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Articles 5421 through 5520 of 13380:
- Geelani Slams Mainstream Political Parties (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Chairman of the hardline faction of Hurriyat Conference Syed Ali Shah Geelani today launched a scathing attack on his rival faction and mainstream political parties, accusing them of hoodwinking people by chanting the hollow slogan of peace.
- The Pitch Has Changed And It Is Time To Reset The Target (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 16, 2006)
In international relations there are no permanent friends or foes but only permanent interests. During the Cold War, the US and Britain were completely tilted towards Pakistan, which they wanted to exploit for keeping a check on the USSR.
- No Need To Be Uniform-Centric (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 16, 2006)
AN effort is seemingly being made by certain quarters to bog down President Musharraf into the uniform issue till the 2007 elections at the cost of vital national issues.
- Canada To Review Nuclear Deal With India (Hindu, Muralidhar Reddy, Mar 16, 2006)
Countries building nuclear reactors must sign NPT: Premier
Talks focus on free trade deal between Canada, Pakistan
No discussion on Indo-U.S. civilian nuke deal
- Pakistan Rejects Indian Claim Over Gilgit-Baltistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Pakistan on Wednesday rejected India’s claim that Gilgit-Baltistan area in the Northern Areas is an integral part of India.
- Icg Urges World To Support Democracy In Pakistan (News International, Mariana Baabar, Mar 16, 2006)
The international community would be wise to use its massive reconstruction pledges to counter Jihadi influence, support Pakistan's democratic transition and promote regional peace.
- Foreign Policy Failure (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Mar 16, 2006)
While the government is never tired of presenting Pakistan as a frontline state against the War on Terror and prides itself on having done more than any other country to curb Al-Qaeda, those it has helped mostly remain dissatisfied.
- Strategic Units’ Sell Off (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 16, 2006)
The Planning Commission has asked the Government to re-examine the policy of selling strategic assets in the energy sector to foreign investors because this may have far-reaching impact on country’s security.
- Mlas Walk-Out After Disrupting Proceedings (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
The Opposition National Conference (NC) supported by BJP, National Panthers Party (NPP) and MLA Bishnah, Ashwani Sharma disrupted the proceedings of State Assembly for 10 minutes this morning to protest against the non-presence of Ministers in the House.
- Avoidable Strain (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Mar 16, 2006)
Only the naïve would be surprised by Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf’s recent remark that he treated Jammu and Kashmir as a bilateral issue.
- New Phase In Indo-Us Ties (Daily Excelsior, Sarvadaman, Mar 16, 2006)
After many decades, Indian leaders have learnt to walk with the most powerful leader (Mr Bush) of the world. So far India's Pak-centric policy had not only made India waste her time but also look small.
- Violence Not To Hurt Ties With Pakistan: Singh (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
India would not allow attacks by militants to hurt a peace process with Pakistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday.
- Kashmir Self-Rule Plan Making Headway (News International, Mariana Baabar, Mar 15, 2006)
Picking up on the prospects of self-governance for Kashmir, a proposal floated by Pakistan, is fast catching up with the leadership of Kashmir.
- Opportunities Shrinking: Omar (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
Seizing the fleeting opportunities, New Delhi should act quickly to involve Islamabad in a meaningful dialogue on Kashmir as people of Pakistan had a great hope from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, National Conference President Omar Abdullah said on . . .
- Kannappan's Party Merges With Dmk (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
His supporters will work for achieving the DMK's ideals
- Advani "Thought Of" Rath Yatra Before Varanasi Blasts (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Mar 15, 2006)
Dasmunsi: It is meant for dividing the country
The `yatras' will have the same political effect as his Ayodhya rath yatra in 1989, says Advani
"Minorityism is contributi
- Manmohan: Not Kowtowing To U.S. (Hindu, Crisil Marketwire, Mar 15, 2006)
"Nuclear agreement is not a surrender "
Judge us by our results
It is in national interest to engage with U.S.
Pro-active role to be pursued with neighbours
- Another Accident (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Mar 15, 2006)
Only last week-end we had dealt extensively in these columns with the menace of road accidents in the State. It was a matter of regret that two persons had lost their lives on an average every day in traffic mishaps in the previous year. The focus of our
- Crackdown In Bangladesh (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Mar 15, 2006)
IN quick succession, Bangladesh’s crack anti-crime force, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), arrested Sheikh Abdur Rahman and Saddiqul Rahman, alias Bangla Bhai. Each carried a reward of 50 lakh takka on his head as they were the . . .
- ‘China, India To Usher In New Asian Century’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
Chinese prime minister hopes ties between the two countries will remain ‘vibrant’ in the future
- Eid-E-Gulabi: It’S Holi (The Economic Times, Firoz Bakht Ahmed, Mar 15, 2006)
Though I never see people as Hindus and Muslims, yet, I would like to share that Tilak Raj Rustagi, a Hindu friend of mine, has since 1983, been coming to my place on Holi just to smear gulal on my forehead as a mark of the festival’s . . .
- J-K: Assembly Passes Resolution Condemning Varanasi Blasts (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
The Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly has unanimously passed a resolution condemning the twin blasts in Varanasi.
Moving a resolution in the house yesterday, Urban Development Minister Tariq Hamid Karra described the blast . . .
- India Says Violence Not To Hurt Ties With Pakistan (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
India will not allow attacks by Islamist militants known to have their bases in Pakistan to hurt a peace process with Islamabad, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday.
- This Is Terrorism (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 15, 2006)
Talk terrorism in India and it’s about the usual suspects: Pakistani infiltrators, Kashmiri militants and North-east insurgents. For a peculiar reason that defies any logic, both public perception and government policy see it fit to treat Naxals . . .
- Beware Of Pitfalls On Nuke Deal: Bjp To Govt (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
Accusing the UPA government of pursuing a "crippling" foreign policy, main opposition BJP on Tuesday asked it to beware of pitfalls while taking follow up action on the nuclear deal with US.
- Staying Engaged (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
Terrorist acts across India and continuing infiltration across the Line of Control would suggest that prospects for a solution to the Kashmir issue are bleak.
- Strike Hard (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Mar 15, 2006)
Only the naïve will be surprised by Pakistan's move to arrest Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin (real name Moulvi Yususf Shah) during a demonstration in Muzaffarabad.
- Musharraf Cracks Down On J-K Militants (Indian Express, Muzamil Jaleel, Mar 14, 2006)
As General Pervez Musharraf discussed a possible solution to the Kashmir problem with National Conference leader Omar Abdullah in Islamabad last Friday, Pakistani authorities silently cracked down on Kashmiri militant groups, including Hizbul Mujahideen,
- Call To Abandon Diamer-Bhasha Dam Project (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 14, 2006)
Speakers at a conference here on Monday asked the government to stop work on the “controversial project”, and sought UN intervention as according to them the dam site falls in the terrotory of the disputed Gilgit-Baltistan region.
- Chhattisgarh Tribe Takes Up Bows, Arrows To Fight Maoists (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Mar 14, 2006)
Clutching their bows and arrows, a group of tribesmen and young boys mill around outside a crude refugee camp in the forests of central India.
- Strike Hard (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Mar 14, 2006)
Only the naïve will be surprised by Pakistan's move to arrest Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin (real name Moulvi Yususf Shah) during a demonstration in Muzaffarabad.
- How Not To Play The End Game (Telegraph, Ashis Chakrabarti, Mar 14, 2006)
The disunited opposition in West Bengal seems ill-prepared to reap any benefit from the measures taken by the Election Commission to cleanse electoral politics in the state.
- The Road Less Travelled (Deccan Herald, B G Verghese, Mar 14, 2006)
India should not be tied to America’s apron strings, it should repair ties with its neighbours
- Not Enough Money For Armed Forces (Tribune, P.K. Vasudeva, Mar 14, 2006)
The modernisation programmes that have been kick-started by the armed forces are set to continue as the defence budget for 2006-07 has been hiked by 8.9 per cent (Rs. 7,300 crore) to Rs. 89,000, as against Rs. 81,700 crore in 2005-06 on expected lines.
- Another Accident (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Mar 14, 2006)
Only last week-end we had dealt extensively in these columns with the menace of road accidents in the State.
- State Terrorism In Ihk (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 14, 2006)
The Kashmir conference organized by the American think-tank Pugwash in Islamabad has echoed with cries of State terrorism and human rights violations in Indian occupied Kashmir. Many participants spoke of the horrible crimes being perpetrated . . .
- Consensus Eludes Pugwash Meet (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Mar 13, 2006)
But unanimity on need to carry forward peace process
Self-governance, de-militarisation and terrorism were sticky points
Divergence pertains to priorities: Talat Masood
Time New Delhi responded to Musharraf's pro-active approach: Omar
New Delhi an
- Qazi Criticises Musharraf’S Proposal On Kashmir (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 13, 2006)
Ameer Jama'at-i-Islami Qazi Hussain Ahmad has said that a proposal by General Pervez Musharraf to divide Kashmir into seven autonomous regions and give their joint control to India and Pakistan is a prelude to "United India" which the people on . . .
- Separatists' Shenanigans In J And K (Daily Excelsior, Vinod Vedi, Mar 13, 2006)
Current events in Jammu and Kashmir appear to be in consonance with Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf’s game plan for a regional splintering of the former princely State.
- Winds Of Change? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Mar 13, 2006)
Should it surprise us that Jammu has witnessed the first alleged case of kidney theft? The family of a local beneficiary is exposed to the charge of having duped an unsuspecting domestic helper from Etawah in Uttar Pradesh.
- Discourse On Course (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Mar 13, 2006)
In their case there are coincidences galore. Both are lawyers and have been People's Conference stalwarts in the past. They belong to the same northern parts of the Valley.
- India Slow To Wake Up To Growing Maoist Menace (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Mar 13, 2006)
Kanker, India (Reuters) - Shouting "commando", police in camouflage uniform and black bandanas pour down from the sky on ropes. Others clamber over rocks, shooting from the shoulder as targets pop up all around them.
- New Rti Act Seeks To Cover Hr Violations, Corruption (Daily Excelsior, Sanjeev Pargal, Mar 13, 2006)
A bill seeking to repeal Right To Information (RTI) Act, 2004 and enaction of a new comprehensive law in Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled for introduction in the Legislative Assembly on March 29.
- Hizb, Let Leaders On Hunger-Strike (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Mar 13, 2006)
18 militant commanders stage protest in POK
Eighteen top jihadi commanders are staging a hunger strike in Muzaffarabad against "the betrayal of the jihad in Jammu and Kashmir by President Pervez Musharraf," a Hizbul- Mujahideen spokesperson told . . .
- Let Denies Hand In Varanasi Blasts (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 13, 2006)
Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashker-e-Tayyaba (LeT) today denied its involvement in last week's Varanasi blasts and said it had no connection with those arrested in Uttar Pradesh and Goa.
- The Road Less Travelled (Tribune, B.G. Verghese, Mar 13, 2006)
The Indo-US agreement should see a turning point not only in India’s position in the world but also in its perception of itself.
- India Hopeful Of Resolving Border Row With China (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 13, 2006)
Indian and Chinese officials report progress in talks
- Govt Faces Ire Over ‘Missing’ Kashmiris (Statesman, Kavita Suri, Mar 13, 2006)
The Jammu and Kashmir government has come under fire from various human rights organisations for allegedly “misleading” people about the number of disappearances over the past sixteen years of turmoil in the militancy-hit state.
- Hamas To Hold Final Round Of Talks On Gov't Formation (Jordan Times, Omar Karmi, Mar 13, 2006)
Israeli right-wing leader Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday ruled out joining any Kadima-led coalition to form a new Israeli government after elections on March 28.
- Mayhem In The Menagerie (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Mar 13, 2006)
New conflict between the United Jihad Council and President Pervez Musharraf reflects a crisis in Pakistan's political life.
- Pakistan Relents, Says Yes To Kashmir Leaders (Deccan Herald, Zahoor Malik , Mar 13, 2006)
In a major shift in policy, Pakistan has begun a process to communicate with the mainstream political parties of Jammu and Kashmir.
- A Footstool In The World (Deccan Herald, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Mar 13, 2006)
The Indo-US nuclear deal has exposed inconsistencies in India’s position
- Let Denies Hand In Varanasi Blasts (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 13, 2006)
Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashker-e-Tayyaba (LeT) on Sunday denied its involvement in last week's Varanasi blasts and said it had no connection with those arrested in Uttar Pradesh and Goa.
- Bush’S Pak Visit A ‘Failure’, Let Raises Jihad Pitch (Express India, RIYAZ WANI, Mar 12, 2006)
Lashkar-e-Toiba idealogue Hafiz Muhammad Sayeed has said the high-profile visit of the US President to Pakistan has strengthened their call for jihad. “Bush visit has failed, undermining the pro-US lobby in the country. But Mujahideens are happy.
- Bush’S Pak Visit A ‘Failure’, Let Raises Jihad Pitch (Indian Express, RIYAZ WANI, Mar 12, 2006)
Lashkar-e-Toiba idealogue Hafiz Muhammad Sayeed has said the high-profile visit of the US President to Pakistan has strengthened their call for jihad.
- Final Baglihar Project Hearing Deferred (News International, Muhammad Saleh Zaafir, Mar 12, 2006)
India has succeeded in obtaining from the World Bank neutral expert another deferment of the final hearing on the contentious power project that India is building at Baglihar on the Chenab River near Jammu in southern part of occupied Kashmir in . . .
- Kashmiri Leaders Call For End To Human Rights Violations (Daily Times, Mohammad Imran, Mar 12, 2006)
The Pugwash Conference called on Saturday for an end to human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir, and urged all political parties in the state to participate in the dialogue process.
- Kashmiri Leaders Differ On Solution (Daily Times, Mohammad Imran, Mar 11, 2006)
Kashmiri leaders appeared to disagree on the solution to the Kashmir issue as the three-day Pugwash Conference began on Friday.
- Leaders Want To Forget Past, Think Of Future (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
A dinner hosted by Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri for participants of the Pugwash-sponsored International Conference on Kashmir here on Friday ended on a frenzied note.
- 29 Die In Dera Bugti Landmine Blast (News International, Muhammad Ejaz Khan, Mar 11, 2006)
Twenty-nine people travelling to a wedding were killed on Friday, when their tractor-trolley hit an anti-tank landmine near Dera Bugti, officials said.
- Musharraf Suggests Round Table Of Kashmiri Representatives (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf today suggested a round table conference of representatives of both sides of Kashmir either in Srinagar or Muzzafarabad and said he was ready to attend it with . . .
- Understanding The Harvest Of Hate (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Mar 11, 2006)
Varanasi was just an exclamation mark in Islamist terror groups' war against India. Learning from it needs an understanding not of each outrage, but the whole.
- 'Gilgit And Baltistan India’S Integral Part’ (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Mar 11, 2006)
Continuing its newfound pro-active stance, India on Friday said the Gilgit-Baltistan region known as Northern Areas is a part of Jammu and Kashmir and hence an integral part of India.
- Telekom Malaysia Picks 49% In Spice (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
After two unsuccessful attempts, Malaysia’s largest telecom operator, Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) on Friday picked 49% stake in BK Modi promoted Spice Telecom for $178.85 million.
- Musharraf Rules Out Independent Kashmir (Daily Times, Mohammad Imran, Mar 11, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf ruled out on Friday the possibility of an independent Kashmir and said that the idea of self-governance was applicable in the present political scenario.
- Musharraf Renews Demilitarisation, Autonomy Proposals (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf said on Friday Pakistan’s proposals for demilitarisation and self-governance offered a practical solution to the Kashmir dispute.
- Floating Cultures (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Mar 11, 2006)
If one takes an overview one will come across a rare aspect of life in the State.
- Geelani Flays Musharraf For Calling Kashmir Bilateral (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
The hardline Hurriyat Conference today criticised Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf for terming Kashmir as a bilaterial issue between New Delhi and Islamabad.
- Govt To Set Up House Committees (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Two days dead-lock in the Legislative Assembly on back-door appointments and execution of works without tenders by PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Qazi Afzal was finally broken at 12 noon today after an adjournment of over . . .
- Police Detain Eight For Varanasi Blasts (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Police detained eight people on Friday over bomb attacks that killed 15 people in one of Hinduism's holiest cities; blasts that were later claimed by a group which said it was fighting Indian rule in Kashmir.
- Kashmiri Jurist Asks India, Pak To End Proxy War (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
leading Kashmiri jurist called on India and Pakistan on Friday to end their proxy war over Kashmir and restore fundamental democratic freedoms.
- Musharraf For Roundtable Of Kashmir Representatives (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf today suggested a round table conference of representatives of both sides of Kashmir either in Srinagar or Muzzafarabad and said he was ready to attend it with Prime Minister Manmohan . . .
- Gilgit-Baltistan Part Of J&k: India (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Two days dead-lock in the Legislative Assembly on back-door appointments and execution of works without tenders by PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Qazi Afzal was finally broken at 12 noon today after an adjournment of over . . .
- Unholy War On Holy City (Daily Excelsior, Fazal Mehmood, Mar 11, 2006)
In an outrageous serial terrorist strike on the holy city of Varanasi, the ancient Sankat Mochan temple packed with Tuesday worshippers of Lord Hanuman was rocked by a huge blast and two bombs exploded soon after at Cantonment railway . . .
- Rs 1 Lakh For Clue To Blasts: Dgp (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Uttar Pradesh police today announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh to anyone providing a "concrete" lead to those behind the twin blasts here on Tuesday that left 20 dead and over 50 injured.
- Balancing Game (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Mar 11, 2006)
By exposing the limits of nuclear muscle-flexing, the Varanasi explosions should have pricked the balloon of euphoria generated by George W. Bush’s visit.
- Gilgit-Baltistan Part Of Jammu And Kashmir: India (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Taking note of Pakistani media reports about a new map being circulated on Jammu and Kashmir depicting so-called Northern Areas as a separate entity, India on Friday asserted that the region of Gilgit-Baltistan is a part of the state . . .
- Just 1,200 Tigers Left? (Tribune, Brig (retd) Ranjit Talwar, Mar 11, 2006)
Is the tiger crisis for real? It certainly is! And what makes it worse and more threatening is the fact that the government continues to not only ignore, but to outrightly reject this stark reality by calling it a mere hype created by some NGOs . . .
- J&k Terrorist Held In Goa (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Goa came face to face with terrorism this evening with the arrest of Tariq Anwar, a resident of Srinagar, with huge quantities of explosives.
- 'Discussing J-K May Lead To National Security Problem' (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Strongly assailing the dicussing of the internal matters pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir outside the country, the former union minister and a senior leader of the BJP, Chaman Lal Gupta warned that this would lead to more problems on the national . . .
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