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To: George Papadopoulos who wrote (330)9/19/2001 12:19:42 AM
From: HG  Respond to of 281500
 
dawn.com

World Bank might lend but Pakistan wants debt relief: WASHINGTON, Sept 17 :The World Bank may be prepared to bump up financial assistance for Pakistan if the country requests it and the lender's shareholders back it, but Pakistan is pinning its economic hopes on debt relief. Because of a pledge to cooperate with the United States in the wake of last Tuesday's devastating attacks on New York and the Pentagon, Pakistan is expected to receive favorable treatment on the international financial stage where the United States is often the most influential player. (Reuters) (Posted @ 23:50 PST)



Afghan Muftis' postpone Bin Laden meet: Afghan Muftis were to meet in Kabul today to decide the fate of Saudi dissident Osama bin Laden, but the Taleban administration postponed the meeting. (Bureau Report) (Posted @ 23:50 PST)



To: George Papadopoulos who wrote (330)9/19/2001 1:01:32 AM
From: Michael Watkins  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 281500
 
Lets pull out; lets shut down our oil consuming plants and engines.

Not sure how it would benefit the ME.

Still think we come out on top.

Might be interesting to watch and perhaps we will get to see it in some form or another.

Middle ages anyone?