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International monetary fund: ‘Fiscal policy should be growth-friendly’
IMF MD says she is happy for Greece to have two more years to meet its deficit-reduction targets.
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China: Exports rise but weakness remains
Chinese exports rose 9.9% in September year-on-year to a record monthly high.
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Economic rebound: US fiscal deficit sharply lower for 2012
Overall, the deficit remains at a level economists consider unsustainably high over the long run.
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Vaccine fails to save Bajaur child from polio
New victim comes from an area where vaccination was not monitored by District Health Teams.
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Dual nationality bill: Senate to open debate on Monday
Proposed amendment would allow lawmakers to hold dual nationalities of 16 countries.
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Growing requirements: President approves Army Cardiac Centre
Number of patients at CMH Lahore for cardiac medical treatment exceeded beyond its capacity.
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Malala attack: Govt finally realises there were two other victims
Parents say they were initially only pursued by police to divulge details of the attack.
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Audit-dodging departments: Nuclear watchdog agrees to undergo audit
Move comes after PAC summoned heads of departments refusing access to their accounts.
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Key meeting on Malala’s treatment today
As she shows positive signs, decision on ventilator, shifting her abroad, to be taken.
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Population planning: Before you get your knickers in a twist, use the coil
Successful pilot project helps women right after they give birth.
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Finalising Arrangements: PPP reviews security for gathering
The chief minister directed Hyderabad DIG to present a security plan.
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Planning and development: Rs3.1 billion funding approved for rapid bus
6 plans approved by Provincial Development Working Party.
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Attack on church: Amid reservations by some, police registered blasphemy case
Muslim protesters booked under Section 295-A for damaging St Francis Church.
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Farmhouse Raid: PML-F activists take to streets against police
The abducted engineers, Manzoor Mangi and Nasrullah Shaikh, were not found.
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Attack On Staff: DCET suspends academic activities till Rangers arrive
The extreme measures were taken after members of a student organisation threw a chair at the dean of engineering.
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PML-N to oppose accountability bill in NA: Shahbaz Sharif
Punjab chief minister say bill aims at protecting “thieves”.
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Abbottabad commission completes its report
The commission will submit its report after one of its members - Abbas Khan – return from abroad.
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Petrol prices may be slashed by Rs2.09 for next week
CNG price may be reduced by as much as Rs1.92 per kg. Diesel price to be increased by as much as Rs.3.16 per litre.
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Malala attack: Zardari orders provision of medical care to other two injured
President enquired about the health of Shazia and Kainat who were travelling along with Malala.
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Pakistani Taliban to target media organisations: Report
Mehsud says media personnel, organisations criticising them for attacking Malala will be targeted, BBC Urdu reports.
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Regaining senses: Doctors hopeful as Malala starts feeling pain
Five more men, including an Afghan national, were arrested on Saturday from the Akbarpura area of Nowshera.
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‘Malala should be Ambassador for Peace’
Chaudhry Shujat Hussain, the chief of the party, put his suggestion forward to the prime minister during a meeting.
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Blast in Darra Adamkhel market kills 15, several injured
Officials say anti-Taliban, pro-government militia targeted in attack. TTP Darra Adamkhel deny involvement.
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Attack on women’s education: Mukhtaran Mai tells about similar threats
Says senior teachers at her school were attacked by militants, number of girls has dropped substantially.
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Political backlashing: Nawaz causing anarchy in Sindh
Sharjeel Memon says PPP was going to hold a public rally in Hyderabad where it will demonstrate its street power.
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Political situation: PPP leaders huddle in Presidency
The meeting discussed the country’s current situation in the meeting.
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Religious obligation: Sacrificial animal prices soar
Traders expressed the hope that sales will gain momentum in the coming days.
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Child rights: Govt committed to protecting children
Prime Minister says Ministry of Human Rights is mandated to implement UN treaties and core human rights instruments.
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Fresh appointments: Sindh Madressatul Islam gets registrar
Governor Ishratul Ebad has appointed Dr Ishaque Lashari as registrar.
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Medical education: Turkish govt to establish university
Turkish government has decided to partner with private investors in establishing a medical university in Thatta.
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Fakhra Yunus case: Court summons prime suspect
Several NGOs have filed a petition asking the court to reopen the acid attack case.
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Political protest: Pro-local governance rally held
The participants shouted slogans of “Jeay Bhutto” and termed the recent attacks terrorism.
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Mindless violence: Militants attack Kurram students with guns, acid
Two students suffer burns, another wounded.
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Attempt to silence: Mullah Radio sent ‘hit squad’ after Malala
Swat Taliban spokesman says Malala’s father also on hit list.
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Speaking Out: JUI-F condemns attack on Malala, just like Salala
Rehman said that Salala and Malala are made a pretext to eliminate a section of society.
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Pakistan’s top judge makes Rs8.9 million annual salary
Law minister updates senators on salaries and allowances of top court judges.
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Hockey: Players called for juniors camp
Junior team’s chief coach and manager Rana Mujahid will supervise the training camp at the Hockey Club of Pakistan.
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Athletics: Official suspended for six years
The official was found guilty for alleged involvement in two separate doping scandals.
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Football: Uruguay lash out at FIFA vice-president
Claim the official’s criticism of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was ‘unacceptable’.
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Football: Independent probe into British police
Probe to examine potential criminal actions by officers involved in the 1989 Hillsborough football disaster.
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Boxing: Brook, Khan talk over 2013 bout
Brook’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, believes the bout is almost ‘inevitable’.
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Cricket: Deccan Chargers’ owners agree sale
The decision is subject to approval by its shareholders.
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Cycling: Cancellara considers leaving RadioShack
Decision taken after discovering team manager’s level of involvement in USADA file on American cyclist Lance Armstrong
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Kidnapping: Case registered over abduction of ex-intel officer
Four police teams formed to trace whereabouts of Brig Tahir Masood.
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Pakistani Hindus seek Indian citizenship
Dozens stage protest outside Rajasthan state legislature.
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Ephedrine case: SC confirms bail for Ali Musa, Shahabuddin
Apex court rejects ANF request for cancellation of pre-arrest bails.
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Confirmation: UK lab confirms Australian sheep not infected
Blood samples drawn from 102 random sheep tested negative.
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Serious reservations: Islamabad miffed at UN group’s report on missing men
Official says much of the report is based on unsubstantiated allegations against intelligence agencies.
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South Waziristan insurgency: Militants attack security post, kill four soldiers
The attack involved about 70 militants, including Uzbeks; TTP claims responsibility.
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Pakistani, Indian officials to visit Kishanganga site
Group to inspect implementation of stay order.