Government uses IMF program as justification amid protests over petrol prices and poor governance, criticizing political parties.
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Government uses IMF program as justification amid protests over petrol prices and poor governance, criticizing political parties.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.JI begins its long march from Karachi amid expected IMF delegation visit.1 source
Nationwide sit-in protests launched by Jamaat-e-Islami amid government's reliance on IMF bailout.1 source
- Jamaat-e-Islami criticized the government on August 15, 2026, for exceeding the limits of the IMF program.Sub-event
Protests against petrol price hikes and poor governance are underway, criticizing the ruling political parties.1 source
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The entities involved
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International Monetary Fund
international financial institution
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Pakistan
sovereign state in South Asia
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Jamaat-e-Islami
Islamist political party in Pakistan
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