The announcement appears to indicate that Pakistan's powerful military, which has intervened in political crises before, is backing the government in the current standoff.

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But the emphasis on long-term investing had helped investors take a calm view of the current crises.

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But they're also a catalyst for action as relates to current crises.

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The current crises must be resolved through diplomacy, not military action.

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