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Articles 921 through 1020 of 12768:
- Pakistan Committed To Normalisation Of Ties With India: Pm (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 30, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Thursday that Pakistan was committed to normalising relations with India through the ongoing composite dialogue process.
- Pakistan, Us To Prevent Smuggling Of Artefacts (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 30, 2006)
Pakistan and the US are working on a protocol to prevent the smuggling of Pakistani cultural artefacts to US markets, officials said. Secretary Culture Jalil Abbas Jilani, who is in Washington for talks on promoting Pakistani culture in the US, . . .
- Budgets And Budgeteers At Odds (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 30, 2006)
The Lahore district assembly has witnessed a depressingly routine spectacle.
- Us Senate Panel Okays India N-Deal (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 30, 2006)
The Foreign Relations Committee of the US Senate on Thursday approved the civilian nuclear cooperation deal with India despite concerns raised by Pakistan at the highest level.
- President Stresses Economic Diplomacy (Dawn, Qudssia Akhlaque, Jun 30, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf on Thursday asked Pakistani envoys to proactively pursue economic diplomacy, highlight Pakistan’s geo-political location in the region and project the positive developments of the country.
- Corruption As A Cultural Phenomenon (Business Standard, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan, Jun 30, 2006)
"Factors other than legal enforcement appear to be important determinants of corruption".
- Senate Panel Nod For Nuclear Deal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 30, 2006)
It's a 16-2 vote for Bill; second hurdle cleared
John Kerry speaks up for India's non-proliferation record
All Republican Senators vote for legislation
Both chambers of Congress have to vote on the deal
- Indo-Pak Dialogue To Change Gears (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 30, 2006)
Pakistan and India are set to change gears to make the composite dialogue process more result oriented, top officials said.
- Global Village (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 30, 2006)
Roswitha Joshi has encountered several individuals who have transcended the boundaries of nationality, culture and language
- Disaster In The Sea (Pioneer, Abhijit Bhattacharyya , Jun 30, 2006)
Even if a tad late in the day, Naval Chief must keep the nation informed about the reasons leading to the loss of INS Prahar, says Abhijit Bhattacharyya
- Can Islam Be Democratic? (Pioneer, Balbir K Punj, Jun 30, 2006)
Islam supercedes nationality," says media mogul Rupert Murdoch.
- Is Pakistan Ready For Democracy In 2007? (Christian Science Monitor, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 30, 2006)
– In a visit as short as it was secretive, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice swept through Islamabad this week with a firm reminder for President Gen. Pervez Musharraf: Ensure free and fair elections in 2007.
- India, Pak To Release 57 Prisoners Today (Tribune, K.J.M. Varma, Jun 30, 2006)
India and Pakistan will free 57 civilian prisoners held in each other’s jails tomorrow while the much-awaited release of 462 fishermen by the two sides will not take place as announced earlier.
- Expat Pakistanis Head Home To Fuel Makeover Boom (Reuters, Arshad Sharif, Jun 30, 2006)
Fancy a tummy tuck or face lift? How about a hair transplant?
- Farewell To Arms (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jun 30, 2006)
Five years after adopting a UN Programme of Action to tackle illicit trade in small arms and light weapons (SALW), representatives of governments and civil society are meeting in Geneva to assess the progress.
- Peace Process At Risk (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Jun 30, 2006)
No one, except those with eyes widely shut, can fail to be alarmed at the sudden and sustained spurt in the acts of terror in Jammu and Kashmir. Not a day passes when the merchants of hate and death do not lob grenades at the security forces or . . .
- There Is No Honour In Killing (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 29, 2006)
I have always believed in advocacy as a tool to solve problems that afflict our society.
- N-Deal Made Under Special Circumstances, Says Rice (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice has said the nuclear deal with India was made under “special circumstances” and declined to give any commitment on extending the arrangement to Pakistan.
- Endorsement Followed Intense Debate On Nuclear Deal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Lawmakers move about a dozen amendments and some even insisted on a division
- Don’T Repeat Mistakes (Tribune, Harwant Singh, Jun 29, 2006)
An agreement for mutual withdrawal of troops from the Siachen area could not be reached due to Pakistan’s intransigence in authenticating the positions physically held by Indian troops.
- Engage With Open Eyes (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Jun 29, 2006)
Nothing symbolises the confusion and ambivalence in our approach to relations with China more than the contradictory statements about Sino-Indian relations that have emanated from our Defence and External Affairs Ministries over the past year.
- More Troops For War On Terror: Pakistan (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 29, 2006)
This disproves Kabul's charge of Islamabad helping militants in Afghanistan, says Kasuri
- Minister In Pak Snubs Hindu Nationalists (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Pakistan’s religious affairs minister Ejazul Haq has asked Hindu nationalists to stop "propaganda about demolition of temples in Pakistan".
- Kasuri Challenges Karzai, Rice Smiles (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Pakistan's military government challenged neighbouring Afghanistan to identify terrorist hideouts that Afghan officials claim exist in Pakistan, and used an audience with the top US diplomat to defend its anti-terror record.
- Hamas Caves In Ultimately (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 29, 2006)
The ruling Palestinian group Hamas has agreed on a historic policy shift to recognize Israel’s right to exist in an agreement with President Mehmud Abbas’s Fatah group.
- A Deal Between Democracies (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 29, 2006)
It’s become a cliche‚ to speak of the US-India relationship as a bond between the world’s oldest democracy and the world’s largest democracy.
- Strategic Partner Or Threat? (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Jun 29, 2006)
Nothing symbolises the confusion and ambivalence in our approach to relations with China more than the contradictory statements about Sino-Indian relations that have emanated from our Defence and External Affairs Ministries over the past year.
- Threat Rewarded, Docility Ignored (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 29, 2006)
It is strange to see the Government providing relief packages to terrorists, but leaving Hindu victims to fend for themselves, notes YK Sharma
- Hurriyat's Salvo (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jun 29, 2006)
It has taken time for the reality to sink in that the moderate Hurriyat Conference has indeed criticised Hizbul Mujahideen.
- Top Brass Meet To Review Situation In J&k (Pioneer, Pramod Kumar Singh, Jun 29, 2006)
Expressing grave concern over increase in infiltration from Pakistan, Chief of Army Staff General JJ Singh on Wednesday chaired a meeting, attended by Union Home Secretary VK Duggal and other senior officials of the Home Ministry and top brass of the . .
- How Big Is Togo? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jun 29, 2006)
How big is Togo? How small is Togo? How big is India? How small is the Indian? How petty is the mind that manages Indian sports? How minuscule is the pride that a nation should have in its sports team?
- Pakistan Further Succumbs To Us Pressure (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 29, 2006)
Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmud Kasuri has said that Pakistan will deploy additional 10,000 troops along the Durand Line to monitor cross-border movement.
- Us Seeks Pakistani Help In Last Ditch Effort To Save Afghanistan (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 29, 2006)
US seeks Pakistani help in last ditch effort to save Afghanistan
- The Jehadi Kitchen Diary (OutLook, B Raman, Jun 29, 2006)
What's cooking in the jehadi kitchen? What's boiling in the cauldron? What's simmering? Well, here's the full monty: a compilation of various news and intelligence stories with the author's insights and commentary.
- We Will Never Let Kabul’S Ruthless Enemies Win: Rice (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
US secretary of state vows US will stay in Afghanistan until victory
Says no world leader more respected than Karzai
- Minister Parries Crucial Queries Over Privat (News International, Rauf Klasra, Jun 29, 2006)
Minister for Privatisation Zahid Hamid here on Wednesday refused to comment on reports that some top officials of the Pakistan Steel Mills opposed its privatisation to consume the $250 million first invested in the mills from its own resources . . .
- India’S Hands Are Tied, Say Bjp & Cpm (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jun 29, 2006)
The United States and India Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act of 2006, which cleared the House International Relations Committee with an overwhelming majority on Tuesday, has met with stiff opposition here, with both the NDA and the CPI(M) protesting . .
- Amending Hudood Laws (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 29, 2006)
That the Hudood Ordinances are draconian laws that are not in keeping with the true spirit of Islam is widely understood.
- Baseless Accusations (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
One feels frustrated when senior political leaders make wild and senseless accusations against another political party without providing any reasonable proof.
- An Event To Cherish (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
It cannot be over-emphasised that the short order of the Supreme Court about privatisation of the Steel Mills was one of the most important decisions in the history of Pakistan.
- The Demise Of Objectivity (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
The fag end of the twentieth century saw freedom of the press run on a fail-safe line in many first world countries.
- The Rice Mission (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 29, 2006)
The American secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice, described her discussions with President Musharraf as “excellent” and termed US-Pakistan relationship as “broad and deep”.
- Rice's Advice (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was in clear breach of protocol during her brief visit to Pakistan. On her way for talks with President Musharraf, she told a press conference that President Pervez Musharraf should hold "democratic, free and . . .
- Retracing The Ancient Silk Route (Daily Excelsior, K.N. Pandita, Jun 28, 2006)
On June 18, 2006 Indian and Chinese senior officials met in Beijing to discuss among other bilateral matters the question of setting a date for the opening of Nathu La. The historic event is scheduled to take place this month (June 2006)...
- Encourage It (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jun 28, 2006)
Undoubtedly the Pakistani comedians --- one of them Rauf Lala has actually emerged "the king of hilarity"
- General View From Us Changing (Indian Express, Husain Haqqani, Jun 28, 2006)
Pakistan's military regime might take comfort in the Bush administration’s support for reinstating the $ 300 million in U.S.
- Jp’S Kashmir Policy (Tribune, Balraj Puri, Jun 28, 2006)
Out of all leading personalities of the country, Jayaprakash Narayan paid maximum attention to the Kashmir problem.
- Peace Process Loses Steam (Deccan Herald, Sushant Sareen, Jun 28, 2006)
Domestic compulsions appear to restrain Manmohan Singh and Pervez Musharraf from taking bold initiatives
- Brewing Crisis (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 28, 2006)
Taliban is once again rising in Afghanistan
- Us N-Bill Moots Severe Curbs On India (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
It primarily seeks to exempt from certain requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, a proposed nuclear agreement for cooperation with India.
- 'Love Note' Saga Refuses To Die Down (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
A Hindu lawmaker of Sindh Assembly, who was thrashed for writing a "love note" to a woman colleague and in the process invited the derision of women's organisations, has found strong support from Pakistan's Christian clergy.
- Don’T Do It, Pm! (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 28, 2006)
The Musharraf regime gets a lot of flak on many issues. But we must credit it for two things: a relatively free press and a lively oversight-environment in the standing committees of parliament.
- Sifting Fact From Fiction (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 28, 2006)
There is much to disagree with on what Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said in Islamabad on Monday in his address to an envoys' conference at the Foreign Office.
- Kashmir-Eu Week In Brussels (News International, Mariana Baabar, Jun 28, 2006)
The Kashmir-EU week was inaugurated at the European Parliament on Tuesday, by Gary Titley MEP, Leader of the European Parliamentary Labour Party.
- Killing Questions (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 28, 2006)
The National Assembly speaker's refusal to permit two questions that sought details of purchases of limousines and expenditures on foreign trips taken by parliamentary delegations is very . . .
- Dealing With China (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 28, 2006)
When this appears in print the eighth round of India-China talks on the boundary dispute will just have ended in Beijing.
- Travesty In Pok (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 28, 2006)
Whenever election is held in India's Jammu & Kashmir under the Constitution of the country, New Delhi goes overboard, needlessly so, to assure meddlesome foreign governments of the credibility of the exercise.
- Misguided Missile (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 28, 2006)
The apprehension of living in a dangerous and unpredictable world struck deeper roots in our collective psyche when the Communist thugs of Pyongyang, taking a cue from Iran, decided to test-fire a 15,000-km intercontinental ballistic . . .
- First Vote Won Hands Down, Nuclear Deal (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jun 28, 2006)
Warding off many deal-breaking amendments, the juggernaut of Indo-US nuclear cooperation rolled out of the House International Relations Committee in Washington tonight with solid support from both Republicans and Democrats.
- India Must Help Contain Iran, Says Amended Us Bill (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Jun 28, 2006)
The House International Relations Committee (HIRC) on Tuesday commenced a “markup” hearing on House Resolution (HR) 5682, a modified version of HR 4794 that seeks to exempt from certain requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 a proposed . . .
- A New Name For Jklf? (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 28, 2006)
The Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front became a household name in early 1990s. Millions of people of Jammu and Kashmir were attracted to its ideology and they thought that at last they had a party and ideology which could help them to et to their destination
- Form Without Substance (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 28, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz was stressing the obvious when he said that Pakistan had all the essential elements of democracy.
- 10,000 More Troops To Guard Afghan Border (Daily Times, Rana Qaisar, Jun 28, 2006)
Rice in Pakistan on anti-Taliban mission
* Calls Karzai ‘extraordinary leader’, Musharraf a ‘moderate force’ in Muslim world
* Says increased Taliban activity not ‘political resurgence’
- A Journey To Nowhere (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Jun 28, 2006)
If the number of buses started between India and Pakistan were to be the criterion, the relationship would have been normal. The fact is that the
- Barrenness Of Our Envoys (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 28, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has stressed for formulation of a pragmatic foreign policy based on the leverage of the success of nation’s economic, political and social policies keeping in mind the changes taking place at the regional and international . .
- The Twin Crises (News International, M B NAQVI, Jun 28, 2006)
The writer is a veteran journalist and freelance columnist.
The Musharraf regime is facing a serious crisis. It has to organise the two elections between October 2007 to February 2008: one national general election and another to the office of the pre
- Exploring Other Energy Sources (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 27, 2006)
IT was good to hear President Musharraf say that he wanted the country to make the best use of alternative sources of energy, for it shows that he realises the consequences of relying on expensive forms of power.
- Pakistan’S Dilemma (Deccan Herald, PARSA VENKATESHWAR RAO JR, Jun 27, 2006)
Musharraf, unlike Zia-ul-Haque is not serious about religious nationalism
- Uighur Terrorism In Pakistan (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 27, 2006)
The Chinese embassy in Islamabad has reportedly complained that members of the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM) are planning to kidnap senior Chinese diplomats and consular officers in the country.
- Six Pakistan Soldiers Killed In Car Bomb Blast (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 27, 2006)
Suicide bombing in North Waziristan
Rice may meet Musharraf today
Movement to remove Musharraf
- Rice Urges Joint Pak-Afghan Anti-Taliban Drive (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
The United States wants to coordinate better cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan against Taliban fighters in their border region, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said.
- India Agrees To Inspection Of River Ravi Embankments (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
Pakistan Indus Commissioner Syed Jamaat Ali Shah said on Monday that India had accepted Islamabad’s demands that newly-built embankments along the River Ravi be open to inspections on-demand.
- India To Provide Flood Forecasting Data (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
The two-day meeting of the Indus Waters Commission (IWC) between Pakistan and India concluded with signing record of the meeting here on Monday.
- Increased Funding From Adb Sought: Five Dams, Energy, Infrastructure (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
The Asian Development Bank on Monday indicated to upscale its financing as Pakistan sought higher funding from it for five major dams, national highways, energy and trade corridor to meet its growing economic requirements and create regional connectivity.
- Waziristan: A Ceasefire Offer? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 27, 2006)
The news from turbulent Waziristan, if correct, will be widely welcomed. The militants who have kept the Pakistan Army embroiled in hostilities in the region have reportedly offered a ceasefire, though doubt has been cast on its credibility by the . . .
- Diverse Canvas Of The Land And Its People (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
A must for understanding the North-Eastern States of India
- Of Tigers And Tribals (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Jun 27, 2006)
The prime minister’s task force that was established to find innovative ways to protect the Bengal tiger in its natural habitat has failed miserably.
- Stirring The Hudood Pot (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 27, 2006)
A Pakistani TV show has sparked a debate on the contraversial Hudood ordiances.
Participants in the TV programme were united in making recommendations for amendments
Contrastingly, the ruling MMA will not support even amendments to the Hudood laws
- Top Us Senator Vows To Scuttle N-Deal (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
A senior United States senator has vowed to do everything he can to scuttle the legislation on the India-US nuclear deal when it is brought to the Senate floor.
- Truce In Fata? (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 27, 2006)
A day after militants announced a month-long ceasefire in North Waziristan, a suspected car bomber killed at least six soldiers in the agency's capital, Miramshah, on Monday. What is one to make of all of this?
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