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Articles 421 through 520 of 500:
- Trust Deficit In Saarc (Pioneer, CP Bhambhri, Apr 10, 2007)
The Delhi summit highlighted differences between member-states, says CP Bhambhri
- A New Dynamic In South Asia (Dawn, Tanvir Ahmad Khan, Apr 10, 2007)
There is a reasonable chance of a new dynamic taking root in South Asian inter-state relations.
- Sachar And The Politics Of Division (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, Apr 09, 2007)
As a frequent traveller to foreign lands, may I begin by stating humbly but categorically that in my view there is no non-Muslim country in the world in which Muslims have more freedom to practice their religion and culture than India.
- Musharraf Best Bet For Peace In Kashmir, Says Mufti (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 09, 2007)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf may be the best bet for a solution to the Kashmir crisis, said former J-K chief minister and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) patron Mufti Mohammed Sayeed.
- Troop Reduction In J And K (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 09, 2007)
The demand by the PDP for scaling down the deployment of troops in Jammu and Kashmir is mere posturing to gain some additional political space in the competitive politics of the state.
- Make Kashmir Free Economic Zone: Mufti (Tribune, Prashant Sood, Apr 07, 2007)
PDP patron and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today suggested turning the state into a free economic zone to enable it play a role as a "bridge" between India and Pakistan.
- Familiar Monotony (Pioneer, Kanchan Lakshman, Apr 07, 2007)
There are two sides to the SAARC process - political and business. The hype over the projected dividends from economic cooperation would elude member countries unless there is perfect political understanding between all members.
- Promises To Keep (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 07, 2007)
Don't expect fireworks at future SAARC summits because the ground has been created for steady but sure economic integration
- India Must Apologize For Exporting Terrorism (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Apr 07, 2007)
Predictably, the SARC summit opened with its focus on terrorism. Predictably, the smaller nations plagued by terrorism, have, for obvious diplomatic reasons, skirted round the issue of identifying the chief manufacturer and exporter of terrorism in . . .
- In Trust Deficit Still (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Apr 07, 2007)
More players in SAARC could mean increasing mistrust in the already divided South Asian bloc.
- "It's Time We Move Towards Conflict Resolution" (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Apr 06, 2007)
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz speaks on a range of issues — from bilateral trade to Siachen to the suspension of his country's top judge. Excerpts from an exclusive interview in New Delhi on Wednesday:
- Muslim World & The West (Dawn, Shahid M. Amin, Apr 06, 2007)
WITH each passing day, it seems that the gulf between the Muslim world and the West is widening. Apprehensions and misgivings on both sides are growing and at times reality is being supplanted by distortion.
- Can't Decide, So India Suffers (Pioneer, Hari Jaisingh, Apr 06, 2007)
One major tragedy of Indian governance has been the failure of leaders to take hard decisions on burning issues facing the nation at a given time and in a given situation either because of their politics of expediency or the lack of political . . .
- India Bracing Itself Against ‘Kargils And Tsunamis’ (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Apr 06, 2007)
Indian officials believe that the most likely military contingencies they face in the medium term are “Kargils and Tsunamis”, sharp, limited land engagements on their borders and broader humanitarian problems in the extended region, according to . . .
- Sinha Rules Out Kashmir Demilitarisation (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2007)
India’s top representative in revolt-hit Kashmir on Thursday ruled out demilitarisation of the Himalayan state, saying the army must remain in the region to protect Indian borders.
- Just Another Jamboree (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Apr 06, 2007)
The SAARC summit in New Delhi has once again raised a question mark over the relevance of this South Asian forum. Inherent contradictions among its member-states apart, mutual suspicion continues to plague SAARC
- India Weighs Troop Reduction In Quieter Kashmir (Christian Science Monitor, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2007)
For the first time in several years, the Indian government on Friday gave indications that it might finally consider the longstanding demands of Kashmiris to reduce its troop presence in the Kashmir valley.
- Bjp Thinks Beyond Up, To Target Upa Security Slip (Indian Express, ANANDA MAJUMDAR, Apr 05, 2007)
Driving against the UPA’s approach to internal security with the Uttar Pradesh elections in mind and a long-term plan for the next general elections, the BJP has drawn up a strategy that will systematically target the Manmohan Singh government on . . .
- Saarc Takes People-Centric Stand (Deccan Herald, K Subrahmanya, Apr 05, 2007)
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) — held back by bilateral problems amongst member countries since its inception 22 years ago — on Wednesday promised to make a difference to the lives of common people in the region in . . .
- Joint Management Of J&k Being Discussed: Shaukat (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Apr 04, 2007)
India and Pakistan are deep in discussion on a Kashmir plan that involves demilitarisation, joint management of both Kashmirs, open borders and self-governance. Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, reluctant to give details, confirmed on Tuesday . . .
- Aziz Calls For Making Saarc ‘Relevant’ (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Apr 04, 2007)
Pakistan warned Saarc leaders assembled here on Tuesday that the South Asian club would become unhinged from its people’s expectations unless it moved towards a resolution of debilitating political disputes that dog member states, which also now . . .
- Coming Full Circle At Saarc (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Apr 04, 2007)
In the dismal record of South Asian regionalism, the 14th summit of the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation might be remembered for initiating two trends.
- 14th Saarc Summit Will It Rise Above `Just Another Meet'? (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Apr 04, 2007)
It is time the South Asian countries unleashed the potential of the region to improve the lives of their people.
- Trust Deficit Reduced: Aziz (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2007)
`We are capable of moving ahead'
Says terrorism also had to be dealt with as a security issue
"If there is one country that wants a stable Afghanistan, it is Pakistan"
- Aziz Links Trade With India To Kashmir (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2007)
Pakistan acknowledged on Tuesday that there has been forward movement in its relations with India, but said that progress on trade and other issues was linked with the resolution of the Kashmir dispute.
- Towards Jihadi Anarchy (Pioneer, B Raman, Apr 03, 2007)
Neo-Taliban has gained a momentum of its own, running out of Gen Musharraf's control
- Samjhauta Probe Throws Up Joint Terror Rings (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Apr 03, 2007)
Joint terror mechanism can push for action against transnational networks
Address provided by him to secure visa was fictitious
His whereabouts and links to jehadi groups still unknown
- Terror Talks To Hog Saarc Summit (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2007)
Ahead of the 14th SAARC summit on Tuesday, the Foreign Ministers of the eight member South Asian nations met on Monday to forge an action plan for the summit.
- Valley Cannot Do Without Army (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 03, 2007)
It is unfortunate that People’s Democratic Party of Jammu & Kashmir, led by Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and his daughter, Mehbooba Mufti, has raised the pitch of its demand with regard to demilitarisation of the state and withdrawal of the Armed Forces . . .
- Mush Has Failed To Tame Mullahs (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 03, 2007)
Soon after 9/11, when the West was forced to acknowledge that Pakistan was the epicentre of jihadi terrorism, the US and its allies set a hard task for Gen Pervez Musharraf: Either shut down or mainstream the madarsas run by Islamists. In a new . . .
- Defence Secys To Talk On Siachen Fri & Sat (Asian Age, Ramesh Ramachandran, Apr 03, 2007)
India and Pakistan on Monday agreed to hold two-day defence secretary-level talks on Siachen from Friday in Islamabad.
- Enduring Terrorism In Pakistan (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 03, 2007)
In the wake of the September 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, President George W Bush launched major military operations as part of a global US-led anti-terrorism effort. Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan has realised major . . .
- Indo-Pak Talks On Siachen This Week (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2007)
India and Pakistan will hold the defence secretary-level talks on Siachen in Islamabad on Friday. This will be the first technical level talks of the fourth round of the composite dialogue, which was launched by two foreign secretaries earlier this year.
- Valley Needs Army (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 02, 2007)
The government of India should not preside over the demilitarisation of Kashmir. PDP leader Mufti Mohammed Sayeed and his daughter Mehbooba have called for demilitarisation all over again, which chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad is fortunately . . .
- Goodwill Princess (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 02, 2007)
The only daughter of British Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne was in the capital recently. The media was kept at bay as the British High Commissioner held a reception for her.
- 'Kashmir Violence Falls To All Time Low' (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 02, 2007)
The number of daily killings in Jammu and Kashmir has fallen by more than two-thirds, the lowest in the past 17 years, a police official said on Sunday.
- Valley Needs Army (Times of India, Sandeep Bamzai, Apr 02, 2007)
The government of India should not preside over the demilitarisation of Kashmir. PDP leader Mufti Mohammed Sayeed and his daughter Mehbooba have called for demilitarisation all over again, which chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad is fortunately . . .
- Kashmir's Tragedy (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 02, 2007)
Two images emanating from Jammu & Kashmir tell the tragic story of how cynical politics continues to triumph over rational strategy in that State.
- Pakistan Is A Failed Idea (Pioneer, KPS Gill, Apr 01, 2007)
Pakistan is an idea that has failed - abysmally and comprehensively.
- Security Concerns Remain (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2007)
Pakistan must give unequivocal guarantee that the proposed pipeline would be safe - how about closing down the terrorist camps in Mudrike as a confidence-building measure?
- Sharing Of Afghan Waters (Tribune, Ramamohan Rao, Apr 01, 2007)
APART from its eagerness to re-acquire the strategic depth against its traditional rival India, in Afghanistan, which it lost with the fall of its creation, Taliban in 2001, for Pakistan the other major cause for its continued support to Taliban . . . .
- Security Concerns Remain (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Mar 31, 2007)
Pakistan must give unequivocal guarantee that the proposed pipeline would be safe - how about closing down the terrorist camps in Mudrike as a confidence-building measure?
- The Best Chance Ever For Saarc (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Mar 31, 2007)
When South Asia's leaders meet in New Delhi on April 3, they must show the vision to abandon the beaten path. Their peoples have too much at stake.
- Vincent Brossel Of Reporters Sans (Frontline, DIONNE BUNSHA, Mar 31, 2007)
Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) has been fighting for press freedom ever since it was formed in 1985 by a group of French journalists.
- India Sets Up Committee On Kashmir Demilitarisation (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Mar 31, 2007)
A listless summit of South Asian nations next week may be enlivened by an India-Pakistan dialogue that could go anywhere except that New Delhi ensured on Friday that Islamabad's fear of slow progress over Kashmir was at least partly addressed.
- Pakistan Is A Failed Idea (Pioneer, KPS Gill, Mar 31, 2007)
Pakistan is an idea that has failed - abysmally and comprehensively. The lawlessness of Government, the unending violence, the contempt for civilised norms of domestic and international conduct, the constant regression to primitive forms of mass . . .
- Centre Helps Save The Day For Azad (Tribune, S.P.Sharma, Mar 31, 2007)
The uncertainty over the continuation of Ghulam Nabi Azad-led coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir is over with the Centre setting up three panels to deliberate on the issue of reduction of troops in Kashmir. Meanwhile, tomorrow's meeting of . . .
- Is Pdp's Troop-Cut Demand Justified? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 30, 2007)
Certain sections are deliberately creating confusion over what PDP stands for. We are not asking for the de-militarisation. We simply want a cut in the troops deployed for counter-insurgency purposes and it is not an alien demand.
- People Want To Bury The Hatchet (Tribune, Kuldip Nayar, Mar 30, 2007)
SINCE last year some of us, including Justice Rajinder Sachar, have been arranging a function at Shadman Colony in Lahore, where Bhagat Singh and his two comrades, Sukhdev and Rajguru, were hanged on March 23, 1931.
- Disenchanted Valley (Hindustan Times, Pankaj Vohra, Mar 29, 2007)
Sharp differences in perception between Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and his predecessor Mufti Mohammad Sayeed seem to be threatening the Congress-PDP coalition in the state.
- Shadow Of Intolerance (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Mar 29, 2007)
Islam needs a moderate face with a reformist spirit as exemplified by the Mughal prince Dara Shikoh, not his antithesis, Aurangzeb
- How Not To Deal With Pakistan (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Mar 28, 2007)
Manmohan Singh's appointment as Prime Minister in 2004 was welcomed internationally.
- A Tad Too Political (Asian Age, Editorial, The Asian Age, Mar 27, 2007)
The annual report of the defence ministry this year stands out because of a few significant departures from the past.
- No Licence To Kill (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 27, 2007)
The Gujarat government’s admission before the Supreme Court that its police force had killed Soharbuddin Sheikh in a fake encounter in 2005, and that there is no trace of his wife, Kausarbi, who was with him at the time, ought to make us hang our . . .
- Moment Of Truth For Pakistan (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 27, 2007)
It is not surprising that the European Parliament has given its approval, almost unanimously, to a report that directly links terrorism in Kashmir to the lack of democracy in Pakistan.
- Disenchanted Valley (Hindustan Times, Pankaj Vohra, Mar 27, 2007)
Sharp differences in perception between Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and his predecessor Mufti Mohammad Sayeed seem to be threatening the Congress-PDP coalition in the state. Matters have reached a stage where both Congress . . .
- J-K Crisis Eases, Thanks To Nsa’S Role (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Mar 27, 2007)
The political crisis in Jammu and Kashmir has blown over for the time being after two rounds of talks between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and PDP supremo Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, wherein National Security Adviser M K Narayanan played a key role.
- India To Go Ahead With Iran Gas Pipeline Project, Says Pranab (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 27, 2007)
Despite objections from the United States: Pranab
India, Pakistan keen on the project
Negotiations are on about the prices
- Antony Rules Out Troop Cut In Jammu & Kashmir (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 26, 2007)
People's Democratic Party chief Mufti Mohammed Sayeed may be pressuring Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to reduce troops in Jammu and Kashmir but the Union government will not let politics dictate security in the terrorism-hit state.
- Recounting The Days Of Terror (Hindu, Humra Quraishi, Mar 24, 2007)
Nandita Haksar's book, "Framing Geelani, Hanging Afzal - Patriotism In The Time of Terror" hits the stands
- Tca Srinivasa-Raghavan: An Insight Into Rahul`s Mind (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Mar 24, 2007)
The hypothetical syllogism is a powerful tool, used only by the cleverest politicians.
- Don’T Politicise Troop Reduction In J&k (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 24, 2007)
The threat of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to break up the ruling alliance, if Jammu and Kashmir is not demilitarised and if the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act is not repealed, has again raised the ultra-sensitive issue of the . . .
- Pm: Will Seek Army Advice On Troop Cut (Pioneer, Akhilesh Suman, Mar 24, 2007)
A day after his meeting with PDP leader Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asserted that no decision on the withdrawal of troops would be taken against the advice of the Army.
- Troop Reduction Will Be Unwise (Pioneer, Hari Jaisingh, Mar 24, 2007)
The spectre of terrorism apart, one tragic facet of Jammu & Kashmir has been the changing colours of the State's political leaders.
- India’S Pakistan Moment (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Mar 23, 2007)
As Pakistan struggles to find a new direction for itself, India can lay out its own enduring interests across the border — a democratic and modern Pakistan in harmony with its neighbours
- Security On The Downslide (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Mar 22, 2007)
Dr Manmohan Singh’s appointment as Prime Minister in 2004 was welcomed internationally. He was acknowledged as the architect of the economic reforms that had led to accelerated economic growth and evoked international and regional interest in India . . .
- Behind The Silver Lining, The Storm Clouds (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Mar 22, 2007)
As the peace process proceeds ahead, the unchecked growth of the religious Right raises disturbing questions about Jammu and Kashmir's future.
- Futile Venture With Pakistan (Pioneer, Vivek Gumaste, Mar 22, 2007)
Face to face contact between hostile neighbours is a laudable way to attain peace. But the nature of such interaction and its consequences must be carefully weighed before embarking on any such venture.
- Iaf's Vertical Take-Off (Pioneer, Abhijit Bhattacharyya , Mar 22, 2007)
The decision to appoint a helicopter pilot as IAF chief, though unprecedented, marks the coming of age of Indian defence
- Mufti Will Step Up Pressure On Pullout (New Indian Express, Seema Mustafa, Mar 22, 2007)
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed will ask Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to agree to an immediate phased withdrawal of troops from the Valley when he meets him here on Thursday.
- How Not To Deal With Pakistan (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Mar 22, 2007)
Manmohan Singh's appointment as Prime Minister in 2004 was welcomed internationally.
- A Muddle On National Security And Foreign Policy (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, Mar 22, 2007)
Even those who support New Delhi's efforts to expand cooperation with the US are worried about the perceived readiness to accept American prescriptions on relations with Pakistan.
- India Rejects Us Offer Of Joint Operations Against Let (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2007)
India has rejected a US proposal for joint operation against Lashkar-e-Toiba, in a move that has baffled many given that LeT is the principal terror threat to India, and that counter-terrorism has been a high bilateral priority.
- Azad Not For Troops Reduction (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2007)
"Desist from playing politics"
Troops can go back to barracks only when situation is conducive
Violence decreases but militancy hasn't ended
- New Boundaries No, Ties Yes: India To Pak (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2007)
Ruling out any redrawing of its boundaries, India today said it was open to “cooperative and consultative mechanisms” on Jammu and Kashmir involving the two parts of the state that were actively encouraged by New Delhi and Islamabad.
- Coalition Crisis (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 21, 2007)
Jammu and Kashmir’s coalition government is in serious trouble over the issue of demilitarisation of the state.
- Countering Insurgency (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 20, 2007)
WITH the replacing of over 11,000 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on counter-terrorism duties in five Jammu and Kashmir locations, with battalions of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), one of the key recommendations of the post-Kargil . . .
- Kashmiri Leaders Part Of Talks: Pak (Tribune, K.J.M. Varma, Mar 20, 2007)
Pakistan today said India had proposed dates for meeting on Siachen and a schedule for other issues.
- Azad Meets Pm, Stays Firm Against Troop Withdrawal (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2007)
On the eve of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's meeting with PDP leader Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday further hardened his position against troops withdrawal from the Valley.
- Azad Not For Troops Reduction (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2007)
"Desist from playing politics"
Troops can go back to barracks only when situation is conducive
Violence decreases but militancy hasn't ended
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