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IMF Flags Governance Flaws in Pakistan, Proposes Transparency Reforms
Bulletin
April 15, 2025
IMF flags politicised civil service, weak accountability, and poor governance in Pakistan, urging transparency reforms.
IMF flags politicised civil service, weak accountability, and poor governance in Pakistan, urging transparency reforms.
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IED blast targets Balochistan Constabulary in Mastung, kills 3 policemen, injures 16; leaders vow to fight terrorism.
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Tinkune protest for Hindu Kingdom turns deadly; 2 killed, 120+ injured, locals await aid for major property losses.
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US lawmakers meet COAS Gen Asim Munir, laud Pakistan Army’s anti-terror role, sign MoUs for IT training cooperation.
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Pakistan seeks Iran’s help after brutal murder of eight Pakistani nationals in Mehrestan; probe and repatriation underway.
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China to gift 1,000-bed hospital in Rangpur, Bangladesh, and robotic physiotherapy unit for injured patients.
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Bangladesh to send 52 more injured for treatment, including 31 to Pakistan, as July uprising toll nears 800 martyrs.
Eight Pakistani laborers from Bahawalpur shot dead in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan; BNA claims responsibility.