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Articles 3921 through 4020 of 12768:
- Kitne Musalman Hain? (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Feb 18, 2006)
Let me ask you a question I like to put often to the top brass of our armed forces, as well as the police, paramilitary and intelligence organisations: when was the last time you heard a column of the army, called out to restore order in a communal riot,
- Pm Draws Line: Iran’S Rights Vs India’S Security (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
‘Ties with Iran civilizational...can’t turn blind eye to security implications of clandestine proliferation’
- ‘India’S Vote Does Not Detract From The Friendly Relations We Enjoy With Iran’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 18, 2006)
Full text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s suo motu statement on Iran in Parliament
- Musharraf’S Other Wars (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 18, 2006)
SELIG S. HARRISON on the armed struggles to defend Pakistan from within
- A Political Opportunity (Deccan Herald, Sushant Sareen, Feb 18, 2006)
India would prefer to solve the Kashmir issue without involving Pakistan India's Kashmir policy - if at all there is such a thing - is bizarre. To the rest of the world India never fails to point to the existence of an elected government, . . .
- Pm Justifies Vote Against Iran (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Defending India’s vote against Iran’s nuclear programme in International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) earlier this month, PM Manmohan Singh has said that his government’s position was determined by the ......
- Big Welcome Awaits Thar Express Today (Hindu, Mohammed Iqbal , Feb 18, 2006)
India, Pakistan reviving rail link across the western border after four long decades
- "India Supports Diplomatic Efforts For Amicable Solution" (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 18, 2006)
Manmohan says his Government values bilateral ties, upholds Iran's rights and obligations, but has proliferation concerns.
- The Nuclear Issue And Iran's Domestic Debate (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Feb 18, 2006)
While there is a consensus in Iran on acquiring nuclear know-how, there are deep differences on whether to go in for weapons capability. But the threat of aggression by the U.S. or Israel could prove a rallying factor.
- India Must Extend Reasonable Comfort Level To Sort Out Free Trade Agreement Issues, Says Sri Lanka (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Sri Lankan Commerce Minister calls for confidence building exercise for enlargement of FTA
Many issues remained unresolved
We are not a threat but a business partner
- No Evidence Of Isi Presence, Says Kerala Govt (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
The Kerala government has made it clear that it had not come across any evidence of ISI activities in the state.
- New Delhi Committed To Iran-India Gas Pipeline - Pm (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
India is committed to building a pipeline to carry Iranian gas across Pakistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told parliament on Friday.
- Manmohan For Engaging All Parties In Talks (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, Feb 18, 2006)
Meets JKLF chairman Yasin Malik
We have an open mind: Prime Minister
Implement Naga peace process model: Malik
- Involve Kashmiris In Indo-Pak Talks, Malik Tells Pm (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Senior Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik on Friday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to involve the people of Jammu and Kashmir in the peace talks between India and Pakistan to make the parleys more meaningful.
- Fences Can’T Stop Terrorists, Says Karzai (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Opposing the erection of fence on Pak-Afghan border, Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Friday said fences and barricades could separate two nations, but would not stop terrorist activities.
- Nuke Deal Unlikely During Bush Visit (Tribune, Priscilla Huff, Feb 18, 2006)
American analysts and experts familiar with South Asian affairs have expressed scepticism over India and the United States finalising their July 18, 2005 bilateral civilian nuclear accord before or even during President George W. Bush’s first visit . . .
- Vote On Iran In National Interest, Says Pm (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
In a strong defence of India’s vote at the IAEA, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today assured both Houses of Parliament that his government’s stand was based on “objectives of upholding Iran’s rights and obligations” and country’s . . .
- India Committed To Ipi Pipeline: Singh (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Says Delhi wants closer ties with Iran despite IAEA
India wants to strengthen its ties with Iran, despite New Delhi support to report Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear programme, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told Parliament on Friday.
- Pm Defends Vote On Iran (Tribune, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Feb 18, 2006)
The following is the text of the suo motu statement on Iran the Prime Minister made in Parliament on Friday:
- Killing Of Chinese Engineers (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 17, 2006)
Three Chinese engineers and their drier were shot dead by unknown gunmen in Hub on Wednesday. A group calling itself the Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack on the Chinese engineers later in telephone calls to newspaper . . .
- Bad For All (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Feb 17, 2006)
There is more than one indication that intelligentsia in Pakistan is keeping its fingers crossed whether the country's President Pervez Musharraf would hold general election as scheduled in 2007.
- Unending Sugar Crisis (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 17, 2006)
According to a report, sugar prices are expected to increase further next month owing to an overall shortfall in domestic supplies and rising international prices. What should be all the more worrisome is that the Government is reported to . . .
- India Rejects Bush Factor In Kashmir Talks (News International, KAMAL SIDDIQI, Feb 17, 2006)
India on Thursday brushed aside calls for US President George W Bush to use his influence in facilitating a more focused dialogue on Kashmir between Delhi and Islamabad during his visit to the region next month.
- India To Hold Talks With Kashmiris (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Feb 17, 2006)
Petroleum Minister Amanullah Khan Jadoon arrived here on Thursday for talks with his new Indian counterpart Murli Deora that would include discussions on a possible trilateral meeting with Iran to push for the three-nation gas pipeline project.
- Karzai Satisfied Over Growing Economic Ties With Pakistan (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Feb 17, 2006)
Kabul not to allow hostile activities against neighbour Visit of Mr. Karzai assumes importance in view of the forthcoming visit of U.S. President to the sub-continent
- Full Trade Ties Hinge On Kashmir (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Feb 17, 2006)
Cabinet ratifies SAFTA, still import curbs will remain
No SAARC member can impose conditionalities
Pakistan will be hard put to defend itself if India raises dispute
- Pakistan Will Have To Close Down Terrorist Camps: Us (Hindustan Times, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Feb 17, 2006)
Camps and operations of Kashmiri terrorist outfits working out of Pakistan "will have to be closed down," Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia designate Richard Boucher said.
- Indian Railways On A Fast Track (Indian Express, SUMANT CHAK, Feb 17, 2006)
The speeding up of the Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi to 150 kph between Delhi and Agra, is an important step for the Indian Railways (IR) in its progress towards high-speed trains.
- U.S.-India Deal Uncertain Ahead Of Bush Visit (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Feb 17, 2006)
The top U.S. negotiator on a troubled nuclear deal with India would hold new talks in New Delhi next week only if there is a chance the visit could resolve differences clouding President George W. Bush's planned South Asia trip, U.S. officials . . .
- India, Pak Lodge Protests On Air, Sea Violations (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
Trading Charges New Delhi says Pakistan killed Indian fisherman, Pak claims airspace intrusion
- China Urges Pakistan To Catch Killers Of Workers ......... (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
Chinese President Hu Jintao has urged Pakistan to track down the gunmen who killed three Chinese engineers in a drive-by shooting, Xinhua news agency said today.
- Indian Workers Plan Protests Over French Warship (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
Indian workers plan days of protests and hunger strikes over France’s recall of the asbestos-lined warship Clemenceau amid claims the decision will devastate the country’s shipbreaking industry.
- Killing Of Chinese Engineers (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 17, 2006)
In yet another incident of terrorism, this time in the Balochistan town of Hub, three Chinese engineers were shot dead by assailants while driving home after work.
- History In Quran’S Light (Dawn, Prof Mohammed Rafi, Feb 17, 2006)
History is a record of the rise and fall of nations. Through it we realize facts about nations that flourished, the goals they pursued and above all the values around which their culture and society was organized. It can help us assess values and . . .
- Avoiding A Second Disaster (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 17, 2006)
AS if things weren’t bad enough for survivors of October’s devastating earthquake, Wednesday’s news that flash floods from a giant lake could break through a dam and wreak havoc in Muzaffarabad is cause for serious concern.
- 15-Point Scheme For Minorities: Kalam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
President's Address offers dialogue to parties
- Benefits Of Free Trade (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 17, 2006)
Thefederal cabinet ratified the South Asia Free Trade Area (Safta) agreement, drafted by the Islamabad Saarc Summit 2004, on Wednesday and decided that bilateral trade with India would continue under the positive list of 773 items.
- China To Discuss Counter-Terrorism With Musharraf (Press Trust of India, Anil K Joseph, Feb 17, 2006)
China will explore possiblities of enhancing bilateral cooperation with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism when President Pervez Musharraf visits the communist country later this week.
- China Not To Withdraw Its Workers From Pak (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
China has alerted its nationals in Pakistan to be on guard but has no plans to evacuate them following the killing of three Chinese engineers in Balochistan even as Islamabad stepped up security for the workers from the Communist nation.
- Govt Stands Up For Ties With Us (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
The government today defended India’s growing ties with the US as it brushed aside criticism from its Left allies to assert that enlightened national interest guided its foreign policy.
- Getting India Right (Policy Review, Parag Khanna, Feb 17, 2006)
Parag Khanna is a fellow at the New America Foundation and author of The Second World, forthcoming from Random House. C. Raja Mohan is strategic affairs editor of the Indian Express in New Delhi.
- Two Tv Boosters For Afghanistan (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
Pakistan would provide two television transmitters to Afghanistan in March this year, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said here on Thursday.
- Us Will Continue To Encourage Indo-Pak Peace Efforts: Boucher (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
Ambassador Richard Boucher on Thursday said the United States would "continue to encourage" peace efforts between Pakistan and India, including a resolution of the question of Kashmir.
- Karzai Opposes 'Fencing' Off Pak-Afghan Border (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on Thursday he opposed fencing off his country's border with Pakistan, a proposal Islamabad had floated sometime back to check illegal cross-border movements.
- Hurriyat Divided On Joining Round-Table Meet (Daily Excelsior, Ahmed Ali Fayyaz, Feb 17, 2006)
The Kashmir separatist camp’s response to the UPA Government’s proposed round-table conference of all mainstream and secessionist parties in New Delhi later this month appears to be lukewarm at this stage as a number of constituents in both . . .
- Kalam Airs Concern Over Infiltration (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
The President, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, today expressed the UPA government's commitment to the ongoing composite dialogue with Pakistan but underlined India's concerns over infiltration and cross-border terrorism.
- Jklf Accepts Pm’S Invitation For Talks (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
Separatist party JKLF on Wednesday accepted Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s invitation for talks in New Delhi on February 17.
- Jklf Accepts Invite For Talks (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Feb 16, 2006)
Two-member team to leave for Delhi today
Talks not merely photo session, but move towards resolving issue: Malik
To present 15 lakh signatures of Kashmiris
- Jklf Accepts Invite (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Feb 16, 2006)
Two-member team to leave for Delhi today
Talks not merely photo session, but move towards resolving issue: Malik
To present 15 lakh signatures of Kashmiris
- We Are Keen On Averting Oil Price Hike: Murli Deora (Hindu, Sushma Ramchandran, Feb 16, 2006)
Package includes bonds, tapping funds in oil pool accounts
Consultation on with Finance Ministry
Minister calls for introduction of fuel subsidy
Profitability of oil firms to be maintained
- More Die In Pakistan Protest (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Feb 16, 2006)
NWFP Chief Minister Durrani blames riots on "troublemakers"
Three more persons were killed in protests, for the second consecutive day, against cartoons of the Prophet Muhammed in different parts of Pakistan on Wednesday.
- India, Pakistan To Discuss Pipeline Project (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
Other bilateral issues such as diesel export will also figure in the discussions
- World Of Difference (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 16, 2006)
India has changed. Its foreign policy has changed. But catch politicians saying that
- Style Is Success (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Feb 16, 2006)
During a television appearance recently former Pakistan cricket captain and fast bowler Imran Khan made a very pertinent point.
- To Push Peace, Pm Ropes In All J-K Leaders (Indian Express, Shishir Gupta, Feb 16, 2006)
With the UPA government all set to invite even hardline separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani for a dialogue with the Prime Minister next week, the stage is set for the Kashmiri political leadership to spell out the political parameters of their . . .
- Moving Education’S Goal Posts (Indian Express, P. V. Indiresan , Feb 16, 2006)
In announcing Professor S. Thorat’s appointment as chairman of the University Grants Commission, every newspaper made it a point to announce that he was a dalit. In contrast, nobody inquired what the caste of the earlier chairman was when he was appointed
- India’S Iran Stand Neither Here Nor There (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Feb 16, 2006)
Whatever the outcome of talks on the India-America nuclear deal, New Delhi should at least take up Iran’s case with the US
- ‘N-Deal Will Only Serve Proliferation’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
A landmark new US-India nuclear agreement would enable New Delhi to expand atomic weapons production and encourage Pakistan and China to do likewise, according to critics of the controversial deal......
- Chinese Engineers Killed In Balochistan (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Feb 16, 2006)
Three Chinese engineers and their Pakistani driver were gunned down by unidentified persons in Balochistan on Wednesday.
- India Extends Visa Offer To 250 Pakistani Journalists (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Feb 16, 2006)
Train service being revived after a gap of 41 years
Journalists to be given visas at zero point
- Losing Perspective (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 16, 2006)
Was Tuesday’s mayhem in Lahore preventable? From all accounts, the Punjab authorities failed to anticipate the trouble that could take place and were caught unprepared when it broke out.
- Criteria For Oic Membership (Dawn, Athar Osama, Feb 16, 2006)
SAUDI King Abdullah’s reported remarks pertaining to observer status for India at the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) appear to have stunned Pakistan’s foreign policy establishment.
- People Of India Lifting Their Nation: Us (Hindustan Times, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Feb 16, 2006)
The US is transforming its relationship with India as part of forming partnerships to face global threats like terrorism and nuclear proliferation,
- The Plot Thickens Around The Palace (Telegraph, Sumanta Sen, Feb 16, 2006)
The options before King Gyanendra are getting limited, but the constitutional political forces are yet to earn the faith of the people. Will the Maoists emerge as the only alternative? asks Sumanta Sen
- 562 Afghan Prisoners Freed (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
Pakistan released on Wednesday 562 Afghan nationals, including children, who had been kept in jail for up to a year after violating immigration laws, officials said.
- Musharraf, Karzai To Boost Efforts Against Terror (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf and his Afghan counterpart, Hamid Karzai, on Wednesday reaffirmed the resolve to strengthen bilateral economic ties and intensify counter-terrorism efforts.
- Bush Visit An Opportunity To Focus On Kashmir Issue: Karamat (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
Ambassador Jehangir Karamat on Wednesday said the forthcoming visit of President George W Bush to the region "provides a unique opportunity" to focus on the resolution of the Kashmir issue "to allow Kashmiris to exercise their right to choose . . .
- Pak Clashes Worsen, 3 Dead (Telegraph, IMTIAZ GUL, Feb 16, 2006)
Three people, including a young boy, were killed in renewed violence against the publication of cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad.
- Oil Prices Hurting Growth (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Feb 16, 2006)
While meeting in freezing Moscow last week the G-8 finance ministers said the soaring oil prices posed a threat to the prospects of higher economic growth in 2006.
- Pak-Bd Understanding (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 16, 2006)
As a result of intensive interaction between leadership of Pakistan and Bangladesh during the just concluded visit of Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, the two countries have arrived at an understanding to fortify the existing excellent ties.
- Baglihar Row: India Seeks More Time (News International, Muhammad Saleh Zaafir, Feb 16, 2006)
India has sought another two months from the World Bank to submit its final report regarding construction of the disputed Baglihar dam.
- 3 Killed In Violent Peshawar Protests (Pakistan Observer, Tariq Saeed, Feb 16, 2006)
At least 3 people were killed and more than sixty injured most of them seriously when more than 70,000 of infuriated people taking to streets to resent the publication of sacrilegious sketches of the Holy Prophet (SAW), clashed with the law . . .
- Political Conflicts In South Asia (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 16, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has said that South Asia must overcome its political conflicts to attain progress and prosperity.
- India-Us N-Deal Could Start Arms Race (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
A landmark new US-India nuclear agreement would enable New Delhi to expand its production of atomic weapons and encourage Pakistan and China to do the same, according to critics of the controversial deal.
- Pakistan Ratifies Safta Unconditionally (News International, Khalid Mustafa, Feb 16, 2006)
Islamabad on Wednesday ratified the much-trumpeted South Asia Free Trade Agreement (Safta), but the trade between India and Pakistan will not be initiated under the regional agreement, instead it will continue under the existing import regime . . .
- Wto’S Shifting Paradigms (Dawn, Fateh M. Chaudhri, Feb 16, 2006)
Eversince the multilateral trade negotiation were first conducted under the auspices of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), the process has been variously described as a “roller-coaster”, “muddling-through” or “limping forward”.
- U.S. Deal Said To Let India Expand Nuclear Arms (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Feb 16, 2006)
A landmark new U.S.-India nuclear agreement would enable New Delhi to expand atomic weapons production and encourage Pakistan and China to do likewise, according to critics of the controversial deal.
- Sultan Slams Indian Obduracy (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
The ongoing peace process between Pakistan and Indian is going slow mainly due to the negative attitude of India.
- Us Prez Looking Forward To Visit India, Pak (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
US President George W Bush is looking forward to his visit to India and Pakistan "in a few weeks" and there is no question of his trip to Islamabad being cancelled as a result of ongoing cartoon controversy resulting in violence there, the White House sai
- Yasin Meets Singh Tomorrow (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Chairman Mohammad Yaseen Malik said on Wednesday he would meet Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Feb 17.
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