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Articles 321 through 420 of 500:
- 20 Hurt As Indian Police Attack Muharram Procession In Ihk (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2007)
Indian police used teargas and batons on Sunday to disperse Shia Muslims as they marched to mark the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussein (RA), the grandson of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), in Kashmir’s main city, police and witnesses said.
- Let Kashmir Have Indian, Pak Currencies: Pdp (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2007)
At a time when People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) proposals like self-rule and creation of free trade zone on the SAARC model in both the Kashmirs is generating much political heat, today the PDP tossed another coin on the Indo-Pak negotiating . . . .
- Back From Pak, Mirwaiz Talks Of Building Consensus (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2007)
The Hurriyat Conference said today that it wanted to build consensus among all separatist groups in Jammu and Kashmir and “institutionalise” efforts to resolve the Kashmir issue.
- India Marks Republic Day Amid Heavy Security (International Herald Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2007)
Thousands of security personnel were deployed throughout India to prevent any militant attacks during national day celebrations Friday as millions of people, including Russia's president, watched a military parade.
- Boosting The Morale Of The Jawans (Tribune, Maj-Gen Himmat Singh Gill (retd) , Jan 28, 2007)
As India celebrated Republic Day on Friday, two issues need to be addressed urgently.
- Kashmir Solution In Sight, Says Mirwaiz (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2007)
A three-member delegation of the All-Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) returned to India on Saturday feeling "satisfied" with the outcome of the 10-day visit that 'promises' the participation of the people of Kashmir in the process of resolving . . .
- Srinagar Wears Deserted Look (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2007)
A day ahead of the Republic Day, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir virtually wears a deserted look as tension mounted across the Valley following an increase in militancy-related incidents over the past few days.
- Mirwaiz Meets Jihad Commanders (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jan 27, 2007)
Muzaffarabad discussions fuel rumours of looming split in terrorist leadership on talks issue
Lashkar leaders have become increasingly critical of Musharraf's overall agenda
"The ISI is signalling to the Hizb and Lashkar that it must fall in line"
- R-Day Peaceful In J&k; Strike Hits Normal Life (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Jan 27, 2007)
State Government urges militants to shun violence and join mainstream
Ministers vow to take peace process to its logical end
People remain indoors, shops down shutters
- Lift Ban On Muharram Processions: Hurriyat Doves (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2007)
Demanding lifting of ban on Muharram processions in the heart of the city, Hurriyat moderates today said imposing such restrictions amounted to direct interference in religious matters.
- Now Take The Hardliners Along Too (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jan 25, 2007)
On the face of it, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq’s call to end “armed struggle” in Kashmir signifies an important break in the approach of at least a section of the separatist movement.
- Visitor’S Trail (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 25, 2007)
The ongoing visit to Pakistan by the moderate faction of Kashmir’s Hurriyat Conference, led by Mirwaiz Omar Farooq, could go down as a definitive turn in the Valley’s separatist politics.
- Umer Calls Meeting Of Pok Parties (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 24, 2007)
The visiting Hurriyat delegation led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has called a conference of all parties based in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on January 26 to evolve a united approach for the resolution of the Kashmir issue.
- Mirwaiz ‘Asked’ Militants To Support Talks, Not Shun Gun (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 24, 2007)
The Awami Action Committee (AAC) of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has clarified that the APHC chairman had sought militant leaders’ support in the ongoing dialogue process saying that he had not appealed them to shun the gun.
- Umer’S Call His Personal View: Pakistan (Tribune, K J M Varma, Jan 23, 2007)
Distancing itself from Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umer Farooq’s call to militants to give up arms, Pakistan today said these were his “individual views”.
- Hurriyat Team Extends Stay In Pakistan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 23, 2007)
A three-member Hurriyat delegation led by Mirwaiz Umer Farooq on Monday extended its stay in Pakistan till January 27 to evolve a consensus among various political parties over President Pervez Musharraf's four-point proposal to resolve the Kashmir issue.
- Will Delhi Follow Mirwaiz’S Lead? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 23, 2007)
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's recent appeal to the militants to end the armed struggle and support the ongoing peace process is of great political significance.
- Farewell To Arms (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jan 23, 2007)
All-party Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq’s Islamabad statement that “the dialogue process to resolve the Kashmir issue should be given a chance” is bound to get widespread support from both sides of Kashmir as also from the rest . . .
- Farooq Call Against Arms Individual View: Pakistan (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 23, 2007)
Distancing itself from Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umer Farooq’s call to militants to give up arms, Pakistan today said these were his “individual views”.
- Azad’S Kudos For Mirwaiz Team (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 22, 2007)
While the moderate Hurriyat team, led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, is visiting the other side of the border, on this side, very near the border, he came in for praise today.
- Grounded (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jan 22, 2007)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf refused to accept India’s invitation to attend the Saarc Summit at New Delhi in April.
- Mirwaiz, Pok Form Working Groups (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 22, 2007)
In an apparent attempt to forge a united front of the moderates on both sides of the LoC to isolate the militants, the visiting moderate Hurriyat leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, (POK) government have formed two . . .
- Mirwaiz, Pok Govt Form Working Groups (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 22, 2007)
Seen as a move to forge a united front of the moderates on both sides of the LoC to isolate the militants, the visiting moderate Hurriyat leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, (PoK) government have formed two working . . .
- Pak-Based Militants Reject Mirwaiz’S Call (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 22, 2007)
Signalling the widening divide between moderates and hardliners in Kashmir, a conglomerate of Pakistan-based militant groups has rejected Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's call to give up armed struggle to pave way for a peaceful negotiated . . .
- End Armed Struggle, Says Mirwaiz, It Has Achieved (Indian Express, RIYAZ WANI, Jan 21, 2007)
After meeting Musharraf, Mirwaiz says in Pakistan: Not prepared to sacrifice any more of our loved ones. Hardliner Geelani, Jehad Council slam him, say he is pandering to West, India, Pakistan
- Kashmir’S Armed Struggle Has Only ‘Created Graveyards’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 21, 2007)
In significant remarks, Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umer Farooq has called for an end to armed struggle to resolve the Kashmir issue as it has only created “more graveyards.” He said the dialogue process should be given a chance.
- Grounded (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jan 21, 2007)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf refused to accept India’s invitation to attend the Saarc Summit at New Delhi in April. This, despite the fact that the invite was carried to Islamabad personally by minister of external affairs Pranab Mukherjee.
- Time To End Armed Struggle: Mirwaiz (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 21, 2007)
In significant remarks, Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umer Farooq has called for an end to armed struggle to resolve the Kashmir issue as it has only created “more graveyards” and said the dialogue process should be given a chance.
- ``Armed Struggle Has Created Only Graveyards'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 21, 2007)
Islamabad: In significant remarks, the leader of the moderate faction of the Hurriyat, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has called for an end to armed struggle to resolve the Kashmir issue as it has only created "more graveyards" and said the dialogue process . . . .
- Grounded (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jan 20, 2007)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf refused to accept India’s invitation to attend the Saarc Summit at New Delhi in April.
- Status Quoist Talks (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Jan 19, 2007)
People should not expect any major breakthrough in the India-Pakistan talks because neither country wants to keep the momentum going
- Factional War (Asian Age, Editorial, The Asian Age, Jan 19, 2007)
Factionalism has overtaken the peace process in the Kashmir valley.
- Mirwaiz In Delhi, But No Date With Pm (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 18, 2007)
The moderate Hurriyat leaders, which is in Delhi en route to Islamabad for talks in Pakistan, have to wait some more time before they get to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
- Strike Affects Life In Kashmir (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 18, 2007)
Call given by Geelani to protest Pakistani visit of moderate faction leader
- Hurriyat Leader’S House Attacked With Grenade (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 16, 2007)
The residence of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Chairman of the moderate faction of the Hurriyat Conference, was attacked with a grenade here on Monday.
- Grenade Attack At Mirwaiz's Residence; Life Crippled In Srinagar (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 16, 2007)
Unidentified persons lobbed a grenade towards the residence of chairman of moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz Umer Farooq at Nigeen here on Monday.
- On Delhi Visit Eve, Mirwaiz Home Comes Under Attack (Indian Express, RIYAZ WANI, Jan 16, 2007)
Deepening the divide among separatists over the Kashmir peace process, militants today attacked the Srinagar home of Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq who is to leave for New Delhi on January 17 and then travel to Pakistan for a dialogue with . . .
- Grenade Attack At Hurriyat Chairman Residence (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 16, 2007)
Unidentified persons lobbed a grenade towards the residence of Chairman of moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz Umer Farooq at Nigeen on Monday.
- Ulfa And The Liberal Dilemma (Hindu, Harish Khare , Jan 12, 2007)
The latest dose of terror administered by the United Liberation Front of Asom is based on realpolitik calculations. The Centre should be in no hurry to dignify violence and death by indulging the outfit in any kind of dialogue.
- Aphc’S Scheduled Visit To Pakistan Angers Some Indians (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jan 11, 2007)
The All Party Hurriyat Conference’s (APHC) decision to visit Pakistan on January 18 has angered a section in the Indian establishment that now wants Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to cancel a proposed meeting with Kashmiri leaders.
- Hurriyat Keen On Meeting Manmohan (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Jan 10, 2007)
Plans to visit Pakistan on January 17
Three-member delegation announced
Hurriyat leaders asked to wait.
- Joint Management Is Not A Dirty Phrase (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 09, 2007)
After all, joint management is not a dirty phrase.
- Joint Defence, Economic Union For Kashmir Proposed (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 07, 2007)
Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference chairman Sajad Gani Lone put forward a peace plan on Saturday, seeking a single Jammu and Kashmir Economic Union.
- Pressure For Manmohan, Mirwaiz Meeting (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jan 07, 2007)
New Delhi policy establishment divided
- Right To Dissent Is Essence Of Democratic Structure: Geelani (Hindu, Luv Puri , Jan 05, 2007)
Future of the J&K should be decided by its people, he says
Reorganising State not a solution
Status quo had never been the answer.
- Kashmir Leaders To Visit Pakistan To Push Peace (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 05, 2007)
Kashmir's main political separatists will visit Pakistan this month to try set up a permanent peace dialogue process to help end a 17-year revolt in the disputed Himalayan region, a top leader said on Thursday.
- Valley Of Hope (Indian Express, B.G. Verghese, Dec 29, 2006)
After years of sloganeering and myth-making on J&K, Musharraf may slowly be re-educating his own people to accept harsh facts and ground realities. It is in India’s interest to help him succeed
- Aphc Leaders To Visit Pak In January (Tribune, M.L. Kak, Dec 29, 2006)
All-Party Hurriyat Conference leaders plan to visit Islamabad next month to discuss with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf his ideas, for settling the Kashmir issue.
- Backchannel Talks On Kashmir Ideas (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2006)
day before Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, during his Punjab visit, reiterated his desire for a peace, security and friendship treaty with Islamabad, Satinder K Lambah, his special envoy for the Indo-Pak dialogue, flew to Lahore to hold the latest . . .
- Back-Channel Talks Held In Lahore, Says Paper (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Dec 27, 2006)
Top representatives of Indian and Pakistani leaders met in Lahore last week to explore ways to push forward President Gen Pervez Musharraf's new ideas on Kashmir and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's favourable response to them, the Indian Express . . .
- We Welcome Musharraf’S Fresh Proposals (Deccan Herald, Anirban Bhaumik , Dec 26, 2006)
The 33-year-old head of Kashmir’s Muslims, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq - perceived as the most moderate face of separatism in the valley - takes a break in London for an interview with Deccan Herald.
- To Push Talks, India, Pak Envoys Do A Quiet Meeting (Indian Express, Shishir Gupta, Dec 26, 2006)
A day before Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, during his Punjab visit, reiterated his desire for a peace, security and friendship treaty with Islamabad, Satinder K Lambah, his special envoy for the Indo-Pak dialogue, flew to Lahore to hold the latest . . .
- Don’T Freeze It (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 26, 2006)
At its party conclave in Lucknow, the BJP predictably unveiled its quiver of arrows for the forthcoming elections to the Uttar Pradesh assembly.
- Pm Gets J&k Reform Blueprint From Panel (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 23, 2006)
Setting the tone for the economic development of Jammu and Kashmir, the Prime Minister’s Special Task Force has recommended a sweeping set of measures and reforms, including a Rs 8,302-crore package, a Special Investment Zone (SIZ), a new satellite . . .
- Decoding Musharraf-Speak (Deccan Herald, B G Verghese, Dec 23, 2006)
The softening of the stance by Musharraf on J&K is a good sign. India should make good use of it to solve the problem.
- A Bit Of Musharraf-Speak (Tribune, B.G. Verghese, Dec 22, 2006)
President Musharraf has spoken yet again.
- Treading Through A Minefield (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Dec 21, 2006)
As the peace process gathers momentum, new challenges become apparent.
- Militants In Jammu Jail Set Off A Riot (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 18, 2006)
At least 36 persons, including 21 prisoners, were injured in day-long clashes within the high-security Kot Balwal jail in Jammu on Sunday ahead of a routine visit by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The others hurt were mainly . . .
- Bjp Leader Questions ‘Consensus’ On Cbms In Working Group (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 14, 2006)
Senior BJP leader and member of the Working Group Prof Chaman Lal Gupta today raised questions on the “consensus” in the Working Group on confidence-building measures in the state.
- Azad Reviews Security Situation (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 14, 2006)
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today reviewed the security situation in the state at a high-level meeting here with senior officials led by Union Home Secretary V.K. Duggal.
- Musharraf Has Changed Stance On Kashmir: Geelani (Tribune, S.P.Sharma, Dec 14, 2006)
The statements of the foreign office of Pakistan that it never claimed Kashmir as its integral part and the earlier four-point formula for peace offered by Gen Pervez Musharraf have triggered a bitter debate in the state on whether Pakistan is . . .
- Hurriyat Chairman To Visit Northern Ireland (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 13, 2006)
With Mirwaiz Umer Farooq leaving for Northern Ireland to study the model of self-governance being worked out there, the stage seems set for a much-delayed meeting between the Centre and the Hurriyat leadership.
- Kashmir Mirchi (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Dec 13, 2006)
The Kashmir dispute just got spicier. A few days ago, Pakistan president General Musharraf suggested on an Indian news channel that an independent Kashmir was a non-starter and plebiscite in the state an impractical proposal.
- Musharraf Formula: Polarisation Up (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 12, 2006)
When Democratic Freedom Party chief Shabir Ahmed Shah today declared that Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf's four-point formula for the settlement of the Kashmir issue needed to be discussed with representatives of the people, it lent further . ..
- Musharraf’S Mind (Telegraph, Amitabh Mattoo, Dec 12, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf sure has chutzpah. In the course of a television interview with an Indian journalist, he has, on the face of it, abandoned decades of the most sacredly held mantras of Pakistan’s Kashmir policy: plebiscite and the United . . .
- Protests And Seminars Held To Mark Human Rights Day In J&k (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 11, 2006)
As protests and seminars marked the Human Rights Day in Jammu and Kashmir with separatists urging withdrawal of "black laws" giving impunity to security forces, troops of the 36 Rashtriya Rifles shot at and critically wounded a civilian in south . . .
- Protests Galore On Human Rights Day (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 11, 2006)
Protest marches and seminars marked World Human Rights Day today while the police held more than 50 protesters preventing them from marching to the office of the UNMOGIP to submit memoranda seeking an end to the alleged human rights violations in Kashmir.
- Hurriyat Chairman Asks For Ceasefire In J&k (Deccan Herald, Zahoor Malik , Dec 11, 2006)
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference, on Sunday appealed to the government of India for a cease fire in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Formula For Peace (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Dec 10, 2006)
"Recently, we have seen a pattern emerge in Indo-Pakistani dealings over Kashmir:
- Ihk Insurgency-Related Death Toll: 41,000 Dead Since 1989: India (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 08, 2006)
Figure covers fatalities up until Oct 31, but excludes missing persons
Local rights group estimates 50,000 dead and 10,000 missing
APHC says more than 100,000 killed
- Mush Fears India’S Economy, Armed Forces: Geelani (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 08, 2006)
Breakaway Hurriyat chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani today alleged that Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf was “scared’” of India’s growing economy and strength of its armed forces.
- Mixed Response To Musharraf Plan (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 07, 2006)
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf’s four-point solution has evoked a mixed reaction in Kashmir. While the mainstream parties and moderate separatist groups have guardedly welcomed the solution, the hard-line and militant organisations have . . .
- Musharraf Faces Criticism For Kashmir Proposal (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Dec 07, 2006)
Opposition parties in Pakistan on Wednesday accused President Pervez Musharraf of a "sell-out" on the Kashmir issue for his statements to an Indian TV channel but analysts said a change in Pakistan's position on Jammu and Kashmir was always . . .
- Musharraf Raises Peace Hopes (Times Online (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 06, 2006)
President Musharraf offered yesterday to abandon Pakistan’s longstanding claim to the disputed region of Kashmir, which has caused three wars since 1947, and to supervise it jointly with India.
- Musharraf Offer Nearer To New Delhi's Bottom Line (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Dec 06, 2006)
Mirwaiz Umar Farooqto meet N.N. Vohra on December 12
- Playing To The Gallery (Pioneer, Wilson John, Dec 06, 2006)
Hurriyat leaders erroneously believe that holding on to General Musharraf's coattails will bring them to power in Jammu & Kashmir
- Invite Hurriyat To Talks (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 04, 2006)
Whatever may be the circumstances in which the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) offered to have a dialogue with the government, it is a welcome move.
- Hurriyat Supports Musharraf's Action Plan On Kashmir (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Dec 03, 2006)
Proposal encompasses self-governance, demilitarisation
- Hurriyat Distances Itself From Pdp’S Proposal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2006)
Seeking to distance itself from the “self-rule” concept of the PDP, the moderate faction of the Hurriyat Conference on Saturday said it espoused “self-governance” for Jammu and Kashmir outside the ambit of the constitutions of India and Pakistan.
- Hurriyat May Be Invited For Talks (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Dec 02, 2006)
APHC reaches out to New Delhi with `self-rule' proposal
New Delhi's change of heart follows dramatic new offer by Hurriyat It seeks debate over self-governance at people's level.
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