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Articles 1421 through 1520 of 12768:
- The Fundamentalist Challenge (Dawn, Tahir Mirza, Jun 11, 2006)
The so-called war on terror has confused the real fundamentalist challenge.
- Training For Mediapersons (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 11, 2006)
PRESIDENT Pervez Musharraf’s suggestion for the establishment of a media university for the training of media personnel merits a positive — though conditional — response.
- Container Insecurity (Frontline, R.K. Raghavan, Jun 11, 2006)
The U.S. leads nations that are paranoid about the possibility of terrorists using containers to smuggle explosives and equipment.
- 'The Indo-Us Nuclear Deal Can't Be Justified' (OutLook, Seema Sirohi, Jun 11, 2006)
Iran's permanent representative to the IAEA on India's vote and their own stand-off with the United States which in turn is clouding the Indo-US nuclear agreement.
- The Lady With A Candid Camera (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 11, 2006)
A scholarly coffee-tabler, meticulously tracing the intrepid odyssey of India's first lady photojournalist
- Netaji Controversy Revived (Daily Excelsior, Tukoji R Pandit, Jun 11, 2006)
Once again the controversy surrounding the last days of Subhash Chandra Bose has been revived, thanks to the Mukherjee Commission declaring that there is no evidence that he had died in a plane crash in Taipei on August 18, 1945.
- Rising Tide Of Terror (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 11, 2006)
For long India has been under the self-delusion that Pakistan would stop cross-border terrorism and that we should continue to negotiate and treat our neighbour with kid gloves.
- Why Commando Force? (Daily Excelsior, Brig. (Retd.) S.N. Sachadeva, Jun 11, 2006)
The world today is awash with long-drawn-out conflicts. It takes a special breed of men to fight this kind of war.
- Pak To Us: Limit Indian Troops In Afghanistan (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 11, 2006)
Speculation that India might be asked to dispatch troops to Afghanistan to buttress the ISAF presence there has apparently rung alarm bells in the Pakistani establishment.
- Kashmir: The Internal Question (Tribune, Balraj Puri, Jun 10, 2006)
The Prime Minister’s suggestions at the second roundtable conference regarding sharing of power among the regions of Jammu and Kashmir was perhaps the most significant for internal reform in the state. For, regional tensions have been the main cause . . .
- Who Will Fill The Terror Void? (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 10, 2006)
With the demise of charismatic terror leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, Al-Qaida will be looking for a new sales approach in its worldwide fundraising campaigns.
- Tackling Aids: A Missed Opportunity? (Hindu, Sarah Hiddleston, Jun 10, 2006)
The United Nations General Assembly Special Session has let go of a great chance to ensure gains in the fight against the pandemic.
- Censoring Textbooks (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 10, 2006)
The government's decision to ban an Urdu textbook being used by O-level students is unfounded and proof that contrary to official pronouncements for a more progressive and forward-looking curriculum we seem to be going backwards.
- Musharraf Wants Pakistan’S Soft Image Promoted (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 10, 2006)
President directs ministry to set up media university
Says media enjoying ‘unprecedented freedom’
Briefed on media tower
- Defence Spending And Development (Dawn, Vaseem Jafarey, Jun 10, 2006)
Lately, there have been references to the link between development and defence.
- Pakistan And U.S.: Two Together, Two Apart (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jun 10, 2006)
Their dependence on each other by no means makes it an equal partnership. And this is the main cause of the strain in their relations.
- Now To Make Use Of No Al-Zarqawi (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jun 10, 2006)
The death of the most prominent insurgent in Iraq, the Jordanian-born Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, will definitely have a demoralising effect on the worldwide Islamic terrorism movement.
- Hunt For Next ‘Prince’ (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 10, 2006)
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi’s successor may be a local figure with close ties to Osama bin Laden, who focuses attacks more on US and Iraqi troops and less on brutal beheadings and random suicide bombings.
- The Time-Bomb Of Illegal Migration (Daily Excelsior, Sanchet Barua, Jun 09, 2006)
Explosive population growth in the north-east region over the last three decades or so is startingly different both in terms of natural growth of population due to births and deaths and also in terms of migration of people from other parts of the country.
- Security Tightened For Amarnath Yatra (Pioneer, Pramod Kumar Singh, Jun 09, 2006)
With the holy Amarnath yatra, set to begin from June 11, the security forces are in no mood to take chances with the safety and security of the pilgrims.
- Hindu To Secular (Statesman, Abhijit Bhattacharyya , Jun 09, 2006)
“Nepal sheds Hindu tag and proclaims itself a secular state” reported newspapers on 19 May 2006.
- India Abroad (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 09, 2006)
The finding that the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is one among the leading “educators” of US Senators and Congressmen is cause more for reflection than self-congratulation; reflection on how much remains to be done by India to win friends . . .
- Iraq’S Most Wanted Man Killed In Airstrike (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 09, 2006)
Al Qaeda's leader in Iraq, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, was killed in an American airstrike on an isolated safe house north of Baghdad at 6:15 pm local time on Wednesday, top US and Iraqi officials said on Thursday.
- Jihad's Evil Mind (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 09, 2006)
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, a Jordanian street thug-turned-Islamist, led terror's onslaught in Iraq, reports Patrick Quinn from Baghdad.
- Delay In Re-Opening Consulates (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 09, 2006)
THE six-month delay in the opening of the Pakistan and Indian consulates in Karachi and Mumbai respectively is cause for concern as it is hampering the peace process and causing inconvenience to those wishing to visit the other country.
- Vital Role Of Usc (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 09, 2006)
PRIME Minister Shaukat Aziz Wednesday visited one of the main outlets of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) in the Federal Capital to see for himself the availability of essential commodities at reduced rates as per announcement in the new budget.
- Solidarity With Palestinians (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 09, 2006)
In a gesture of solidarity with the Palestinians, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz offered financial assistance of three million dollars to the Palestinian authorities to tide over their financial problems.
- Contradiction Of Pak Society (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 09, 2006)
Sale, purchase, use and delivery of alcohol is legally prohibited throughout Pakistan and its violation carries penalty. The law permits non-Muslims to acquire alcohol in a limited way only.
- Revival Of Cinema (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 09, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz's appeal to the film industry's representatives, during a meeting with them, to produce quality movies will only materialise if the old guard of the Pakistani cinema are willing to make way for a younger generation of . . .
- Challenges To Political Stability (Dawn, Shamshad Ahmad Khan, Jun 09, 2006)
Since the Platonic period, philosophers have sought to determine the nature and meaning of a ‘good society’ and a ‘good state’, often giving their own interpretations of what ideal societies and states ought to be.
- A Good Development On Iran (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 09, 2006)
While it is too early to close the file on the Iran-West nuclear standoff, developments in the past two days, given prudence on both sides, could lead to a breakthrough.
- Us Okays Agni Iii Missile Test By 'Junior Partner' (Times of India, Chidanand Rajghatta, Jun 09, 2006)
The United States has given New Delhi a go-ahead to test its Agni III missile as part of an overarching plan to groom India as a "junior partner" in the Indian Ocean region, the intelligence think-tank Stratfor has said.
- Welcome Directive (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 09, 2006)
The directive by a bench of the Peshawar High Court that a case of kidnapping be registered against a police official for abducting a legally married woman from a shelter home after her father filed a complaint against her is timely.
- The Freedom To Say No (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 08, 2006)
General Musharraf and his loyalists have rejected the alliance between Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto. But shouldn’t that privilege lie with the people of Pakistan?
- Jihadi Leaders Roaming Free In Pak: Saran (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 08, 2006)
Noting that Pakistan is not trying to control ‘jihadi’ leaders roaming free on its soil, India has said that confidence between the two countries cannot be built in such circumstances.
- The A.Q. Khan Network (Tribune, K. Subrahmanyam, Jun 08, 2006)
Recently the Pakistan government announced that the A. Q. Khan case has been closed.
- Watering Down Pak Tantrums (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 08, 2006)
The Indus Water Treaty is biased in Pakistan’s favour and leaves room for misinterpretation. Time, India insisted on its review
- Hurriyat And Delhi (Statesman, Sumer Kaul, Jun 08, 2006)
The Hurriyat conference, which calls itself the true representative of the people of Kashmir, refused to attend the round-table called by the Prime Minister in February.
- Sinha Discusses Indian Budget-Making Process (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 08, 2006)
Yashwant Sinha, the former Indian finance and external minister, on Wednesday addressed parliamentarians about the budget-making process in India at a parliamentary development course.
- Balochistan Logjam (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 08, 2006)
TUESDAY’s acts of sabotage in Balochistan coincided with some heated speeches in the provincial assembly about the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project, with MPAs demanding a higher royalty for the province.
- Wearing Too Many Hats (Pioneer, Wilson John, Jun 08, 2006)
General election in Pakistan is due next year. The terms of the National Assembly and the provincial assemblies expire on November 15, 2007.
- Me And Iran Will Affect Pakistan, Says Musharraf (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 08, 2006)
President says terrorism threatens Pakistan’s economy
- Non-Productive Cbms (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 08, 2006)
Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam has expressed disappointment over what she called ‘the slow pace of composite dialogue’ with India especially on Kashmir and called for going beyond Confidence Building Measures to expeditiously address the . . .
- Rozgar Scheme Should Be Fast Track (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 08, 2006)
One of the positive initiatives taken by the Government in the Budget for the year 2006-07 is launching of the self-employment scheme.
- Will The Budget Promises Be Realised? (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Jun 08, 2006)
What we have for 2006-07 is a true election year budget. President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz have been making no bones about it in its preparation stage.
- Pak Comes Closer To Asean (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 07, 2006)
Pakistan and Asean have agreed to begin talks for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), to boost Islamabad’s efforts towards achieving full dialogue partner status with the ten-member regional economic grouping.
- Jihad Of Several Kinds (Dawn, Hafizur Rahman, Jun 07, 2006)
IF I had the authority I would ban the use of the word “jihad” except for jihad proper.
- Ex-General’S Piece Of Advice (Dawn, Zubeida Mustafa, Jun 07, 2006)
AN EX-ARMY colleague has some advice for Pervez Musharraf. General (retired) Jehangir Karamat, who is returning home from Washington after completing his two year term as Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States, does not appear to be one of those . . .
- The Federal Budget (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 07, 2006)
The budget for the next fiscal year, presented by the minister of state for finance, Omar Ayub Khan, in the National Assembly on Monday, carries a substantial package of relief for the common man.
- Afghanistan: Cost Of Misrule (Dawn, Najmuddin A, Shaikh, Jun 07, 2006)
The runaway American army truck on a busy Kabul thoroughfare may have done little damage and caused few casualties but the riots it sparked have brought to the surface the feelings of the Afghan people and what they think has gone wrong inside their . . .
- A Way Back Home (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jun 07, 2006)
Families of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists hope the round-table conference will help them return home.
- Is There A Way Out? (News International, M B NAQVI, Jun 07, 2006)
The writer is a veteran journalist and freelance columnist.
- Operation In North-West Not A Hunt For Osama: Pakistan (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 07, 2006)
Islamabad denies role in Kashmir terrorism
- What Lies Hidden In The Footnotes Of The Past (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 07, 2006)
Tapan Raychaudhuri considers ways in which a legacy of mutual ill will can be transformed through honesty, memory and good sense The author is former professor of modern Indian history at the University of Oxford
- Sco Is Not ``Oriental Nato" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 07, 2006)
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is not an ``oriental NATO,'' said the chief of the regional group on Tuesday.
- Indian Allegations Of Cross-Border Infiltration Rejected (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 07, 2006)
Pakistan rejected allegations by some Indian leaders about cross border infiltration and termed the claims of killing Pakistanis attempting to crossover as “baseless”.
- Omar Pleads For Continuity (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 07, 2006)
In a spirited and forthright manner, Omar Ayub Khan pleaded for continuity of policies and leadership for the nation’s sustained economic growth.
- Going Beyond Handshakes (Deccan Herald, Srikanth Kondapalli , Jun 07, 2006)
China is now willing to look at India as a strategic military partner
- Lone Ranger No Longer (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 06, 2006)
The defence minister has engineered an overdue break from military isolationism
- No Us Pressure Against Agni-Iii, Says Us General (Tribune, Girja Shankar Kaura, Jun 06, 2006)
The USA today sought to alley all speculation over possible pressure from Washington on New Delhi against the testing of intermediate range ballistic missile Agni-III, without pointing towards Pakistan, said other countries in the region had carried . . .
- Us Not Asking India For Troop Support: Pace (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 06, 2006)
“I am not aware if the Afghan Government has sought such (Indian troops for Kabul) help from India.
- Desert Cities Living On Borrowed Time (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 06, 2006)
The 500 million persons who live in the world's desert regions can expect to find life increasingly unbearable as already high temperatures soar and the available water is used up or turns salty, according to the United Nations.
- Agni-Iii Test Will Not Upset Peace Equation In The Region: Us (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 06, 2006)
The US on Monday allayed apprehensions that it was putting pressure on India to refrain from test firing its Agni-III intercontinental ballistic missile and said the test will not be a destabilising factor in the region where several other . . .
- India's Charge Baseless: Pakistan (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 06, 2006)
More needs to be done to curb terrorism: Shiv Shankar Menon
New Delhi has not provided evidence to back its accusations
Manmohan unlikely to visit Pakistan this summer
People-to-people contacts and CBMs should continue: Menon
- A Golden Opportunity To Work Against Terror: Peter Pace (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 06, 2006)
No country can, in the long run, fight terrorism alone, says Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff of the U.S. military
- Pakistan’S Likely Shape In 2020 (Dawn, Javid Husain, Jun 06, 2006)
The hallmark of great nations is that they learn from their past experience to become wiser in conducting their current and future affairs.
- China Prepares To Sinocise South-East Asia (Daily Excelsior, Rajkumar Vijayveer Vikram Singh, Jun 06, 2006)
The defence minister Pranab Mukherjee's six day China visit and signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a host of issues, including military to military cooperation has raised a number of issues.
- West As Abettor Of Terrorism (Deccan Herald, PARSA VENKATESHWAR RAO JR, Jun 06, 2006)
Western powers provided Third World dissidents asylum and indirectly promoted terrorism
- Pakistani Rail Passenger Dies At Munabao (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 06, 2006)
His death was reportedly due to exhaustion caused by heat in the desert terrain.
- A Welcome Reliance Initiative (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 06, 2006)
Reliaince’s proposed forays into ethanol and subsequently sugar production are welcome.
- State Of The Economy (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 06, 2006)
Released on Sunday, the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2005-06 tends to present a very rosy and positive picture.
- Profile Of The Economy (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 06, 2006)
The Economic Survey released by the finance ministry on Sunday indicates the challenges that an economy on a high growth trajectory encounters and which, if unaddressed, may precipitate a downturn.
- Conflicting Ways Of Looking At The Economy (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 06, 2006)
The Economic Survey 2005-06 made public on Sunday inspires hope, but as usual the general comment on it challenges the figures and predicts doom in the coming months.
- Indian-Americans Lobbying For Nuclear Deal: Nyt (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 06, 2006)
“Indian-Americans have mounted an intensive drive to support President George W Bush’s plan to aid civilian nuclear programme, spending heavily on lobbying, campaign contributions and public relations to persuade Congress to approve the deal,” the . . .
- Ban On Film (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 06, 2006)
The Pakistan government has finally gone ahead and banned the Da Vinci Code, a multi-million dollar Hollywood blockbuster starring one of America's better actors Tom Hanks.
- India Is Now A 'Newspaper Power': Report (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 06, 2006)
After IT, India is now also a "newspaper power" with the largest circulation of dailies in the democratic world with free press, a report released here today said.
- India Season In Tokyo (Statesman, Sanjana Joshi, Jun 06, 2006)
Strategic Cooperation May Radically Transform Ties With Japan
- ‘Pakistani Factor’ In Canada Terrorism (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 05, 2006)
Twelve Pakistanis and Bangladeshis have been arrested in Canada before they could allegedly cause an explosion three-times bigger than the one in Oklahoma by the American terrorist Timothy McVeigh in 1995.
- Too Many Bosses (Telegraph, S.L. Rao, Jun 05, 2006)
The author is former director-general, National Council for Applied Economic Research.
- Toddler From Pok Reaches Srinagar (Tribune, K J M Varma, Jun 05, 2006)
Movez Ishaq, the Kashmiri toddler granted Indian citizenship after being orphaned in the devastating quake in PoK last year, has been taken to India without the requisite travel documents issued by the country's mission here, his uncle claimed today.
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