AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIMF Deal: Pakistan has reached a staff-level agreement for about $1.2 billion in financing, pending IMF board approval. The Fund urged an immediate end to broad fuel subsidies, saying any support should be targeted and temporary. Saudi Defence Pact: Pakistan confirmed troops are already serving in Saudi Arabia and agreed with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye to advance military cooperation. Islamabad rejected a New York Times report that Pakistani jets had struck Houthi targets. Economic Strain: The World Bank says Pakistan accounts for 48% of people in the MENAAP region living on less than $3 a day. Rising oil prices also dragged the KSE-100 down more than 1,100 points, while a Qatari LNG cargo is expected within days. Political Tensions: Supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan continued their march toward Islamabad, demanding his release. Regional Ties: Pakistan and Bahrain agreed to set up joint working groups and aim to lift bilateral trade to $1 billion within three years. Hockey: Bangladesh will replace Pakistan at the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in India after Pakistan withdrew over security concerns.
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