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RAWALPINDI—A contingent of the Peoples Liberation Army arrives here Friday at PAF Base Chaklala to participate joint exercises “Friendship -2006”. The ten day long exercises, starting on December 11, are aimed at strengthening the existing bonds of friendship between armies of the two countries, said an ISPR press release >> >>
 

Currency devaluation ruled out on IMF advice
From Zeeshan Mirza

KARACHI—Governor, State Bank of Pakistan Dr. Shamshad Akhtar Sunday categorically said that the central bank is not in the business of devaluing or artificially backing the currency. Addressing a press conference held here, she brushed aside all misperceptions and misunderstanding regarding central bank’s position on exchange rate and said the policy adopted by the government is largely left to market fundamentals. She clarified that the IMF has not advocated, in its consultatios with Pakistan, any depreciation and rather >> >>


 

Durrani launches ‘Clean Pakistan Campaign’
Bureau Report

LAHORE—Federal Information Minister Muhammad Ali Durrani launched ‘Clean Pakistan Campaign’ in Allama Iqbal Town here on Sunday. Addressing on this occasion the Minister said, the campaign was being launched by National Volunteer Movement (NVM) in collaboration with federal and Punjab governments in union councils No. 103 and 104. The Minister said that volunteers including students of University of Central Punjab (UCP), Punjab University (PU) and an NGO Akhuwat would create awareness among >> >>

 

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