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Last Updated: Friday, 24 November 2006, 08:52 GMT
President Pervez Musharraf and President Hu Jintao
China and Pakistan in trade pact
Chinese President Hu Jintao signs a free trade deal in Islamabad with his Pakistani counterpart, Pervez Musharraf.
India and China's new course
China lauds India-Pakistan peace

Troops in Afghanistan UK in 'equipment problems'
The UK government faces fresh claims that its troops in Afghanistan lack vital equipment.
Rape victim Pakistan senate backs rape bill
The upper house of Pakistan's parliament approves a bill amending an Islamic law on rape and adultery.

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