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The Times of India
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'Feel ashamed begging for money': Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir 'quitely' visited countries to save Pakistan's economy

Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed that both he and field marshal Asim Munir were forced to 'beg' billions in loans from friendly nations to bridge the country’s external financing gap.

Speaking to leading exporters and business leaders at an event in Islamabad, Sharif said Pakistan’s growing dependence on foreign loans is humiliating and often forces officials to agree to unjustifiable demands.

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