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Articles 1221 through 1320 of 12768:
- Tharoor Candidacy: Woefully Optimistic? (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 20, 2006)
India has formally backed Shashi Tharoor as its official candidate for the UN Secretary General’s post which falls vacant at the end of the year.
- Into An Era Of Water Governance (Indian Express, Maxine Olson, Jun 20, 2006)
Rising populations, disregard of environmental resources and their mismanagement have put huge pressure on water supplies.
- A Second Peace Bus For Kashmir Today (Statesman, Kavita Suri, Jun 20, 2006)
All is set for the launch of a second trans-Kashmir bus service between the border towns of Poonch on the Indian side and Rawalakote in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir tomorrow.
- Focus On Afghanistan (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 20, 2006)
One can count on the Pakistani journalist Ahmed Rashid to write forthrightly for Western publications about the reality of the situation in Afghanistan.
- Siachen Peace Park (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 20, 2006)
The writer is a development consultant and analyst from Gilgit-Baltistan. He is also the elected representative from the Asia Pacific region on the 'Board of Directors of the Mountain Forum'.
- Peace Process On Track: Musharraf (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 20, 2006)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has told a Chinese television station that the composite dialogue process between New Delhi and Islamabad was on track but the pace was below his expectations.
- Pakistan Options Open On U.N. Post (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 20, 2006)
"Asia is divided and we are not responsible for that"
- Missing Indus Water (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 20, 2006)
A recent report in an English-language daily reported the loss of about 20,000 cusecs of water between Taunsa and Guddu.
- Unrealistic & Absurd (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 20, 2006)
Going by the frequency with which statements demanding a new constitution are made in Pakistan, it would appear as if making or unmaking the basic law is child’s play.
- Pakistan, Kuwait To Boost Bilateral Ties (Pakistan Observer, Aroosa Alam, Jun 20, 2006)
Pakistan and Kuwait have signed an agreement for economic and technical cooperation to impart fresh impetus to their multifaceted bilateral ties.
- Ptv’S Extremely Controversial Telethon (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 20, 2006)
PTV has invited scores of Indian artistes for its telethon to be held on the eve of release of Indian movie “Mughl-e-Azam’ in Pakistan.
- Living Through Horror (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 20, 2006)
Each communal attack only worsens the poverty and marginalisation of Muslims... A nuanced narrative from the heart of the ghettos
- The Poverty Of Thought (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 19, 2006)
General Pervez Musharraf and his civilian sidekicks want to “re-brand” Pakistan.
- Resolution Of Kashmir, Siachen Disputes: (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that no progress has been made so far with the Indian government on the resolution of Siachen, Kashmir and other vital issues, but hoped that outstanding issues will be resolved soon if the dialogue between the . . .
- Revisiting Syria’S History (Dawn, M.J. Akbar, Jun 19, 2006)
The sun rises at 4.30 am. It is already high by 7.30 and will fade only at 7.45 in the evening.
- Pakistan Fine With Indo-Us N-Deal But… (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf has said that the recent nuclear deal between the United States and India is a bilateral arrangement but Pakistan should be treated on equal basis for maintaining geo-strategic balance in the region.
- No Us Pressure On Ipi Gas Line Project: Pm (Pakistan Observer, John Thakur Das, Jun 19, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Sunday set aside the impression about involvement or pressure of a third country in negotiations and discussions on the gas pipeline from Iran through Pakistan to India.
- India’S Egregious Hr Record (Pakistan Observer, Mohammad Jamil, Jun 19, 2006)
In the past there have been negotiations between India and Pakistan, and whenever the thorny issue of Kashmir came under discussion, India did find some excuse to derail the process.
- Lessons Of Sri Lankan War (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 19, 2006)
At least 52 people were killed as heavy sea and land battles erupted in Sri Lanka on Saturday between Tamil Tigers and military.
- Tharoor Unfazed By Pak Challenge (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2006)
Unfazed by Pakistan's move to vie for UN Secretary General's post, India's nominee Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said he would "welcome any qualified candidate" from that country or anywhere else as "merit" rather than passport will be the main qualification.
- Gab Of The Gift: Pak Is Best (Times of India, Chidanand Rajghatta, Jun 19, 2006)
The one-upmanship between India and Pakistan may have become a no-contest now with New Delhi's economic and strategic leap forward, but there is one area where Islamabad is a clear winner.
- Sonia To Flag Off Second Bus Service To Pok Tomorrow (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2006)
The UPA Chairperson, Ms Sonia Gandhi and the Defence Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee, will flag off a passenger bus service between Poonch and Rawlakot in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Tuesday amidst tight security in the wake of reports of two . . .
- Towards Bankruptcy (Pioneer, Amy Teibel and Sara Toth, Jun 19, 2006)
Hamas's cloak-and-dagger gambit is unlikely to extricate it from the grave financial mess it finds itself in, writes Amy Teibel
- Ex-Raw Officer: India Can Make 50 Nuclear Warheads A Year (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2006)
A top former intelligence official has said India would have the capacity to make about 50 nuclear warheads a year as it would be able to retain six reactors outside safeguards envisaged under the India-US nuclear agreement.
- Pak Cries Wolf Over 'Encounters' With Militants (Pioneer, Pramod Kumar Singh, Jun 19, 2006)
The issue of alleged human rights violations by security forces is a favourite subject of Pakistan.
- Musharraf's Quite Strategy For His Re-Election (Daily Excelsior, M. Rama Rao, Jun 19, 2006)
While two former prime ministers, Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif are busy cementing their new found alliance to take on President Musharraf, he is quietly consolidating his position to ensure his ‘smooth re-election’ for another term.
- The Press Is Under Attack (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 18, 2006)
The “missing” journalist from the tribal areas, Hayatullah Khan Dawar, has been murdered.
- Now, Call A Spade A Spade (Pioneer, Abhay K Upadhyay, Jun 18, 2006)
Manmohan Singh would do well to reconsider his fetish for peace with Pakistan -----
- No Concrete Solution In Sight (Pioneer, Kanchan Lakshman, Jun 18, 2006)
Prime Minister's wavering over an Islamabad visit is intended to send a message to Pakistan that its policy of simultaneously pursuing the 'peace process' and promoting cross-border terror is unacceptable to New Delhi.
- Musharraf Calls For Conflict Resolution (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf on Saturday called for addressing root causes of terrorism and underscored the need for resolving conflicts, including Palestine and Kashmir, to ensure peace, security and economic development in the region.
- Award Is Final, Change By Consensus: It’S Constitutional: Adviser (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Finance Dr Salman Shah has said no province can disown the interim National Finance Commission Award announced by the president because it has been given under a constitutional amendment.
- Back To No Talks (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, Jun 18, 2006)
National Security Adviser MK Narayanan is right in suggesting to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh the futility of going to Pakistan, which has no intention of ending terror as an additionality to its diplomacy.
- Pakistan-India Nuclear Cbms (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 18, 2006)
Both India and Pakistan have moved beyond the stage of non-weaponised deterrence since they believe that 'zero' as a minimum number is not desirable and they need to continue increasing their nuclear arsenals because the current stockpiles have . . .
- Pakistan's Foreign Policy: Need For Overhaul (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 18, 2006)
Ever since Pakistan came under US influence in 1954 by joining the US-sponsored defence treaties and political institutions for the containment of socialism and Soviet Russia, the US governments, whether Republican or Democrat, and in spite of . . .
- Game In Shanghai (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 18, 2006)
Ignore SCO, but not Central Asia ---- In criticising Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for not attending the fifth summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the Indian Left has yet again made evident its craven surrender to blind . . .
- Putin Looking Forward To Pm's Visit, Favours Energy Dialogue (Pioneer, Vinay Shukla, Jun 18, 2006)
President Vladimir Putin today said he was looking forward to the visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Russia next month and spoke in favour of intensifying energy dialogue with India, one of the world's biggest consumers of hydrocarbons.
- Over The Top (News International, Masood Hasan, Jun 18, 2006)
The wonderful thing about pulling off a scam in Pakistan is that everything and everyone works for you and thus there are no hurdles.
- India, Pakistan To File Joint Application For Basmati Gi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
GI registration helped the brand and prevented copying Brand protection to be sought in Europe, U.S.
28 products have been registered in India in the last one-year
Panel to evolve price stabilisation mechanism for plantation sector
Nabard to . . .
- Two Flavours Of Nationalism (Hindu, INDIVAR KAMTEKAR, Jun 18, 2006)
A visit to Jallianwala Bagh and Wagah raises questions about the transformation of national feeling in India.
- A Dream Takes Shape (Hindu, Prachi Pinglay, Jun 18, 2006)
Amisha Jedhe is finally fulfilling her brother's dream of building a peace park on the Indo-Pak border.
- When Will Parliament Think? (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 18, 2006)
When will parliament think? This question itself may be categorised as wishful thinking. After all, thinking in its real sense is a painstaking exercise.
- 14 Cyclists On Peace Mission Meet Sonia Gandhi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
About 14 cyclists from Uttar Pradesh, who are on an `Aman Yatra' (peace mission) which will take them to Kaba in Saudi Arabia, met Congress president Sonia Gandhi here.
- Pak Props Up Muslim League In Pok (Daily Excelsior, Samuel Baid, Jun 18, 2006)
The Election Commission of occupied Kashmir has routinely rejected the nomination papers of Kashmiri nationalists for the July 11 elections to the 48-member assembly.
- Mengal Too Is A Bit Reconciliatory (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 18, 2006)
PROMINENT Baloch leader Sardar Ataullah Khan Mengal has said that he is not against the construction of Gwadar Sea Port but is concerned about the changing demographic trends. Talking to Pakistan Observer in Quetta, he said that he stands for development
- Why Not Open To Debate? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 18, 2006)
THE new federal budget came under sharp criticism from the parliamentary opposition on Friday when the allocation for ‘charged expenditure’ was presented before the National Assembly.
- Facing Up To The Indian Challenge (Dawn, Anwar Kemal, Jun 18, 2006)
Coping with the challenge of India on several fronts — strategic, economic, cultural, psychological and more recently technological .
- For The Sanctity Of The Pen (News International, Muhammad Anis, Jun 18, 2006)
Journalists boycotted the proceedings of the National Assembly on Saturday in protest against the murder of tribal journalist Hayatullah Khan in South Waziristan.
- The Politics Of Gas Pipelines (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 18, 2006)
THE Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project has received a shot in the arm with the Russian president’s offer to participate in the venture.
- Conflict Resolution Must For Peace: Musharraf (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf Saturday called for addressing root causes of terrorism and underscored the need for resolution of conflicts including Palestine and Kashmir to ensure peace, security and economic development in Asia.
- Sino-Pak Free Trade Deal (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 18, 2006)
Emphasising the need for more closer economic interaction with China, President Pervez Musharraf has said that the two countries have initiated Early Harvest Programme while the agreement on free trade was likely this year.
- Days Ahead Of Sonia's Visit, 22 Militants Sneak Into J&k (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2006)
Security agencies were put on high alert in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday following reports that about two dozen militants had entered the region after sneaking across the LoC, days ahead of a visit to the area by Congress president . .
- Centre Rejects Plea To Release Ulfa Top Five (Pioneer, Pramod Kumar Singh, Jun 17, 2006)
The Union Cabinet on Friday rejected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)'s demand to release its top five commanders.
- Palestinian Freedom Under Israeli Guns (News International, IMTIAZ GUL, Jun 17, 2006)
Once again Palestine finds itself in extremely hot water. President Mahmoud Abbas has announced a public referendum on the Prisoners' Document to be held on July 26.
- Sonia, Pranab To Flag Off Poonch-Rawalakot Bus (Daily Excelsior, Sanjeev Pargal, Jun 17, 2006)
UPA chairperson and Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee will flag off Poonch-Rawalakot bus service in Poonch on June 20.
- Badal Calls For Free Access To Sikh Shrines In Pakistan (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
Shiromani Akali Dal on Friday sought free access by Indian pilgrims to Sikh shrines in Pakistan besides easing of visa restrictions for them.
- Musharraf Hopeful Of China Frigate Deal (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf on Friday expressed the hope that the deal under which China would provide four frigates to Pakistan by 2,013 with transfer of technology would be successfully accomplished.
- India, Pak Truck Service Likely To Start Next Month (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
Parleys between India and Pakistan to start a truck service from Jammu and Kashmir are on right track and the service is likely to start next month, Union Home Secretary VK Duggal said on Friday.
- Bereft Of Sincerity (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jun 17, 2006)
If ever an award is instituted for making announcements without conviction it ought to go to the leadership of "Azad" Kashmir as the occupied territory is locally known.
- Bmic: Bjp Stand Will Strain Ties, Says Gowda (Deccan Herald, K Subrahmanya, Jun 17, 2006)
These are very early days for Indian campaign for Shashi Tharoor’s elevation to the UN Secretary-General’s job.
- Indo-Pak Sufi Fest Enthralls Valley (Times of India, Nikhat Kazmi, Jun 17, 2006)
The litmus test seems to be over for Kashmir. It's time to bring back music, song and dance to the violence-scarred Valley.
- New Phase In Ties With India: Hu (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
Beijing committed to forging long-term strategic cooperation
Discussed energy cooperation: Deora
Says developing friendly ties with Beijing is top priority
- Need For Reconciliation In Waziristan (Dawn, Amir Usman, Jun 17, 2006)
Two meetings on the situation in the tribal areas, with particular reference to the conflict in Waziristan, were recently held in Islamabad and Peshawar, and attended by senior government officials.
- Pak, China To Strengthen Strategic Partnership (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf has said that Pakistan is awaiting for China’s support in attaining full membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and considers its relations with China as most valued. While Chinese President has lauded Pakistan’ . .
- Realpolitik In Region (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 17, 2006)
Iran and Syria have signed a military cooperation pact against the “common threats” presented by Israel and the United States.
- Let Down By India? (OutLook, B. Raman , Jun 17, 2006)
After its initial expression of concern over the military operations, the Balochs are disappointed at Indian silence on the continuing suppression by the Pakistani military establishment.
- Oil, Gas Exploration Being Accelerated: Pm (Pakistan Observer, Sharafat Kazmi, Jun 17, 2006)
Underlining the vital link between energy security and the growth momentum, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that the government is taking all steps required to accelerate exploration of oil and gas to enhance the energy security of Pakistan . . .
- Rs 2.155trillion Charged Expenditures Okayed (News International, Muhammad Anis, Jun 17, 2006)
The National Assembly on Friday approved charged expenditures, included in demands for grants and appropriation, to the tune of Rs 2.1558 trillion amid strong criticism from the opposition for not mentioning the expenditures of the National Database . . .
- India To Review Non-Tariff Trade Barriers With Bangladesh (Indian Express, VIKAS DHOOT, Jun 17, 2006)
India is working towards dismantling the non-tariff barriers imposed on goods from Bangladesh, according to Minister of State for Commerce Jairam Ramesh. Speaking with The Indian Express, Ramesh said, ‘‘Jamdani sarees from Bangladesh being tested . . .
- Tharoor Nomination: Pakistan’S Rhetoric Is Uncalled For (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 17, 2006)
Pakistan is as much entitled as India to nominate its candidate, who’s more credible is for the UN and global community to decide
- No Progress On The Ground (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Jun 17, 2006)
New Delhi and Islamabad have to change their mindsets towards each other for promotion of peaceful relations
- A Test Of India's Global Clout (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 17, 2006)
New Delhi’s nomination of Dr Shashi Tharoor to be the next Secretary General of the United Nations brings the spotlight not just on the multi-faceted UN bureaucrat and author but also on the recent shifts in India’s foreign policy.
- Game In Shanghai (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 17, 2006)
In criticising Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for not attending the fifth summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the Indian Left has yet again made evident its craven surrender to blind anti-Americanism.
- No Concrete Solution In Sight (Pioneer, Kanchan Lakshman, Jun 17, 2006)
Prime Minister's wavering over an Islamabad visit is intended to send a message to Pakistan that its policy of simultaneously pursuing the 'peace process' and promoting cross-border terror is unacceptable to New Delhi ----
- Back To No Talks (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, Jun 17, 2006)
National Security Adviser MK Narayanan is right in suggesting to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh the futility of going to Pakistan, which has no intention of ending terror as an additionality to its diplomacy.
- Now, Call A Spade A Spade (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 17, 2006)
Manmohan Singh would do well to reconsider his fetish for peace with Pakistan -----
- Debate And Debasement (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 17, 2006)
Geo TV has done a great public service by openly debating and discussing the Zina Ordinance, the most controversial part of the Hudood Ordinances, 1979.
- Swarajists At The Savoy (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Jun 17, 2006)
In Paris, during the students’ riots of the late Sixties, a pretty young Indian girl, now high in the Communist hierarchy, smoked foul-smelling French Gauloise cigarettes because they reminded her of Char Minars.
- U.S. Declines Comment On Tharoor's Nomination (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
Disagrees Asia has sole right to field candidate for top U.N. job
- Pakistan Denies Reports Of Demolition Of Krishna Temple (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
Pakistan has denied reports that the Krishna Mandir in Lahore had been demolished to pave the way for the construction of a shopping mall.
- Is The `War On Terror' Going Out Of Control? (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Jun 17, 2006)
Governments, especially western liberal democracies with their supposedly more enlightened "values," are expected to get the balance between national security and individual liberties right. But is the `war on terror' descending into a form of . . .
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