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Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan faced “internal default” in April 2022

Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan faced “internal default” in April 2022

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan faced an “internal default” in April 2022 when funds were unavailable to release development spending. He claims key indicators have improved since then, and says the IMF programme is expected to continue through 2027.

Business
South Korea's Lee posts Xi selfie taken on gifted Xiaomi phone

South Korea's Lee posts Xi selfie taken on gifted Xiaomi phone

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung shared selfies with Xi Jinping taken on a Xiaomi phone Xi previously gifted him, drawing major attention online. The moment came during a Beijing visit focused on diplomacy, as Lee seeks to reset relations with China.

World
WWF warns invasive Amazon sailfin catfish is spreading in Pakistan

WWF warns invasive Amazon sailfin catfish is spreading in Pakistan

WWF-Pakistan says the Amazon sailfin catfish, an invasive aquarium species, is spreading in Sindh and Lower Punjab and could undermine native biodiversity and fisheries. The group warned that once such species establish widely, control becomes extremely difficult and the ecological and economic fallout can be severe.

General
UN chief warns Venezuela crisis could deepen after US operation

UN chief warns Venezuela crisis could deepen after US operation

UN chief Antonio Guterres said the US capture of Venezuela’s president risks worsening instability and sets a troubling precedent for state-to-state conduct. He urged inclusive dialogue in Venezuela as the Security Council debated the legality of the operation.

World