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Articles 5521 through 5620 of 19042:
- Puppets On A String (Pioneer, Wilson John, Jul 05, 2006)
Army and the intelligence agencies have always shaped the political process in Pakistan and things won't be any different after the 2007 general election ---- President Pervez Musharraf is all set for his re-election in 2007.
- The True King (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 05, 2006)
When the Emperor Jehangir summoned 5th Nanak, Guru Arjun Dev Ji, to meet him in Lahore, mainly at the instigation of Chandu.
- Iran Rejects Calls For Quick Answer To Western Package (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Iran rejected calls Tuesday for a quick answer to the package of Western incentives aimed at persuading it to suspend its uranium enrichment program, insisting that it will come up with a formal response by mid August.
- Pakistan Taking The Us For A Ride (Daily Excelsior, Sarla Handoo, Jul 05, 2006)
Does Pakistan continue to be a key ally of the US in its war against terrorism.
- Israel Ignores Deadline, No News About Soldier (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Palestinian militants holding an Israeli soldier angrily said on Tuesday that they would not release any information about the serviceman’s condition after Israel ignored a deadline to begin releasing Palestinian prisoners.
- Should Pms Sing? Over To Koizumi (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 05, 2006)
On what was known as Koizumi’s Sayonara Summit with Bush, the Japanese PM followed up his discussions on North Korea and the import of American beef with a visit on Friday, June 30, to the legendary Elvis Presley’s Memphis mansion called Graceland.
- Israeli Planes Strike Palestinian Interior Ministry In Gaza (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Israeli planes attacked the Palestinian interior ministry headquarters in the Gaza Strip overnight, causing heavy damage and injuring four people as Israel kept up the pressure over an abducted soldier, Palestinian sources said early Wednesday.
- ‘Washington Losing War On Terror’ (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Despite high-profile arrests, security operations and upbeat assessments from the White House, the United States is losing its “global war on terror,” experts warn. Five years after Washington launched its hunt for those responsible for the September . .
- No Cross Connections (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 05, 2006)
Is the friendly neighbourhood General quaking in his boots? It’s not everyday that he receives a diktat to “resign by July 31 or else...” — issued in Pakistan’s national interest by the Alliance for Restoration of Democracy, which is led . . .
- Kerala Has Women's Sabarimala Too (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
The raging controversy over women between puberty and menopause not being allowed inside the sanctum sanctorum of the all-men hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa at Sabarimala in Kerala overlooks the fact that there are temples that are meant only for women . . .
- Safta: An Instrument For Peace And Prosperity (Business Line, Pradeep S. Mehta, Jul 05, 2006)
Many current studies point out that regional trade agreements that expand trade flows appear to have a dampening impact on conflict. Can SAFTA, whose implementation began on July 1, do this for India and Pakistan whose bilateral trade has been . . .
- Experiments With Terror (OutLook, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jul 05, 2006)
The peace process resembles nothing so much as an arch without its keystone – in this case, an end to killing. Now as before, though, the keystone is stored in Islamabad, not New Delhi or Srinagar.
- Women Empowered (Tribune, Syed Nooruzzaman, Jul 05, 2006)
In which direction is the political wind blowing in Bangladesh?
- Israel Warns Of ‘Long War’ (Jordan Times, Omar Karmi, Jul 05, 2006)
It has been hot and humid in Gaza in the past days. In itself, the weather is uncomfortable, but with electricity often out at night and no recourse to fans or air conditioning, people have hardly been sleeping.
- Iran Rejects Quick Answer To Nuclear Incentives Package (Jordan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Iran rejected calls Tuesday for a quick answer to the package of Western incentives aimed at persuading it to suspend its controversial nuclear programme, insisting that it will come up with a formal response by mid-August.
- Hindu, Muslim Ghettos Arise In Gujarat, India (Christian Science Monitor, ANUJ CHOPRA , Jul 05, 2006)
With shackled feet and closed eyes, pilgrims walk toward the tomb of Pir Imam Shah Bawa, a Sufi saint. If the shackles disentangle on their own as the devotees take their first few steps, the faithful here - Hindus and Muslims alike - believe their . . .
- Israel's Version Of 'Wife Swap' (New York Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Ayelet Movsowitz, a Jewish Israeli, peers out the car window as her ride veers off the highway and follows the signs to an Arab village.
- Elections As Employment (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 05, 2006)
The CPM builds up a lengthy defence of India’s multi-party democracy to rebut a World Bank report that raises questions about the large expenses on Indian elections.
- Friends, Not Masters (Indian Express, Husain Haqqani, Jul 05, 2006)
After the honeymoon period, the cooling off. General Musharraf’s regime is only following a script written by Pakistan’s former military leaders
- Software Tech Park In Lahore (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 05, 2006)
Punjab Chief Minister Ch Pervaiz Elahi on Monday laid foundation of the Software Technology Park in the provincial capital. Speaking on the occasion, he described it as a unique project not only for Punjab but also for the entire country.
- Half-Baked Reforms At Raw (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jul 05, 2006)
Facing an exodus of key personnel and increasingly vulnerable to penetration, India's external intelligence service is beset by crisis.
- Hopes Dim For Easing Of Standoff With Iran (International Herald Tribune, KATRIN BENNHOLD, Jul 05, 2006)
On the eve of negotiations here between European and Iranian diplomats, Russia and other major powers urged Tehran on Tuesday to respond swiftly to an international package of incentives and end the standoff over its nuclear program.
- Pakistanis In Detention: Fia Sends Teams (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Spain and Greece have arrested 350 Pakistanis on the charge of illegal crossing of their borders and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has sent two teams to secure their release.
- Fallen Heroes Of 1947-48 War With Pakistan To Be Honoured (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Other heroes of the war to be honoured during October and November
- Kerala’S Buddha Talk: Need Capital From Anyone And From Anywhere (Indian Express, RAJEEV P I, Jul 05, 2006)
Industries Minister vows to dump red rag, cut red tape to woo investors; set up public-private infrastructure firm
- Terror Strike Choreographed On Computer (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
The bombs should be small and placed in day packs, making them harder to detect. The bombers should dress like tourists.
- F-16 To Pak | India Objects To Us Decision (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
Objecting to the US decision to sell 18 F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, India on Monday said that the move was "not conducive" to the improvement of ties between New Delhi and Islamabad.
- Rice Pulls Up Pakistan (Daily Excelsior, Tushar Charan, Jul 04, 2006)
With a three-piece allweather suit his trade mark and an affected speech, foreign minister Khursheed Kasuri was at his theatrical best when he challenged Afghanistan to provide him the address of terrorist hideouts in Pakistan in support of their . . .
- Nepal As Route Of Terrorism (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 04, 2006)
Only the naïve will be surprised by the revelation that Pakistan-based militants use Nepal as circuitous route to reach the State.
- 5 Militants, Civilian Killed In Valley (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
Five militants, including two involved in a grenade attack on tourists, were killed in three separate gunbattles between militants and security forces in Kashmir valley today. Two of the major gunbattles took place in Telbal and Nishat outskirts of . . .
- Fixing Of Charges In Bjp Mla Murder Case On July 17 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
Krishnanand Rai, 7 supporters were were shot on Nov. 29 last year
- India Against Us Selling F-16s To Pak (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
Despite getting a nuclear deal through with the US, India has taken exception to the US supplying 36 F-16 fighter aircraft to Pakistan. Reacting to the reports, the MEA spokesperson said on Monday that this would not be conducive to improving ties . . .
- Repealing Hudood Laws (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 04, 2006)
The government finally appears serious about the need for changing or possibly repealing the Hudood laws.
- Iraq And Guantanamo Fuelling Terrorist Threat, Says Report (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Jul 04, 2006)
The way the "war'' on terror is being conducted has further fuelled extremism and increased the threat from Al-Qaeda, according to a high-level committee of British MPs.
- F-16s For Pakistan: New Delhi Unhappy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
India said on Monday the decision of the United States to sell 18 F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan was ``not conducive'' to the improvement of ties between New Delhi and Islamabad.
- Rains Lash Orissa, Chhattisgarh, U.P. (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
One killed in Orissa; railway traffic disrupted; more rain likely
- 3 Militants Shot Dead In Rajouri, Bhadarwah (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
Three top militants including a ‘deputy district commander’ of Hizbul Mujahideen were gunned down by Army and police in two separate encounter at Darhal in Rajouri and Bhadarwah in Doda districts since last night.
- Journey Of An Asm (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 04, 2006)
While glancing through the pages of The Tribune on June 19, I got stuck at the first page of “Chandigarh Tribune” carrying the photograph of the Assistant Station Master candidates waiting for the train for their return journey and found myself . . .
- F-16 Sale To Pak A Commitment To Long-Term Relationship: Us (Reuters, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jul 04, 2006)
Acknowledging Pakistan as a "major non-NATO ally," the Bush administration has said that the proposed sale of F-16 fighter jets to Islamabad demonstrates the United States' commitment to a "long-term relationship" with that country.
- Hamas Issues Tuesday Evening Deadline To Israel (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Jul 04, 2006)
We will not entertain blackmail, says Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert
- Good Omen (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 04, 2006)
Better late than never, and better this than nothing. Such could be the small consolation from the long-delayed birth of the South Asian Free Trade Agreement.
- A Clash Of Civilizations (Telegraph, Ashok V. Desai, Jul 04, 2006)
The Pew Research Center, a Washington think-tank, is about six years old.
- Pak Fighters Leave Sour Taste (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
Two issues have brought a sense of uneasiness into India-Pakistan relations.
- Beijing Is Not Far From Delhi (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 04, 2006)
There’s nothing like Sri Lanka to concentrate the mind when it comes to a discussion on terrorism. Last week, even as the German NGO, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, was hosting a conference on the state . . .
- Hindus Persecuted In India's Neighbourhood (Pioneer, Kanchan Gupta, Jul 04, 2006)
Four Muslim men force their way into a Hindu house in Sindh, grab the young daughter of the family, carry her away, forcibly convert her to Islam and compel her to marry one of them.
- Mistrust Of Muslims Is Rising In Uk (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
In a picture recently published in a British newspapers, a Muslim woman wears an England flag headscarf as she cheers on the England football team.
- Soldier’S Captors Give Israel 24 Hrs To Release Prisoners (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
Three Palestinian militant groups that captured an Israeli soldier gave Israel less than 24 hours on Monday to start releasing 1,500 Palestinian prisoners or "bear all the consequences."
- Palestinian Crisis And Pakistan (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 04, 2006)
A duck once walked into a bar and asked: "Got any bread?" The barman said: "No." The duck asked: "Got any bread?" The barman said: "No." The duck again asked: "Got any bread?" The barman responded: "No, we have no bread." When the duck again asked . . .
- Israel Says No Deal Blames Syria For Soldier’S Abduction (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
Fugitive terrorist leader Osama bin Laden is apparently still alive and spreading his message.
- Us Unveils $5bn F-16, Arms Package (Dawn, Anwar Iqbal, Jul 04, 2006)
US Congress is scheduled to hold a hearing on July 13 on a $5 billion arms package for Pakistan which includes F-16 fighter jets and an assortment of air and ground weaponry.
- Unethical Demand Of Ard, Ji (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 04, 2006)
ARD’s constituent party leaders, meeting in London on Sunday, have demanded resignation of President Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz by July 31 next or face a no confidence vote.
- One Palestinian Killed, Two Injured In Israeli Air Strike In Gaza (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
One Palestinian was Killed and Two others were wounded Tuesday, one seriously, in an Israeli air strike in the northern Gaza Strip town of Beit Lahiya Tuesday, medical sources said.
- A Good First Step (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 04, 2006)
Finally, there is something positive to comment on.
- India-Us Deal: On Track With Reservations (News International, Nasim Zehra, Jul 04, 2006)
The writer is an Islamabad-based security analyst and adjunct professor at SAIS Johns Hopkins University, Washington DC
- Bill Gates, Ngos And The Role Of The State (News International, Ethan Casey, Jul 04, 2006)
In mid-June, Bill Gates announced that over the next two years he will be handing over many of his duties at Microsoft Corporation to two other executives and moving into a part-time role with the company, in order to devote most of his attention . . .
- The Eu: The Power Of Weakness (Business Standard, Ajai Shukla, Jul 04, 2006)
Among the elegant architectural delights of Brussels, the glass and steel headquarters of the European Parliament jars the senses.
- Indo-Pak Peace: New Process, Old Approach (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 04, 2006)
Colombo, the Sri Lankan capital city, is just the right place for Pakistanis, Indians and Kashmiris to meet and discuss Kashmir. It is neutral, friendly, exotic, and one also feels at home when it comes to violence and suicide bombings.
- Anything But Negotiation (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 04, 2006)
By using vastly disproportionate force against Gaza, Israel has once again demonstrated its contempt for international law and its indifference to human suffering.
- Death, Destruction In Palestine (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 04, 2006)
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has ordered the Army to intensify action in the Gaza Strip as his country’s war-planes and gunship helicopters struck at the heart of the Palestinian government on Sunday hitting the Gaza office of Hamas Prime . . .
- Rescuing The Doha Round (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Jul 04, 2006)
In the last week’s column, I suggested that time may be running out for the Doha round of trade discussions to be concluded with an agreement that would satisfy the developing world.
- Israel Rejects Palestinian Ultimatum On Held Corporal (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
Israel on Monday formally rejected a 24-hour ultimatum set by the captors of an Israeli soldier held in the Gaza Strip who are demanding the release of Palestinian prisoners.
- Ban On The Book Is Deplorable (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 04, 2006)
The fear of the word has a hoary history. Plato, the father of philosophy, while discussing the perfect curriculum for the citizens of his republic, argued in favour of banning almost all Greek literature on the pretext that it would have a negative . . .
- All The Greatest Missions Have Crept Spectacularly. This Is No Exception (Times Online (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
For the past decade or so, whenever there has been any substantial British military deployment, a moment comes when pundits and former generals are invited to worry about the danger of something called “mission creep”.
- Islam In Britain (Times Online (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
In the anguished weeks of debate and foreboding that followed the London bombings last July, dire predictions were made.
- The Only State Muslims Have Embraced Is Denial (Times Online (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
British Muslims must share responsibility for confronting and destroying the cancer in their midst. Both Muslims (56 per cent) and non-Muslims (49 per cent) feel that the Government is not doing enough to combat extremism in the Muslim community.
- Community Divided On Terrorism And Security (Times Online (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
million-strong Muslim community is deeply divided over issues of security, terrorism and national pride, an opinion poll for The Times and ITV News has found.
- Geelani To Boycott Jamait Poll (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
The rift between the hardliners and the moderates in the Jamait-e-Islami has widened with Syed Ali Shah Geelani directing his supporters in the Jamait and Tehrik Hurriyat Conference to boycott the election at the district level being held by the Jamaat.
- Haniyeh Says Attack Will Not Break People’S Will (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 03, 2006)
Gaza City–Israeli aircraft sent missiles tearing through the office of Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh on Sunday in an unmistakable message to his ruling Hamas group to free an Israeli soldier.
- Karachi Needs More Relief (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 03, 2006)
Wapda has agreed to provide additional 100 megawatt electricity to KESC to tide over power shortage in Karachi. WAPDA’s decision that will raise its share of power supply from 600MW to 700MW to KESC was announced by the Federal Water and . . .
- Sc’S Implementation Committee (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 03, 2006)
The Supreme Court has decided to constitute a committee under the chairmanship of the Registrar to monitor implementation of its directives, orders and verdicts.
- Subsidizing Food Items (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 03, 2006)
The Government provided subsidy worth Rs 21.12 billion to the Trading Corporation of Pakistan during the year ending June 30, 2006 for import of wheat, sugar and urea.
- Pak Cry For Pervez Stepdown (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 03, 2006)
About 50 politicians from Pakistan’s largest Islamic political party are ready to resign to force President Pervez Musharraf to step down, an official said today, as dozens of party supporters staged a noisy rally in the capital.
- Future Of Relations With Iran (Dawn, Javid Husain, Jul 03, 2006)
Pakistan’s relations with Iran enjoy a unique strategic significance which is too obvious to need elaboration.
- Western Geopolitics: An Infantile Disorder (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 03, 2006)
The mindless enlargement of the NATO alliance threatens to create new arcs of instability.
- Of A Boss And Her Able Aide (OutLook, Khushwant Singh, Jul 03, 2006)
A tale of two Gujarati women who made it their mission to rescue women abducted during Partition.
- Dirty Game (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 03, 2006)
Conventional wisdom in international relations is to “talk talk”, rather than “fight fight”. Even if the talks don’t bear any fruit, at least there is no bloodshed.
- Bin Laden Endorses Zarqawi’S Successor (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 03, 2006)
Osama bin Laden endorsed the successor to slain militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in an Internet posting on Saturday and warned Shi’ites in Iraq against collaborating with the United States in its fight against Sunni insurgents.
- Israeli Gunship Strikes Palestinian Pm’S Office (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 03, 2006)
Israeli helicopter gunship fired a missile at the office of Palestinian Prime Minister, Ismail Haniyeh while another missile was fired at a school in Gaza City, early today.
- Osama Threatens Sunni Revenge (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 03, 2006)
Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden accused Iraqi Shias of waging "genocide" against Sunnis and warned of retaliation, according to a new audiotape posted on the Internet.
- Pervez Orders Review Of Islamic Laws (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 03, 2006)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has ordered a review of the Islamic laws in the country and said that 2,000 women prisoners, languishing in jails for a long time without being convicted, should be considered for release in a few weeks.
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