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Articles 11921 through 12020 of 21892:
- Pakistan And The Gas Pipeline (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jan 26, 2006)
On January 21, hours before he was to fly into Washington from New York on his first official visit to the United States and his big date with George W. Bush, Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz declared that Islamabad would not `rush' into a . . .
- Steady And Slow Peace Process (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 26, 2006)
Like a comforting ritual, the composite dialogue between India and Pakistan entered the third round with the two Foreign Secretaries paying obeisance to the long list of joint statements issued by their leaders since the two sides began . . .
- Musharraf Rules Out Independence As Option To Resolve Kashmir (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Ruling out independence as an option to resolve the Kashmir issue, President Pervez Musharraf has said a "minor step back" was required by India and Pakistan from their "rigid positions" to evolve a solution based on his proposals of self-governance . . .
- ‘Independence Not Option For Kashmir’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Ruling out independence as an option to resolve the Kashmir issue, President Pervez Musharraf has said a “minor step back” was required by India and Pakistan from their “rigid positions” to evolve a solution based on his proposals of self-governance and d
- Saudi King Opposes Abetment Of Terror (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah, in a subtle message to Pakistan, conveyed to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Wednesday that his country opposed both financial and moral support to terrorism and offered to work with India in combating terrorism.
- Is A Breakthrough Possible? (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Jan 26, 2006)
India and Pakistan still stick to old positions. But a breakdown in relations has been averted
- A Train To The Heart Of Kashmir (Indian Express, MIR EHSAN, Jan 26, 2006)
Just outside Ompura, a tiny village in central Kashmir, the chill is icy, the winds are freezing, the ground beneath is more slippery than firm. Hayat Ali, from West Bengal, isn’t used to any of this. But he’s taking all this on with a woollen jacket, ...
- India, S Arabia Sign Four Agreements (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
India and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday joined hands to combat global terrorism and signed four agreements that will impart a new strategic dimension to their burgeoning ties.
- Pakistan Says Committed To Peace With India (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
In a message to mark India's Republic Day, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said his country was committed to making peace its South Asian rival.
- India On Alert Ahead Of Republic Day Celebrations (Reuters, Palash Kumar, Jan 26, 2006)
Anti-aircraft guns were mounted on high-rise buildings in the Indian capital on Wednesday and hundreds of soldiers and police patrolled its ceremonial heart as the country prepared to mark Republic Day.
- Kashmir Independence Not Possible: Musharraf (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Ruling out independence as an option to resolve the Kashmir issue, President Pervez Musharraf has said a ‘‘minor step back’’ was required by India and Pakistan from their ‘‘rigid positions’’ to evolve a solution based on his proposals . . .
- Badge Of Legitimacy (Statesman, AMITAV BANERJI, Jan 26, 2006)
Ever since the fall of the Berlin Wall, democracy has become more than just a mantra.
- India, Saudi Arabia To Work Out Plan To Fight Terrorism (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Jan 26, 2006)
The visiting King of Saudi Arabia Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud today held 45-minute-long one-to-one talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during which the two leaders are understood to have discussed the need for hammering out a strategy . . .
- Blasts In India, Afghanistan (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Jan 26, 2006)
While Pakistan’s eastern flank with India has been free of tensions ever since the ceasefire along the Line of Control came into effect in November 2003, the same cannot be said about the developments on its western borders.
- India, S Arabia Sign Pact To Fight Terror (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah signed an agreement on Wednesday to work together to fight terrorism as the two countries moved to build closer ties.
- Poor Maternal Health (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 26, 2006)
Despite the government’s claims that the safe motherhood initiative — a global effort to improve maternal health and reduce maternal deaths — is an integral part of its health policy, there are few indications that pregnant women are benefiting . . .
- Salute The Republic (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jan 26, 2006)
Today we salute the Republic of India with our both hands. The day marks more than merely a ritual. In every sense it goes beyond massive celebrations that are witnessed across the country.
- Musharraf Playing A Double Game On Fighting Terror: Daily (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Slamming Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf for indulging in a "double game" on the issue of fighting terrorist infrastructure in his country, a leading American daily has said the US government should attack .
- J-K: Self Rule Proposal Need To Be Discussed, Says Mehbooba (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Maintaining that the solution to Kashmir issue could only be evolved through dialogue, PDP President Mehbooba Mufti today said the proposal of "self rule" floated recently by Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf need to be discussed at national and . . .
- Security Tightened Ahead Of R-Day (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
On the eve of the 57th Republic Day, Delhi police foiled a terrorist plan to disrupt the celebrations in the capital. Security was tightened across the country and extra guards deployed at all vital installations following terror attacks in some places.
- Saudi Envoy Acts Promptly (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 26, 2006)
Saudi Ambassador Ali Awadh Asseri has reacted promptly to clarify the exact position with regard to the reported remarks of King Abdullah about observer’s status to India in the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC). The envoy has regretted that . . .
- Musharraf Rules Out Independence (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Ruling out independence as an option to resolve the Kashmir issue, President Pervez Musharraf has said a "minor step back" was required by India and Pakistan from their "rigid positions" to evolve a solution based on his proposals of self-governance . . .
- Bush Announces Visit To India, Pakistan In March (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jan 26, 2006)
US President George W Bush today announced he will visit India and Pakistan in March, saying he was "really looking forward" to the trip.
- Parts Of Pak In Qaida, Taliban Hands: Us Media (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Al Qaida and its former protectors, the Taliban, have virtually taken over parts of Pakistan’s tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, especially in Waziristan Province, a media report today said quoting local officials and Al Qaida video tapes . . .
- Sri Lanka Says Breakthrough In Peace Process A "Major Relief" (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Slamming Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf for indulging in a "double game" on the issue of fighting terrorist infrastructure in his country, a leading American daily has said the US government should attack Al Qaeda and other terror . . .
- Promoting Science (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 26, 2006)
The appeal to the media by physicist Dr Pervez Hoodbhoy to popularize science is timely.
- Kashmir Bloodied Again Ahead Of Republic Day (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
* Indian soldier goes postal, kills four
* Kashmiris to observe black day today
- Permission Not Needed To Attack Qaeda, Says Wp (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Jan 26, 2006)
The Washington Post on Wednesday advised US President George W Bush to eliminate Al Qaeda and Taliban operations in Pakistan, if the targets could be located, “with or without General Pervez Musharraf’s cooperation”.
- President, Pm Greet India On Republic Day (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz greeted India on its republic day being celebrated today (Thursday).
- Saudi Officials Brief Abdullah Before Talks In India (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jan 26, 2006)
Before starting official engagements, Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz on Wednesday preferred having a detailed briefing from an advanced Saudi civil community delegation that had been interacting with Indian academics, officials and members . . .
- J&k Infiltration Close To Zero: Indian Army (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
A senior Army officer said on Wednesday that infiltration levels in Jammu and Kashmir were close to zero.
- Saudi Arabia For Indo-Pak Peace (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jan 26, 2006)
* India and Saudi Arabia sign four accords
* King Abdullah vows to fight terrorism
- Tax Relief For Equity (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Jan 26, 2006)
The task force for rapid industrialization of Pakistan set up by the ministry of industries has come up with a comprehensive report on the pre-requisites for a sustained industrial expansion.
- Us & South Asia (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 26, 2006)
With President George Bush’s March visit to Pakistan and India confirmed, one hopes the US will make a determined effort to stimulate international interest in a resolution of the Kashmir conflict.
- Pm Seeks Active Us Role On Kashmir (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said Pakistan had urged upon the US to play a proactive role for solution to the Kashmir problem, which was imperative for regional peace and security.
- Musharraf’S Visit To Norway (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 26, 2006)
Pakistan and Norway have pledged to expand their ties in political and economic fields as President Gen Pervez Musharraf discussed ways with Prime Minister Jens Stolenberg for invigorating cooperation between the two countries.
- Indian Cabinet Okays Consulate In Karachi (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
India’s Cabinet has approved reopening the country’s consulate in the Karachi, ten years after its closure, a government statement said.
- Pak-Us Strategic Relations (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 26, 2006)
US President George W Bush has termed Washington’s ties with Islamabad as ‘strategic’ and ‘vital’ for the United States and expressed the desire to further strengthen these relations.
- World Book Fair To Begin In Delhi Tomorrow (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jan 26, 2006)
Nine-day 17th World Book Fair will begin here on Friday in which the largest ever group of Pakistani publishers will participate.
- Indian Cabinet Okays Reopening Of Karachi Mission (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
India’s cabinet has approved reopening the country’s consulate in Karachi, 10 years after its closure, a government statement said.
- Indian Visitor Wants Relaxation Of Visa Policy (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Mrs Manveen Sandhu, director Punarjyot (Centre for preservation and promotion of heritage of Punjab) has called upon the governments of India and Pakistan to enhance people to people contact by relaxing visa policies.
- Saudis Sign Anti-Terror Accord With India (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
India and Saudi Arabia signed a clutch of agreements here on Wednesday, including one to combat terrorism, but informed sources said a political dialogue started between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and King Abdullah was the centrepiece of their . . .
- India's Karachi Consulate Set To Re-Open (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday night approved creation of the post of Consul General for the Consulate General of India (CGI) in Karachi.
- In The Dark? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jan 25, 2006)
Filled with guilt about our degraded towns, every few months, bureaucrats, politicians and civic authorities announce some grandiose package of urban largesse. Global cities, world class airports, international standard highways, metro rail systems, ...
- Should Lawyers Resort To Strikes? (Tribune, Fali S. Nariman, Jan 25, 2006)
NO, No, No. Without recrimination or rhetoric, do consider the public perception of the practising lawyer in India.
- Pakistan Backs Iran Pipeline Despite U.S. Objections (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Pakistan said on Tuesday that a plan to build a natural gas pipeline from Iran to India through its territory should go ahead as scheduled, despite strong opposition from the United States.
- Bush Says Will Visit India, Pakistan In March (Reuters, Tabassum Zakaria, Jan 25, 2006)
President George W. Bush praised Pakistan as a close ally in fighting terrorism and said on Tuesday that he would visit the country and its neighbor India in March
- War Of Words Over Balochistan (Daily Excelsior, Ajay Kaul, Jan 25, 2006)
In the midst of bonhomie and slew of confidence-building measures, India and Pakistan have entered into a war of words over Balochistan where the local tribes are up in arms against the security forces.
- Bus From Amritsar Reaches Lahore (Dawn, Mansoor Malik, Jan 25, 2006)
The first bus from Amritsar arrived here on Tuesday, carrying 39 passengers, including 16 members of an Indian delegation. The first Pakistani bus had gone to Amritsar on Jan 20.
- Saudi Ruler ‘Misquoted’ On Oic Role For India (Dawn, Qudssia Akhlaque, Jan 25, 2006)
Saudi Ambassador Ali Awadh Asseri on Tuesday moved swiftly to clarify reported remarks of King Abdullah about India’s membership of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) as an observer that created a stir in diplomatic circles here.
- India, Pakistan And The Oic (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
The Foreign Office spokesperson, Ms TasNim Aslam, has “clarified” that Pakistan has not “rejected” a proposal by King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia that India be invited to the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) as an observer.
- Towards A Wider Horizon (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 25, 2006)
Known mainly for its self-centred approach Saudi Arabia now seems to be developing a broader vision.
- Islamabad, Tehran To Continue Talks : Gas Pipeline Project (Dawn, Khaleeq Kiani, Jan 25, 2006)
Pakistan and Iran on Tuesday agreed to continue two-track negotiations — bilateral and also involving India — for materializing the multi-billion dollar gas pipeline project.
- King Abdullah Wants Better Ties Between India, Pakistan (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Jan 25, 2006)
Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud arrived here on Tuesday as chief guest for India’s January 26 Republic Day military parade that will this year display nuclear-capable missiles designed to target Pakistan and China, both countries . . .
- ‘Taliban Accounts’ Frozen (Dawn, Shafiq Ahmad, Jan 25, 2006)
The government on Tuesday froze bank accounts of an Afghan trading group allegedly involved in funnelling funds to the Taliban.
- Bush Announces Visit To India, Pakistan In March (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jan 25, 2006)
US President George W Bush today announced he will visit India and Pakistan in March, saying he was "really looking forward" to the trip.
- Pak-Us Ties Vital, Strategic: Bush (News International, Salim Bokhari, Jan 25, 2006)
President George W Bush has praised Pakistan’s role in combating international terrorism and termed Washington’s ties with Islamabad as "strategic and vital" for the United States.
- India In The Oic (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Pakistan's response to a Saudi proposal to give India the status of an observer at the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) has been ambivalent. But so was the original Saudi proposal.
- Us N-Cooperation Only India-Specific, Pakistan Told (Daily Times, Zulfiqar Ghuman, Jan 25, 2006)
The United States has conveyed to Pakistan that India-US civil nuclear cooperation is only specific to India, and such cooperation with Pakistan is unlikely because of its track record.
- Al Qaeda Members Probably Killed In Bajaur: Musharraf (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
President says dozens of Qaeda members left
Norway offers additional $20m in quake assistance
- ‘Qaeda, Taliban Common Enemy Of Us, Pakistan’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
The US State Department spokesman hoped on Monday that “the Pakistani public understood” that both Pakistan and the United States “have a common enemy in the Al Qaeda and Taliban”.
- Tribal Leader Demands ‘Kashmir-Like Autonomy’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
A tribal leader demanded Azad Jammu and Kashmir-like status to seven tribal regions along the Afghanistan border, while talking to reporters on Monday.
- All The Hoopla About Wef (Business Line, D. Murali , Jan 25, 2006)
"Enjoy free Indian wine and finger food as you listen to the lovely Indian music," invites an announcement on www.davos.ch. Do you know who's paying for the party? The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and the Indian members of the . . .
- A Positive Move (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jan 25, 2006)
There is a section of the print media in Pakistan that plays a remarkably independent role contrary to the military-tainted image of the country
- Energy Key In The New Asian Architecture (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Jan 25, 2006)
Pipelines bring mutual dependencies and hasten regional integration. India must not let the strings attached to the U.S. offer of nuclear cooperation — or its usual insecurities — choke off this process.
- Kalabagh On The Backburner (Dawn, Zubeida Mustafa, Jan 25, 2006)
Last week, just when the opposition’s protest had begun to reach an uncomfortably high pitch, President Pervez Musharraf decided to take the wind out of the anti-Kalabagh lobby’s sail by announcing a change in the order of dam building.
- The Ways Of Our Politics (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 25, 2006)
Politicans in Pakistan are not exactly famous for original utterances. In fact some of them have been repeating themselves fox the last many decades or echoing the statements of others. This is because they want to rush to the press on any flimsy excuse,.
- Iaea Stance On Iran (Dawn, Najmuddin A. Shaikh, Jan 25, 2006)
As the momentum builds for the International Atomic Energy Agency board meeting on Feb 2, Mr ElBaradei, its director-general, has given the western campaign something of a setback by making it quite clear that he would not advance the date . . .
- Not The Right Approach (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 25, 2006)
The way America is fighting its war on terrorism in the tribal areas of Pakistan is stupefying. Its methods are alienating far too many people in this country and thus creating problems for President Pervez Musharraf.
- Micro-Financing: Key To Poverty Alleviation (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 25, 2006)
Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Salman Shah has said that the Government is committed to promote micro-finance sector for alleviation of poverty in the country.
- Opposition Denied Its Due Role (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 25, 2006)
Opposition leaders were on Monday barred from visiting the Damadola village in Bajaur Agency, the scene of the January 13 US missile attack. Their convoy was stopped at Ekkaghund levy post of Mohmand Agency to restrain them from entering the Tribal Areas.
- Manmohan Receives King Abdullah (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
First visit by a Saudi King to India in 51 years; to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations
- Balochistan: The India Factor (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
The Indian Foreign Ministry official’s statement that India is “concerned about the events in Balochistan” and B Raman’s article appearing on the RAW motivated website South Asia Analysis Group (SAAG) need to be read in context.
- Pak-Iran Gas Deal Option Stays Even Without India (News International, Khalid Mustafa, Jan 25, 2006)
Pakistan has informed Iran that it would not abandon the option of bilateral gas pipeline project and go ahead with it whether or not India joined it, said Adviser to the Prime Minister on Energy Mukhtar Ahmad here on Tuesday.
- First Regular Amritsar-Lahore Bus Crosses Wagah (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
The first regular Amritsar-Lahore bus carrying 40 passengers and officials on Tuesday crossed the Wagah border as another road link opened between the two South Asian neighbours—a sign of improving relationship.
- Thar Express May Be Deferred (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
The much awaited Thar Express train service between Munnabao in Rajasthan and Khokhrapar in Pakistan slated to commence on February one is likely to be deferred by at least a week as the two countries are yet to finalise modalities of the operations.
- Indian Bus Arrives In Lahore (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
A bus carrying 39 Indian passengers arrived in the Pakistani city of Lahore from Amritsar today after the two countries opened the first road link between the two sides of Punjab in an effort to enhance people-to-people contact.
- Pak Considering Other Options To Meet Energy Needs (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Facing opposition from the US on the proposed tri-nation IPI gas pipeline due to the nuclear stand-off with Iran, Pakistan has hoped the project will be speeded up after its latest talks with Tehran but maintained that it was weighing the other . . .
- India,pak Have Unique Opportunity To Resolve Kashmir Issue:aziz (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jan 25, 2006)
Observing that improved Indo-Pak relations and the congenial international environment provide a "unique opportunity" for the two nations to work for a solution of the Kashmir issue, Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said all sides . . .
- Abdullah’S India Visit Heralds New Ties (News International, Jagpreet Luthra, Jan 25, 2006)
King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia will be a guest of honour when he attends India’s Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, but many are asking why it has taken a Saudi monarch 51 years to visit the country.
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