Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked banks to remain vigilant and take all steps to ensure uninterrupted services to customers in view of heightened military conflict between India and Pakistan.

UN agencies say they will not co-operate with the proposed system because it appears to “weaponise” aid. 

​UN agencies say they will not co-operate with the proposed system because it appears to “weaponise” aid.  

India-Pakistan tensions: India has voiced strong concerns at the IMF’s Executive Board meeting regarding bailout packages for Pakistan, citing its poor track record and potential misuse of funds for terrorism. India highlighted Pakistan’s repeated reliance on IMF programs, questioning their effectiveness and the country’s economic policies.