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Articles 1921 through 2020 of 12768:
- State Of Girls’ Schools (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 18, 2006)
THERE is nothing surprising about the fact that the Unicef-funded informal girls’ schools in Swabi in the NWFP are barely functional; what with . . .
- No Indian Troop Pullout From Kashmir Or Siachen (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, May 18, 2006)
Mukherjee says 59 training camps operational in Pakistan
* ‘Certain indications’ of ISI involvement in murder of Indian engineer
* Security adviser says militancy spreading
- Pakistan Important For South Asian Stability: Burns (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, May 18, 2006)
Denies Indo-US nuclear deal was designed to counter China
* Says deal with India ‘unique, not generic’ and cannot be extended to Pakistan
* Burns to meet Saran in London soon
- Pakistan’S Mfn Fears (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 18, 2006)
At a time when there is a global trend not to allow political differences to come in the way of developing economic relations between two countries, Pakistan continues to stick to its negative policy of obstructing the benefits that would flow from . . .
- Pak Rape Victim Fights For Justice (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 18, 2006)
After Mukhtaran Mai, another Pakistani rape victim has highlighted the plight of her country’s women at the international foray where she urged President Pervez Musharraf to appoint an independent commission of inquiry comprising lawyers and human . . .
- U.S. To Propose Treaty On Nuclear Fuel Production (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, May 18, 2006)
The United States, trying to boost an imperiled nuclear deal with India, this week plans to introduce a draft international treaty to halt production of fissile material for nuclear weapons, administration officials said.
- Balochis Attack Pak Nukes (OutLook, B. Raman , May 18, 2006)
Here's something to worry about for the doomsday prophets - Pakistani nukes are being eyed not just by the jihadis or the Americans but by the Balochis too - in qualitatively different ways, of course.
- Benazir, Nawaz Still Far From Being Friends (Tribune, Shafqat Ali, May 18, 2006)
Differences between the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) continue to exist despite the signing of the ‘‘Charter of Democracy’’ by Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif in London, according to knowledgeable sources.
- Isi Had A Hand In Killing Of Suryanarayana: Pranab (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Union Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday told Rajya Sabha that though Pakistan has denied it, there were "certain indications" that the Pakistani intelligence agency, ISI, had "some hand" in the killing of engineer Suryanarayana in . . .
- Friends With The Dragon (Daily Excelsior, N.B. Menon , May 18, 2006)
Indian Defence minister Pranab Mukherjee is slated to visit China later this month in order to promote bilateral relations between the two countries; and explain to the Chinese leadership that India does not have any intention to promote any hostile . . .
- Anybody Listening In Pakistan? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, May 18, 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.
- Patil Assures Safer Transportation Of Villagers From Doda (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Describing today’s grenade attack by terrorists on a group of protestors at Doda as "serious", Home Minister Shivraj Patil said the Government would "qualitatively upgrade" security apparatus in the area, including beefing Village Defence Committees . . .
- Musharraf Talks Tough On "Charter Of Democracy" (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, May 17, 2006)
In his first reaction to the "charter of democracy" pact between Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has asserted that "those involved in corruption in the past" would not be allowed to return to power.
- Pakistan’S Internal Strife (Tribune, Maj Gen (retd) Rajendra Nath, May 17, 2006)
India is greatly concerned with continuing terrorism not only in J&K but in the rest of India in cities such as at Delhi, Varanasi and Bangalore.
- No Future For Rejected Politicians, Says Musharraf (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
As exiled former premiers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif stepped up efforts to oust him, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has accused them of being “corrupt” and said they would not come to power again as there was no future for the “rejected” . . .
- Beyond Handshake (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 17, 2006)
Former Pakistani Prime Ministers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif have decided to bury the hatchet and fight for democracy in Pakistan.
- J&k On The Adventure Trail (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
The Indian Mountaineering Federation (IMF) would be inviting over sixty world famous mountaineers of the world next year to promote adventure tourism in Kashmir.
- Kashmiris Must Make Yet Another Choice (Pioneer, Ghazanfar Butt, May 17, 2006)
Talks of demilitarisation of Siachen ought to be directly linked to the end of terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir, says Ghazanfur Butt
- Govt Denies Influx Of People From Nepal To India (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
The Government today denied that there was heavy influx of people from Nepal to India due to political turmoil in the Himalayan country.
- Pak Leader Praises Taliban (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
The visiting leader of the Pakistani political party, Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, said the Taliban had introduced good governance in Afghanistan, but did disapprove of attacks on persons working on reconstruction and . . .
- Pak Rape Victim Fights For Justice (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 17, 2006)
After Mukhtaran Mai, another Pakistani rape victim has highlighted the plight of her country’s women at the international foray where she urged President Pervez Musharraf to appoint an independent commission of inquiry comprising lawyers and human . . .
- No Reason To Leave Siachen (Pioneer, Ashok K Mehta, May 17, 2006)
In 1996, a group of retired Indian Generals was invited on the fading RIMC Dehradun net to Pakistan.
- "Veer-Zarra"? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 17, 2006)
Internet has converted the globe into a village.
- Mma Is Right, For A Change (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 17, 2006)
Mma Secretary General and Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Maulana Fazalur Rehman has said that the religious alliance will not boycott the forthcoming general elections.
- The Old Refrain Of Corruption (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 17, 2006)
EVEN though he did not mention the ‘Charter of Democracy’ signed by Ms Benazir Bhutto and Mr Nawaz Sharif in London on Sunday, President Pervez Musharraf had them at the back of his mind when he said that “corrupt politicians” had no future and . . .
- May And Matters Nuclear (Rediff on the Net, C UDAY BHASKAR, May 17, 2006)
The month of May is usually very, very hot in the plains of India and by a combination of complex causal factors that include design and coincidence, this is a month that is deeply associated with the country's nuclear narrative.
- A New Approach In Fata (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 17, 2006)
Mercifully, the Pakistan government is now exploring new approaches to ease the crisis in North Waziristan.
- Food Prices Will Be Halved: Musharraf (Daily Times, Shahzad Raza, May 17, 2006)
President supports Shujaat
Calls Benazir and Nawaz’s Charter of Democracy a political gimmick
Renews commitment to FATA
- India To Release 4 Pakistani Children Today (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
Four Pakistani children who were arrested by the Indian border force will be released today (Wednesday), Indian authorities said on Tuesday.
- Pakistan Writes To Nsg Over Us-India Nuclear Deal (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
Islamabad has sent a letter to all Nuclear Suppliers’ Group (NSG) members recently urging them not to make an exception for India.
- Benazir, Sharif Cry: Pervez Hatao (Telegraph, Amit Roy, May 16, 2006)
Just as the Opposition in India once united around an “Indira Hatao” campaign, so also implacable Pakistani foes of yesteryear, Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif, met in London last night, signed an eight-page “Charter for Democracy” consisting of . . .
- Pak's Taliban Hand (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 16, 2006)
In asking the Government in Islamabad to clarify the alleged role of the ISI in the murder . . .
- Upa Govt Insensitive To Ethnic Cleansing In J&k: Bjp (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Doda killings rocked both the Houses of Parliament on Monday, with the BJP-led Opposition accusing the UPA Government of being indifferent to the campaign for "ethnic cleansing" in the Jammu and warning it against 'delimilitarisation' of J&K.
- No Compromise On Siachen (Tribune, Lt Gen (retd) Vijay Oberoi, May 16, 2006)
The countdown for the next round of discussions between India and Pakistan, later this month, has started. Perhaps the biggest issue exercising the minds of political pundits, defence analysts and the media is the question of demilitarising Siachen.
- Govt Rules Out Reduction In Forces In J&k (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
The UPA government today ruled out any troop reduction in Jammu and Kashmir and made it clear that it would firmly deal with terrorism while continuing dialogue with “responsible” groups and individuals to restore peace in the state.
- Us Asks Pak To Abandon Gas Project With Iran (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
The US has asked Pakistan to abandon the seven billion dollar gas pipeline planned to Pakistan and India ahead of next week's visit by a high-level Iranian delegation, a newspaper reported on Monday.
- Indian Officials Hope Favourable Wb Verdict (Pakistan Observer, Aroosa Alam, May 16, 2006)
The deadlock with Pakistan over the Baglihar hydroelectric project, in Kashmir’s Doda district could be close to resolution, India’s water experts hoped.
- Us Asks Pakistan To Abandon Gas Project (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
The US has asked Pakistan to abandon the seven-billion-dollar gas pipeline planned to Pakistan and India ahead of next week's visit by a high-level Iranian delegation, a newspaper reported Monday.
- Victims Of London Bombings Cry Foul (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, May 16, 2006)
Laypersons and experts alike have called for an independent inquiry - on the lines of the post-9/11 investigation in America.
- Poultry Industry Concerns (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 16, 2006)
Since the bird flu phenomenon continues to have a harmful financial impact on the poultry industry, it becomes necessary to analyse important facts.
- D-8 Declaration (News International, Editorial, The News International, May 16, 2006)
The weekend summit meeting in the Indonesian island of Bali, which brought together eight of the most populous Muslim countries, came up with a declaration which contains two important points besides a number of other platitudes.
- Kashmir's Pride (Hindu, ZERIN ANKLESARIA , May 16, 2006)
Story of this legendary craft tradition retold from a South Asian perspective
- Crossing The Rubicon (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 16, 2006)
Whatever possibility had existed of the top leaders of the PPP and PML(N) making separate bargains with General Musharraf has ended with their signing the Charter of Democracy in London.
- Pak To Get Four Frigates (The Nation, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Greece consented to selling Pakistan four frigates, besides the two countries agreed to restoring Joint Economic Commission for fostering ties in the fields of agriculture, tourism, defence and trade during formal talks between Greek . . .
- Kashmir: Defining The First Step (Dawn, Humayun Khan, May 16, 2006)
IN the mid-1980s, when I was Pakistan’s ambassador to India, there could never be any question of my visiting Jammu and Kashmir.
- ‘Charter Of Democracy’ (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 16, 2006)
The “Charter of Democracy” signed by Ms Benazir Bhutto and Mr Nawaz Sharif in London on Sunday arouses both hope and scepticism.
- India Stops Loc ‘Love Infiltration’ (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Two young Indian women were caught by the Indian Army at the Line of Control in Poonch when they tried to cross over to meet their Pakistani boyfriends, NDTV news channel said on Monday.
- Pak, Greece To Boost Trade, Defence Ties (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Pakistan and Greece Monday agreed on enhanced cooperation in combating terrorism and increasing trade and investment.
- Indian Engineer’S Killing Pak Denies Reports Claiming Isi Hand (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 15, 2006)
Pakistan on Sunday refuted the claims reportedly made by a Taliban commander that Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has sponsored the killing of K. Surayanarayan, an Indian engineer who was abducted and killed last month in Zabul province of Afghanistan.
- Behind Our Back (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 15, 2006)
What is happening across the Line of Control (LoC)? The reference in this behalf is strictly to terrorism and its merchants.
- Fine-Tuning Foreign Policy (Daily Excelsior, N.B. Menon , May 15, 2006)
It the cost of alienating neighbours our foreign policy thrust is directed in mending or amending relations with the United States of America.
- Fall Out Of Nepal's Developments (Daily Excelsior, MAHENDRA VED, May 15, 2006)
The fall of absolute monarchy in Nepal, despite its somewhat emotional context of being the world's only Hindu kingdom, could make India look up-north to redefine its geo-strategic goals.
- Lift The Ban (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 15, 2006)
There is scope for cross border collaboration in films
- Righteousness, Religion, And Right-Wing Politics (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, May 15, 2006)
The protests seen in Srinagar after the uncovering of a prostitution ring illustrate complex cultural anxieties — not just anger over a single crime.
- Benazir & Nawaz Sign Charter Of Democracy (Daily Times, Ashraf Mumtaz, May 15, 2006)
The long-awaited Charter of Democracy (CoD) was approved and signed by former prime ministers Benazir Bhutto and Mian Nawaz Sharif late on Sunday night after several hours of clause-by-clause discussions on the document by the enlarged negotiating . . .
- Banks Told To Share Profits (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 15, 2006)
The State Bank has asked scheduled banks to share profits with depositors as the banking spread has gone up to 7.75 per cent and increase the real return to depositors.
- Basic Steps To Remove Baloch Grievances (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, May 15, 2006)
It is worth questioning why the situation in Balochistan has reached a point where an armed confrontation is taking place between the federation and the tribal leadership.
- Politicisation Of A Death Foretold (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, May 15, 2006)
The dead body of Amir Abdur Rehman Cheema, who stabbed the editor of the journal Die Welt and later died in a jail in Germany, was received with “official honour” and buried at his ancestral village Saroke Cheema near Gujranwala on Saturday.
- Wastefulness Does Not Help (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, May 15, 2006)
At a time when Karachi is facing an acute power and water shortage, people should be encouraged to revert to the ways of their ancestors who considered extravagance a sin.
- Keeping The Pledge (Telegraph, BRIJESH D. JAYAL, May 15, 2006)
The author is a retired air marshal of the Indian Air Force
- Jirga Formed To Solve Waziristan Issues (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Governor NWFP Khalil-ur-Rehman said on Saturday a Jirga comprising leading tribal elders from all seven tribal agencies and FRs had been constituted to achieve a political settlement of the problems in Waziristan.
- Coming Down From The Heights (Indian Express, Gurmeet Kanwal, May 14, 2006)
Senior opposition leaders, particularly of the BJP, have been sharply critical of the government’s reported moves to demilitarise Siachen.
- Iran Nuclear Row Looms Over Bali D-8 Nations' Summit (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
The Presidents of Iran and Indonesia began a summit of eight developing nations today overshadowed by fears about Tehran's nuclear programme.
- A Time For Growing Up (Deccan Herald, Tavleen Singh, May 14, 2006)
Sonia Gandhi’s campaign for re-election from Rae Bareilli brought back for me memories of why, ever since I became a political journalist, I have opposed dynastic democracy.
- Why Osama Lives On (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, May 14, 2006)
How mad can madness become? Read Messages to the World to know of Islamic religious fervour.
- Siachen Map Dilineation Must: Malik (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Former Army Chief Gen V P Malik has cautioned the country's decision makers to insist on delineation of positions on Saltoro ridge before agreeing on demilitarization of the world's highest battlefield.
- Afghan Fm Says Bin Laden In Pakistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden is living in Pakistan while Islamabad’s efforts to arrest him can at best be described as “half hearted”, Afghanistan’s foreign minister was quoted as saying on Saturday.
- Indo-Pak Relations: ‘Normalisation’, ‘Resolution’ And ‘Jihadism’ (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, May 14, 2006)
One of the successful foreign policy planks of Pakistan in recent years has been “normalisation” with India, based on a system of “peace dialogue” between the two states.
- The Pac Outcry (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 14, 2006)
IT is important to note the contents of the outcry over the mandate of the National Assembly's Public Accounts Committee.
- 1857 And All That (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 14, 2006)
Never perhaps has a historical anniversary aroused so intense an interest among the political class.
- Doda-Hit Bjp Calls For Stir Against Upa (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Outraged by the terrorist attack on a party rally in Doda, the BJP on Saturday announced a nation-wide stir against the UPA Government's failure to counter Pakistan-sponsored militant campaign to "de-Hinduise" Jammu and Kashmir.
- Saarc Focuses On War Against Terror, Drugs (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
The SAARC Home Ministers' conference on Friday adopted a set of nine decisions to fight out militancy and drug trafficking in the region by reactivating concerned institutions and sharing information and experiences among the member states.
- D-8 Sign 2 Accords To Boost Trade (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Bali Declaration calls for peaceful use of N-energy
Aziz urges Muslim nations to create investment opportunities
- India For Reciprocal Visits By Indian, Pak Army Vice-Chiefs (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
India has proposed reciprocal visits by Vice-Chiefs of Indian and Pakistan armies as well as officials of the National Defence Colleges to promote understanding and interaction between the armed forces of the two countries.
- Friend Of India (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 14, 2006)
With the passing away of the Pulitzer prize winning former editor of the New York Times, Abraham M Rosenthal, on May 11, India has lost yet another friend shortly after the demise of John Kenneth Galbraith in Massachusetts on May 1.
- Recognise India As Partner In Fight Against Taliban (Daily Excelsior, Brig. (Retd.) S.N. Sachadeva, May 14, 2006)
Indo-US differences have sharp ened over Afghanistan following the brutal killing of 41-year-old K. Suryanarayan by the Taliban militants, who are hiding in the rough terrain of the border areas of Pakistan.
- Al-Qaida Talking Heads (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 14, 2006)
The propaganda blitz by Bin Laden, al-Zawahiri and al-Zarqawi may be aimed at hiding their weakness, writes Fawaz A Gerges
- Osama’S Whereabouts Not Known: Fo (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Foreign Office Spokesperson Tasnim Aslam said 1Saturday that no body has any information about the whereabouts of Osama Bin Laden and it is also unknown whether he is alive or dead.
- Means And Ends (OutLook, PRAVEEN SWAMI, May 14, 2006)
For the most part, the war in the high mountains of Jammu
- Fundamentally Sound (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, May 14, 2006)
India can be justifiably proud of having got 173 of the 191 votes to become a member of the new 47-member United Nations Human Rights Council, especially since voting was conducted by secret ballot.
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