1.   Austerity measures introduced to combat the continuing economic crisis included cutbacks in the financial privileges enjoyed by government ministers and civil servants.

2.   Operation Blade was introduced to combat the rising incidence of crime involving blades.

3.   The statement released after the meeting said that legal arrangements would be introduced to combat the rise of Islamic groups advocating the overthrow of the secular state.

4.   A system of fines has been introduced to combat the ticket touts.