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Pakistan Seeks $3.2B Trade Gap Closure Amid Economic Struggles

4/27/2025

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Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is on a mission to bridge a staggering $3.2 billion trade gap with the U.S., while urging China to boost its currency swap line by 10 billion yuan. As the nation grapples with economic hurdles, it strives for self-reliance through reforms, all while tensions with India simmer in the background.

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Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is on a mission to bridge a staggering $3.2 billion trade gap with the U.S., while urging China to boost its currency swap line by 10 billion yuan. As the nation grapples with economic hurdles, it strives for self-reliance through reforms, all while tensions with India simmer in the background.