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Pakistan seeks boost to size, duration of current $6b IMF programme

Pakistan seeks boost to size, duration of current $6b IMF programme
Pakistan's request comes after talks with the IMF in Washington that follow the fund saying Pakistan has agreed to roll back oil and power sector subsidies.
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Pakistan's Finance Minister Miftah Ismail made the comment in a Monday video statement [AAMIR QURESHI/AFP via Getty Images-file photo]

has sought an increase in the size and duration of its $6 billion (IMF) programme, Islamabad'sÌýFinance Minister said on Monday.

Ismail made the comment in a video statement issued by his ministry following talks with the in Washington that came after the fund said has agreed to roll back subsidies in the oil and power sectors.

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(Reuters)

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