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Pakistan Cuts Rate a Second Meeting to Support Faltering Economy - Bloomberg Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:26:33 GMT

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Pakistan Cuts Rate a Second Meeting to Support Faltering Economy Bloomberg The State Bank of Pakistan lowered the discount rate to 10 percent from 10.5 percent, spokesman Syed Wasimuddin told reporters in Karachi yesterday. Eight of 16 economists in a Bloomberg News survey predicted the decision. One expected no change, ... Facilitating the ailing economyPakistan Daily Times SBP's quite the slasher!PakistanToday.com.pk Pakistan textile industry seeks cut in markup rateFibre2fashion.com Nzweek -Gulf Times all 39 news articles »

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Pakistan freed of anti-terrorism obligations; U.S. billions flow instead - Kansas City Star Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:58:09 GMT

Pakistan freed of anti-terrorism obligations; U.S. billions flow instead Kansas City Star Even so, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has quietly informed Congress that she's waived the legal restrictions that would have blocked some $2 billion in U.S. economic and military aid to Pakistan. Disbursing the funds, she said in an official ... and more »

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American activists visit Pakistan to join anti-drone march as reports of ... - Washington Post Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:37:00 GMT

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American activists visit Pakistan to join anti-drone march as reports of ... Washington Post ISLAMABAD — A group of American anti-war activists are in Pakistan to join a march into the country's tribal belt to protest U.S. drone strikes in the rugged northwest territory. Their presence has energized organizers behind the protest but also ... Pakistan's Imran Khan to lead anti-drone protest marchBBC News Americans Press US Ambassador for End to Drone Strikes in Pakistan, and the ...Huffington Post Americans ignore 'great risks,' travel to Pakistan to protest US drone strikesNBCNews.com (blog) Kansas City Star -CNN -Fox News all 714 news articles »

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Pakistan Sets New Deadline in Corruption Showdown - Voice of America Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:14:04 GMT

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Pakistan Sets New Deadline in Corruption Showdown Voice of America Pakistan's highest court has given the government more time to prepare a letter asking Swiss authorities to reopen a corruption probe against Pakistan's president. The Supreme Court's move on Friday gives the government until October 10 to consult with ... Court again raps Pakistan government on Swiss letterTwoCircles.net Pakistan court 'inches' from solution to graft showdownAsiaOne Pakistan SC gives government more time to amend Swiss draft letterEconomic Times all 76 news articles »

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Pakistan, Russia Intensify Contacts to Improve Ties - Voice of America Thu, 04 Oct 2012 21:04:44 GMT

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Pakistan, Russia Intensify Contacts to Improve Ties Voice of America ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Russia have held high-level discussions focusing on how to expand their political, economic and military relationship. But analysts believe Afghanistan is at the center of the intensified diplomacy as both countries are ... Russia keeps door open to Pakistan after Putin cancels tripMinnPost.com Russia denounces US drone strikes in PakistanTehran Times Russia, Pakistan Stress Ties Despite Scrapped TripABC News The News International -International Business Times all 377 news articles »

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Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in World Twenty20, Rangana Herath, Ajantha Mendis ... - NEWS.com.au Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:09:35 GMT

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Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in World Twenty20, Rangana Herath, Ajantha Mendis ... NEWS.com.au Pakistan restricted Sri Lanka to 4-139 after the hosts had won the toss and elected to bat, but the home side then kept Pakistan to 7-123 before 35,000 screaming fans at R. Premadasa Stadium. Herath, the 34-year-old left-arm spinner playing only his ... Hafeez defends Afridi after Pakistan's exitPakistan Daily Times Captain Hafeez proud of Pakistan despite big lossThe Star Online Pakistan admit they are poor chasersgulfnews.com AFP -Daily News & Analysis -The Express Tribune all 1,354 news articles »

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Americans in Pakistan to Protest Drone Strikes - ABC News Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:20:39 GMT

Americans in Pakistan to Protest Drone Strikes ABC News A group of American anti-war activists are in Pakistan to join a march into the country's tribal belt to protest U.S. drone strikes in the rugged northwest territory. Their presence has energized organizers behind the protest but also added to concerns ...

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Pakistan struggles with smuggled relics - St. George Daily Spectrum Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:11:45 GMT

Pakistan struggles with smuggled relics St. George Daily Spectrum In this photo taken on July 6, 2012, Pakistani officials look at Buddha statues confiscated by custom authorities in Karachi, Pakistan. Lacking the necessary cash and manpower, Pakistan is struggling to stem the flow of millions of dollars in ancient ...

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Inside the Pakistan Protests - The National Interest Online Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:25:58 GMT

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Inside the Pakistan Protests The National Interest Online The merchants, traders and working class of Pakistan were neither a part of nor wholeheartedly supported the protest, largely because everyone is aware that such protests in Pakistan lead to serious economic losses for traders, shopkeepers and businesses. Playing with the fire in Pakistan. By SHAMIM MASIHPakistan Christian Post Protesters blaze angers against the US in PakistanPress TV all 89 news articles »

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Imran Khan plans rally against CIA drone attacks in Pakistan tribal area - Washington Post Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:46:50 GMT

Imran Khan plans rally against CIA drone attacks in Pakistan tribal area Washington Post ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — In his upstart campaign to become Pakistan's next prime minister, Imran Khan, a magnetic former cricket star and ardent foe of U.S. policy, draws delirious crowds by the tens of thousands who seemingly would follow him anywhere.