But some wonder if there will be sustained action against hard-line Sunni militant groups which were supported by Pakistan's intelligence agencies in the past, correspondents say.

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But some wonder if there will be sustained action against hard-line Sunni militant groups which were supported by Pakistan's intelligence agencies in the past, our correspondent reports.

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But even if it were, the convictions would still be sustained.

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But it fears the money could be wasted if it is not underpinned by sustained future investment.

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But even if I am wrong, Total is priced attractively enough to absorb any sustained weakness in energy prices.

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But he said progress could only be achieved if public support for green measures was sustained in the face of a recession and existing commitments not abandoned.

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But I also believe this: Government has a vital, if limited, role to play in fostering sustained economic growth.

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Roque Santa Cruz was ruled out with a calf strain sustained in training on Friday, but McCarthy and Roberts hinted that life will go on at Blackburn if the striker, who is again being linked with a move to Manchester City, leaves Ewood Park in January.

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