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WB gave $ 6.6 billion to South Asia in 2009, supported Pakistan with $1.6 billion - HTML clipboard

WASHINGTON, Jul 2 (APP): The World Bank Group committed US$6.6 billion in fiscal year 2009 (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009) to South Asia, focusing especially on reviving growth and protecting the poor amid the global economic crisis. The Bank gave Pakistan $ 1,609 million to support the country’s various programs during the year.

British Government slammed over Pakistani students issue - HTML clipboard

LONDON, July 3 (APP)‑ Campaigners for the release of detained Pakistani students flayed British Government over its racial profiling and for introducing measures making studies difficult for overseas Muslim students in the UK. The speakers aired their views at a public meeting held at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at Khalili Lecture Theatre here on Thursday evening under the banner of “Justice for North West 10.”

Growth rate declines from 9% to 6.7% in India - HTML clipboard

NEW DELHI, July 3 (APP): The growth rate in India has declined from 9% to 6.7 % during fiscal year 2008‑09, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee told Lok Sabha in a written reply on Friday the sector‑wise growth of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in agriculture, forestry and fishing in 2007‑08 was 4.9 per cent, but declined to 1.6 per cent in 2008‑09. Industry witnessed a growth of 8.1 per cent in 2007‑08, but it reduced to 3.9 per cent in 2008‑09.

Nawaz Sharif laments current political situation in Pakistan - HTML clipboard

LONDON, July 03 (APP)‑Expressing his disappointment over the current political situation in Pakistan, PML‑N chief Nawaz Sharif called for bringing those responsible for this mess to justice. Speaking to the media Friday at a reception hosted by him to meet UK‑based party workers, he put the blame squarely for Pakistan’s current problems on former President General Pervez Musharraf and said his eight‑year‑old rule had been disastrous for the country.

Young men and women to sustain future Pakistan, China relations - HTML clipboard

BEIJING, July 3 (APP): Young men and women will sustain future Pakistan, China relations and take them to new heights, said Ambassador Masood Khan.He was addressing around 300 students of Social Science at the prestigious Sichuan University on Thursday.The Sichuan University is one of the three largest higher education learning institutions in China with over sixty thousand on-campus students.

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Pakistan outclass Jordan to enter BFAME Bridge Open team final

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By Ehsan Qureshi

AMMAN, July 03 (APP): Pakistan almost made it certain to qualify for the open series final of 15^th Bridge Federation of Asia and Middle East (BFAME) Bridge Championship - outclassing host Jordan to take an assailable lead after the penultimate segment of six segments semifinals at Petra Ball Room of Regency Palace here on Friday.

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Gilani grieved over loss of lives in helicopter crash - 26 security personnel embraced shahadat in helicopter crash - Parents of martyred officers want elimination of all terrorists - Gilani for permanent solution to check militants from Afghanistan - President felicitates former Chairman Pakistan Red Crescent Society - Speaker NA performs ground breaking of Sui Gas projects

President for strengthening of civil security setup

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HTML clipboard ISLAMABAD, Jul 3 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari Friday stressed the need for assistance to strengthen the civilian security sector for an effective fight against the militants. Talking to US Secretary of Department of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano here at the President House, the President said Pakistan also needed more assistance for the rehabilitation of the Internally Displaced Persons.
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Gilani for permanent solution to check militants from Afghanistan

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HTML clipboard ISLAMABAD, Jul 3 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has urged the US government for its support in working out a permanent solution with Afghanistan to check uncontrolled, illegal crossings, particularly of militants, terrorists and drug trafficking across the border with Pakistan. Referring to the US Secretary for Homeland Security’s initiative as Governor of Arizona about erecting a wall between the US and Mexico border, he said that a similar pattern of fencing between Pakistan and Afghanistan could be followed to stop infiltration and drug trafficking.
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President for out of box financial solutions to meet housing needs

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HTML clipboard ISLAMABAD, Jul 3 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari Friday called for an out‑of‑box and innovative solution to enable Pakistan Housing Authority (PHA) in implementing the Prime Minister’s Housing Programme. Chairing a briefing to meet the growing housing needs for government officials, public and specially the poor under the PM’s housing programme, the President said housing was a basic human need and neglect of this important sector has resulted in social unrest and discontent.
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PM urges graduates to utilize potential for country’s development

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HTML clipboard ISLAMABAD, July 3 (APP): Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani on Friday urged the graduating students to utilize their potential for country’s progress and development. Addressing a gathering of outgoing students and faculty members at the first convocation of Islamabad Model College for Girls F-10/2, the Prime Minister said educated women can do marvels in bringing positive change to the society.
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Terrorists to be chased wherever they go: Shah Mehmood

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HTML clipboard MULTAN, July 3 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Friday that Pakistan will chase the terrorists to rid the country of the menace of terrorism.Talking to media persons at the local airport, he said that operation will be carried out wherever needed,” adding that we will have to face the terrorists wherever they are and chase them to defeat terrorism”.
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Pakistan stands committed to global, regional peace: Gen. Kayani

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HTML clipboard KARACHI, July 3 (APP)- Pakistan stands committed to global and regional peace and wishes to live in peace and harmony with all its neighbours. This was stated by the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani. He was speaking as the chief guest at the 91^st Mid-Shipmen Commissioning Parade here at the Pakistan Naval Academy (PNA) on Friday.
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Commander Naeem among 13 terrorists killed in Swat, Dir operation: ISPR

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HTML clipboard PESHAWAR, July 3 (APP): As many as 13 terrorists including commander Naeemullah were killed and 24 were apprehended along‑with lot of arms, ammunition and equipment while one solider sustained injuries during last 24 hours in Swat and Dir, said an update of ISPR here Friday. In Swat, security forces conducted house to house search operation at Kabbal and Akun Kalle and recovered 3 rifles, 2 pistols, one communication set and 30 mobile phone SIMs and ammunition of various calibres.
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26 security personnel embraced shahadat in helicopter crash

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HTML clipboard ISLAMABAD, Jul 3 (APP): An MI-17 Helicopter crashed due to technical fault Friday afternoon approximately 20 km from Peshawar at the border of Orakzai and Khyber Agency. According to official sources here 26 security personnel on board embraced shahadat. Detailed investigation into the incident is being carried out.

Waziristan operation targetted against Baitullah: Malik

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HTML clipboard ISLAMABAD, July 3 (APP): Interior Minister A. Rehman Malik Friday said the Waziristan operation is targetted against Tehrik‑e‑Taliban chief Baitullah Mehsud and his accomplices. He was talking to media here at a local hospital after inquiring after the injured of Pindi suicide blast. Malik said the operation is against the militants and it would continue till the complete elimination of terrorist elements.
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Gov’t not to increase electricity tariff: Shaukat Tarin

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HTML clipboard ISLAMABAD, Jul 3 (APP): The government would not increase electricity tariff rates untill the load-shedding problems is resolved, Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance, Shaukat Tarin said here on Friday. “It would not be logical to enhance electricity rates at a time when people are facing the load shedding problems,” the advisor said while talking to mediamen after inaugurating a conference on “Privatization with Public Private Partnership.”
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