International aid seen helping Islamabad avoid bankruptcy following disaster: WSJ
The flooding in Pakistan will inflict serious damage on its economy, posing another challenge for a cash-strapped government struggling to keep a recovery on track amid high inflation and a relentless insurgency. Assistance from the International Monetary Fund and Western countries will likely help Pakistan avoid another brush with bankruptcy…
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