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Articles 721 through 820 of 12768:
- Ulfa Makes A Point (Daily Excelsior, Vinod Vedi, Jul 08, 2006)
Amidst indications that the stage is getting ready for direct talks between the government and the United Liberation Front of Asom . . .
- Pakistan Orders Women Jailed For Minor Crimes Freed (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf approved legislation on Friday that will allow some 1,300 women jailed for minor crimes to be freed on bail.
- Towards Climax (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 08, 2006)
Empty words are part of rival election campaigns in "Azad" Kashmir as the occupied territory across the Line of Control is locally known.
- Pak Relief For Jailed Women (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf approved legislation today that will allow some 1,300 women jailed for minor crimes to be freed on bail.
- Pak's Major Policy Decision On J-K Map (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Jul 08, 2006)
For me it has always been Kashmir, the valley that is. Give me half a chance I will be there. Yes, during the past 17 years of turbulence as well. I have always found a pretext to visit the State.
- Energy Needs To Double By 2010 (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 08, 2006)
According to a report, Pakistan’s energy requirements would double by the year 2010. In a related development, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has allowed WAPDA to set up thermal power plants to generate additional power in view of the growing needs.
- Saluting The Spirit Of Sacrifice (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 08, 2006)
Pakistan Muslim League Secretariat has placed an advertisement in some of the newspapers highlighting the award conferred on party chief Ch Shujaat Hussain.
- Reactivation Of Cci (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 08, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf, on Thursday, reconstituted the Council of Common Interest (CCI), headed by the Prime Minister and comprising four Chief Ministers and three Federal Ministers, to resolve issues relating to mineral resources, oil and gas, ...
- Punjab Crime Wave (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 08, 2006)
In a scathing indictment of the Punjab police, the Supreme Court has taken serious notice of the working of the department.
- Usual Stirrings Felt In Tamil Nadu (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 08, 2006)
Once again it's time for India to worry about Sri Lankan Tamil refugees. The national security ramifications of the civil war in the island nation cannot be wished . . .
- Berate Us, Don't Look Within (Pioneer, Daniel Pipes, Jul 08, 2006)
How do Muslims think worldwide? To find out, the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press carried out a large-scale attitudinal survey this spring. Titled The Great Divide: How Westerners and Muslims View Each Other, it interviewed . . .
- Safta In Crisis As Pak Violates Pact (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Just two years after its formation, the South Asian Free Trade Area (Safta) agreement has come into deep crisis because of Pakistan's violation of commitments made to the regional body.
- Indian Icbm Agni-Iii Test Imminent? (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
India on Friday seemed to be on the verge of test firing the nuclear-capable Agni-III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and there were indications the preparations had been underway for a month.
- Rough-Edged Genius (Telegraph, RAMACHANDRA GUHA , Jul 08, 2006)
I have told my son, and will one day tell my grandson, that I saw Freddie Trueman bowl in the flesh.
- Poonch Bus Can Revive Shared Heritage (Tribune, Balraj Puri, Jul 08, 2006)
The unprecedented euphoria in Poonch on the inaugural bus service to Rawalakote on the other side of the LOC is a measure of the popular enthusiasm and expectations from opening up the first bus route in the Jammu region to the other side.
- The Koran And Muslims (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Jul 08, 2006)
Intellectual stagnation in the Muslim world long preceded revivalism and its hideous offshoot, fundamentalism.
- Musharraf Prepares For Re-Election (Asian Age, Shafqat Ali, Jul 08, 2006)
Pakistan President Gen. Pervez Musharraf has started preparations for his re-election and asked the ruling party to start a mass campaign in this regard, according to sources.
- Cci At Last (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 08, 2006)
The government's long overdue decision on Thursday to revive the Council of Common Interests (CCI) is welcome.
- Pm Asks Kesc To Boost Power Generation (News International, Azfar-ul-Ashfaque, Jul 08, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has expressed satisfaction over the privatisation of the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) and its performance and asked its management to take all possible measures to increase the power generation capacity . . .
- A War With Three Fronts (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jul 08, 2006)
Violence continues to decline in Kashmir, but Islamists launch new military, ideological and political wars.
- Pakistan’S Rich Blaze A Trail In Their Porsches (Deccan Herald, Declan Walsh, Jul 08, 2006)
THE UPSIDE- Luxury cars hit the showroom in Pakistan after an economic boom prompted by September 11.
- Privatisation: Need For A New Approach (Dawn, Dr Tariq Hassan, Jul 08, 2006)
DAWN’s June 26 editorial, entitled “Need for a policy re-think”, regarding the Supreme Court decision annulling the privatisation of Pakistan Steel Mills provides a much needed pause, not only for the government to re-think its privatisation policy . . .
- Pipeline Projects: A Lot Of Gas? (Pioneer, Dmitri Kosyrev, Jul 07, 2006)
Central Asia is coming alive to the exciting possibilities of energy diplomacy, but there are the obvious roadblocks, says Dmitri Kosyrev
- How To Help Neighbours (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 07, 2006)
The political turmoil in Timor Leste, which has led to the ouster of its Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri and plans for national elections for a new government, may not be exactly hot news to Indians, but it underlies a growing debate about intervention . . .
- La La Land (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 07, 2006)
Thinking small comes instinctively to the Indian establishment. Nothing else explains India’s timid approach to the renewal of trade between Tibet and Sikkim at Nathu La. For all the breathless TV reporting on rebuilding the ‘silk routes’ between . . .
- Nathu La Helps To Redefine Borders (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 07, 2006)
During a recent visit to Nathu La pass recently, my students and I learnt some important lessons in diplomacy and strategy.
- Benazir-Nawaz Alliance Keeps Up The Tempo (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jul 07, 2006)
Pakistan's opposition leaders-in-exile, Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif, have managed to keep up the tempo that their initial pact in May injected into the country's political scene.
- Shanghai Spirit (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, Jul 07, 2006)
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's fifth summit points to increasing solidarity.
- Big Setback For Kashmiri Separatists (Pioneer, Pramod Kumar Singh, Jul 07, 2006)
The conglomeration of secessionist Kashmiri leaders of the All Parties Hurriayat Conference (APHC), who claim themselves as the sole representative of the . . .
- Eight New Districts In J&k (Pioneer, Khursheed Wani, Jul 07, 2006)
In a landmark decision, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday announced creation of eight new districts in the state with equal share to Kashmir valley and Jammu province.
- Negotiating Korea (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 07, 2006)
But isn't there a limit to blackmail? -
- Hobson’S Choice For Pak (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Jul 07, 2006)
Pakistan has performed yeoman’s service to America vis-a-vis al-Qaeda threat
- Games Nations Play (Tribune, K. Subrahmanyam, Jul 07, 2006)
There is understandably a lot of consternation in the country on two espionage . . .
- Us-India Nuclear Deal: Nris Stand Proud (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Jul 07, 2006)
ANALYSIS- Hillary Clinton, while happy to raise money from Indian Americans, made no effort to support the US-India nuclear agreement, despite being the India Caucus co-chair.
- Return Of Taliban (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, Jul 07, 2006)
It is not only the scale of the Taliban's recent attacks but also its growing military sophistication that worries the West.
- To Rule For Ever (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 07, 2006)
On this side of the Line of Control a near-perfect system has evolved over the years.
- Pak Parties Seek International Help Against Musharraf (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
In an effort to mount pressure on President Pervez Musharraf, political parties in Pakistan have started seeking international help to make him give up his army uniform and hold free and fair elections next year.
- Iaea To Start Nuclear Safeguards Talks With India (Reuters, MARK HEINRICH, Jul 07, 2006)
The International Atomic Energy Agency begins talks with India on Friday to bring Indian nuclear sites under IAEA monitoring for the first time as part of a U.S.-Indian nuclear energy pact, the U.N. watchdog said.
- Council Of Common Interests Revived (News International, Khalid Mustafa, Jul 07, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf on Thursday formally reconstituted the Council of Common Interests (CCI).
- Friday Feature: Tolerance In Islam (Dawn, Sidrah Unis, Jul 07, 2006)
Islam, which literally means ‘submission’, establishes and promotes peaceful co-existence.
- President Decrees Formation Of Cci (Pakistan Observer, Mahmood Hussain, Jul 07, 2006)
The President General Pervez Musharraf has reconstituted the Council of Common Interests (CCI) as demanded by the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
- Environmental Fiscal Reform (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 07, 2006)
The environmental fiscal reform (EFR) project launched recently by an international NGO could lay some misconceptions to rest.
- Soldiers And Politics (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 07, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf told a public meeting in Gilgit on Wednesday that since he is a soldier he cannot contest elections.
- Sunni Badge Of Pakistan (Pioneer, PN Khera, Jul 06, 2006)
Pakistan's denial of the demolition of a Hindu temple in Lahore notwithstanding, its insensitivity towards minorities, especially Hindus, is well known, says PN Khera.
- Musharraf Again (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 06, 2006)
After a long time Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has reverted to the Kashmir issue.
- A Mirage Called Elections (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 06, 2006)
Hundreds of candidates are contesting for the Assembly, which, in practice, has very little powers.
- Fascinating Metaphors (Deccan Herald, P SRINIVASAN, Jul 06, 2006)
When read out of context metaphors often amuse by their usual suggestions
- A "Peacekeeping" Mission Goes Wrong (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Jul 06, 2006)
Britain's post-9/11 campaign in Afghanistan, meant to be a largely peaceful one, is turning into a full-scale war.
- The Geopolitical Ripples (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jul 06, 2006)
The dramatic seven missile tests by North Korea doesn’t just test the patience of the international community, which has been warning Pyongyang against it, they could mark a decisive break in the geopolitics of East Asia.
- Elections In Azad Kashmir (Daily Excelsior, Dr Shabir Choudhry, Jul 06, 2006)
A 'drama' in name of elections in Azad Kashmir is in full swing. Hundreds of candidates are in the field contesting for the Azad Kashmir Assembly which in practice has very little powers.
- Illegal Immigration In North-East (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 06, 2006)
It was on 6th December 1971 that the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, informed the Lok Sabha amidst thunderous applause the decision of the Governor of Indian to grant recognition to the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
- Saluting The Brave (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 06, 2006)
Every true Indian would join in the recent salute to the memory of the “Lion of Naoshera”, Brigadier Mohammad Usman MVC, and welcome the decision to pay similar tribute to other heroes of the 1948 operations in Jammu and . . .
- Why Grumble (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 06, 2006)
Why should separatist leaders of the State nurse a grievance against the European Union (EU)? From a spate of their statements it appears that they can't believe that an EU team has come and gone without meeting them.
- Negative Impact Of Gst On Foreign Travel (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 05, 2006)
The Federal Government has deferred imposition of 15 per cent GST levied in the Budget 2006-07 on foreign travel for a month to avoid confusion in the absence of necessary groundwork to collect the amount.
- The Opening Of Old Passes (Pioneer, Claude Arpi, Jul 05, 2006)
The mandarins of South Block scored a good goal. Or is it the babus of the Foreign Ministry in Beijing who put a self-goal? On July 6, when the Dalai Lama celebrates his 71st birthday, the Gate of Tibet will be reopened after 44 years.
- Pak Defence Strategy Earns Recognition Earns Recognition (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 05, 2006)
In a letter emailed to Pakistan Observer’s internet edition being carried on the Opinion Page today, Mr Moubayed Allawi has lauded Pakistan’s defence strategy to restrain its many size bigger neighbour India from embarking on any adventure against . . .
- Sust To Bolster Pak-China Trade (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf Tuesday inaugurated the Sust dry port, saying the high-altitude facility near Pakistan-China border would bolster bilateral commerce to new levels and also facilitate in realizing Pakistan’s potential as hub of . . .
- Puppets On A String (Pioneer, Wilson John, Jul 05, 2006)
Army and the intelligence agencies have always shaped the political process in Pakistan and things won't be any different after the 2007 general election ---- President Pervez Musharraf is all set for his re-election in 2007.
- Pakistan Taking The Us For A Ride (Daily Excelsior, Sarla Handoo, Jul 05, 2006)
Does Pakistan continue to be a key ally of the US in its war against terrorism.
- Britain Cuts Back Junior Nurses From India (Asian Age, PTI, Jul 05, 2006)
In a move designed to provide better job opportunities to home-grown nursing graduates, Britain has decided to cut back on recruiting junior nurses from India and other non-EU countries.
- A Dying Industry In India's Graveyard Of Ships (Reuters, RUPAM JAIN NAIR, Jul 05, 2006)
Kamal Mandal packs his greasy clothes, pausing to glance at a ship being ripped apart bit-by-bit by an army of workers on the Indian coast.
- Guantanamo: Justice Is Not A Priority (Dawn, Mahir Ali, Jul 05, 2006)
Something has been bothering George W. Bush for a few months. No, it’s not (or at least it’s not only) the Iraqi quagmire or the renewed war in Afghanistan. Nor is it easy to imagine him missing a night’s sleep over the increasingly fraught situation . .
- Should Pms Sing? Over To Koizumi (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 05, 2006)
On what was known as Koizumi’s Sayonara Summit with Bush, the Japanese PM followed up his discussions on North Korea and the import of American beef with a visit on Friday, June 30, to the legendary Elvis Presley’s Memphis mansion called Graceland.
- Irresponsible Talk (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 05, 2006)
WHEN will ruling party bigwigs stop talking about delaying the election by another year? While President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat
- Defence Notes (Tribune, Girja Shankar Kaura, Jul 05, 2006)
To ensure honourable and befitting funerals for its deceased veterans (ex-servicemen) and widows, the Indian Army recently launched a new scheme called the Assured Decent Last Rites Scheme (ADLRS).
- Pm Assures Full Support For Revival Of J-K Economy (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh today assured full support for revival of economy of Jammu and Kashmir whose Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad met him here and apprised him about various developmental works underway in the State.
- Safta: An Instrument For Peace And Prosperity (Business Line, Pradeep S. Mehta, Jul 05, 2006)
Many current studies point out that regional trade agreements that expand trade flows appear to have a dampening impact on conflict. Can SAFTA, whose implementation began on July 1, do this for India and Pakistan whose bilateral trade has been . . .
- Women Empowered (Tribune, Syed Nooruzzaman, Jul 05, 2006)
In which direction is the political wind blowing in Bangladesh?
- Ta-Ta In Bangladesh (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 05, 2006)
The Bangladesh government’s silence on Tatas’ $3 billion investment proposal to set up a 2.4 m.t steel plant, two power plants, a coal mine and a 1 mt urea plant has aborted the largest-ever investment proposed by any Indian private sector company abroad.
- Friends, Not Masters (Indian Express, Husain Haqqani, Jul 05, 2006)
After the honeymoon period, the cooling off. General Musharraf’s regime is only following a script written by Pakistan’s former military leaders
- Software Tech Park In Lahore (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 05, 2006)
Punjab Chief Minister Ch Pervaiz Elahi on Monday laid foundation of the Software Technology Park in the provincial capital. Speaking on the occasion, he described it as a unique project not only for Punjab but also for the entire country.
- Fallen Heroes Of 1947-48 War With Pakistan To Be Honoured (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Other heroes of the war to be honoured during October and November
- Tarrying With The Power Shortage (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 05, 2006)
Reports of protest rallies against unannounced and long-drawn loadshedding are pouring in from all over the country.
- F-16 To Pak | India Objects To Us Decision (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
Objecting to the US decision to sell 18 F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, India on Monday said that the move was "not conducive" to the improvement of ties between New Delhi and Islamabad.
- Bush Plans $5 Billion Arms Sale To Pakistan (Reuters, Jim Wolf, Jul 04, 2006)
The Bush Administration said on Monday that it planned to sell Pakistan up to 36 advanced F-16 fighter jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp. in a weapons package that could be worth more than $5 billion.
- Rice Pulls Up Pakistan (Daily Excelsior, Tushar Charan, Jul 04, 2006)
With a three-piece allweather suit his trade mark and an affected speech, foreign minister Khursheed Kasuri was at his theatrical best when he challenged Afghanistan to provide him the address of terrorist hideouts in Pakistan in support of their . . .
- Nepal As Route Of Terrorism (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 04, 2006)
Only the naïve will be surprised by the revelation that Pakistan-based militants use Nepal as circuitous route to reach the State.
- Capt Seeks One-Time Debt Relief (Tribune, Manoj Kumar, Jul 04, 2006)
Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh today called on Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Dr Montek Singh Ahuluwalia and urged him to bail out farmers from indebtedness by recommending a financial package.
- India Against Us Selling F-16s To Pak (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
Despite getting a nuclear deal through with the US, India has taken exception to the US supplying 36 F-16 fighter aircraft to Pakistan. Reacting to the reports, the MEA spokesperson said on Monday that this would not be conducive to improving ties . . .
- F-16s For Pakistan: New Delhi Unhappy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
India said on Monday the decision of the United States to sell 18 F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan was ``not conducive'' to the improvement of ties between New Delhi and Islamabad.
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