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New Delhi: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed serious concerns about Pakistan’s ability to repay its debts, especially to global financial institutions themselves. The IMF’s assessment was made public as an aid team arrived in Pakistan on Friday to discuss new relief packages under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) at the request of Islamabad.”Pakistan’s ability to repay its funds is at significant risk and remains highly dependent on policy implementation and timely external financing,” said an IMF staff report published earlier this month. The report further states that slow implementation of reforms, high public debt and aggregate financing needs,…

(This May 10 article has been amended to note the following) arm (It is a subsidiary, not a wholly owned subsidiary, of the SoftBank (TYO:) Group in Section 3)Written by Anton BridgeTOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese technology investment firm SoftBank Group said it would slip back into the red in its earnings report on Monday, even though technology stocks, including its core asset Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:), performed well throughout the quarter. It is expected.Analysts and investors are also eagerly awaiting clues about new growth investments, as SoftBank has plenty of liquidity and can monetize its vast Arm stake.Shares in U.K.-based Arm,…

Warangal, one of the 17 parliamentary constituencies in Telangana, designated as a Scheduled Caste (SC) category seat, will go to polls in the fourth phase on May 13. It encompasses parts of Warangal district and consists of seven Legislative Assembly segments — Ghanpur (Station) (SC), Palakurthi, Parkal, Warangal West, Warangal East, Wardhanapet (SC), and Bhupalpalle.Voter Demographics As per the 2011 Census, there were a total of 16,66,770 voters in the 2019 Lok Sabha Election. Urban voters comprise 39.5% while those in rural areas constitute 60.5% of the total electorate. The literacy rate of the constituency is 58.79%. Scheduled Castes comprise…

Sean Burrows, a former first-round MLB draft pick and two-time Little League World Series champion with Long Beach, Calif., died Thursday while coaching his son’s Little League game, Little League International said Friday. It was announced on . He was 43 years old. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed. “I’ve had the opportunity to coach with Sean the past two years and he always has a fun, friendly demeanor that kids are drawn to, a wealth of baseball skills that can get any kid out of a batting rut. He had knowledge and a humility worth emulating,” Long…

Welcome to the Padres-Dodgers rivalry. This was quite an introduction. Arraez received a standing ovation early Friday night as he played his first game at his new home stadium. Hours later, he sent fans home happy with a walk-off home run that ended a tense pitching battle in a 2-1 win over San Diego in front of a packed Petco Park. “It’s amazing,” said Arraez, who joined the Padres in a trade with the Marlins last Saturday. “It’s a different energy. If you have the energy, you’re going to do something good.” Arraez’s dramatic walk-off hit ensured that starter Michael…

At left are Chautauqua-Catalogus Athletic Association tennis players who have qualified for the Section VI Championships to be held May 22 at Orchard Park High School. In the front row are the singles qualifying players. From left: Jackson Spangler (Fredonia), Brayden Harskuma (Southwestern), Alex Watkins (Southwestern), and Jack Shelley (Maple Grove). The doubles team is standing. From left: Alex Ash West and Alex Linderman (Orian). Cavan Boutilette and Isaac Moses (Olean). Fletcher Demink and Trey Demink (Maple Grove); and Nathan Cresanti and Keegan Richelle (Maple Grove). Pajama photo: Scott Kindberg LAKEWOOD — Fredonia and Olean could…

Check out this article for the rise of the corporate crop top trend, including important insights and styling tips for the office. Elevate your professional wardrobe with innovative ways to incorporate crop tops into your workwear. Crop tops are an office trend (Photo courtesy of Pinterest) New Delhi: Crop tops continue the trend of evolving fashion statements and have become a must-have wardrobe staple for every girl, including office girls. These belly-button-baring tops usually end above the belly button, showing off part of the wearer’s midriff to enhance their beauty. Recent years have seen a noticeable change in office attire,…

Tom Bateman, State Department Correspondentbbc newsMay 10, 2024Updated 2 hours agoimage source, Getty Imagesimage caption, The United States is increasingly concerned about the increasing number of civilian deaths in the Gaza Strip.The US claims that Israel may have used US-supplied weapons during the Gaza war in violation of international humanitarian law.The State Department said it was “reasonable to assess” that the weapons were used in a manner “inconsistent” with Israel’s obligations. However, he added that the U.S. assessment does not have complete information and shipments may continue.The report was submitted to parliament late on Friday.The White House-ordered investigation looked into…

Despite declining marriage rates, a new love trend known as “friendship marriage” is gaining popularity in Japan, which is struggling with a declining population. An article in the South China Morning Post (SCMP) claims that a growing number of young Japanese people are choosing a new kind of marriage without sex or love. This trend was referred to in newspapers as “friendship marriage.” What is friendship marriage? The SCMP study describes friendship marriages as “cohabiting relationships based on common interests and values.” Generally, people don’t marry the person they love or have a romantic relationship with. According to this trend,…

Associated Press Seattle Sounders FC (2-5-4, 12th place in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Timbers (2-5-4, 12th place in the Western Conference)Portland, Oregon. Sunday, 4:45pm ETBETMGM Sportsbook: LINE Seattle +153, Portland +167, Draw +232.Over/under is 2.5 goalsBottom line: The Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders square off in the Western Conference.The Timbers are 1-3-2 in the Western Conference. Felipe Mora was the team’s leading scorer in Western Conference play with four goals. The Timbers have a conference-high 20 goals.The Sounders are 0-4-4 in Western Conference play. The Sounders rank sixth in the Western Conference with 54 shots on goal, averaging 4.9…