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Articles 15221 through 15320 of 21892:
- Karzai Calls On Taliban To Join Reconciliation Process (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Saturday urged Taliban fighters and other militants to abandon their insurgency against his government and US-led forces in Afghanistan and join a national reconciliation process.
- Taliban Attack Police Hq In Afghanistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Suspected Taliban militants shot dead a deputy provincial governor before killing a former district chief while he prayed in a mosque, officials said on Saturday.
- Cbi Sleuths Grill Abu Salem (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Amid indications that former underworld don Abu Salem — a key accused in the 1993 Mumbai blasts — is willing to cooperate with Indian authorities, sleuths on Saturday began interrogating the gangster.
- 3rd Loc Crossing Opened For Aid (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
India and Pakistan have opened a third crossing point on the Line of Control (LoC) but as with earlier openings, both sides exchanged relief supplies without allowing Kashmiris across.
- Aziz Discusses Peace Process With Singh: Free Trade Linked To Progress On Kashmir (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh on Saturday discussed the ongoing peace process and the opening of crossing points along the Line of Control to help divided families meet each other in two parts of the quake-stricken
- Guru Nanak’S Birth Celebrations Begin Tomorrow (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Over 20,000 Sikh pilgrims from all over the world are expected to reach Nankana Sahib to attend the 536th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Jee, . . .
- Has Nepal Been Put Up By Pakistan? (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Nov 13, 2005)
``Move to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a member of SAARC''
Diplomats say Islamabad is not keen on Kabul's entry
No objection "in principle" to China's association with SAARC: India
Foreign Secretaries to finalise norms for dialogue partners
- Chandrika Moots South Asian Economic Union (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Nov 13, 2005)
SAARC leaders must look at modalities of a common market
- Churches, Schools Attacked In Lahore (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Tension prevailed near the eastern city of Lahore where an angry mob set ablaze three churches, Christian schools and residence of the local bishop, following reports that a youth allegedly desecrated the Holy Koran.
- A Flawed Un Programme (Deccan Herald, N J Nanporia , Nov 13, 2005)
Reactions to the oil-for-food scandal have so far focussed on establishing the guilt or innocence of those mentioned in the Volcker Report.
- Saarc Meet To Focus On Economy (Deccan Herald, Hassan Shahriar, Nov 13, 2005)
The Dhaka Declaration to be adopted by the South Asian leaders on the concluding day of their two-day summit on Sunday will focus on economic integration and combating poverty and terrorism in the region.
- Loc Opened At Third Point (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Indian and Pakistan army officials on Saturday opened the Line of Control (LoC) at the third point here to facilitate efficient deployment of relief in the earthquake hit areas of Jammu and Kashmir and the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as hundreds . . .
- India Rules Out Demilitarisation Until Pak Puts Stop To Terror (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Perturbed over continued terror attacks and infiltration attempts, India today ruled out any demilitarisation until Pakistan stopped cross border terrorism and influx of terrorists as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met his counterpart Shaukat Aziz here.
- Aziz Links Trade With India To Kashmir (Daily Times, EJAZ HAIDER, Nov 13, 2005)
PM reiterates Pakistani position after meeting Manmohan
* Says Kashmiris will determine what constitutes progress
- Kishanganga Hydropower Project: ‘Pakistan May Ask For World Bank Arbitration’ (Daily Times, Khawaja Naseer, Nov 13, 2005)
Pakistan has the option to ask the World Bank to arbitrate between it and India over the construction of the 330MW Kishanganga hydropower project on Neelum River in Jammu and Kashmir,
- Singh Says No To Kashmir Demilitarisation (News International, Mayed Ali & Muhammad Saleh Zaafir, Nov 13, 2005)
India said on Saturday there was no question of demilitarisation or redeployment of forces on the Line of Control (LoC) until cross-border terrorism seized.
- Sheathing The Sword Of Global Jehad (Indian Express, SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI , Nov 13, 2005)
I am a Hindu by spiritual orientation. My faith teaches me to respect, and take the best from, Islam and every other faith on this planet. I revere many noble aspects of Islam, which I believe have enriched our national life.
- Delhi Police Arrest Srinagar Resident For Alleged Role In Blasts Case (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Nov 13, 2005)
Suspect apprehended after four-day hunt by Intelligence Bureau
Cellphone conversations between suspect and his associates intercepted
Dar was arrested four months ago for suspected Lashkar links but got bail
- Loc Demilitarisation To Lessen Trust Deficit With India, Says Shaukat (News International, Mayed Ali, Nov 13, 2005)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said Pakistan and India will have to resolve all their outstanding disputes and ease tension for helping the Saarc to materialise its objectives.
- India, Pakistan Restate Old Positions In Talks (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Nov 13, 2005)
Old rivals India and Pakistan failed to make headway in a slow-moving peace process as talks on Saturday between the two prime ministers stuck to entrenched positions in their long-running dispute over Kashmir.
- No Question Of Demilitarisation Unless Terrorism Ends: Manmohan (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Nov 13, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told his Pakistani counterpart Shaukat Aziz that there could be no demilitarisation or redeployment of forces unless there was an end to cross-border terrorism and infiltration.
- Free Trade With India Linked To Progress On Kashmir: Aziz (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Pakistan today said free trade with India and improvement in economic relations was not possible unless there was progress on the Kashmir issue.
- Saarc Leaders For United Fight Against Terrorism (The Economic Times, Ajay Kaul, Nov 13, 2005)
The twice-deferred SAARC Summit opened on Saturday favouring a united fight against terrorism afflicting the region with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh making it clear that there should be “zero tolerance” towards the menace.
- 'No Terrorism' On Its Soil, Pak Assures India (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Pakistan on Saturday assured India that its territory would not be allowed to be used for any kind of terrorist activity against India, even as New Delhi ruled out de-militarisation of the Line of Control (LoC) unless cross-border terrorism was brought to
- Third Relief Point Opened On Loc (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Nov 13, 2005)
Relief for better tomorrow' packets carried across
Officials did not cross the LoC
People on both sides not allowed to meet each other
- National Interest Or Ideology? (Dawn, Kunwar Idris, Nov 13, 2005)
In mourning the absence of democracy and fundamental rights, or the severe limitations imposed on both, we tend to forget that the foundation of it all was laid in the very initial years of independence when Pakistan was declared an ideological state ....
- The Language Conundrum (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Nov 13, 2005)
I have seen two news items in recent weeks, one of them a bit amusing, and the other worrisome.
- Spice Of Life -Duelling (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 13, 2005)
AN absurd and ridiculous custom? We may well think so today, but it was not always so.
- Damage And Need Assessment (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Nov 13, 2005)
A Comprehensive damage and need assessment report has been released giving some idea of the devastation caused by October 8 earthquake and requirements for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
- Assessing Vajpayee-I (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 13, 2005)
Atal Behari Vajpayee, mentored by Shyama Prasad Mookerjee himself, became Prime Minister of India for less than a fortnight in 1996, then again in 1998 and again in 1999 and remained so until he was voted out in 2004.
- Third Kashmir Crossing Opened - But Not For People (Reuters, Zeeshan Haider and Sheikh Mushtaq, Nov 13, 2005)
India and Pakistan opened a third crossing point on their de facto border dividing the earthquake hit region of Kashmir on Saturday, but as with earlier openings this week both sides exchanged relief supplies without allowing Kashmiris across.
- 150 Hindu Pilgrims Stranded At Wagah (Dawn, Zulqernain Tahir, Nov 13, 2005)
Some 150 Hindu pilgrims were stranded at the Wagah border crossing on Saturday as authorities failed to make arrangements for their travel to the Katas Temple in Chakwal.
- Saarc: Implications Of Afghan Membership (Dawn, Muhammad Ali Siddiqi, Nov 13, 2005)
With Afghanistan’s entry into the seven-nation South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation a foregone conclosion, one hopes Islamabad has considered what the full implications of that country’s membership of this regional grouping could mean . . .
- Dynamism Must In National Policies (Tribune, Air Marshal (retd) R.S. Bedi, Nov 13, 2005)
Two important developments have taken place in recent weeks that reflect India’s newfound confidence in international relations.
- Mob Torches 3 Churches Near Nankana (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
A mob of 3,000 people, mostly youth, set to fire three churches and homes of two clergymen as well as destroyed a nursing hostel, nuns’ hostel, a convent school and four other houses in Sangla Hill area of district Nankana on Saturday.
- Godfather Iii: The Terrorist (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Nov 13, 2005)
Frankly, I thought it would never happen. The government of India — and its law enforcement agencies .....
- New Delhi Proposes Open Skies Accord (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday proposed a South Asian open skies agreement that would remove restrictions on flights operated by state-owned and private airlines from seven countries.
- Third Loc Point Opens For Relief : Kashmiris Await Permission (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Hundreds of divided Kashmiris watched with despair from hilltops as Indian and Pakistani officials opened the third crossing point along the Line of Control on Saturday for exchange of relief materials and not for their long-awaited movement across . . .
- Joint Effort Urged To Deal With Disasters: Saarc Summit Begins (Dawn, Nurul Kabir, Nov 13, 2005)
The 13th Saarc summit on Saturday called for greater cooperation within the region to deal with the aftermath of disasters like the Oct 8 earthquake and the last year’s devastating tsunami.
- Third Point Along Loc Opened For Quake Relief (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Teetwal: Shaking hands on a bailey bridge that fleetingly become a bone of contention between the two countries, Indian and Pakistani Army officials on Saturday opened the third border meeting point along the Line of Control (LoC) to ferry relief material
- No Demilitarisation Unless Pak Stops Terrorism: Pm (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
India today made it clear that there was no question of demilitarisation unless Pakistan stopped cross-border terrorism and attempts at infiltration.
- Shaukat, Manmohan Hold Talks, Review Peace Process, Loc Opening (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh Saturday discussed the ongoing peace process and the recent opening of crossing points on LoC to facilitate Kashmiri people living on either side share their grief and help each . . .
- Third Loc Crossing Point At Noseri Opened (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Pakistan and India on Saturday opened the third crossing point at Noseri on the Line of Control (LoC) to help survivors of severe earthquake of October 8. The exchange of relief goods started early Saturday morning at the Crossing Point after the . . .
- India’S Traditional Hypocrisy (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Nov 13, 2005)
Reports emanating from Dhaka suggest that India has opposed China’s entry into the SAARC forum even as a dialogue partner or observer at the pre-summit officials meetings at Dhaka.
- Guru Nanak’S Birth Festival (Dawn, Rana Sarwar, Nov 13, 2005)
More than 16,000 Sikhs from abroad, besides 10,000 local pilgrims, are expected to reach Nankana Sahib to attend the 536th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Jee to begin at Gurdawara Janam Asthan.
- Scourge Of Loans’ Remission (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Nov 13, 2005)
In a written answer to a question, Minister of State for Finance Omar Ayub Khan informed the Senate on Friday that Rs 2.2 billion, outstanding against some influential politicians and industrialists, were written off by the National Bank of Pakistan . . .
- Concerns Of Kashmiris Will Be Highlighted: Shaukat Aziz (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Nov 12, 2005)
Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that in his bilateral meetings with leaders on the sidelines of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit, he would highlight the "concerns and challenges" being faced by Kashmiris.
- Saarc Council Of Ministers' Meeting Begins (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
The SAARC Council of Ministers' began their meeting here Friday afternoon to finalise the agenda for the two-day 13th SAARC Summit, beginning here Saturday.
- Pak Action On Survivors (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
Pakistani police used canes against people living in an informal tent camp in the earthquake-hit city of Muzaffarabad today, after they protested against plans to evict them, witnesses said.
- Saarc Focus On Poverty (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Nov 12, 2005)
Kabul's membership takes centre stage
- Lucky 13? (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
As the 13th Saarc summit marking the forum’s 20th anniversary begins in Dhaka today, it’s time for the members to seriously introspect on both the huge potential and the missed opportunities of the past. Fortunately, there are signs of hope.
- Monica Or Sana Or Fauzia Or... (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
Monica Bedi returned this evening to Hyderabad, the city where she got a new identity — Sana Malik Kamal — in August 2001.
- A Parallel Between The Opening Of Relief Points Between India And Pakistan And The Pulling Down.... (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
A parallel between the opening of relief points between India and Pakistan and the pulling down of the Berlin Wall: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti
- Govt And Donors Release Quake Assessment Report: Reconstruction To Cost $5.2 Billion (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
Rebuilding will take five years
* Overall impact calculated at .5pc of GDP
* WB, ADB, UN, other donors agree with report
- The Kanwar Mess (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Nov 12, 2005)
One thing that has always struck me most noticeably about Kanwar Natwar Singh is his supreme insolence.
- Aziz, Singh To Focus On Loc (Daily Times, Ali Waqar, Nov 12, 2005)
The Indian and Pakistani prime ministers will discuss opening the Line of Control (LoC),
- Stage Set For Opening Of Saarc Summit (Press Trust of India, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 12, 2005)
The stage is set for tomorrow's opening of the twice-deferred SAARC Summit which is expected to outline a "new vision" for addressing major issues like terrorism, poverty alleviation and regional cooperation and chart out a roadmap for economic integratio
- Singh Rings ‘Failed States’ Alert (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Nov 12, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s statement that a number of “failed states” were emerging in India’s neighbourhood may cast a pall of gloom on the 13th Saarc (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Summit beginning here tomorrow.
- Cbi Interrogates Abu Salem, Monica Bedi (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
The CBI today interrogated Mumbai underworld don Abu Salem and his girlfriend bollywood starlet Monica Bedi, who were extradited from Portugal this morning, at its headquarters at Mumbai.
- India Fears Instability As South Asian Leaders Gather (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Nov 12, 2005)
India issued a blunt warning on Friday that failed states could emerge in South Asia as leaders gathered in Bangladesh for a regional summit.
- India Opposes China’S Entry Into Saarc (Dawn, Qudssia Akhlaque, Nov 12, 2005)
Two days after declaring its support for Afghanistan’s entry into Saarc, India has opposed inclusion of China as a dialogue partner or observer of the seven-nation regional grouping, according to diplomatic sources.
- 200 Marines In Pakistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
Roughly 200 US Marines stationed on the southern Japan island of Okinawa have been deployed to Pakistan to help with recovery ...
- Saarc Ministers Discuss Economic Union Plan (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
Seven South Asian foreign ministers met on Friday ahead of a weekend summit in the Bangladesh capital to push a free trade agreement and a possible “economic union”, officials said.
- Pakistan-India Joint Fund-Raiser Held (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
At the first Pakistan-India joint fund-raiser for the earthquake victims, the World Bank announced a $200 million supplemental financing to help Pakistan cope with the disaster.
- Rebuilding The Health Sector (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 12, 2005)
Not surprisingly, Pakistan’s traditional neglect of the health sector has come home to roost in the wake of the October 8 earthquake. Lacking an adequate and efficient health-care infrastructure, the country is finding it difficult to cope with the large
- Inconsequential Exchange Of Goods (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Nov 12, 2005)
Pakistan and India are proceeding ahead with the opening of crossing points on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Pakistan To Welcome China’S Entry Into Saarc (Pakistan Observer, Zahid Malik, Nov 12, 2005)
Dhaka—Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has underlined the growing need to “restructure and re-organise’ South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) for the good of the seven impoverished member nations.
- In Dhaka's Bazaars, Saarc Brings Mixed Feelings (Reuters, Raju Gopalakrishnan, Nov 12, 2005)
Authorities in Bangladesh's capital are spending considerable money and effort to ensure that this weekend's summit of South Asian leaders goes off well, but many in the teeming city say they are being made poorer.
- Saarc Summit Opens In Dhaka (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
The twice-postponed 13th SAARC summit being attended among others by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh opened in the Bangladeshi capital on Saturday amidst tight security, with the seven-nation grouping stepping into its third decade.
- Salem May Put Ex-Cricketer In Soup (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
Underworld don Abu Salem, who has been extradited from Portugal, was on Friday remanded to police custody till November 23 by the TADA court.
- Revitalization Of Saarc (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 12, 2005)
Pakistan has reacted positively to Afghanistan’s desire to join the seven-nation South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.
- Remembering Yasser Arafat (Dawn, Tayyab Siddiqui, Nov 12, 2005)
A year ago, Yasser Arafat breathed his last. With his death departed the last of the political dinosaurs and icons of a revolutionary era. Arafat epitomized unflinching resolve and remained steadfast to his cause despite several military and political....
- Pak To Highlight Cause Of Kashmiris At Saarc (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
Ahead of the SAARC summit starting in Dhaka tomorrow, Pakistan today said it would seek to highlight the cause of the Kashmiri people and the need to resolve issues for creating an "enabling environment."
- Quake And The Blasts (Tribune, Kuldip Nayar, Nov 12, 2005)
I was in Parliament House when the terrorists struck last time at Delhi, some four years ago. Not familiar with the building, they could not find the entrance. Still they killed three security guards till they were shot dead.
- Saarc To Reaffirm Fight Against Terror (Tribune, A.Tuteja, Nov 12, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other South Asian leaders will reaffirm their commitment to jointly tackle the menace of terrorism and work for the speedy economic development of the region when they meet here tomorrow for the two-day 13th SAARC Summit,
- Cbi Gets Better Of Blast-Plotter Salem (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
In a major success that could help expose the secret operations of Dawood Ibrahim, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Quake Relief Imperatives (Dawn, Shahid M. Amin, Nov 12, 2005)
The earthquake of October 8 has been the worst ever natural calamity to hit Pakistan.
- India Called For South Asian Countries To Join Forces In The Fight Against Terrorism (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
India on Friday called for South Asian countries to join forces in the fight against terrorism,
- Aziz And Morshed Discuss Ways To Strengthen Saarc (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday discussed the future agenda of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and the possibility of getting new members and observers into its fold.
- No Agreement Likely On Three Controversial Safta Points (Daily Times, EJAZ HAIDER, Nov 12, 2005)
As the twice-postponed 13th SAARC summit finally opens here today, agreement on the three sticking points of SAFTA (South Asia Free Trade Area) is likely to elude the member-states despite the optimism shown by Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary . . .
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