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| December 09, 2006 | Saturday | Ziqa'ad 17, 1427 |
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IMF seeks 10pc devaluation, power rate hike
ISLAMABAD/KARACHI, Dec 8: The International Monetary Fund has expressed concern over Pakistan’s large current account deficit, warning that further widening could compromise external debt sustainability.... 
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Military prepared for challenges: president: Defensive deterrence policy in place
QUETTA, Dec 8: President General Pervez Musharraf has said that the armed forces of Pakistan are fully prepared to face any challenges to the national security....
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Afghans’ repatriation to reduce violence: Kasuri
KABUL, Dec 8: Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri on Friday proposed the repatriation of more than 2.5 million Afghan refugees as a way to stop Taliban militants infiltrating into Afghanistan....
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There was no way to deal politically with Bugti: Musharraf
NEW DELHI, Dec 8: President Gen Pervez Musharraf has defended the killing of Nawab Akbar Bugti, saying there was no way to deal politically with the problem since the Baloch rebel...
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20 killed in accident
PESHAWAR, Dec 8: At least 20 people were killed and four others injured when a coach fell into a ravine off the Karakoram Highway in Kohistan district in the wee hours of Friday....
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Uniform beyond ’07 backed
ISLAMABAD, Dec 8: The Pakistan Muslim League (PML) will support President General Pervez Musharraf if he decides against discarding military uniform beyond 2007 "in the interest of national integration and sustained democracy"....
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Doctor awarded 10-year RI under women’s protection law
LAHORE, Dec 8: A local court on Friday sentenced a physician to 10-year rigorous imprisonment for raping a teenager in his clinic. The conviction is described by lawyers as first under the newly-enacted Protection of Women (Criminal Laws Amendment) Act, 2006....
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Girl burnt to death on faith healer’s advice
SAHIWAL, Dec 8: A man, with the help of his two sons, burnt to death his daughter on the advice of a faith healer who said she was possessed by an evil spirit....
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Jamaat MNAs not to attend assembly
PESHAWAR, Dec 8: President of Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) Qazi Hussain Ahmad has restricted Jamaat-i-Islami MNAs from attending the National Assembly and drawing perks and privileges....
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Four MMA legislators determined to resign
ISLAMABAD, Dec 8: At least four members of the National Assembly belonging to the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal have refused to accept the alliance’s decision of referring back the decision of resigning from the house to its supreme council....
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Army to rebuild govt schools: Project to cost Rs100 billion
ISLAMABAD, Dec 8: The ministry of education has acquired the services of Pakistan army to undertake reconstruction, repair and refurbishment of all government-run schools in the country....
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Pakistan wants refugee camps relocated to Afghanistan
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 8: Pakistan on Thursday proposed that the Afghan refugee camps should be relocated on the Afghan side and a Marshal Plan-like programme be implemented in south and southeast Afghanistan to control the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan....
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Intellectual property organisation set up
ISLAMABAD, Dec 8: President General Pervez Musharraf on Friday promulgated an ordinance for setting up the Intellectual Property Rights Organisation....
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Haj pilgrims warned of flu attack
RIYADH, Dec 8: People intending to perform Haj this year have been cautioned against a flu pandemic. They have been advised to take an additional flu shot, since Haj is falling in winter....
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Asian summit called off
CEBU (Philippines), Dec 8: The Philippines on Friday abruptly called off a high-profile summit of Asian leaders, blaming a looming tropical storm even as foreign ministry sources said terror threats were the reason....
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Terror plan foiled in US
WASHINGTON, Dec 8: A man was arrested in Chicago on Friday for allegedly plotting to attack Rockford in Illinois state over Christmas holidays, reports NBC News....
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Annan critical of rights violation in terror war
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 8: UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Thursday warned nations against violating human rights in the fight against terror, saying governments that abandon the moral high ground play into the hands of terrorists....
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No place for ‘hate-mongers,’ says Blair
LONDON, Dec 8: Clearly worried over what is widely perceived here as a rising threat to the ‘British way of life’ from people coming in from ‘intolerant societies,’ Prime Minister Tony...
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Exercise while you work
ISLAMABAD, Dec 8: Most people work at a desk, but that is no excuse not to exercise. The American Heart Association offers following tips for burning a few calories at the office....
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Gas pipeline blown up
Quetta, Dec 8: Gas supply was suspended to Mastung and adjoining areas after a pipeline was blown up near the township late on Friday evening....
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