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As Virus Cases Soar, Pakistan Says It Must Keep Economy Open

Associated Press

   ISLAMABAD - The coronavirus is spreading in Pakistan at one of the
   fastest rates in the world, and its overwhelmed hospitals are turning
   away patients. But the government is pushing ahead with opening up the
   country, trying to salvage a near-collapsed economy where millions have
   already slid into poverty from pandemic restrictions.

   Further complicating the dilemma, many people are ignoring government
   calls to wear masks or obey social distancing rules.

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