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Here are the top stories you should read to start your day:

• Govt approves Operation Azm-e-Istehkam to eradicate terrorism

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• Govt to see if it can ‘protect’ Pakistan’s salaried class further, says Aurangzeb

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• Budget: IMF hails ‘tough decisions’

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• Interior minister directs for strict security plan for Chinese, other foreigners working in Pakistan

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• Senate panel finalises proposals for changes in finance bill

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• Danish FLSmidth keen to explore Pakistan’s mining sector

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• Alarm raised over proposed taxes on mobile handsets & telecom services

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