, was among seven individuals who have been arrested after disrupting a United States Senate hearing to protest …
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Pakistan-IMF talks scheduled for April 14-15 to negotiate new loan: Finance Minister Aurangzeb
KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, announced on Friday that the government is scheduled to convene a meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington on April …
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WASHINGTON: The US State Department has communicated a clear message to Pakistan’s new leaders, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the implementation of economic …