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Articles 9021 through 9120 of 13380:
- 'Pak Feared Exposure Of Militant Camps' (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 16, 2005)
Accusing Pakistan of adopting an "indifferent attitude towards the people of quake-ravaged Pakistan-occupied Kashmir", Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front has said Islamabad "turned down international help in the rubble-strewn areas because of fear . . .
- Coordination In Delivery Of Relief (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Oct 16, 2005)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has called for enhanced coordination between the Government, private organizations and foreign agencies to give further impetus to rescue and relief efforts in quake stricken areas of Azad Kashmir and NWFP.
- Violence In Gilgit (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Oct 16, 2005)
The death toll in Thursday’s violent clashes in Gilgit has risen to 12 after six more bodies were found in different areas of the city on Friday. Curfew imposed following the incident remains in force.
- India Could Allow Pak Copters In "No Fly Zones" For Relief Opn (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 16, 2005)
India today said it was ready to allow Pakistan fly helicopters in the "peace time no-fly zone" along the Line of Control (LoC) to help it in quake relief operations as per Islamabad's request but on case-to-case basis.
- We Want People To Use Rti Act, Says Habibullah (Tribune, Tripti Nath, Oct 16, 2005)
Wajahat Habibullah, who has just retired from the Indian Administrative Service (Jammu and Kashmir cadre), is busy with basic homework — studying the Right to Information Act as he prepares to take charge as the Chief Information Commissioner.
- …. And When The Sun Of Hope Disappeared (Greater Kashmir, JAVAID IQBAL BHAT LAMENTS, Oct 16, 2005)
There is a picture in the newspaper. A few broken stones with deep indifference writ bold on their faces are around what appears to be a hole.
- Coping With Nature’S Fury (Tribune, Rajesh Kochhar, Oct 16, 2005)
We have become so self-absorbed in urbanism that we seem to be losing all sense of proportion, respect for nature and its phenomena as well as the ability to empathise with fellow human beings.
- Pakistan Trying To Access Certain Parts Of Pak Occupied Kashmir Through India – India Unhappy Over Pakistan’S Rescue And Relief Efforts For Kashmiris (India Daily, Kiran Chaube, Oct 16, 2005)
According to media reports from Pakistan,
- Indian Satellite And Signal Intelligence Closely Watching Pakistani Helicopters As They Are Allowed To Operate In No-Fly Zone For Rescue Of Kashmiris In Pak Occupied Areas (India Daily, Anil Rane, Oct 16, 2005)
In yet another gesture of cross-border solidarity, India on Saturday granted Pakistan permission to fly helicopters in the peacetime no-fly zone.
- Death Toll Rises To 38,000 In Pakistan (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Oct 16, 2005)
Musharraf says he will regularly visit PoK to assess damage
Constructive comments welcome
Many countries assured Musharraf of their support and solidarity
5th SAARC Commerce Ministers meeting postponed
- Life A Bubble (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Oct 16, 2005)
Has the October 8 earthquake not made for us in this State the present age one of melancholy? It is tinged with nostalgia as well. The bus service between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad was having a smooth run ever since it was revived on April 7.
- Jamaat Constitutes Sub Relief Committees (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Oct 16, 2005)
Jamaate-Islami Jammu and Kashmir central relief committee has constituted its sub relief committees to ensure distribution of relief material to the quake victims in an organized and proper way.
- The Uniting Bond Of A Shared Tragedy (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 16, 2005)
In the aftermath of last Saturday’s earthquake in Azad Kashmir and parts of the NWFP, Pakistan and India have joined hands to combat the catastrophe that has befallen their people.
- Prime Minister's Appeal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 16, 2005)
Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, on Saturday, issued an appeal to all Central Government employees and those working in Central public sector undertakings and autonomous bodies to contribute to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund to help . . .
- Bar Condemns Attack On Detainees (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Oct 16, 2005)
The Jammu Kashmir High Court Bar Association has strongly condemned manhandling of detainees in centraljail by the jail authorities and guards last week.
- Kashmir Quake Toll Nears 40,000; Rain Hits Relief (Reuters, David Fox, Oct 16, 2005)
Pakistan raised the death toll from the Kashmir earthquake to 38,000 on Saturday and said it could go higher after one of the most devastating earthquakes to hit South Asia in recorded history
- Who Will Take Care Of The Quake-Hit Children? (Hindu, Luv Puri , Oct 16, 2005)
If things had been normal, six-year-old Majaz Khan with his wounds would have returned to his home with his parents.
- Nhrc Submits Report On Quake Relief Measures (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 16, 2005)
"Central and State Governments have provided immediate relief"
- Dm Activists Not Released (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Oct 16, 2005)
Notwithstanding the assurance of the Chief Minister that the detained Dukhtaran-e-Millat activists would be released on the eve of Holy Ramadhan they continue to be in detention.
- A Generous Response (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 16, 2005)
The news from earthquake-stricken Pakistan gets steadily worse. Initially the death toll was estimated at 20,000, making the disaster 20 times more lethal than Hurricane Katrina.
- Taking The Peace Process Forward (Dawn, Talat Masood, Oct 16, 2005)
As India and Pakistan prepare to enter the third phase of the composite dialogue, it is important to asses how far the two countries have moved forward since the initiation of the peace process, and what impact this has had on the security and strategic.
- Save Skims (Greater Kashmir, DR. IMTIYAZ, Oct 16, 2005)
DR. IMTIYAZ ADDRESSES HIS WORDS TO THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA AND APPEALS HIM TO SAVE A PRESTIGIOUS INSTITUTION FROM FURTHER DESTRUCTION
- First Step (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2005)
The Right to Information Act will lead to transparency in government work
- Uk Govt Bans 15 Organisations (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2005)
At least five Pakistan-based militant outfits active in Jammu and Kashmir and one Bangl-adesh-based extremist organization are among the 15 organisations banned in the UK this week, official sources said on Friday.
- Hope In Hell (Indian Express, Mansoor Ijaz, Oct 15, 2005)
This weekend’s devastating earthquake in northern Pakistan reminds us once again of Mother Nature’s overpowering capacity to humble mankind.
- Rescue Operation Called Off In Pok (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Oct 15, 2005)
Biggest problem is to reach people in outlying areas
The focus should now shift to emergency relief to people in the remote and unreached areas.
The UN humanitarian coordinator also issued an urgent appeal for more helicopters
- Who Shakes World Conscience (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Oct 15, 2005)
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the earthquake which struck northern Pakistan and Azad Kashmir on Saturday last, was a bigger catastrophe than last year’s tsunami in terms of the number of people made homeless and the extent of destructi
- Two More Indians Stranded In Pok Are Safe (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Oct 15, 2005)
Two more Indians, a mother and daughter from Jammu and Kashmir who were stranded in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the aftermath of the earthquake last weekend managed to reach Rawalpindi from Muzaffarabad by road.
- Kashmiri Architecture Found To Be Quake-Resistant (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2005)
To its surprise, the expert team from the Centre visiting J-K found that houses built in the traditional Kashmiri style of architecture, known in local parlance as bajji-diwari system, had withstood the quake quite well, particularly in Baramullah.
- National Building Code Evolved (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2005)
Can help to minimise disaster due to natural calamities
Uniform standardisation is a must
Bureau to lay down higher norms
- Reconstruction Strategy Adopted (Hindu, Luv Puri , Oct 15, 2005)
Rs. one lakh for each affected family
20 community centres to come up in Uri and Tangdhar on a war-footing
Experts to build model structures for guidance
- A Moment For A Statesman (Indian Express, Saeed Naqvi, Oct 15, 2005)
There were teasing kneejerk offers of Indian help as soon as the unspeakable human tragedy unfolded in Muzaffarabad and its environs.
- Focus Turns To Survivors As Rescuers Pack Up (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2005)
International rescue teams began leaving Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Friday, nearly a week after the devastating earthquake, as efforts shift to keeping survivors alive with a Himalayan winter just weeks away.
- Tentage Cities (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Oct 15, 2005)
The Federal Cabinet, in its meeting on Thursday, decided to establish tentage cities and villages in the quake affected areas of the NWFP and Azad Kashmir.
- Help Fails To Reach Those Who Need It (Deccan Herald, Tavleen Singh, Oct 15, 2005)
So would you say that this tragedy will bring our two countries closer together, the eager TV anchor asked the high official.
- Remote Villages Cry For Aid (Deccan Herald, Zahoor Malik, Oct 15, 2005)
It’s almost a week since the deadly quake stuck but relief is yet to reach some remote villages of this border belt. Reason: Rough terrain accompanied by bad weather.
- The Debris Of Lost Chances (Indian Express, Kuldip Nayar, Oct 15, 2005)
Frankly speaking, I am disappointed with India’s response to the earthquake victims in Pakistan.
- What Goes Up Must Come Down (Business Line, D. Murali , Oct 15, 2005)
Eric J. Weiner's What Goes Up is intriguingly sub-titled `The uncensored history of modern Wall Street as told by the bankers, brokers, CEOs and scoundrels who made it happen'. A racy read for the weekend, says D. Murali,
- American “war On Terrorism” (Tribune, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Oct 15, 2005)
History recreated mythology on October 1 as explosions rocked the deceptive idyll of Bali only three days before Balinese Hindus were due to celebrate an earlier clash of dharma and adharma.
- Karnataka Promises Rs 10 Cr Relief To J&k (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2005)
The State government has promised to provide Rs 10 crore worth relief materials towards quake victims in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Form Group (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 15, 2005)
The aftermath of the massive earthquake that rocked Kashmir last week exposed the tall claims of the government viz-a-viz disaster management.
- Thoughts On A Quake (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Oct 15, 2005)
The Recent terrestrial shock in the north-western part of the subcontinent is said to have taken 40,000-50,000 lives, a toll which is by no means final and could rise even higher if the view of eyewitnesses is taken into account.
- Condoleezza Rice’S ‘Mission’ (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 15, 2005)
Central Asia is now the focus of America’s drive to “spread democracy” the world over.
- Craving For Power (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Oct 15, 2005)
There was this former President of India, a very distinguished man indeed he was.
- Interview - India, Pakistan Put Politics Before Relief - Farooq (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Oct 15, 2005)
India and Pakistan are playing politics with earthquake relief, and have missed a great opportunity to build closer ties in a time of tragedy, Kashmir's main moderate separatist leader said on Friday.
- Home Ministry Makes Arrangements For Dispatch Of Tents To J-K (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2005)
As rescue and relief operations in quake-hit Jammu and Kashmir were intensified, the Union Home Ministry, which is coordinating the task at the Centre, today said it would dispatch 1,000 tents every day for the next five days. The first lot was sent today
- Where Are They At This Hour Of Need? (Dawn, Murtaza Razvi, Oct 15, 2005)
Not too long ago we used to see money boxes placed at shops and on street corners for collection of funds to facilitate ‘jihad’ against the ‘infidels’ who were oppressing Muslims in Palestine, Chechnya, occupied Kashmir and in the Taliban’s Afghanistan.
- Mere Rhetoric Will Not Do (Dawn, Afzaal Mahmood, Oct 15, 2005)
Despite the positive role on which the recent talks between the foreign ministers of Pakistan and India ended, and notwithstanding the claim that the second round of the composite dialogue was more successful than the first one, the fact remains . . .
- Let Leaders Unite And Solve The Dispute Together - Ii (Greater Kashmir, NISAR A PATIGAROO, Oct 15, 2005)
We need to rise above our petty political interests and find out a solution that lasts, comments Nisar A Patigaroo
- Gestures Galore (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Oct 15, 2005)
A report that the Indian soldiers have helped their Pakistani counterparts in rescue operations at the Kaman Bridge must have pleasantly surprised many. Indeed,
- Silence Of Oic (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Oct 15, 2005)
Pakistan — an important member of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) — is passing through a most critical phase of its existence.
- Blood Is Thicker Than Water (Dawn, Kuldip Nayar, Oct 15, 2005)
Sufferings efface identities. I thought something like that would happen when the earthquake struck Islamabad and both sides of Kashmir, more Pakistan’s than India’s.
- Let Leaders Unite And Solve The Dispute Together - I (Greater Kashmir, NISAR A PATIGAROO, Oct 14, 2005)
We need to rise above our petty political interests and find out a solution that lasts, comments
NISAR A PATIGAROO
- Let Leaders Unite And Solve The Dispute Together - I (Greater Kashmir, NISAR A PATIGAROO, Oct 14, 2005)
We need to rise above our petty political interests and find out a solution that lasts, comments
NISAR A PATIGAROO
- Gory Gloating (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 14, 2005)
It is disturbing and demeaning that in contrast to the elevated tone the Prime Minister set on quake-assistance to Pakistan (reflected by certain actions on the ground),
- Russian Troops Train With Indian Counterparts Ahead Of Joint Drill (India Daily, Anil Rane, Oct 14, 2005)
Russian airborne assault troops have held their first training sessions in northern India.
- In Another Role (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 14, 2005)
Nothing can be a true palliative for the greatest sufferings. For numerous people affected by the earthquake in Kashmir, the immense loss and devastation are only the beginning of an ordeal compounded by the cold, rain and the lack of shelter,
- Determined Musharraf Accepts Challenge (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Oct 14, 2005)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has said that the country is faced with an gigantic task of rehabilitation and reconstruction after rescue and relief in the earthquake hit areas in Azad Kashmir and Hazara Division and called for resilience, courage,
- India Turns Down Us Help To Quake Victims While Helping Pakistan To Recover From Worst Quake To Hit Kashmir (India Daily, Balaji Reddy, Oct 14, 2005)
According to media sources, India has told the US that aid was not required to tackle the post quake scenario in Jammu and Kashmir, according to Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee.
- Help Them (Greater Kashmir, ZAHIR-U-DIN, Oct 14, 2005)
The recent earthquake caused massive destruction in North Kashmir and Pakistan Administered Kashmir (PAK).
- Lonely In The Village (Tribune, Aditi Tandon, Oct 14, 2005)
No one goes to Chittisingpora,” a frail voice admonished us as we halted to enquire if we were headed in the right direction.
- In Search Of Money, We Lose Peace (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 14, 2005)
A bad bargain indeed. We leave our parents to die. We push ourselves to desperation by leaving our home to earn more and more outside.
- Tu Hi Kashi Tu Hi Kaaba (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Oct 14, 2005)
India is a mystic land which has given birth to a number of spiritual luminaries amongst whom Sai Baba of Shirdi shines like a dazzling pole stat.
- Be On Toes (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Oct 14, 2005)
Now that the experts have sounded warnings that lower Himalayas may face earthquakes of greater intensity in future than the one that has rocked us on last Saturday it will be suicidal if we allow ourselves to be caught napping. There is no cause for pani
- Roadmap To Confusion (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Oct 14, 2005)
If ever an award is instituted for creating confusion in the relations between India and Pakistan in the present times it should go to Pakistan's Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas Makhdoom Sayed Faisal Saleh Hayat.
- Kashmir – A Conference Center (Greater Kashmir, MEHRAJU DIN BHAT, Oct 14, 2005)
Let’s make Kashmir a conference center and see how it helps in boosting our local economy, suggests
MEHRAJU DIN BHAT
- Iran's Heritage Deserves Respect (Hindu, Martin Woollacott , Oct 14, 2005)
As the protests and demonstrations that led to the fall of the Shah swelled in 1978, Western reporters travelled to Iran to cover each new outbreak.
- Quake Deepens Fissures In Kashmir Despite Army Help (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Oct 14, 2005)
After pulling his three daughters out of the rubble of his house and burying them, Mohammad Sadiq sat down in his village in Indian Kashmir and waited for help to come.
- India Gives Legal Rights To People To Seek Information From The Government And Curb Corruption - Right To Information Act (Rti) In Force (India Daily, Kiran Chaube, Oct 14, 2005)
Finally, Right to Information Act (RTI)is a reality in India.
- Indians Help Pak Rebuild Bunker (Deccan Herald, Zahoor Malik, Oct 14, 2005)
India soldiers scripted a unique tale of camaraderie when they helped their Pakistani counterparts rebuild a quake-hit bunker.
- The Debris Of Lost Chances (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 14, 2005)
Frankly speaking, I am disappointed with India’s response to the earthquake victims in Pakistan.
- A Moment For A Statesman (Indian Express, Saeed Naqvi, Oct 14, 2005)
There were teasing kneejerk offers of Indian help as soon as the unspeakable human tragedy unfolded in Muzaffarabad and its environs.
- Purses And Hearts (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 14, 2005)
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has a complaint which he has voiced several times in the media.
- 2 More Survivors Airlifted (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Oct 14, 2005)
After great persuasion from the local authorities that the life of the elder Tandon could be at risk without immediate medical attention, the family agreed to be evacuated.
- India Inc Wakes Up, Rushing Relief To Quake-Hit Kashmir (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 14, 2005)
India Inc has finally woken up to the tragedy in Kashmir. Offers of help for quake victims have come from Infosys, Bajaj Auto, Ashok Leyland, ITC and Coca Cola and there are reports of other business houses and multinational companies also chipping in.
- Say No To Nato Troops (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Oct 13, 2005)
As the international community is offering all kinds of assistance to cope with the unprecedented catastrophe, NATO Secretary-General has called a special meeting of the 26-member organization to discuss the issue of providing quick aid to Pakistan.
- Waiting For A Messiah. Will He Come! - Ii (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 13, 2005)
They need us, our help, our support and everything that we can offer, Tanvir Sadiq narrates his emotional encounter with lepers
- India Obsessed With Permanent Seat In U.N. Security Council: N. Ram (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Oct 13, 2005)
Support to the U.S.-led "provocative" resolution on Iran one of the biggest "blunders"
Sustained efforts needed to push the peace process with Pakistan
Manmohan Government too has demonstrated extreme vulnerability to U.S. pressures
- India Inc. Can Do More (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 13, 2005)
How grim is the tragedy that struck Kashmir on both sides of the divide is becoming clearer with each passing day.
- Relief & Rehabilitation (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 13, 2005)
The agony of the living in Azad Kashmir, the NWFP and elsewhere in the north continues.
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