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Tokyo donors, KL programme: Enthusiasm dies down as world lenders fail to honour promises Shahbaz Rana Pakistan has so far managed to get just $1.6 billion (12.8%) out of $12.5 billion pledged at the Tokyo donors conference and under the Kerry-Lugar Act, the two major international initiatives launched to support the country's fragile economy and help it fight terrorism. Weekly Review: Positive budget fails to lift the market Our Correspondent Investors adopted a cautious approach throughout the week despite a positive budget for the capital markets. _______________________________________________ Sports 2nd ODI: All-round Perera flattens Pakistan News Desk Pakistan were unable to withstand a Thisara Perera all-round show and, despite a career-best 96 by opener Azhar Ali, lost by 76 runs at Pallekele in the Bank Alfalah presents Mobilink Jazz Cup second One-Day International (ODI). Euro 2012: Italy ready to cast away 'non-footballing' woes AFP Italy are ready to consign their turbulent Euro 2012 preparation to the history books when they take on holders Spain in their Group C opener today. _______________________________________________ Life & Style The art of the matter Hani Taha Gone are the days when artists were a pitied lot, and art as a profession was reserved for a certain class. Pakistani artists — both maestros and young saplings — are now making inroads into international galleries and some of the world's most glamorous homes. Veena Malik supports gay marriage News Desk Controversy's favourite child, actor Veena Malik has raised eyebrows by boldly announcing her support for same-sex marriages. In a statement issued on Friday, Malik said "I openly support the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community and I don't feel shy about doing it." _______________________________________________ | 
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