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High-level U.S congressional delegation meets Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
Pakistan’s stock market reaches historic high, defying global economic slump due to strong investor confidence. — ORIGINAL/THE THURSDAY TIMES
A file photo is shown of incumbent Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif at Islamabad on April 03, 2025. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES

Pakistan secures IMF funding boost, stock market surges in response

IMF and Pakistan agree on new $1.3 billion funding package, sparking a strong stock market rally with gains of over 1,400 points. Economic stability shows significant improvement over the past eighteen months, with inflation dropping to its lowest level in nearly a decade.

A combined file photo is shown of the IMF emblem at Washington, D.C. alongside incumbent prime minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
Former PM Zulfikar Ali Bhutto awarded Pakistan’s highest civilian honour, Nishan-e-Pakistan. — FILE
KSE-100 index crosses 118,000 points, signalling investor confidence and economic optimism. — ORIGINAL/THE THURSDAY TIMES
Moody’s upgrades Pakistan economic outlook after IMF deal boosts investor confidence. — ORIGINAL/THE THURSDAY TIMES
Islamabad is set to slash electricity prices for industries, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially announcing the decision on March 23, boosting industrial growth and investor confidence. — ORIGINAL/THE THURSDAY TIMES
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