**Pakistan PM hopeful of IMF deal this month amid escalating crisis**
Shehbaz Sharif's statement comes as Pakistan seeks immediate release of $1.1bn from IMF, part of $6.5bn bailout package.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/6/pakistan-pm-hopeful-of-imf-deal-this-month-amid-escalating-crisis