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Nov

Average PSDP project takes 14.1 years in Pakistan: IMF

By Mehtab Haider Published in The News on November 19, 2023 ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has assessed average time for completion of development projects in Pakistan stands at 14.1 years if no new projects are included in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) list. The IMF has come up with a technical assistance report titled […]

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Nov

Pakistan wins initial IMF approval to unlock $700m tranche under SBA

Published in The News on November 15, 2023 In a positive development, Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review under a Stand-By Arrangement (SBA), subject to approval by the Executive Board of the global lender. Upon approval, Pakistan will have access to $700 million, the IMF announced in[…]

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15

Nov

Dr. Nasra Shah participated in the Senior Expert Advisory Forum (SEAF) organized by the UNFPA on 8 – 9 November 2023 at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Bhurban.

Dr. Shah shared her expert opinion on promoting access to quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, including family planning (FP) and reproductive health (RH) components. In her presentation she reflected on some ideas for identification of family planning game changers which can make a breakthrough in the population agenda.

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