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Articles 4921 through 5020 of 19042:
- Time To Repeal Hudood Laws (News International, Dr Farzana Bari, Jul 17, 2006)
After twenty six years of a relentless campaign of human rights groups against the Hudood ordinances and other discriminatory laws such as Qisas and Diyat and the law of evidence, the government finally vindicated their stance by acknowledging . . .
- Mma Kicks Off Drive Against Musharraf (News International, Javed Aziz Khan, Jul 17, 2006)
The Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal on Sunday kicked off the anti-Musharraf movement by only announcing to quit parliament at a “proper time”, after the six religious parties alliance failed to develop a consensus over handing over resignations of their . . .
- India Puts Off Peace Talks With Pakistan (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Jul 17, 2006)
India has put off peace talks with Pakistan due this week after suspicion over the Mumbai train bombings fell on Islamist militants based in that country, a top Indian foreign ministry official said on Sunday.
- Pm Keeps Pressure On Pak, Leaves Door Ajar For Conditional Talks (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jul 17, 2006)
Outlining a complex diplomatic strategy for India after the Mumbai massacre, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today left the door ajar for conditional engagement with Pakistan while trying to mobilise international pressure on Islamabad to stop . . .
- Key To Mumbai Blasts May Lie Close To Home, Experts Say (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
The Mumbai bombings reveal the extent to which India now faces a home-grown threat and confirms the transition of al Qaeda into a global franchise that inspires, but does not direct, attacks around the world.
- Mumbai Sleuths See Varanasi Connection, Seek Up Cops Aid (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
Striking similarities between the recent Varanasi and Mumbai blasts have come to the fore following forensic reports on last Tuesday's serial blasts in Mumbai.
- Pranab Rules Out Troops Withdrawal (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
India has ruled out troops withdrawal from Line of Control until Pakistan stops sponsoring cross-border terrorism in the Valley.
- Jihad Indica (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
No Maginot Line to this global war ---- As the dust settles on Mumbai's horror, it is time for India to consider what the devastating bomb blasts of July 11 mean.
- Pm To Take Up N-Opposition With Bush (Times of India, Diwakar, Jul 17, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that he would take up with US president George Bush the attempt of US lawmakers to deny India access to enrichment and reprocessing technology, dilution of fuel . . .
- Hezbollah Rockets Add Fuel To Israel Fire (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
Rockets fired by Hezbollah guerrillas killed eight people in the Israeli city of Haifa on Sunday and bombs shook Beirut as Israel pursued a five-day-old assault in Lebanon aimed at crippling the Shia Muslim group.
- Have Faith (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 17, 2006)
Faith is composed of the heart's intention. Light comes through faith. Through faith men come to prayer, Faith in the morning, faith at noon and at the setting of the sun. O Faith, give us faith!
Rig Veda
- Towards 'Eurabia' (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 17, 2006)
What is it that makes young Muslims in the West susceptible to radicalism? What is it about the experience of the West's rising generation of Muslims that leads a small minority to see violence as a solution to their economic and political dilemma, . . .
- Muslim Law Board Has Faith In Supreme Court: Leader (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has full faith in the Supreme Court, which is hearing the Centre's petition seeking permission to erect a bullet-proof structure around the disputed Babri mosque site in Ayodhya, and expects a favourable . . .
- Infiltration Continues Unabated (Daily Excelsior, J N Raina, Jul 17, 2006)
Islamic terrorism is ever on the rise. Willy-nilly, India has now become the entrepot of terrorism, which is well entrenched and 'flourishing' fast in the Muslim-dominated regions, where Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency has spread its tentacles.
- Pakistan’S Politics: Need For Balance (Dawn, Shahid M. Amin, Jul 17, 2006)
IT seems that a culture of cynicism and disenchantment has developed in Pakistan over a period of time.
- Pm Seeks Firm Commitment From Pak On Terrorism (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
Sending a tough message, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today demanded a "firm commitment" from Pakistan backed by "action on the ground" that its territory will not be used to support terror acts directed against India.
- Middle East In Threat Of War (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
The Israeli onslaught on Lebanon, with bombings and missile strikes and the imposition of an air and sea blockade, has brought the Middle East to the brink of all-out war.
- Divided Against Israel As Ever (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jul 17, 2006)
Israel bombed first Gaza and then Lebanon to punish Hamas and Hizbullah respectively for kidnapping Israeli soldiers, and . . .
- Soft Response To Aids (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
Since a South African study indicated that circumcision reduced the rate of HIV infection among men, several African countries hit hard by the disease have moved toward embracing the procedure in the battle against AIDS.
- Israel Flattens Foreign Ministry, Hamas Offices (Reuters, Nidal Al-Mughrabi, Jul 17, 2006)
An Israeli air strike flattened the 8-storey Palestinian Foreign Ministry building in Gaza City on Monday, part of a campaign against the Hamas militant group and the government it controls.
- Peace Talks With Pakistan Put Off (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
India has put off peace talks with Pakistan due this week after suspicion over the Mumbai train bombings that killed over 200 people and injured more than 700 others fell on Islamist militants based in that country, a top Indian foreign ministry . . .
- Freezing Of Peace Dialogue Concerns Us (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
Officials in Washington watch with concern as high-level peace talks between India and Pakistan are postponed, hoping that this delay is temporary.
- Peace Talks Stalled, Confirms Fo (Dawn, Qudssia Akhlaque, Jul 17, 2006)
The Foreign Office on Sunday confirmed that New Delhi had formally conveyed to Islamabad its decision to call off the July 21 peace talks between top officials of the two foreign ministries.
- Pm Calls For Just Settlement Of Kashmir Issue (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to finding a just and early settlement of the Kashmir issue in accordance with the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
- Iran Moves First (Jerusalem Post, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
Iran's quarreling and competing leaders finally decided to reject the US-European offer of an energy reactor, aircraft spare parts, economic cooperation and more in exchange for giving up uranium enrichment with which they could make nuclear weapons.
- Train Bombers 'Funded By British Businessmen' (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
Indian officials claim that bogus charities are sending £8m to Kashmiri terror groups
- If Mumbai Falls... (OutLook, Vinod Mehta, Jul 16, 2006)
India falls. You and I know this. Unfortunately, so do the terrorists, the bearded fanatics who run Lashkar-e-Toiba, SIMI and Al Qaeda.
- Musharraf's Na Visit (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 16, 2006)
President Musharraf's visit to the Northern Areas last week was an important occasion in many respects.
- Fresh Israeli Air Raids In Gaza Kill 2 (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Israel pounded Gaza with fresh air raids on Saturday, killing two people and injuring 10 others including three babies, in its campaign to retrieve an abducted soldier and stop rocket attacks.
- Hezbollah Missile Hits Israel Ship (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
A missile fired by Hezbollah, not an unmanned drone laden with explosives, damaged an Israeli warship off Lebanon, the Army said on Saturday.
- India Dictated By Hostile Neighbours (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 16, 2006)
North Korea, Pakistan and China have forced the missile race on India and the US has no doubts that ours is a more responsible programme focussed on deterrence ----
- Khan Not Alone (Pioneer, Anjan Roy, Jul 16, 2006)
Pakistan's latest charm offensive, sculptured to woo civilian nuclear knowhow from the US, includes disowning AQ Khan. But it is impossible that three Prime Ministers and a host of senior generals, including Pervez Musharraf, were unaware of the . . .
- Programme Under Scanner (Pioneer, Vijay Sakhuja, Jul 16, 2006)
Competition for strategic missile superiority hots up in South Asia ---- Having overcome "political and technological" constraints on testing its most ambitious surface-to-surface intercontinental-reach-capable Agni-III missile, India finally . . .
- Trouble In Londonistan (Pioneer, Daniel Pipes, Jul 16, 2006)
The London Transport bombings of July 2005 prompted no less than eight surveys of Muslim opinion in the United Kingdom within the year.
- Vadodara To Bhiwandi (Pioneer, Balbir K Punj, Jul 16, 2006)
If anyone throws stones at policemen, we will answer them with bullets." That was no Narendra 'Milosevic' Modi defending Gujarat Police for firing that resulted in the death of two Muslims in Vadodara.
- Maharashtra Ats To Quiz Let Activist (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Mudassir alias Raju, the prime catch of security agencies in J&K, will be questioned by the Anti-Terrorists Squad of Maharashtra Police in connection with the outfit's suspected role in the Mumbai serial blasts.
- Al Qaeda Man Arrested (Pioneer, Pramod Kumar Singh, Jul 16, 2006)
May unravel Mumbai link ---- Central Intelligence agencies are interrogating an Afghan national linked with the Taliban and Al Qaeda for suspected involvement in the Mumbai blasts, highly placed sources told Sunday Pioneer.
- Israel Strikes Near Syrian Border (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Israel fired rockets near the Lebanese-Syrian border on Saturday, heightening fears that it could hit Syria, as well as Lebanon, in a campaign to dislodge Syrian-backed Hizbollah fighters from its northern border.
- Vp Singh Demands Quota For Muslims (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
The reservation debate continues to rage. The former Prime Minister Mr VP Singh has demanded separate quota in jobs and education for Muslims . . .
- The Greatest Pashtun (Statesman, SUBROTO ROY, Jul 16, 2006)
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (1890-1988) was without a doubt the greatest political genius the Pashtun people have yet produced. Understanding the political economy of the Pashto/Pakhto speaking peoples, as well as the Tajik, Hazara, Uzbek, Turkmen and . . .
- India Holds 11 As Blast Probe Makes Slow Progress (Reuters, Krittivas Mukherjee, Jul 16, 2006)
Authorities detained 11 people, mostly Muslims, on Saturday as the hunt for the Mumbai bombers produced several leads, but police warned about drawing premature conclusions.
- What Is Ltte Upto Now? (Daily Excelsior, Ajay Kaul, Jul 16, 2006)
The comment by LTTE's ideologue and Chief Negotiator Anton Balasingham: that it "deeply regrets" Rajiv Gandhi's killing has been interpreted differently by different sections. Many have construed it to be a confession by LTTE for the assassination . . .
- Aftermath Of Mumbai Blasts..... (Daily Excelsior, Allabaksh, Jul 16, 2006)
Nearly 13 years after a serial blast that took 250 lives in the metropolis, Mumbai, the financial capital of India, was rocked on July 11 by seven coordinated attacks within a matter of about 20 minutes on the suburban railway network during the . . .
- Salaam, Namaste? Jullay! (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 16, 2006)
How do we greet each other? We say salaam or namaste. Both the expressions come naturally to us in this State.
- Terror In Times Of Political Correctness (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, Jul 16, 2006)
It has long been my view that political correctness is dangerous and usually harms those people and ideas it seeks in a muddled liberal fashion to protect.
- Key To Mumbai Blasts May Lie Close To Home, Experts Say (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
The Mumbai bombings reveal the extent to which India now faces a home-grown threat and confirms the transition of al Qaeda into a global franchise that inspires, but does not direct, attacks around the world.
- India Holds 11 As Blast Probe Makes Slow Progress (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Indian authorities detained 11 people, mostly Muslims, on Saturday as the hunt for the Mumbai bombers produced several leads, but police warned about drawing premature conclusions.
- Sectarian Blowback Continues To Inflict Pain On Pakistan (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jul 16, 2006)
Allama Hasan Turabi, a leader of Tehrik-e-Jafaria, was killed in Karachi on Friday by a suicide bomber with explosives that resembled those used by another suicide bomber at the Nishtar Park massacre of the Barelvis on April 11. Allama Turabi was . . .
- Religion As Identity (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jul 16, 2006)
Daniel Dennett examines why religion has become such a potent force in recent years.
- Congress To Blame (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 16, 2006)
It helped SIMI recover and regroup ---- It is entirely possible that when the Congress contested the Tamil Nadu Assembly election in alliance with dubious organisations like the Tamil Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam, its political managers were not aware . . .
- Bangladesh Hotbed Of Terror Activities (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Bangladesh is fast becoming the new international hub of terrorist activities and the country has become the hotbed of militant training and recruitment ground with even the Bangladeshi Army directly involved with terror outfits, sources said.
- Indo-Pak Dosti Interrupted (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
The Ministry of External Affairs formally conveyed to the Pakistan High Commission in the capital the government’s decision to “postpone” the scheduled review meeting between Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran and his Pakistani counterpart, Riaz Muhammad Khan,
- Multi-Dimensional Plots Of Change (Hindu, SMITA JAIN, Jul 16, 2006)
`The first and only feminist-activist' theatre group in the country, Pandies is focussing on social change through the medium of theatre.
These workshops are a window into a different world for these children. They are normally never asked their . . .
- Peace Recipe Has Soured (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
After Mumbai, Govt tells Pak ---- A day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh hinted at Pakistan's involvement in the Mumbai blasts, India on Saturday said the peace process with Pakistan may have to be reviewed due to domestic public opinion.
- Not The Right Time For Talks With Pakistan: Bjp (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Jul 16, 2006)
``It will be futile when killings are taking place''
Pakistan should stand by its January 2004 commitment
Musharraf should be considered accountable
All senior party leaders take part in protest campaign
- Where Are We Headed? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 16, 2006)
Allama Hassan Turabi’s assassination in Karachi on Friday raises a question or two about the direction in which we as a nation are headed.
- Bb To Close Down ‘Terror Camp’ If Voted To Power (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Former Pakistan Premier Benazir Bhutto Saturday said “if the Lashkar-e-Taiba was behind the Mumbai blasts, it exposed President Pervez Musharraf’s failure to curb Islamic militancy”.
- Over The Top (News International, Masood Hasan, Jul 16, 2006)
Why are people outraged so easily in Pakistan? Is it that they are still shocked when they see rules flouted?
- Parliamentary Delegation Calls Off Pak Visit (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Jul 16, 2006)
The first sign of India-Pakistan peace process coming to a jerky halt was visible today as a two-member Indian Parliamentary delegation that was scheduled to be in Islamabad tomorrow for a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association meeting called off . . .
- Hezbollah Chief Injured In Beirut Raid: Israeli Tv (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
The head of Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, the target of Israel's massive onslaught against the country, has been injured in an air strike, Israeli television reported on Sunday.
- Pakistan's Stand (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 16, 2006)
One thing Israel's brutal reinvasion of the Gaza Strip and all-out attack on Lebanon have done is to alienate it from the international community, with the United States virtually the sole country supporting the government of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
- Suicide Bombing In Karachi (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 16, 2006)
Once again Karachi has been hit by a cowardly suicide bombing, which has taken the life of Allama Hasan Turabi, a central leader of the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA), the Shia Ulema Council as well as the Sindh chief of the Tehrik-i-Islami.
- Blaming It On The Media (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 16, 2006)
In the wake of the gloom that had set in with the Fokker crash in Multan on Monday and the disquiet that was prompted by bomb blasts in Mumbai on Tuesday, we remain perturbed by Israel's brutal attack on Lebanon.
- Back To 1996 And Beyond (OutLook, B. Raman , Jul 16, 2006)
Last July, Pakistan reversed its strategy of not targeting Indian territory outside J&K with terror attacks in Ayodhya, Delhi, Bangalore, Varanasi and now Mumbai. Time to go back to the pre-Gujral policy of letting the intelligence agencies do the needful
- 65 Terror Modules Busted (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Involvement of Indians is low
- Show Evidence Of Our Involvement, Say Pakistanis (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jul 16, 2006)
"The basic framework of the peace process is good and may survive this crisis"
Pakistanis feel the two countries have missed the peace boat once again
"India using blasts as a pretext for not discussing the serious business of tackling disputes"
- Talks With Pakistan Postponed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
India for strong G-8 message
There cannot be a segmented response to terrorism
None can have any doubts about India's commitment to peace process
G-5 leaders to meet on Sunday ahead of their meeting with G-8 leaders
- Drive Against Another Bomb (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Muslim clerics in Mumbai are trying hard to ensure the investigation does not do what the blasts could not: create a communal divide.
- Bjp Protests Centre’S Failure To Tackle Terror (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
The BJP on Saturday staged a demonstration in Lucknow to protest against the state and Centre’s failure to battle terrorism.
- Islam Stands For Peace And Harmony (Tribune, Humra Quraishi, Jul 16, 2006)
The tragedy that struck Mumbai has had a definite effect on people in Delhi. That feeling of insecurity coupled with disgust at the madness going on…killings and terrorist attacks rupture not just peace, but leave dents on the human psyche.
- This Is What India Was Up To For A Long-Time (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 16, 2006)
India has postponed the Foreign Secretaries’ level talks with Pakistan scheduled for July 20 next as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pointed finger at Islamabad for supporting Mumbai bomb blasts.
- Sickness Doesn’T Deter Him From Service (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 16, 2006)
Every second day, he goes for dialysis. His kidneys have completely failed.
- Sangh Parivar’S Bombay Dreams (Indian Express, Pradeep Kaushal, Jul 16, 2006)
The Sangh Parivar seems to have taken the plunge. A plunge that most people thought they would take — sooner or later. By choosing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as their main mascot for the BJP’s anti-terror march in Mumbai, the Sangh Parivar . . .
- Crisis Management (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 16, 2006)
As the PM tries to evolve useful post-blast, interventions he gets scant help from fellow politicians.
- On Pil, Sc Tells Courts To Act Against ‘False Crusaders’ (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Making clear its annoyance at the misuse of PILs, the Supreme Court has said that imposters and busybodies masquerading as ‘‘crusaders of justice’’ should be dealt with in a ruthless manner.
- Blasts Probe Gains Momentum (Indian Express, Samudra Gupta Kashyap, Jul 16, 2006)
Three days after the Mumbai blasts, Tripura police have picked up 11 Muslim youth, all hailing from Maharashtra, from a madarsa in a village bordering Bangladesh on suspicion of having terror links.
- Bush, Putin Laud India’S Non-Proliferation Efforts (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Lauding the “important” non-proliferation obligations undertaken by New Delhi, the leaders of the United States and Russia on Saturday agreed to work “actively” with India in the field of civilian nuclear cooperation to meet its energy requirements.
- Pm Tells Pakistan: Turn Off Terror Tap Before We Take Peace Process . . . (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Three days after Terrible Tuesday, with the Mumbai toll creeping up to 223 and the number of injured crossing 700, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh used the occasion of his visit to the city to send a clear and resolute message to Pakistan’s . . .
- Key To Mumbai Blasts May Lie Close To Home, Say Experts (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
The Mumbai bombings reveal the extent to which India now faces a home-grown threat and confirms the transition of al Qaeda into a global franchise that inspires, but does not direct, attacks around the world.
- Indo-Pak Secretary-Level Talks Called Off (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Toughening its stand against the background of the serial bomb blasts in Mumbai, India on Saturday told Pakistan that the Foreign Secretary-level talks will not take place on July 20.
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