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Articles 11621 through 11720 of 21892:
- Jaswant Asks India, Pakistan To Set Up Visa Camps (News International, Fasahat Mohiuddin, Feb 03, 2006)
Visiting Indian opposition leader of Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) Jaswant Sing has called upon both India and Pakistan to establish visa camps till the formal re-opening of consulates in order to facilitate travel of the citizens . . .
- King Abdullah’S Enhanced Role In Sa (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 03, 2006)
SAUDI King Abdullah apprised President Musharraf of his talks with Indian leadership on Kashmir issue during his visit to New Delhi and assured him of his ‘good offices’ to help resolve the long-standing dispute.
- Time Slipping Out For Iran (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 03, 2006)
Iranian President Mahmood Ahmadinejad has reiterated that his country will not surrender before the US-EU machination on nuclear stand-off as US and Russian leaders discuss the developments over Iran’s nuclear programme.
- Disaster Management (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 03, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has approved establishment of the National Disaster Management Commission and the National Disaster Management Authority to quickly respond with utmost efficiency to all major natural and man made disasters.
- India Not Responding To Kashmir Options: Anwar (Pakistan Observer, Hameed Shaheen, Feb 03, 2006)
President of Azad Kashmir Maj-Gen Rtd Sardar Muhammad Anwar Khan has said that India was not responding proposals on Kashmir options floated by Pakistan from time to time to facilitate settlement of Kashmir dispute.
- Ex-Indian Fm’S Visit To Mazar-E-Quaid Uncertain (News International, Azfar-ul-Ashfaque, Feb 03, 2006)
A planned visit of the former Indian foreign minister and leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha, Jaswant Singh, to the mausoleum of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah could not materialise on Thursday raising speculations that Singh does not want . . .
- Indo-Pak Talks On Kashmir Truck Service Proposed (News International, Muhammad Saleh Zaafir, Feb 03, 2006)
Pakistan and India will hold expert level talks for starting a truck service between Muzaffarabad and Srinagar and a bus service between Rawalakot and Poonch.
- Pakistan, Islam And Indian Media Stereotypes (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 03, 2006)
“[T]he limited support that radical Islamist groups enjoy in Pakistan reflects less a fierce commitment to their ultimate agenda of strict Islamist rule than a protest against the system which, ironically, has abetted such groups for its own ...
- Sheer Hypocrisy (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Feb 03, 2006)
One should hardly be surprised that Sardar Mohammad Anwar and Sardar Sikandar Hayat Khan, "President" and "Prime Minister" of "Azad" Kashmir (as the occupied territory is locally known on the other side of the Line of Control), . . .
- Disaster Response, Management Mechanism (Daily Excelsior, M N Sehgal, Feb 03, 2006)
Constitution of State Level Committee on Disaster Management and State Crisis Management Committee (Excelsior 21 January) by Government orders, follow the reiteration of the Chief Minister in the Legislative Assembly,''
- War Of Discontent (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Feb 02, 2006)
With the insurgency in the Balochistan province escalating into a bloody conflict between the tribal rebels and the Pakistan Army, General Musharraf's regime is vulnerable as never before.
- Answer There Was None (Indian Express, SANDIPAN DEB, Feb 02, 2006)
When Dr Manmohan Singh said: “We stand by the principles of the non-aligned movement,” I switched channels and watched a horror movie.
- Terrorism & Iran: The Saudi Angle (The Economic Times, C UDAY BHASKAR, Feb 02, 2006)
The visit of Saudi monarch, King Abdullah, as the chief guest at this year’s Republic Day celebrations has successfully dispelled many misperceptions about the oil-rich desert kingdom that have been long held.
- ``Sonia A Source Of Strength'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
Handles with aplomb questions on domestic political issues
Asks to be judged not by what Mr. Advani says but what he delivers to the country
No fear of government falling. It will complete five years"
Right to Information Act will have revolutionary
- Mulling Over Mulfordspeak (Indian Express, K. Subrahmanyam, Feb 02, 2006)
It is difficult to defend US Ambassador David Mulford, not because what he said was wrong but because the way he said it and its timing was wrong.
- Let Kolkata Attack Foiled: Police (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
Target 3 alleged terrorists held; cops allege plan to carry out blasts at public places
- Drawing The Line (Dawn, Akhtar Mahmud Faruqui, Feb 02, 2006)
In promulgating your esoteric cogitation are you aware of your platitudinous ponderosity?” Youthful stirrings in the exciting transition from school to college in Pakistan prompted us to pose this question to classmates who were not so proficient in ....
- No Mandate To Change Indian Borders: Singh (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
Leaves options open on Iran issue
India is committed to forging the "friendliest possible relations" with Pakistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Wednesday, striking an upbeat note on the peace process.
- ‘History, Destiny Make India, Pak Stay Together’ (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, declared today that India attached great importance to having most friendly relations with Pakistan and stressed that history and destiny obliged both to “stay engaged” to sort out differences.
- Iran Should Step Back From The Brink (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Feb 02, 2006)
The United States and its European allies have got China and Russia to agree that Iran’s disputed nuclear programme should be referred to the UN Security Council for sanctions.
- Pervez Says Change, Ghulam Unfazed (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf has asked India to take “brave decisions” on his self-governance and demilitarisation proposals to resolve the Kashmir issue.
- Naked Fear-Mongering (Dawn, Eugene Robinson, Feb 02, 2006)
Once upon a time we had a great wartime president who told Americans they had nothing to fear but fear itself. Now we have George W. Bush, who uses fear as a tool of executive power and as a political weapon against his opponents.
- General: India Should Take Brave Steps On Kashmir (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has asked India to take “brave decisions” on his self-governance and demilitarisation proposals to resolve the Kashmir issue.
- Iran Issue Should Be Resolved Within Iaea: Pm (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
Denies Delhi is under pressure to reach accord with the U.S. on separation of nuclear facilities
Government committed to independent foreign policy
Attempts on to find pragmatic, practical solution to Kashmir issue
- Saudi King In Pakistan (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Feb 02, 2006)
Saudi King Shah Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz arrived here on Wednesday to a tumultuous welcome with the entire establishment turning up at the Chaklala military airbase.
- Surajkund Festival Opens; Nation's Rich Heritage On Display (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
Tourism has key role in economic development: Ambika Soni
Stating that tourism played an important part in the economic development of the country, Union Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni on Wednesday said both Prime Minister Manmohan Singh....
- Violence In Balochistan (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
At least three tribesmen were killed and nine others injured in an exchange of fire with security forces in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province on Wednesday, an official said.
- West Picks A Losing Battle (Deccan Herald, Simon Jenkins, Feb 02, 2006)
Washington’s kneejerk belligerence ignores Iran’s influence and the need for engagement
- Three Sardars And A General (Frontline, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Feb 02, 2006)
THERE are two or three tribal chiefs and feudal lords behind what is going on in Balochistan. The past governments have made deals with them and indulged them.
- Govt Committed To Pragmatic Solution To All Issues With Pak:pm (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
Ruling out transfer of Indian territory, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the UPA government was committed to a "pragmatic and practical" solution to all outstanding issues between India and Pakistan, including Jammu and Kashmir.
- Pm Says Relations With Pakistan, China Improving (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
Observing that his government had taken "many new initiatives" with regard to foreign policy and national security, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said India's relations with many of its neighbours, including China and Pakistan, had been improving.
- National Interest To Decide Vote On Iran Issue, Says Pm (Tribune, T.R. Ramachandran, Feb 02, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh categorically said today that India’s stand on the Iran nuclear issue at the Board of Governors meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna tomorrow will depend on the draft resolution and . . .
- Goebbels Next Door (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Feb 02, 2006)
What is the Goebbels technique? Lest the global community forgot it needs to be reminded that it is named after Hitler's Minister of Propaganda Joseph Goebbels who was one of the most important and influential figures of Nazi Germany.
- Safety Of Iaf Planes (Daily Excelsior, Vinod Vedi, Feb 02, 2006)
It is extremely heartening to know that accidents in the Indian Air Force are showing a downward trend and that 2005 has been the safest in 36 years with only 10 aircraft falling out of the sky.
- Absolute Poverty (Telegraph, ABHIRUP SARKAR, Feb 02, 2006)
India needs both the market and the state
The author is professor of economics, Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
- Saudi King Abdullah Arrives In Pak (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
Amidst unprecedented security, Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz arrived here today on a two-day visit to Pakistan for talks to boost bilateral economic ties and review regional matters.
- Talks Best Way To Resolve Iran Nuclear Issue, Says Kasuri (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
Iran’s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki had separate meetings with his counterparts from Pakistan and Germany and discussed bilateral relations and latest developments on Iran’s nuclear case.
- Resolving Iran Issue Diplomatically (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 02, 2006)
The permanent members of the UN Security Council have agreed that the IAEA should report to the world body this week on what Iran must do to cooperate with the agency.
- Us-India Stand-Off Over Iran Vote (Pakistan Observer, Rizwan Ghani, Feb 02, 2006)
Indian Prime Minister is in tough spot as America has openly asked for Indian vote for Iran’s referral to UNSC. Ms. Rice statement, “Asking India to make tough choice” in the matter is part of the diplomatic offensive amidst Bush’s resolve to . . .
- Kidnapping Of Us Journalist In Iraq (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 02, 2006)
The fate of US journalist Jill Carroll, who has been abducted in Iraq, hangs in balance as her captors are setting deadlines for fulfilment of their demand for release of all Iraqi women prisoners detained either by the United States occupation army . . .
- Indian Punjab Interested In ‘Business Gate’ At Wagah (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
The process of booking of ‘Thar Express,’ which will ply between Pakistan and India, began at the Karachi Cantonment Station, on Wednesday evening.
- Ebad Performs Opening Of Booking For ‘Thar Express’ (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
The process of booking of ‘Thar Express,’ which will ply between Pakistan and India, began at the Karachi Cantonment Station, on Wednesday evening.
- Abdullah Hopes For Indo-Pak Peace (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
Seeks just settlement of disputes between Islamabad, Delhi; Musharraf says terrorism poses danger to all faiths
- India Committed To ‘Friendliest Possible’ Ties With Pakistan (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Feb 02, 2006)
* Manmohan Singh rules out negotiations on transfer of Indian territory
* Confirms having met JKLF leader
- Pakistan, India Urged To Make Peace Process Kashmir-Specific (News International, Mariana Baabar, Feb 02, 2006)
"Are you with the Kashmir problem? Please walk through," a security guard told us as we entered the International Court of Justice at the Peace Palace.
- No Military Threat From India, Says Ispr: ‘Kashmiris Fighting For Freedom’ (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
Maj-Gen Shaukat Sultan, director-general of ISPR, revealed on Wednesday that the people who carried out suicide attacks on President Gen Pervez Musharraf’s motorcade in Rawalpindi in 2003 had used “the platform of the freedom struggle in Kashmir . . .
- India Desires ‘Pragmatic, Practical’ Solutions: Singh (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Feb 02, 2006)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Wednesday that he wants to resolve all problems with Pakistan, including the Kashmir issue, with pragmatic and practical solutions but he had no mandate to seek transfer of territories if it came to that.
- Controlling Aids (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 02, 2006)
Considering that the majority of the people shy away from an open debate on AIDS, it was good to see our legislators participating actively at a seminar on the disease.
- Balance Between Inflation And Growth (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Feb 02, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has asked the State Bank of Pakistan, with its new governor in Dr.Shamshad Akhtar, to strike a balance between promoting economic growth and inflation. A lax physical policy can create difficulties, he says.
- Rites Of Spring (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Feb 02, 2006)
It’s Basant Panchami today and while everyone who can will rush out for an eyeful of blooming yellow mustard in Punjab and Haryana, rustic Rajasthanis will wear yellow turbans or veils and maidaani Indians flourish yellow saris and handkerchiefs.
- Manmohan Singh Says Kashmir Vital To Ties With Pakistan (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Wednesday the issue of Kashmir was vital to better relations with nuclear rival Pakistan.
- Thar Express Bookings Begin (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
Bookings for Thar Express, which will ply between Pakistan and India, began at the Karachi Cantonment Station on Wednesday evening. Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan performed the opening of the booking process at a special counter.
- J&k: Musharraf's Demilitarisation Formula Ill-Conceived, Says Azad (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's formula of "self-rule and demilitarisation" for Kashmir is "ill-conceived" as Jammu and Kashmir already has self-rule, Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has said.
- Afghan Reconstruction More Than Just Fighting Taliban And Opium, Say Experts (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
Afghan reconstruction more than just fighting Taliban and opium, say experts
Stress the need for purging the parliament of warlords and making counter-insurgency operations less aggressive to local population
- Tough Talk From Tehran (Guardian (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
It is another sign of the escalating crisis over Iran's alleged nuclear ambitions that the Islamic republic's foreign minister has warned of swift retaliation if, as expected, it is reported to the United Nations security council. Manouchehr . . . .
- Peace In Afghanistan Fragile, Says Annan: Islamabad Pledges $50m (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
Pakistan on Tuesday welcomed the joint initiative of the United Kingdom, Afghanistan and the United Nations for the ‘Afghanistan Compact’ development plan at the London Conference as UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan pointed out that recent attacks . . .
- Iisc Attack: Police Examining Dhaka Link (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
Two teams have collected substantial information: Commissioner
The City police are correlating and analysing information about jihadi outfits received from Bangladesh and another country aboutthe attack on the Indian Institute of Science here, ...
- Iran Issue: India's Stand Is Crucial (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Feb 01, 2006)
Now that it is clear that the Iran nuclear issue will be referred to the UN Security Council, India's stance at the IAEA Board meeting on Thursday assumes importance. If, as seems likely, India toes the US line and sticks to the anti-Iran stand . . .
- Munabao-Khokhropar Train To Start From 18th (Daily Times, Umer Farooq, Feb 01, 2006)
Pakistan and India have agreed to start the Munabao-Khokhropar rail route from February 18.
- Self-Rule Is Starting Point For Any Dialogue: Pok President (Hindu, Luv Puri , Feb 01, 2006)
`Pakistan has shown flexibility, let India do the same'
Ball in India's court
Ceasefire along LoC can be extended
- Jaswant Visits Hinglaj Temple (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Feb 01, 2006)
The shrine is held in veneration by both Hindus and Muslims
Leading an 86-member delegation, the former Foreign Minister and senior BJP leader Jaswant Singh visited the ancient temple of Hinglaj in Balochistan on Tuesday.
- Musharraf Bugbear Of American Media (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Feb 01, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf's latest mini-tirade against India comes against a backdrop of the worst US media criticism he has encountered since his military coup overthrew the elected government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
- Musharraf To Stay As Army Chief Beyond 2007 - Ally (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
Pakistan's ruling coalition will elect President Pervez Musharraf for another five-year term and allow him to stay in uniform if it wins the next general election, newspapers quoted a key ally of the general as saying.
- Pak Spying Racket Busted, Two Arrested: Kolkata Cops (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
With the arrest of two persons, including a Pakistani, police on Tuesday claimed to have busted an espionage network supplying defence documents to Pakistan. A search is on for two others, both Indians, reported to be part of the network.
- Pakistan, India To Restore Desert Train Service (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
Pakistan and India on Tuesday decided to resume a train service across the Thar desert next month, 40 years after it was suspended following the second of the three wars between the two South Asian rivals.
- Sharif Says Pakistan Is A Failed Democracy (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
Describing Pakistan under President Pervez Musharraf as a “failed democracy”, ousted Prime Minister Mr Nawaz Sharif has accused him of degrading the country’s name in the world.
- Munabao Rail Service From Feb 18 (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
India and Pakistan today decided to resume rail link that will connect Khokharapar with Munabao, from February 18.
- Musharraf To Continue As President (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
Pervez Musharraf will continue to be Pakistan’s President and retain his post as the Army Chief even after the next general elections due in 2007 despite opposition from mainstream political parties and reservations expressed by Commonwealth.
- Ponm Demands Halt To ‘Army’ Operation In Balochistan (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
The Pakistan Oppressed Nations Movement (PONM) demanded on Tuesday that the "military operation against civilians" should be stopped forthwith in Balochistan, alleging that the establishment is strengthening the Sardari system in the province.
- Kasuri Links Peace In South Asia To Kashmir Resolution (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmud Kasuri said on Monday there could be no peace and stability in South Asia unless the Kashmir dispute is resolved in line with wishes of the Kashmiri people.
- Bhasha Royalty On The Basis Of Maps: Shaukat (The Nation, DILSHAD AZEEM, Feb 01, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Tuesday asked Northern Areas administration and NWFP that Bhasha Dam’s royalty dispute would be settled in accordance with their respective jurisdictions to be determined under maps of Survey of Pakistan and . . .
- N.As Students Body Rejects Bhasha Dam (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
The Gilgit-Baltistan Students Forum has rejected the construction of Bhasha dam terming it a violation of basic rights of the local people.
- Diplomatic Wisdom (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Feb 01, 2006)
Indian diplomacy has, almost accidentally, shown some wisdom. The King of Saudi Arabia should have been long ago invited to be Chief Guest on Republic Day.
- Protecting The Shores (Tribune, Premvir Das, Feb 01, 2006)
In the nearly six decades that India has been an independent country, the focus of its security concerns has centred on safeguarding the sanctity of its land frontiers from external threats as well as from terrorist movements, aided and abetted . . .
- Thar Express To Run From 18th (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
Pakistan and India on Tuesday agreed to establish a second rail link providing quicker access to people living in the southern regions of the two countries, beginning from February 18.
- King Abdullah Arrives Today: Envoy Says Ties With India Not At Pakistan’S Expense (Daily Times, Rana Qaisar, Feb 01, 2006)
Saudi ambassador says Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to sign 5 agreements
- The Uniform Issue (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 01, 2006)
By any standards it is a shocking statement. Speaking at the foundation laying ceremony of a girls’ college in Rawalpindi on Monday,
- Cadaver Donation Law (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 01, 2006)
The Senate chairman, Mohammadmian Soomro, told the National Institute of Child Health symposium the other day that the cadaveric organ donation bill that had been before the Upper House since 1992 is being reviewed.
- Kashmir Situation - A New Phase (Daily Excelsior, K.N. Pandita, Feb 01, 2006)
Undoubtedly, Kashmir situation has entered a new phase -- the phase of dialogues no matter productive or non productive. However, that does not mean the end of externally sponsored and locally abetted militancy.
- Religious Tolerance (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 01, 2006)
Have you noticed how every nation, every society and every individual often claim that tolerance of political, religious and social views of others is a cardinal feature of their culture?
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