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• World Bank, Pakistan agree on need for 10-year rolling country framework plan: Finance Division

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• US urges Pakistan to prioritise, expand economic reforms

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• Toshakhana vehicle reference: NAB clears Nawaz Sharif

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• Higher gains on securities: UBL’s profit up 12% during Jan-March

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• Dhaka-based Bank Asia looks to acquire Bank Alfalah Bangladesh

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• Ali Rathore set to take charge as CEO Engro Fertilizers Limited

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