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ISLAMABAD:
Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister's Youth Programme (PMYP), announced that Pakistan will exit the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by June next year.
Addressing a diaspora gathering in London on Saturday, he said Pakistan was steadily moving towards economic self-reliance and would no longer require IMF support by mid-2026.
He added that the country's recent economic direction had restored confidence among investors and overseas Pakistanis. Referring to past economic challenges, Mashhood said IMF-linked policies imposed after 2018 had slowed growth, but the current government had placed the economy back on the path of recovery.
The PMYP chairman highlighted the sharp rise in workers' remittances as a sign of renewed confidence, noting that overseas Pakistanis sent billions of dollars home in 2025, providing a significant boost to the country's economy. The London statement echoed his earlier remarks in August 2025, when he had said Pakistan was "on the path to progress and would soon exit the IMF programme," stressing that fiscal discipline and structural reforms were beginning to deliver tangible results. Mashhood said a sustained focus on exports, productivity and youth-led entrepreneurship would help build foreign exchange reserves and finally end Pakistan's long-standing dependence on IMF bailout programmes.
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Despite having a market capitalization of about 10 percent of Bitcoin, stablecoins are growing in influence because of the interconnections with mainstream financial markets that stem both from their structure and potential use cases. Indeed, their use and value has surged over the last two years.
Stablecoins have great potential to make international payments faster and cheaper for people and companies. But this promise comes with risks of currency substitution and countries losing control over capital flows, among others. Turning stablecoins into a force for good in the global financial system will require concerted actions by policymakers, at both the domestic and international levels.
Stablecoins are designed to avoid the wild price swings of native crypto assets like Bitcoin. While both are based on distributed ledgers, the main difference is that stablecoins are centralized (meaning they are run by a specific company) and are mostly backed by conventional and liquid financial assets, like cash or government securities. Most stablecoins are denominated in US dollars and are typically backed by US Treasury bonds.
The market capitalization of the two largest stablecoins has tripled since 2023, reaching a combined $260 billion. Trading volume has increased 90 percent, amounting to $23 trillion in 2024. Asia leads with the highest volume of stablecoin activity, exceeding North America. Relative to gross domestic product, though, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America stand out. Most of the flow is from North America to other regions.
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El Salvador has further increased its Bitcoin reserves, acquiring 12 additional BTC, bringing the total holdings to 6,044 BTC. This move comes despite a $1.4 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that includes conditions for reducing Bitcoin's role in the country's financial system.
President Nayib Bukele's administration has remained steadfast in its commitment to Bitcoin, even though private sector adoption of the cryptocurrency remains largely voluntary. The nation's current Bitcoin holdings are valued at over $617 million, representing a significant profit of $179 million since adopting Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021.
This latest purchase comes as Bitcoin recently reached a new all-time high of $109,000, solidifying El Salvador's position as a global leader in cryptocurrency adoption.
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Geopolitics & Crypto: Trump's Tariffs, Russia's Economy, and the Market's Next Move
The global economic stage is getting more volatile, and these geopolitical shifts have a ripple effect that crypto traders need to watch closely. The latest headlines are dominated by President Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric and actions against Russia and its trading partners, which could introduce new levels of instability to the financial markets.
Trump's Stance: Low Oil Prices and Tariffs
In a recent interview, President Trump declared that Russia's economy "stinks" and asserted that falling oil prices could cripple Vladimir Putin’s war machine. He believes that by pushing oil prices down, the U.S. can force an end to the conflict in Ukraine. This strategy is backed by a new, aggressive tariff policy. Trump has shortened the deadline for a peace deal, threatening to impose secondary tariffs on any country still trading with Russia.
This has created a direct confrontation with key trading partners. Trump specifically called out India and its Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, for buying discounted Russian oil and profiting from it. He threatened to "substantially" raise tariffs on Indian goods, prompting a sharp response from New Delhi. India's Ministry of External Affairs defended its right to choose its own trade partners and pointed out that the EU and the U.S. have also continued to trade with Russia.
Moscow's Response: A War of Words
While President Putin has remained silent, his close confidant, Dmitry Medvedev, has been the Kremlin's voice on social media. Medvedev has dismissed Trump's ultimatums as "dangerous" and a "step towards war," not between Russia and Ukraine, but with the U.S. itself. Trump's subsequent order to move two U.S. nuclear submarines to "appropriate regions" only heightened the tensions, signaling a new level of brinkmanship.
Russia's Economy: Under Pressure, But Not Broken
The economic pressure on Russia is real. Recent falling oil prices, driven by a decision from OPEC and its partners to increase output, are hitting Russia's bottom line. The Russian Finance Ministry has already lowered its oil price forecast and anticipates a larger budget deficit for the upcoming year. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has also revised its 2025 GDP growth forecast for Russia downward.
However, the Russian economy is proving resilient. Sanctions have slowed growth and increased domestic pressures, but the country is not on the verge of collapse. Trade with major partners like India and China continues, providing a crucial economic lifeline.
The Crypto Connection
For the crypto market, this geopolitical drama creates a complex backdrop. Increased global instability often drives investors toward assets seen as a hedge against traditional market turmoil. While this could potentially benefit Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the immediate risk of escalating tariffs and economic uncertainty could also lead to risk-off sentiment. Traders should closely monitor these developments, as they will undoubtedly influence capital flows and market sentiment in the co
ming weeks.

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