The money will come from the bank’s fund for the poorest countries, the International Development Association.
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Grief, anger mark National Assembly session
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Altaf urges army to help people bring about revolution
The MQM chief reiterated his stance that the country needs a revolution similar to that of the French Revolution. -
US sorry for 'mistreatment' of military delegation
The US has apologised to Pakistan over “mistreatment” of a Pakistani military delegation at a US airport. -
Pakistan’s Butt, Asif, Aamer suspended by ICC
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Israel, Palestinians agree to second round of talks
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Sanaullah blames federal govt for non-cooperation
Rehman Malik’s help is only restricted to writing warning letters, said the provincial law minister.
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Delegates’ humiliation
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Unjust taxation
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Spectre of secularism
The common people of Pakistan have every reason to dread the anti-secularism lobby: I.A. Rehman. -
Uncorking the Babri genie
The Babri genie is set to communalise Indian politics once again, writes Jawed Naqvi.
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Is it any wonder that the current generation of Pakistani youth may be the most conservative and intransigent?
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The willingness to embrace violence is an expression of deep-seated frustration coursing through our veins.
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"I’m still on the hunt for that skinny little shining crescent in the night sky you pointed out years ago."
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