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- What Next For Benazir Bhutto? (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2007)
The PPP leader’s return to Pakistan heralds the return of democratic politics but sharpens political polarisation.
- India-Us Nuclear Deal Wavers (Christian Science Monitor, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2007)
A US-Indian accord on civilian nuclear cooperation, once hailed as one of the most significant foreign-policy achievements of the Bush presidency, is on the ropes and may die before it is ever approved.
- ‘Musharraf Should Accept Sc Verdict’ (Tribune, Afzal Khan, Oct 25, 2007)
Expressing serious concern over statements by senior government officials, the New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged President Gen. Musharraf to make an unambiguous declaration that he would accept the Supreme Court verdict on petitions . . .
- Sudden Bonhomie (Pioneer, Ajoy Bose, Oct 25, 2007)
The Indian establishment is virtually bending over backwards in expressing dismay at the recent attack on Benazir Bhutto, officially a nobody in Pakistan at the moment.
- Contrasting Tales Of Resurgence (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Oct 25, 2007)
Even if things fall apart on the Indo-US nuclear deal and elections are held early, the polls will be a proper democratic exercise, unlike in Pakistan, where a free and fair election and democracy are still a mirage.
- Real Threat To The Bb-Ppp (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Oct 25, 2007)
New revelations now point directly to Taliban-Al Qaeda as the origin of threat to the PPP leader Ms Benazir Bhutto.
- The Question Of Inequality (Frontline, Praful Bidwai, Oct 25, 2007)
Income and wealth inequalities are rising alarmingly in India but they barely figure in public discourse. Yet, they threaten to undermine social cohesion.
- Pakistan And Its Prisoners Of Destiny (Hindu, Ramesh Thakur, Oct 24, 2007)
Benazir Bhutto knows how to press the right buttons when speaking to Western audiences through the mass media.
- Benazir Bhutto To Avoid Mass Rallies (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 24, 2007)
The former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto said Tuesday she had received a new death threat but will start campaigning in Pakistini cities in the next couple of days, avoiding mass rallies.
- Pranab Leaves For Trilateral Meet, Focus On Better Ties (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 24, 2007)
EIGHT MONTHS after their last session in New Delhi, India, China and Russia are set to hold their third standalone Foreign Ministers meeting in this northeastern Chinese city on Wednesday.
- Kashmir Is Not ‘Integral Part’ Of India: Pakistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 24, 2007)
Jammu & Kashmir is not and never has been “an integral part” of India, as several UN resolutions have recognised the state as disputed territory, a Pakistani delegate told the United Nations
General Assembly’s fourth committee, on Monday.
- Beyond The Explosive Homecoming (Dawn, Mahir Ali, Oct 24, 2007)
ONE can hardly disagree with Benazir Bhutto when she argues that militant Islamists must not be allowed to determine the political agenda in Pakistan.
- Bb Mulls ‘Virtual’ Rallies After Threat (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 24, 2007)
Former prime minister Benazir Bhutto said on Tuesday she will avoid mass rallies while campaigning for the general elections, as she received a new death threat.
- Coronation Of A Puppet (Dawn, Masud Mufti, Oct 24, 2007)
THE singing and dancing by the tumultuous crowds in Karachi on Oct 18 will remain an enigma until the details of Benazir Bhutto’s multi-pronged and hazy deal begin to unfold operationally.
- Law Unto Himself (Frontline, Nirupama Subramanian , Oct 24, 2007)
EVENTS of the past few months in Pakistan have driven politically-conscious people of this country to ask themselves and others despairingly why they cannot have “normal” elections as in other places; why their President’s term of office should be . . . .
- Corruption Must Be Rooted Out: Bangladesh Army Chief (Hindu, HAROON HABIB, Oct 23, 2007)
Bangladesh’s Army chief, General Moeen U. Ahmed, has said it would be a disgrace for the nation if the two detained leaders — Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia — are allowed to lead their parties again if they are convicted of corruption.
- The Wars Within (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Oct 23, 2007)
Do Pakistanis really appreciate Washingtons decision to influence the political outcome in Islamabad?
- Special Article (Statesman, Amulya Ganguli, Oct 23, 2007)
There is a saying in Bengali, pagoler go badhey ananda. It means that a mad man rejoices at the killing of a cow.
- Other Voices - European Press (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 23, 2007)
Karachi, the economic capital of Pakistan, has a long history of ethnic, religious and criminal violence.
- A Nightmare Foretold (Dawn, S. M. Naseem, Oct 23, 2007)
THE dastardly midnight suicide attacks, causing an unprecedented number of deaths and injuries and which rudely interrupted her triumphal second homecoming reception, have made Ms Benazir Bhutto’s return to Pakistan after eight years of . . . .
- New Arrivals (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 23, 2007)
Communicate with Emotional Intelligence: John Eaton, Roy Johnson; Jaico Publishing House, 121, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Mumbai-400001. Rs. 175. The World Trade Organisation — From Singapore to Hong Kong — 2 Parts: NS Bansal; Mittal Publications . . . . .
- Get Real (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 23, 2007)
The twin blasts in Pakistan have done for Benazir Bhutto what would have taken her months to accomplish.
- Whose Bomb? (Indian Express, Husain Haqqani, Oct 23, 2007)
The tragedy that marred Benazir Bhutto’s triumphant return home reinforced several truths that have either been played down or simply ignored over the last several years.
- Bhutto Wants Foreign Help In Probe (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto on Sunday asked the government to seek foreign help in probing Friday’s bomb blasts, which killed nearly 140 people.
- Be Practical On Burma (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Oct 22, 2007)
In stormy street protests in 1988 all across Burma that brought down the one-party Socialist regime of Gen Ne Win, over 3,000 people perished when the Army opened fire on peaceful demonstrators.
- Franken-Nation (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 22, 2007)
As Pakistan recovers from the most spectacular and catastrophic terrorist attack in its history, a few hard, sobering questions are in order. The "reception" of Ms Benazir Bhutto caused the death of close to 150 political workers, policemen and . . . . .
- Challenges From Terrorism (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 22, 2007)
Last week’s large-scale killings in Karachi in which PPP leader Benazir Bhutto escaped unhurt have provided fresh proof, if at all needed, that the terrorist problem remains deep-rooted in Pakistan.
- Bhutto Seeks International Help In Bombing Probe (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
Former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto called on the government on Sunday to seek foreign help in investigating last week's suicide bombing aimed at killing her on her return after eight years of exile.
- No Abating Of Terrorism (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Oct 22, 2007)
The gruesome attack on the convoy of Ms Benazir Bhutto at Karachi makes one wonder why terrorism is showing no signs of abating and, on the contrary, is able to perpetrate such horrors at will and at the time and places of its choosing.
- Bhutto Asks For International Help In Bombing Probe (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
Former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto called on the government on Sunday to seek foreign help in investigating last week’s suicide bombing aimed at killing her on her return after eight years of exile.
- Can Benazir Bring Democracy To Pak? (Asian Age, Kuldip Nayar, Oct 22, 2007)
Terrorists, through their latest attacks, have justified Benazir Bhutto’s much-maligned deal with President General Pervez Musharraf. She used to say that she wanted to return to Pakistan because terrorism was finishing all chances of the . . . .
- Change Certain In Pakistan (Asian Age, Editorial, The Asian Age, Oct 22, 2007)
That an estimated 100 people, possibly many more, were killed in two bomb explosions that marred Pakistan People’s Party leader Benazir Bhutto’s triumphant return home on Thursday imparts an ominous note to the thought that politics in . . . .
- The Politicians’ Dilemma (Dawn, Aqil Shah, Oct 22, 2007)
THE gruesome terrorist attacks on Benazir Bhutto’s convoy in Karachi is likely to strain the mutual understanding between the PPP and General Musharraf, given the suspected involvement of state officials.
- Bhutto Returns To Rousing Welcome After 8 Yrs (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 19, 2007)
The PPP chief, who was twice the Prime Minister of Pakistan, said the country was standing at the crossroads of dictatorship and democracy.
- Ppp Is A Powerful Force, Says Benazir (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Oct 19, 2007)
The massive turn-out of people to welcome her back to Pakistan was a message to opponents of democracy that they were dealing with the country’s most powerful party, Benazir Bhutto said in a brief conversation with The Hindu after her arrival on Thursday.
- Benazir Returns To Huge Welcome (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Oct 19, 2007)
She says people want change, democracy, jobs and security of lives and livelihood
- Cheers, Sobs Greet Bhutto In Pak (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 19, 2007)
Benazir Bhutto found it hard to know whether to laugh or cry after ending her eight years of exile.
- Bhutto Survives Blast Attack, Over 130 Killed (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 19, 2007)
A suicide bomber struck Benazir Bhutto's convoy, killing over 130 people and leaving nearly 400 injured, in a failed assassination bid on the former Pakistan Prime Minister, who escaped unhurt, hours after her return here from an eight-year self-exile.
- Pm Reminds Partners: You Too Okayed N-Deal (Indian Express, Seema Chisti, Oct 19, 2007)
Conceding that the Indo-US nuclear deal was “something that didn’t work out the way you wanted it to” and that it did have an “effect” on his government, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today reminded his UPA partners that “they were part and . . . .
- Monks Confront Military Regime (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Oct 18, 2007)
In stormy street protests in 1988 all cross Burma that brought down the one-party socialist regime of Gen Ne Win, over three thousand people perished when the army opened fire on peaceful demonstrators.
- Bhutto To Return Today (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 18, 2007)
Former premier Benazir Bhutto on Wednesday vowed to return home on Thursday after eight years of self-imposed exile.
- More At Stake Than Monks And Military In Myanmar (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, Oct 18, 2007)
In the stormy street protests in 1988 across Burma that brought down the one party Socialist regime of Gen. Ne Win, over 3,000 people perished when the army opened fire on peaceful demonstrators.
- Be Practical On Burma (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Oct 18, 2007)
In stormy street protests in 1988 all across Burma that brought down the one-party Socialist regime of Gen Ne Win, over 3,000 people perished when the Army opened fire on peaceful demonstrators.
- After 8 Years, Bhutto To Return Home Today (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 18, 2007)
Former prime minister Benazir Bhutto said she would return to Pakistan on Thursday to end eight years of self-exile and lead her party into national elections despite threats of Al-Qaida inspired suicide attacks.
- Benazir Ready For Return (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 18, 2007)
Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto said she would return to Pakistan tomorrow to end eight years of self-exile and lead her party into national elections despite threats of al Qaida inspired suicide attacks.
- On Way Home, Benazir Sings 'No Deal' Tune (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 18, 2007)
Claiming that she has not struck any deal with Pakistan's military regime, former premier Benazir Bhutto on Wednesday vowed to return home on Thursday after eight years in self-imposed exile to bring democracy and human rights to the . . . . .
- 1 Million Will Greet Bhutto In Karachi Today (Asian Age, Shafqat Ali, Oct 18, 2007)
Over a million people will welcome former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto when she returns to her homeland on Thursday morning, ending eight years in exile, her party said.
- No Deal, Says Bhutto (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 18, 2007)
Claiming that she has not struck any deal with Pakistan’s military regime, former Premier Ms Benazir Bhutto today vowed to return home tomorrow after eight years in self-imposed exile to bring democracy and human rights to the “represse . . . .
- Thousands Of Supporters Await Bhutto's Return From 8-Year Exile (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 18, 2007)
Thousands of supporters of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto gathered in Pakistan's biggest city Thursday to welcome her home from eight years of exile to the center stage of the country's volatile politics.
- I Am Pakistans Salvation (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 18, 2007)
Blowing hot and cold against the military regime in Pakistan, former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto believes that she alone is capable of bringing the beleaguered country back to the centre-ground of democracy.
- ‘I Will Rid Pakistan Of Extremism, Dictatorship’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 18, 2007)
Former premier Benazir Bhutto pledged on Wednesday that she would return to Pakistan to rid it of extremism and dictatorship by bringing in democracy. Ms Bhutto is due to arrive in Karachi today at around 1:00pm.
- The Unravelling Indo-Us Deal (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 18, 2007)
Regardless of the real motives behind New Delhi’s suspension of its civilian nuclear accord with Washington, the move is bound to elicit comparisons between the foreign policy stances of India and Pakistan.
- Law Vs People’S Will (Dawn, I.A. Rehman, Oct 18, 2007)
QUITE a few political crises in Pakistan have been caused by its rulers’ use of legal instruments to defy the demands of propriety in a society that professes to be democratic.
- Muslim-Christian Dialogue (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 18, 2007)
IN a letter, leading Muslim scholars have appealed to the Christian world for a dialogue because the ‘survival of the world’ will be at stake if the followers of the two religions do not come to an understanding.
- Media Blitzkrieg Vs The Average Voter (Dawn, Murtaza Razvi, Oct 18, 2007)
STENCH bombs are for real, and Israelis aren’t the only ones using them. hey are the hottest weapon in the hands of the brave new, empowered media in Pakistan and your TV rooms their pet targets.
- Indian’S Blogsite Creates Waves In Pakistan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2007)
It took Mayank Austen Soofi just two visits to Pakistan to fall in love with the country and its people.
- Eventful Days Ahead (Dawn, Najmuddin A. Shaikh, Oct 17, 2007)
Eventful days and weeks lie ahead. Today the Supreme Court will resume hearings on the petitions challenging the president’s eligibility for re-election by the current national and provincial assemblies.
- Haqqani Testifies (Daily Times, A N Sudarsan Rao , Oct 17, 2007)
At the political level, our military-led government has long denied political space to mainstream, pro-West political parties. The denial creates a vacuum, and anti-West, pro-Jihadi political elements fill the vacuum
- Speculation Rife Over Benazir’S Return (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Oct 16, 2007)
Three days before the expected homecoming of Pakistan People’s Party leader and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto after an eight-long years self-imposed exile, rumours are swirling that she may not return.
- Will She, Won’T She? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 16, 2007)
President Pervez Musharraf’s repeated messages to Pakistan People’s Party leader Benazir Bhutto that she must put off her planned October 18 return until the Supreme Court decides on the election disqualification case against him reflect the. . .
- Reconciliation Without Truth (Dawn, A N Sudarsan Rao , Oct 16, 2007)
ONE of the successes of political liberalism is that it can coerce consumers to buy a shiny apple with a worm in its centre and convince them that it is still a delicious treat.
- Judges And Public Opinion (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Oct 16, 2007)
ON Sept 28, a six-to-three majority on a Supreme Court bench dismissed petitions challenging General Musharraf’s credentials as a candidate in the presidential election on technical grounds, declaring them to be non-maintainable.
- Reconciliation Without Truth (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 15, 2007)
One of the successes of political liberalism is that it can coerce consumers to buy a shiny apple with a worm in its centre and convince them that it is still a delicious treat.
- Judges And Public Opinion (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Oct 15, 2007)
On Sept 28, a six-to-three majority on a Supreme Court bench dismissed petitions challenging General Musharraf’s credentials as a candidate in the presidential election on technical grounds, declaring them to be non-maintainable.
- South Block's Lowest Hour (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, Oct 13, 2007)
Some FAQs on Burma that the foreign policy establishment would duck in the 'national interest'
- Deeds And Deals Resonate (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 13, 2007)
IN the era of seesaw dismissals of their governments by the selfsame President Ghulam Ishaq Khan, there was a moment when Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif declared in parliament that their conduct had imperilled democracy and they would thenceforth . . . .
- Failing The Foreign Policy Test (Frontline, Praful Bidwai, Oct 12, 2007)
IF the real test of the short-term success of a nation’s foreign policy lies in its neighbourhood, rather than in distant lands or remote or rarefied international fora, then India’s policy has been something of a failure in recent years . . . .
- Waiting For Benazir Bhutto (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Oct 12, 2007)
An application form for aspirants to the post of Prime Minister of Pakistan is the latest joke doing the rounds on the Internet.
- ‘Beeba’ Takes On Bb (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 12, 2007)
IN a recent interview to Dawn News, President Pervez Musharraf displayed his growing understanding of Punjabi by mentioning Chaudhry Shujaat Husain very fondly as being ‘beeba’.
- Mother Of All Deals (Dawn, Ayesha Siddiqa-Agha, Oct 12, 2007)
THE news is not that dog bit man but that man bit dog. The news is not that Pervez Musharraf swept the elections but that eight parliamentarians voted for former justice Wajihuddin Ahmed.
- Benazir Man May Become Caretaker Pm (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2007)
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s man, Mr Aftab Sheban Meerani, may take over as caretaker Prime Minister before the general elections, official sources suggest.
- Bb’S Return And Musharraf’S Concern (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Oct 12, 2007)
President General Pervez Musharraf has asked the PPP chairperson Ms Benazir Bhutto not to return to Pakistan on October 18 but choose some date after the Supreme Court has delivered its verdict on the merits of his being re-elected from the same . . .
- Hounding Teheran (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, Oct 11, 2007)
THE last week of September witnessed frenetic diplomatic activity involving Iran and its friends and enemies. Most of the action was centred in New York where Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was attending the annual summit at the United Nations.
- The Stage Is Now Set (Indian Express, Husain Haqqani, Oct 11, 2007)
Unless the Supreme Court of Pakistan rules otherwise, General Musharraf has been “elected” to a five-year term as Pakistan’s president.
- No Cause For Despair (Dawn, Tariq Fatemi, Oct 11, 2007)
GENERAL Musharraf has succeeded in his desire to stay on in power. His election for a record third term has gone off well, and he has every reason to savour this moment of unprecedented triumph.
- No Oath Till Sc Gives Clean Chit: Musharraf (Tribune, Afzal Khan, Oct 11, 2007)
President General Pervez Musharraf has said he would not take oath of the office of President until the Supreme Court gives its verdict on his eligibility.
- U.S: Myopia As Vision (Frontline, Vijay Prashad, Oct 10, 2007)
Thanks to the Myanmarese protests, Bush returned to his robust message to go after the outposts of tyranny and liberate the world’s peoples.
- Reconciliation: What Next? (Dawn, Najmuddin A. Shaikh, Oct 10, 2007)
General Musharraf has been re-elected president. The electoral college was depleted, but not significantly, despite the best efforts of the All Parties Democratic Movement.
- Desire For Democracy (Hindustan Times, Hari Jaisingh, Oct 10, 2007)
The sage of the Renaissance Age, Erasmus, distinguishes between the "quiet" and "turbulent" periods of history. The turbulent periods may be short but they provide sharp contrasts to historical happenings.
- It’S Now Or Never (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 10, 2007)
October 5 has come and gone. D-day is now October 9. So the war of nerves drags on. In principle the government remains committed to carrying the Indo-US nuclear deal through. In practice it has been giving ground, inch by surreptitious inch, to the Left.
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