The IMF is in talks with Pakistan regarding its FY2025-26 budget and economic reforms, aiming for continued support under existing loan arrangements. Discussions focus on revenue enhancement, energy sector reforms, and maintaining a tight monetary policy to control inflation. The IMF emphasizes rebuilding foreign exchange reserves and a flexible exchange rate.
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Sheikh Farhad Mondal, an orchard owner, was arrested for allegedly killing Sudipto Pandit. Pandit was suspected of stealing mangoes. The incident occurred in Naihati. Mondal reportedly assaulted Pandit, leading to his death. Following the incident, a mob set fire to Mondal's property in Shibdaspur. Authorities deployed RAF and police to manage the unrest. The situation is now under control.
Israel has recovered the official Syrian archive of spy Eli Cohen, executed in 1965, in a covert Mossad operation. The archive, containing 2,500 documents, photos, and personal items, was presented to Cohen's widow. Recovered materials include handwritten letters, forged passports, and the original death sentence, offering insights into Cohen's intelligence work and final days.
The PDP has strongly criticized Omar Abdullah's remarks regarding the Tulbul Navigation Project and the Indus Waters Treaty, cautioning that such statements could destabilize the fragile peace along the Line of Control. The party deemed Abdullah's comments as irresponsible, especially given the current volatile climate.
Razzak Baloch asserts Pakistan's diminished control in Balochistan, urging international support for the Baloch struggle, particularly from India and the United States. Mir Yar Baloch has declared independence from Pakistan, highlighting historical grievances and alleged exploitation. The Baloch independence movement traces back to 1947, fueled by claims of forced annexation and human rights abuses.
Delhi experienced a powerful thunderstorm with wind speeds reaching 60–70 km/h, causing traffic disruptions and flight delays. The storm, triggered by a cyclonic circulation over Haryana and nearby areas, followed a day of extreme heat where the heat index soared to 50.2°C.
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