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Articles 1821 through 1920 of 12768:
- Afghanistan: The Looming Dangers (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, May 23, 2006)
Because of American short-sightedness, the forces of the erstwhile Northern Alliance in Afghanistan have been disarmed. India has, therefore, to be prepared for a worsening security situation, where its nationals will be threatened when working in . . .
- Healthcare For Rural Areas (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 23, 2006)
The Sindh government’s move to table a bill on compulsory healthcare services in the country’s rural areas should be widely welcomed.
- Caught Napping Yet Again (Pioneer, B Raman, May 23, 2006)
Sunday's terrorist attack on a Congress rally in Srinagar underscores the inadequacies in our security apparatus, says B Raman
- D-8: Imperatives Of Unity (Dawn, Tayyab Siddiqui, May 23, 2006)
One theme that has inspired succeeding generations of Muslims but as a goal has remained elusive is the unity of the Islamic world.
- Not A Surprise (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 22, 2006)
That hardcore Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani has turned down the invitation to participate in the second roundtable in Srinagar should not come as a surprise.
- Indo-Us Strategic Partnership (Daily Excelsior, Vinod & Rao, May 22, 2006)
The sound of the words "Indo-US Strategic Partnership" is being sought to be imparted a resonance as that in a cathedral but the fact that US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice set the ball rolling on the basis of a decision to resume F-16 supplies . . .
- Pranab Indicates Isi May Be Behind Attack In Kashmir (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Indicating that ISI might be behind today's terrorist attack in Kashmir, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said the incident was an attempt to frustrate the roundtable conference on Kashmir in Srinagar on May 24 and 25 and the ongoing Indo-Pak peace . . .
- Pm To Go Ahead With Srinagar Visit (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would go ahead with his two-day visit to Srinagar from Wednesday for the second roundtable meeting on Kashmir despite today’s attack by militants on a Congress rally there.
- A Foul Decision (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, May 22, 2006)
Artists are artists and not diplomats. By temperament they call a spade a spade.
- Taliban Plans Attacks From Pakistan - Afghan Minister (Reuters, SAYED SALAHUDDIN, May 22, 2006)
Leaders of the ousted Taliban movement and al Qaeda are living in Pakistan where they organise attacks in Afghanistan, the Afghan foreign minister said on Sunday, in the latest in a war of words between the neighbours.
- Apocalypse When? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 22, 2006)
In a world of multiple cold wars, the risks of nuclear miscalculation and resultant conflict are proportionately higher, says Niall Ferguson.
- The A Q Khan Effect (Tribune, K SUBRAHMANYAM, May 22, 2006)
The fact that the United States continues to be soft on Pakistan even though its leaders are aware that Pakistan is the epicentre of Jehadi terrorism, is a great puzzle for the Indian government and strategic analysts in India.
- Poverty, Jobs And Inflation Govt’S Focus: Musharraf (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Inaugurates Rs 5.95b water project
Will announce Vision Pakistan on
- Pm Visit On; Ultras Warn Of Disruption (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
The Prime Minister will go ahead with his two-day visit to Srinagar from Wednesday for the second roundtable meeting on Kashmir.
- Rs5.9bn Water Project Opened: Mirani Dam Nears Completion: Musharraf (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf on Sunday said that with the country’s economy having been stabilised the focus would now be on the issues of poverty alleviation, jobs creation and inflation control.
- Economy On Strong Footing: Musharraf (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf said Sunday that now when the country’s economy has been stabilised on strong footings, he is now poised to focus on three important issues viz poverty alleviation, jobs creation and control on inflation.
- Hall Of Flames (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 22, 2006)
Even after about nine years, Abhijit Chandra finds it difficult to forget a theatre inferno that claimed 59 lives in Delhi.
- Insiders Behind Srinagar Terror Attack, Say Officials (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
The Govt suspected an "inside job" to sabotage a peace initiative of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Jammu and Kashmir.
- D-8: Imperatives Of Unity (Dawn, Tayyab Siddiqui, May 22, 2006)
One theme that has inspired succeeding generations of Muslims but as a goal has remained elusive is the unity of the Islamic world.
- American Ally~i (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 22, 2006)
President Bush has authorised the sale of F-16 to Pakistan. More will follow.
- …Asks West To Engage Iran (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 22, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that the world needs to engage with Iran to end its controversial nuclear stand-off with the West and offered that Pakistan will be willing to play a role in a peaceful settlement of the issue.
- Shaukat’S Passionate Call For Muslim Unity (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 22, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has underlined the need for Muslim leadership that has a clear vision, can take tough decisions and has the ability to solve problems by taking the people along.
- Governor Nwfp Resigns (Pakistan Observer, Tariq Saeed, May 22, 2006)
The Governor NWFP Khalil ur Rehman has tendered his resignation from governorship in less than a year period. Official sources confirmed the news of his resignation.
- Healthcare For Rural Areas (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 22, 2006)
THE Sindh government’s move to table a bill on compulsory healthcare services in the country’s rural areas should be widely welcomed.
- Beijing’S Arab Initiative (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, May 22, 2006)
After a highly focused African initiative that will conclude in a China-Africa summit later this year, Beijing is well poised to repeat the pattern in the Arab world.
- Hedging On Gas (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, May 22, 2006)
Joining the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan pipeline project makes sense, especially in view of the complications over the Iranian deals.
- Taliban Militants Coming In From Pakistan, Says Afghan Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Rangeen Dadfar Spanta on Sunday called on Pakistan to do more in the war against militant insurgency.
- Pm Talks Tour On Track (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will go ahead with a scheduled visit to Srinagar on Wednesday for a round-table conference, the Centre announced a few hours after today’s attack.
- Hurriyat To Decide On Round Table On Monday (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Three days ahead of second round table conference on Kashmir, the moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference on Sunday said it will take a decision on Monday on participation in the meeting considering the interests of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
- An Exercise In Futility: Hurriyat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
An act of cowardice targeting civilians, say political parties "Only tripartite talks will work"
Questions the participation of "pro-India" parties in the peace process
Talks should be held only with the "relevant groups," says Mirwaiz
- Rs 47 Bn Revival Package For Indian Tea Industry (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 21, 2006)
The Indian government on Saturday announced a Rs 47 billion ($1.03 billion) package to revive its tea industry that has been hit by falling prices and a slump in exports.
- League Mindset (Pioneer, Priyadarsi Dutta, May 21, 2006)
If the creation of Pakistan was the crowning glory of the Muslim League, it also implied the party's natural exit from the rest of the subcontinent.
- Taliban Culture Spreading: Musharraf (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, May 21, 2006)
President says Government evolving strategy to fight terrorists
- History, Heresy, Conspiracy (Pioneer, Ashok Malik, May 21, 2006)
In 1804, two centuries before Dan Drown found his way to bestseller lists, the mystic and poet William Blake scripted his literary tour de force, Jerusalem.
- Afghanistan, Again (Dawn, GWYNNE DYER, May 21, 2006)
The Taleban are back. The resurgence of Taleban attacks in the Pashto-speaking provinces of southern and eastern Afghanistan means that US and other foreign troops in Afghanistan are now taking casualties at the same rate as American troops in Iraq . . .
- President Musharraf And His Dangerous Ambiguities (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, May 21, 2006)
Talking to a Pakistani TV channel President Pervez Musharraf has urged Pakistanis to reject personality-oriented politics and make way for new leadership.
- China To Uphold Strategic Partnership With Pakistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 21, 2006)
Chinese President Hu Jintao Saturday reassured that his country would continue to work with Pakistan strengthening their strategic partnership for a better future of their people.
- Foreign Policy Consensus (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 21, 2006)
Z.A. Bhutto once said that foreign policy could not be subjected to mobocracy.
- ‘Peace In Afghanistan A Must For Pakistan’ (Daily Times, Javed Afridi, May 21, 2006)
Interior minister says Pakistani experts to visit Guantanamo Bay
- Failed Pakistan (Daily Excelsior, Tushar Charan, May 21, 2006)
According to a study, in the year 2005 Pakistan made a spectacular progress, jumping from 34th position to 9th.
- India Must Do Something Concrete On Kashmir (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 21, 2006)
The leader of the Opposition in Pakistan National Assembly, Maulana Fazlur Rahman, who is currently visiting India on invitation from the Jamiat-e-Ulema-e-Hind, is not the run of a mill Pakistani politician who wears his anti-Indian stance on his sleeves.
- History, Heresy, Conspiracy (Pioneer, Ashok Malik, May 20, 2006)
In 1804, two centuries before Dan Drown found his way to bestseller lists, the mystic and poet William Blake scripted his literary tour de force, Jerusalem.
- Victims Of A Surrogate War (Daily Excelsior, Tushar Charan, May 20, 2006)
The inhuman killing of telecom engineer K. Suryanarayana in Afghanistan, where he was working on behalf of a Bahrain firm, by the barbaric forces known as the Taliban has closely followed a rush of video/audio tapes carrying anti-US and anti-India . . .
- Iran Still Persecutes The Baha’Is (Tribune, Kuldip Nayar, May 20, 2006)
A nation's progress should be judged not on the basis of its achievements in science and technology but in the field of human rights.
- The Siachen Question (Tribune, Lieut-Gen Harwant Singh (retd), May 20, 2006)
Times change, people change, the world has changed, policies are being realigned, free trade, etc, is the current mantra.
- When Money Is Evil (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, May 20, 2006)
During his recent visit to India, Meghnad, Lord Desai of St Clement Danes and his pretty, Punjabi second wife Kishwar Ahluwalia (nee Rosha) gave me his recently published book The Route of All Evil: the Political Economy of Ezra Pound (Saber).
- Why Pervez Junked His Qurbani Dvd (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, May 20, 2006)
Nazia Haasan would have been upset, but times have moved on since the release of the Feroze Khan-Zeenat Aman-Vinod Khanna starrer, Qurbani, a film much remembered because of the late Pakistani singer’s hit song ‘Aap jaisa koi’.
- League Mindset (Pioneer, Priyadarsi Dutta, May 20, 2006)
If the creation of Pakistan was the crowning glory of the Muslim League, it also implied the party's natural exit from the rest of the subcontinent.
- Npt Under Attack (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 19, 2006)
It is not surprising that the United States is now picking holes in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty that has been in force for over 35 years.
- Pakistan’S Economy A Success Story: Us (Pakistan Observer, Dr Jassim Taqui, May 19, 2006)
The United States is working through a three-pronged strategy to help the seven countries of South Asia — Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka — become more free, stable and prosperous, Assistant Secretary of . . .
- Indian Senior Citizens Not Getting Visa-On-Arrival Facility: Minister (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, May 19, 2006)
India on Thursday accused Pakistan of preventing its senior citizens from take advantage of the visa-on-arrival facility at Wagah by restricting their access to the check post because they don’t have a visa.
- Iran Gas Pipeline Project (Dawn, Anwar Iqbal, May 19, 2006)
The United States is against the proposed Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline and that is why it is making efforts to help New Delhi meet its energy needs, says a senior American official.
- What Is The Way Out? : Crisis In The Muslim World-Ii (Dawn, Shahid M. Amin, May 19, 2006)
With regard to the Iran crisis, the issue here is that the US and several other countries are convinced that Iran is trying to achieve nuclear weapons capability.
- India To Join U.S.-Backed Gas Pipeline Project (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2006)
To connect Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan
Will cost $600 million more for its extension to India
Additional stretch of 1,113 km of national highway also approved
- Musharraf Hints At Securing Second Term As President (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, May 19, 2006)
Says the existing Electoral College would re-elect him
- Mufti Calls For New Vision To Solve J&k's Problems (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , May 19, 2006)
``Look at regional economic integration as the engine of growth''
``Look at regional economic integration as the engine of growth''
- Their Plane To Pakistan (Pioneer, Samuel Baid, May 19, 2006)
With pressure mounting on Musharraf to democratise, 2007 is going to prove crucial for Pakistan and its neighbours, says Samuel Baid
- Pak Will Continue With Mischief (Rediff on the Net, VIJAY DANDAPANI, May 19, 2006)
Pakistan's categorisation as a failed State by Foreign Policy magazine has predictably drawn the ire of most Pakistanis. Equally, many Indians have reacted with (mostly silent) glee best described by the German word schadenfreude.
- Iran Pulls Curtain On Atom Sites (International Herald Tribune, WILLIAM J BROAD, May 19, 2006)
Due south of Tehran, the desert gives way to barbed wire, anti-aircraft guns and a maze of buildings, two of them cavernous underground halls.
- President’S Re-Election (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 19, 2006)
Talking to a private TV channel, General Musharraf has maintained that under the Constitution he can be elected by the present assemblies for a second term in the Presidency.
- Kasuri’S Briefing (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 19, 2006)
Briefing the National Assembly’s Foreign Relations Standing Committee, Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri talked about several issues, including the ongoing Pak-India composite dialogue, domestic energy requirements and the impact on South Asia of . . .
- Pak, Libya To Strengthen Economic, Trade Ties (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Thursday said Pakistan and Libya shared identical views on important regional and global issues and hoped his visit would open up new avenues of cooperation between the two countries in economic, political, defence and . . .
- In National Disinterest (Pioneer, Balbir K Punj, May 19, 2006)
How responsive is the UPA Government towards the external security imperatives of India?
- Efforts On To Open Consular Office In Karachi (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2006)
The Elders, cutting across party lines, urged the Government on Thursday to provide more visas and encourage people to people contact between India and Pakistan.
- Project Afghanistan: Pakistan And Nato (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, May 19, 2006)
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) wants closer military and political relations with Pakistan.
- Full Utilisation Of River Ravi (Tribune, G.S. Dhillon, May 19, 2006)
Under the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, India is entitled to full utilisation of flows of the three eastern rivers of the Indus Basin — Sutlej, Beas and Ravi.
- Anybody Listening In Pakistan? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, May 19, 2006)
On the face of it the "Charter of Democracy" signed by Ms Benazir Bhutto and Mr Nawaz Sharif in London seems to be a hopeful sign for the neighbouring country.
- Events Of National Shame (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, May 19, 2006)
Last week, amidst nationwide excitement over the outcome of five state assembly elections, there took place at least three unspeakably reprehensible events that ought to make all Indians hang their heads in shame.
- Industry’S Own Power Generation (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 18, 2006)
THE Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry has demanded that industrial units should be allowed own power generation to meet their electricity needs.
- Kashmir Solution Vital For Peace, Progress (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 18, 2006)
Almost every peace-loving and friendly country of India and Pakistan both has come many a times, to re-evaluate their stances in 0order to facilitate the resolution of the issue of Jammu and Kashmir — a predominantly Muslim majority State which . . .
- Pro-Poor Promises (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 18, 2006)
PREDICTABLY, speakers at The Nation Pre-Budget Seminar 2006 remained divided in two broad camps, with those outside the government saying bluntly a lot more needs to be done before claims of a successful turnaround can be justified and those . . .
- India Rejects Kashmir Troops Pullout Full Story (The Nation, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Indian Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday rejected calls for an early withdrawal of troops from Siachen glacier or from the rest of Occupied Kashmir.
- Pak, Saudi To Coordinate In Response To Challenges (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Chairman, Majlis Al-Shura of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Imam of Khana Ka’aba, Dr Sheikh Saleh Bin Abdullah Bin Humaid met Foreign Minister Khurshid M. Kasuri on Wednesday and discussed bilateral relations and matters of regional and international . . .
- Indians In Afghanistan (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, May 18, 2006)
Lauding its “determination and courage” in fighting terrorism and stopping nuclear proliferation, former US Secretary of State Colon Powell joyously declared that Pakistan was a “major non-NATO ally” on March 16, 2004.
- Danger Looms In Afghanistan (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, May 18, 2006)
Lauding its "determination and courage" in fighting terrorism and stopping nuclear proliferation, former US Secretary of State Colin Powell joyously declared on March 16, 2004, that Pakistan was a "major non-NATO ally".
- Re-Election By Current Assemblies: Musharraf: ‘No Ambiguity In Constitution’ (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has said that under the constitution existing assemblies are mandated to elect him for the second term.
- Avoiding Boom And Bust Cycles (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, May 18, 2006)
The rulers of the country are patting themselves on the back merrily on the success of their economic policies and practices. President Musharraf says the success of his economic policies is a result of placing the right man on the right job.
- No Security Guarantees For Iran: Us (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Shehzada Alam said that the mobile number portability system (MNP) will be implemented from November 2006.
- ‘India Can Help Stabilise Afghan Border’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
India can help Pakistan stabilise its border with Afghanistan, Maulana Fazlur Rehman reportedly claimed while talking to journalists in New Delhi.
- And Some Us Queries (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, May 18, 2006)
Americans would like to get a direct feedback from Dr A Q Khan
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