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

• PSDP projects: Ministries, Divisions asked to ‘cut your coat according to cloth’

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• Jul-Aug: there’s Rs98bn shortfall, admits FBR

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• PTI denies holding negotiations with govt

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• Nawaz Sharif calls for reduction in govt spending to increase relief efforts

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• President, PM pay tribute to Syed Ali Geelani on his 3rd death anniversary

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• Govt reduces petrol price by Rs1.86, HSD’s by Rs3.32 per litre

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