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Pakistan Pays Back $1 Billion Chinese Loan, Seeks Refinancing
Pakistan repays $1 billion Chinese loan, lowering reserves to $10.6B; seeks refinancing amid IMF talks and upcoming debt maturities.
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Pakistan repays $1 billion Chinese loan, lowering reserves to $10.6B; seeks refinancing amid IMF talks and upcoming debt maturities.
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Pakistan, US discuss counter-terrorism, undocumented migrants, and strategic ties in a high-level meeting in Islamabad.
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Pakistan urges UNSC to implement resolutions on Kashmir, emphasizing peace operations and geopolitical challenges.
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