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Articles 3721 through 3820 of 12768:
- N-Deal With India A Complicated Issue: Us (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Feb 27, 2006)
The proposed nuclear deal between the United States and India is a “complicated issue”, the American head of Indo-US Science and Technology Forum Norman P Neureiter was quoted on Sunday as saying.
- Europe Divided Over Caricatures (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
As angry protests over publication of the caricatures of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) continue in Pakistan and many other Muslim countries, public opinion in Europe remains divided on just how far governments and media organizations should . . .
- Afghan War: The Way Out (Dawn, Tanvir Ahmad Khan, Feb 27, 2006)
In a crisp editorial published on February 23, the New York Times expressed the view that “the Pakistani army has been losing the war against Al Qaeda and Taliban fighters in the northwestern frontier” because “Pakistan’s military ruler, . . .
- A Spring Of Discontent (Dawn, Syeda Abida Hussain, Feb 27, 2006)
Ashura 2006 will stand out in memory as the Ashura when ‘nazar’ and ‘niaz’ shifted from ‘halwas’ and ‘kheers’ to ‘channa pulao’. With the price of sugar crossing Rs 45 for a kilo this was perhaps inevitable.
- Holocaust And The Free Speech (Dawn, Anwer Mooraj, Feb 27, 2006)
Many were appalled to know that David Irving, a far-right British historian and researcher of the Second World War, had been jailed in Austria for three years for denying the existence of the Holocaust.
- Pakistan Makes ‘New’ Map Of Kashmir (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Feb 27, 2006)
Some of Pakistan’s embassies abroad are distributing a booklet which contains a map of the Jammu and Kashmir at variance with Pakistan’s long-held position on the dispute.
- Bush’S Visit To India (News International, Mariana Baabar, Feb 27, 2006)
With escalation in killing of civilians by Indian troops in occupied Kashmir, fears are growing that the Chattisinghpura incident might be repeated ahead of President George W Bush’s arrival in India.
- Bush’S Welcome Interest In Kashmir Issue (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 27, 2006)
President Bush has said that lasting solution to the Kashmir issue is achievable. In an interview with PTV ahead of his visit to Pakistan and India next week, he said that he has already started playing a role and will continue to do so . . .
- Import Of Cars, Used & New (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 27, 2006)
Pakistan's import bill is likely to shoot up to 28 billion dollars during the current fiscal year due to increased import of oil and other items including used and new cars. According to official statistics, . . .
- New India-Pakistan Rail Link Sparks Reunion Hopes (The Nation, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
Mohammad Sauleh fled his birthplace in India 41 years ago amid the crash of artillery shells, but he dreams of returning to the sound of train wheels going 'clickety-clack'.
- ‘This Nuclear Deal Really Removes The Last Barrier Between India And The Us’ (Indian Express, Mini Kapoor, Feb 27, 2006)
As a South Asia specialist in the US state department, Dennis Kux’s acquaintance with India and Pakistan goes back to the 1950s.
- Bush And India’S Insecurity (Deccan Herald, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Feb 27, 2006)
The permanent threat from Pakistan is unlikely to feature in the “detailed and substantive” talks with Bush
- Game For Pak Roundtable (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 26, 2006)
Jammu: The Kashmiri separatists who for one reason or the other stayed away from the PM's roundtable on Saturday are now packing their bags for a similar conference on Kashmir in Islamabad next month.
- Let Us Build A New J&k: Pm (Tribune, Prashant Sood, Feb 26, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said there was a need to evolve a common understanding on autonomy and self-rule for the state of Jammu and Kashmir and an arrangement can be found within the vast flexibilities provided by the Constitution which . . .
- Bush Hopes His Visit Will Set The Stage For A Groundbreaking Nuclear Pact (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Alternative sources of energy are going to be important for the development of a clean world
New Delhi should "lift investment caps," says Bush
Supports lifting visa curbs for educated people
Reiterates stand on Iran
- Making Pakistan Economic Hub (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 25, 2006)
On the last day of his China’s visit, President Pervez Musharraf highlighted Pakistan’s potential as an emerging economic hub and an attractive destination for foreign investment. He urged Chinese entrepreneurs to benefit from the country’s . . .
- More Human Blood Samples To Be Tested (Statesman, SANJAY SINGH, Feb 25, 2006)
Even as the government claims that there are no human cases of bird flu, many human blood samples were collected in Navapur today. Health ministry officials here said this was being done to ensure that the virus does not spread to other areas.
- Sbi Lines Up $100 Million Foreign Buys (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
The bank is also mulling a mega Tier 2 bond issue in June-July 2006 to support credit growth. As part of its global expansion plans, the State Bank of India (SBI) is targeting a $100 million acquisition overseas.
- Amnesty Urges Bush To Raise Hr Concerns In India (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Amnesty International asks US president to include extrajudicial executions, deaths in police custody, rape, torture and arbitrary arrests on his agenda for dicussion with Indian PM
- India’S Policy Towards Iran (Deccan Herald, G Parthasarathy, Feb 25, 2006)
Controversy characterises the communist parties’ support to Iran on the nuclear issue
- What Lies Beneath: Getting To All That Oil And Gas (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Mani Shankar Aiyar explains what technology and brisk foreign policy can achieve
- Bush Gets A Lesson On Kashmir Quote (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Feb 25, 2006)
The political comfort level between India and the US has reached such a level that it does not really matter what President George W Bush has to say on the subject of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Political Mileage Of Cartoons’ Issue (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 25, 2006)
There are several reasons to believe in the governmental claims that the Opposition is out to take political advantage of the issue of blasphemous caricatures published by some Western newspapers. The Opposition has spurned invitation of the . . .
- Uproar Over Muslims In Indian Army (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Such are the prejudices that most Indians and Pakistanis grow up with about one another that they instinctively take shelter in rank stereotypes when thinking about, say, religious minorities in their countries.
- The High Price Of Development (Dawn, Kuldip Nayar, Feb 25, 2006)
Budgets in the early years of independence were an enigma wrapped in secrecy. India’s economic base was limited. The dependence was, therefore, on the ingenuity of finance minister. Crises could not be pulled out of a hat to maintain the morale.
- Trapped In A Logjam (Dawn, Tasneem Siddiqui, Feb 25, 2006)
For most people, Davos symbolizes the power of globalization. For good or bad, it has unleashed a process of change. Some changes are discernible, but there are many that one can barely observe.
- Bush Wants Kashmiri ‘Citizens’ In India-Pakistan Talks (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
US President George W. Bush has stressed the need for “citizens of Kashmir” to be included in talks about their fate going on between India and Pakistan, according to the White House version of his interview to two Indian newspapers published on Friday.
- Expectations High For U.S.-India Ties (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Feb 25, 2006)
President George W. Bush heads to India with grand visions of partnership with the world's biggest democracy, but some experts say such high expectations could lead to disappointment or even a backlash.
- U.S.-India Nuclear Deal May Prove Elusive - Hadley (Reuters, Steve Holland, Feb 25, 2006)
It may not be possible to reach a landmark nuclear agreement between India and the United States by the time President George W. Bush travels to New Delhi next week, a top Bush adviser said on Friday.
- Pak-Backed Terrorism Slackens Afghanistan Recovery (Daily Excelsior, Tushar Charan, Feb 25, 2006)
An international conference in London attended by officials of 70 countries early this month (February) ended with aid pledges of $10.5 billion spread over the next five years for Afghanistan. The amount may not be sufficient considering . . .
- Nuclear Deal May Prove Elusive, Says Us Official (Hindustan Times, Tabassum Zakaria, Feb 25, 2006)
It may not be possible to reach a landmark nuclear agreement between India and the United States by the time President George W Bush travels to New Delhi next week, a top Bush advisor said on Friday.
- The India Option (Daily Times, Charles Tannock, Feb 24, 2006)
The world is beginning to notice that India has nearly the same number of people as China, plus a more benign system of government. China hawks in both India and the West dream that “strategic partnership” will link the world’s great democracies.
- Indo-Pak Relations Likely To Dominate Bush Talks (Daily Times, Umer Farooq, Feb 24, 2006)
Pakistan-India relations and South Asian regional security are likely to dominate US President George W Bush’s talks with Pakistani leaders during his day-long visit to Islamabad on the March 4.
- Kashmiris Take To The Streets: Indian Army Kills Four Boys (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Feb 24, 2006)
The residents of the Kashmir Valley took to streets on Thursday against the alleged killing of four Kashmiris by Indian soldiers.
- Kashmiris Be Included In Settlement: Bush (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Feb 24, 2006)
* Says Musharraf committed to reform and free and open elections in 2007
* Washington mourns the loss of innocent life in Bajaur airstrike
* Urges Pakistani patience with US-
- Conspicuous By Its Absence (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Feb 24, 2006)
On several occasions in recent days but most notably at the launch of the journal of the Association of Indian Diplomats, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has pleaded for “long-term strategic thinking” in this country.
- Bush And South Asia (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 24, 2006)
President George W. Bush’s remarks on India-Pakistan relations and the United States’ equations with these countries are of significance. Made on Wednesday at the Asia Society in Washington, the American leader’s observations are important . . .
- Indian Political Parties Fighting Over Iran Issue (Daily Excelsior, Indu Prakash Singh, Feb 24, 2006)
The general secretary of the Samajwadi Party, Amar Singh, in an interview with a TV news channel, revealed that UP chief minister, Mulayam Singh Yadav, is in constant touch with CPI (M) and leaders of other regional parties to move . . .
- High Post For Indian At Un In Flux (Telegraph, K.P. NAYAR , Feb 24, 2006)
Vijay Nambiar, India’s deputy national security adviser, is to be appointed adviser to UN secretary-general Kofi
- Kashmir Solution Must Be Acceptable To All: Bush (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
Echoing Pakistan’s line, US President George W Bush has advocated a solution to the Kashmir issue that is acceptable to India, Pakistan and "those living within Kashmir."
- Us Supports Kashmir Solution Acceptable To All Sides: Bush (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Feb 24, 2006)
Maintaining that the Kashmir issue has to to be resolved between India and Pakistan, President George W Bush has said the US supports a solution to the problem which is acceptable to all concerned parties.
- Request For N-Separation Not Unrealistic: Bush (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
As India and the US continued intense talks to conclude the nuclear deal, President George W Bush has expressed hope that an agreement would be reached on the separation issue during his visit to New Delhi next week, observing that it is not . . .
- Lng In Pipeline, Despite Vote Against Iran At Iaea (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
While some tough negotiations were underway in South Block to seal the civilian nuclear energy cooperation agreement with the US, New Delhi was at the same time giving a message to Tehran today that it was committed to the Iran-Pakistan-India pipeline.
- With Him, For Us (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 24, 2006)
Bush has said why US, India must be close. Manmohan must do the same — in the House
- N-Deal Points At Rosy Future (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Feb 24, 2006)
Contrary to what some in the South Block and Washington have been saying, this agreement, if implemented, provides the bedrock for the kind of strategic partnership that has eluded India and the US since 1947.
- Pakistan Declares India ‘C’ Class In Diplomatic Standards (News International, Muhammad Saleh Zaafir, Feb 24, 2006)
Pakistan has declared India as "C" class country for the diplomatic considerations. The decision has been taken in the wake of substandard living conditions and other hardships which are being faced generally by the aliens in that country.
- Strengthening Of Pak-China Defence Ties (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 24, 2006)
Pakistan and China have agreed to bolster their defence relations covering the defence industry and joint defence production and development. The decision was taken at a meeting between President Musharraf and Chinese Defence Minister Cao Gangehuan . . .
- Another Outrage (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 24, 2006)
The bombing of the Imam Ali al-Hadi mausoleum in Samarra, Iraq, is yet another of those outrages that make no political point but only help stoke religious, particularly sectarian, tensions.
- In Support Of Quake Victims (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 24, 2006)
Sir Ben Kingsley, an Oscar winner who will always be remembered for his portrayal of Gandhi and who is currently in Pakistan working on a documentary on relief efforts in the quake-hit areas, said on Wednesday that he hoped the film would . . .
- 'India Must Put Nuke Facilities Under Safeguards' (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
US President George W. Bush on Wednesday asserted that India must bring all its nuclear power facilities under international safeguards to facilitate the implementation of a bilateral civil nuclear cooperation pact.
- Oic Denounces Fatwa For Killing Cartoonist (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Denouncing the 'fatwa' for killing of a Danish cartoonist for drawing caricatures of Prophet Mohammad, the Organisation of Islamic Conference has said that such calls were against the teachings of Islam.
- Bungus Valley To Be Brought On Tourist Map: Cm (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Chief Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad has said that UPA government under the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Mrs. Sonia Gandhi have taken necessary steps for fostering the ongoing peace process with Pakistan.
- ``We Will Nudge India, Pakistan'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
A historic opportunity on Kashmir: Bush
United States President George W. Bush said on Wednesday said the U.S. would encourage both India and Pakistan to address ``this important issue.
- Bush Urges India To Cooperate On Nuclear Plans (Reuters, Steve Holland, Feb 23, 2006)
President George W. Bush pressed India on Wednesday to separate its civilian and military nuclear programs so a controversial deal giving New Delhi access to U.S. and other foreign nuclear technology could go forward.
- India, China Plan Tie Boosters (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Both Indian and Chinese militaries have decided to take more confidence building measures, including more sporting events along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) so as to keep border areas incident-free, official sources said here today.
- Huntington’S Forebodings (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Feb 23, 2006)
Followers of the great Semitic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam share a common belief in the Old Testament.
- Kashmir Maha Panchayat: Learning From History (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Feb 23, 2006)
The Delhi Conference on Jammu and Kashmir offers the prospect of a dialogue with the State's peoples — and a break with a flawed history of back-room deal making.
- Bush Wants Civilian N-Plans Under Iaea Norms (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Days ahead of his visit to India, US President George W Bush today said India has to separate its civilian and military nuclear programmes and bring the civilian ones under IAEA safeguards which he admitted was not an easy decision to make.
- Sir Ben To Act In Aid Of Quake-Hit (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Feb 23, 2006)
Bridging the East and West"
Sir Ben Kingsley, who performed the title role in Gandhi, will feature in a documentary film on the survivors of the October 8, 2005 earthquake, which hit parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
- Jayalalithaa Unveils Foundation For Acj Building (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
`ACJ - Madanjeet Singh Campus,' will be built on a 1.47 acre plot of land given by the State Government
- India A Global Leader And Natural Partner: Bush (Hindustan Times, S Rajagopalan, Feb 23, 2006)
Terming India a "global leader", a "natural partner" and a "good friend", President George W Bush declared on Wednesday that he will use his upcoming visit to advance the US’s strategic partnership with India.
- Without Jobs, Kashmiris Set Their Sights On Army (Reuters, Sheikh Mushtaq, Feb 23, 2006)
On a bright, sunny day nearly 5,000 young Kashmiris mass outside a heavily guarded Indian army camp.
- No Vetoes On Kashmir (Deccan Herald, B G Verghese, Feb 23, 2006)
Imaginative ideas are needed to solve the issue of Kashmir so that both India and Pakistan benefit
- Will India Play Hardball? (The Week, R. Prasannan, Feb 23, 2006)
During Operation Para-kram, Indian Air Force confronted a peculiar problem. The Pakistani air space was well defended and, if the balloon were to go up, IAF would have problems in hitting Pakistani targets in depth.
- Bird Flu May Take Ugly Turn (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 23, 2006)
Bird flu is fast spreading in different parts of the world and is emerging pandemic with hazards to human beings. In Pakistan’s neighbourhood, India is destroying millions of chicks in the wake of the disease H5NI, which is perceived as ‘entrenched’ . . .
- Managing The Trade Deficit (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Feb 23, 2006)
Pakistan incurred a record external trade deficit of $6.5 billion in the first seven months of this financial year ending June 2006. That marks a leap of 127.3 per cent over the deficit of $2.858 billion recorded in the same period last year.
- Future Of Us-Pakistan Relations (Dawn, Touqir Hussain, Feb 23, 2006)
As President Bush heads for South Asia, a look at the strategic direction of US relations with India and Pakistan will be timely. In Pakistan, our self-image and worldview has been anchored in a belief that the rest of the world should look at India
- Altaf Seeks Sugar Donation From India (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
MQM chief Altaf Hussain has appealed to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to show generosity in alleviating the current sugar crisis in Pakistan, which would be a very ‘sweet’ gesture and go a long way in boosting the morale of the people of Pakistan.
- Bush Shares Musharraf’S Vision For Democracy (News International, Kamran Khan, Feb 23, 2006)
US president says Kashmir solution must be acceptable to Pakistan, India and Kashmiris; mourns loss of lives in Bajaur
- Cartoons: Shaukat Shows The Way (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 23, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has called for convening of an emergency meeting of OIC Foreign Ministers to take up the issue of blasphemous caricatures published in some European newspapers. Talking to newsmen, he said that he has conveyed Pakistan’s ...
- Nobel Peace Prize Down The Ages (Dawn, F.S. Aijazuddin, Feb 23, 2006)
Since the Nobel prizes were first instituted in 1901, they have acquired a dignity of purpose and a purity of intent that makes one forget, as do flawless white lotus blossoms growing out of a muddy lake, the murkiness from which they originate.
- Resolve Kashmir, Bush Tells India And Pakistan (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Feb 23, 2006)
Says US wants ‘free and fair’ elections in Pakistan in 2007
- Vladimir Putin Says Iran Talks ‘Not Going Easily’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Russian minister warns Iran nuclear issue may turn global energy markets volatile
- U.S. Nuclear Deal Would Not Expand Indian Arsenal - Envoy (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Feb 22, 2006)
India's ambassador to Washington on Tuesday dismissed fears that a controversial civilian nuclear energy deal with the United States would help New Delhi expand its atomic weapons production.
- ‘Autonomy Only Answer’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Former chief minister and National Conference patron Dr Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir is the only viable solution to the vexed issue.
- Merry-Go-Round (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Feb 22, 2006)
Some times politics of the State is compared with a merry-go-round. The only difference can perhaps be that the revolving circular platform fitted with seats is ridden solely for amusement.
- Where Is Upa’S Homework On J&k? (Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, Feb 22, 2006)
When you invite a speaker or a panelist to a meeting, you confirm his or her participation before the cards are sent out.
- Musharraf Rakes Up Kashmir Issue In China (Press Trust of India, Anil K Joseph, Feb 22, 2006)
Raking up the Kashmir issue in China, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf today said not much progress has been made on "conflict resolution" with India although Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) were going ahead.
- A Train Full Of Nostalgia, Excitement (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Feb 22, 2006)
The Thar Express' first journey saw people throng the route in Pakistan and India.
- Don't Be Smug (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Feb 22, 2006)
There can hardly be two opinions that India's 4-1 triumph over Pakistan in the one-day series in the neighbouring country will be etched in golden words in the country's cricket history
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