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News Pakistan » Islamabad » Government: Exclusive - Pakistan seeks $10 billion in US backstop facility to boost reserves, source says

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/exclusive-pakistan-seeks-10-billion-in-us-backstop-facility-to-boost-reserves-source-says/ar-AA28olqB

Published on: Tuesday 21 July 2026

WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) - Pakistan has asked the United States for a $10 billion exchange stabilization facility, according to a source briefed on the matter, which, if approved, could provide a ...

News Pakistan » Islamabad » Government: Pakistan seeks Anita Anand’s support for Indus Waters Treaty — gets a rebuff from Canada

News channel or source: https://www.firstpost.com/world/pakistan-seeks-anita-anands-support-for-indus-waters-treaty-gets-a-rebuff-from-canada-14032941.html

Published on: Monday 20 July 2026

Pakistan’s attempt to secure Canada’s backing for the restoration of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) appeared to receive little support on Monday, after Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand made no pub ...

News Pakistan » Islamabad » Government: From mediator to marketer: Pakistan lobbies for a bigger US role

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Published on: Thursday 16 July 2026

Pakistan hired a US lobbying firm to boost security cooperation and minerals investment. The two-year agreement aims to convert goodwill into tangible bilateral benefits for Pakistan. The firm will ...

News Pakistan » Islamabad » Government: Pakistan seeks Canada’s help on Indus Waters Treaty, but Ottawa stays silent

News channel or source: https://www.moneycontrol.com/world/pakistan-seeks-canada-s-help-on-indus-waters-treaty-but-ottawa-stays-silent-article-13979164.html

Published on: Monday 20 July 2026

Ottawa’s official account of Anita Anand’s Pakistan visit focused on trade, investment and security, making no mention of Islamabad’s treaty demand.

News Pakistan » Islamabad » Government: Pakistan's Harappan moment: Reconciling a 5,000-year civilisation with a 1947 national identity

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-in/society-culture-and-history/history/pakistan-s-harappan-moment-reconciling-a-5-000-year-civilisation-with-a-1947-national-identity/ar-AA28mSw3

Published on: Tuesday 21 July 2026

As the Indus gains geopolitical significance, Pakistan is using ancient heritage to reshape its global image and national narrative.

News Pakistan » Islamabad » Government: Pakistan implements lockdown in Islamabad amid anti-government rally

News channel or source: https://www.jurist.org/news/2024/10/pakistan-implements-lockdown-in-islamabad-amid-anti-government-rally/

Published on: Friday 04 October 2024

Pakistan authorities enforced a lockdown in Islamabad on Friday, as well as implementing a block on cellphone services, to counter an anti-government demonstration organized by supporters of ...

News Pakistan » Islamabad » Government: Pakistan, ADB Sign Agreement to Advance Islamabad Airport Outsourcing

News channel or source: https://www.techjuice.pk/pakistan-adb-sign-agreement-to-advance-islamabad-airport-outsourcing/

Published on: Wednesday 15 July 2026

Pakistan's Privatization Commission and the Asian Development Bank have signed an agreement to support the outsourcing of Islamabad International Airport through a transparent concession process.

News Pakistan » Islamabad » Government: Analysis-Pakistan Worries About Being Drawn Into US-Iran Conflict After Houthis Attack Saudi Arabia

News channel or source: https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2026-07-16/analysis-pakistan-worries-about-being-drawn-into-us-iran-conflict-after-houthis-attack-saudi-arabia