Parameswaran Iyer has been appointed as India's temporary nominee to the International Monetary Fund board, preceding a crucial meeting regarding a $1.3 billion support package for Pakistan. India opposes this funding due to concerns about Pakistan's alleged support for terrorism, particularly after the Pahalgam attack. This appointment follows the dismissal of Krishnamurthy Subramanian.
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