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IMF and Pakistan Agree to a $5.3 Billion Bailout - New York Times Fri, 05 Jul 2013 02:49:01 GMT

Voice of America

IMF and Pakistan Agree to a $5.3 Billion Bailout New York Times The rescue package is expected to soothe Western fears about the state of Pakistan's economy, which has slumped in recent years amid unrelenting Taliban violence and deeply rooted corruption that have shaken investor confidence. The I.M.F. package also ... Pakistan, IMF agree to $5.3 billion bailoutUSA TODAY Pakistan Asks for New IMF Bailout LoanVoice of America Pakistan agrees $5.3bn IMF loanBBC News Channel News Asia all 118 news articles »

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UPDATE 3-Pakistan asks for IMF bailout loan, Fund offers $5.3 bln - Reuters Thu, 04 Jul 2013 16:16:45 GMT

UPDATE 3-Pakistan asks for IMF bailout loan, Fund offers $5.3 bln Reuters ISLAMABAD, July 4 (Reuters) - Pakistan asked for a new bailout loan from the International Monetary Fund on Thursday to boost its ailing economy, settling on an initial package of $5.3 billion following weeks of talks with a visiting IMF delegation ...

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Pakistan Ends Moratorium on Executions - ABC News Thu, 04 Jul 2013 16:59:07 GMT

The Nation

Pakistan Ends Moratorium on Executions ABC News Pakistan's government says it is ending the country's moratorium on executions. Interior Ministry spokesman Omar Hameed Khan says the moratorium expired on June 30 and would not be renewed. Khan said Thursday that each person would be dealt with ... 'Pakistan must suspend death penalty of 8000 prisoners'The News International Pakistan ends moratorium on executions in move criticized by rights activistsMinneapolis Star Tribune all 28 news articles »

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'Pakistan controls Taliban' - Afghan army chief - BBC News Thu, 04 Jul 2013 16:38:48 GMT

BBC News

'Pakistan controls Taliban' - Afghan army chief BBC News The head of the Afghan army, General Sher Mohammad Karimi has said that fighting in Afghanistan could be stopped "in weeks" if Pakistan told the Taliban to end the insurgency. He told Sarah Montague: "The Taliban are under [Pakistan's] control - the ... Pakistan faces Afghan heat as allegations made by GeneralDaily Mail Pakistan rejects Afghan allegations of 'controlling Taliban'DAWN.com COMMENT : Afghanistan quagmire: is there a way out? — Amit RanjanPakistan Daily Times RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -Hurriyet Daily News -Antiwar.com all 123 news articles »

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Pakistan in West Indies 2013 Afridi, Umar Akmal recalled for West Indies tour - ESPNcricinfo.com Thu, 04 Jul 2013 19:45:57 GMT

ESPNcricinfo.com

Pakistan in West Indies 2013 Afridi, Umar Akmal recalled for West Indies tour ESPNcricinfo.com Shahid Afridi and Umar Akmal have been recalled to Pakistan's ODI and T20 squads for the limited-overs tour of the West Indies later this month. Two notable players who have been dropped from the Champions Trophy squad are wicketkeeper Kamran ... Pakistan must play in same positive manner as India: Shahid AfridiTimes of India SA concerned by events in EgyptEyewitness News Pakistan recall Shahid Afridi for one-day series in West IndiesSkySports SuperSport -thatsCricket Hindi all 53 news articles »

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Afghan army chief: 'Pakistan controls Taliban' - BBC News Thu, 04 Jul 2013 07:41:38 GMT

BBC News

Afghan army chief: 'Pakistan controls Taliban' BBC News Fighting in Afghanistan could be stopped "in weeks" if Pakistan told the Taliban to end the insurgency, the head of the Afghan army has told the BBC. Gen Sher Mohammad Karimi said Pakistan controlled and gave shelter to Taliban leaders, deliberately ... Pakistan could end Afghan war in weeks: army chiefFox News Pakistan rejects Afghan accusationsNinemsn Exclusive: Pakistan angers Afghans by suggesting Taliban share power - ministerReuters Newser -Express.co.uk -Yahoo!7 News all 512 news articles »

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US drone kills 16 suspected militants in Pakistan - USA TODAY Thu, 04 Jul 2013 08:40:33 GMT

Aljazeera.com

US drone kills 16 suspected militants in Pakistan USA TODAY PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Unmanned U.S. aircraft fired four missiles at a house in northwest Pakistan before dawn Wednesday, killing 16 suspected militants, Pakistani intelligence officials said. The drone strike elicited a swift condemnation by the ... Drone strike in Pakistan kills 17 at Haqqani network compoundMcClatchy Washington Bureau US Drone Strike in Pakistan Kills at Least 16New York Times Pakistan condemns US drone attackAljazeera.com The Atlantic -NBCNews.com (blog) all 283 news articles »

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Pakistan's chief selector steps down - Fox News Thu, 04 Jul 2013 11:03:44 GMT

Pakistan's chief selector steps down Fox News KARACHI (AFP) – Pakistan's chief cricket selector Iqbal Qasim stepped down at the end of his tenure on Thursday, denying any rift with the national team's captain and coach. "I have told the top officials of the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) that I have ...

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Pakistan court orders cricket chairman re-election - Fox News Thu, 04 Jul 2013 11:03:26 GMT

ESPNcricinfo.com

Pakistan court orders cricket chairman re-election Fox News ISLAMABAD (AFP) – A court in Pakistan on Thursday ordered the country's cricket board to re-elect a chairman within 90 days after Zaka Ashraf was suspended over concerns about a dubious ballot. The decision from the Islamabad high court came after ... 'Pakistan cricket at lowest point' - SethiESPNcricinfo.com Pakistan cricket now 'at its lowest point'BDlive Pakistan chief selector Qasim resignsHimalayan Times Hindustan Times -SuperSport all 125 news articles »

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Pakistan PM Sharif Meets With Chinese President Xi - ABC News Thu, 04 Jul 2013 13:28:40 GMT

Pakistan PM Sharif Meets With Chinese President Xi ABC News Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met Thursday with China's President Xi Jinping during an official visit to Beijing focused on courting Chinese investment in his country's ailing transport and electricity generating sectors. The visit is Sharif's ...