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- Editors Arriving In India For Saarc Moot On 16th, 17th (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Feb 06, 2007)
Editors of leading South Asian media organisations are arriving here to participate in the first-ever SAARC editors’ conference on Friday and Saturday, to discuss issues related to media and publishing.
- Sonia Inaugurates Mela Amid Music (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2007)
UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday inaugurated the 21st Surajkund Crafts Mela here amid reverberating sounds of drum beats and folk music...
- President Putin, A Friend For All Seasons (Asian Age, K. Natwar Singh, Feb 01, 2007)
The state visit of President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin came at a time when foreign policy pundits were beginning to ask themselves, "Are we tilting too much towards Washington?"
- Saarc Editors' Meet To Tackle Key Media Issues (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2007)
Organised by Government and Media Development Foundation
First-ever public-private media venture
Aims at promoting understanding
- President Putin, A Friend For All Seasons (Asian Age, K. Natwar Singh, Jan 31, 2007)
The state visit of President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin came at a time when foreign policy pundits were beginning to ask themselves, "Are we tilting too much towards Washington?"
- In Times Of Terror, It's Back To Satyagraha (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2007)
The relevance of Gandhian satyagraha seemed to have acquired a new dimension with its projection by many at a conference here on Monday as a response to the looming shadow of terror around the world.
- Time For Islamabad To Correct Its Stance: What Lies Ahead For The Fateful Triangle-Ii (Dawn, A.R. Siddiqi, Jan 29, 2007)
Overwhelmed by the mujahideen forays and incessant pounding of Kabul, President Najibullah resigned in April 1992 and sought asylum in the UN compound in Kabul.
- Let Kashmir Have Indian, Pak Currencies: Pdp (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2007)
At a time when People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) proposals like self-rule and creation of free trade zone on the SAARC model in both the Kashmirs is generating much political heat, today the PDP tossed another coin on the Indo-Pak negotiating . . . .
- What Lies Ahead For The Fateful Triangle (Dawn, A.R. Siddiqi, Jan 28, 2007)
By the middle of 2007’ or earlier, Afghanistan would have joined the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) as a full member to bring India closer to it as a partner in trade, commerce and all other corporate matters within the . . .
- India For Free Trade In S Asia, Says Pakistan Get In The Way (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2007)
A strong advocate of barrier-free commerce and greater inter-connectivity among South Asian nations, India on Wednesday said Pakistan's refusal to agree on free trade was hampering implementation of South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) and . . .
- "Pakistan's Stand Hampering Safta" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2007)
India hails Afghanistan's entry into SAARC
Pakistan insisting on trade on basis of positive list
India's offer of tariff reduction not reciprocated
- Pak Hurdles On Safta (WhatIsIndia Publications, Aravind Sitaraman, Jan 25, 2007)
Hailing Afghanistan’s entry into the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), an Indian official complained about Pakistan’s refusal to implement South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) which impeded regional trade.
- India Hikes Afghan Aid By $ 100 Million (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 24, 2007)
The Indian Government today hiked its grant to Afghanistan for its reconstruction and development by $100 million, raising its aid assistance to $ 750 million.
- Pak To Discuss Trade Problems With Kamal Nath (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 24, 2007)
Pakistan's Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan has would meet his Indian counterpart Kamal Nath in Kathmandu during the Saarc Commerce Ministers' meet next month to discuss problems relating to bilateral trade.
- Inclusion Of Afghanistan In Saarc Will Help Establish Peace: India (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 24, 2007)
India on Tuesday said the inclusion of Afghanistan in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation would go a long way in establishing lasting peace and stability in the region.
- Grounded (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jan 22, 2007)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf refused to accept India’s invitation to attend the Saarc Summit at New Delhi in April.
- Grounded (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jan 21, 2007)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf refused to accept India’s invitation to attend the Saarc Summit at New Delhi in April. This, despite the fact that the invite was carried to Islamabad personally by minister of external affairs Pranab Mukherjee.
- Ancient Wisdom (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jan 20, 2007)
When external affairs minister Pranab Mukherjee was in Pakistan recently he suggested that India and Pakistan follow the European Union example and forge close economic and trade links.
- Grounded (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jan 20, 2007)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf refused to accept India’s invitation to attend the Saarc Summit at New Delhi in April.
- Micro Finance Bill On The Anvil: Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 19, 2007)
``Committed to women's empowerment, a key guiding principle of the CMP''
High priority to skill development
"Ensure gender equality"
- Status Quoist Talks (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Jan 19, 2007)
People should not expect any major breakthrough in the India-Pakistan talks because neither country wants to keep the momentum going
- India, Pak To Sign Pact On Reducing Nuke Accidents (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 19, 2007)
India and Pakistan have decided to ink a nuclear risk reduction agreement. It's a major initiative designed to prevent accidental or unauthorised use of nuclear weapons during heightened tension or eyeball-to-eyeball military confrontations along . . .
- Reforming Neighbours (Deccan Herald, B G Verghese, Jan 19, 2007)
India is in a better position now, with positive changes in its neighbouring countries along the Himalayas.
- India On Upward Spiral Of Improving Ties With All Major Powers: Pranab (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Jan 18, 2007)
The world needs, not the old style balance of power, but a "well-crafted system" to promote a "balance of interests" among major powers, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Tuesday.
- India, Pak Progress On Siachen Issue: Manmohan (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 17, 2007)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said "progress" was being made by India and Pakistan on the contentious Siachen issue but termed as "premature" that a stage for agreement "is being reached".
- Kashmir Resolution Linked To Trade Ties: Pak Prime Minister (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 17, 2007)
Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz says the "trust deficit" between India and Pakistan has reduced in the past three years, but more progress in economic and other ties is closely tied to progress in negotiations on Kashmir.
- Cementing The Peace Process (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 17, 2007)
The proximate reason for Pranab Mukherjee's visit to Islamabad might well have been the SAARC summit that India will host in the first week of April but the External Affairs Minister is bound to take quiet satisfaction from the collateral . . .
- Calibrating Dialogue (Pioneer, Wilson John, Jan 17, 2007)
Pranab Mukherjee, during his visit to Pakistan, has injected some reality to the peace process
- Indo-Pak Talks: Twists And Turns (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jan 17, 2007)
Recent developments in the Indo-Pak peace process gives rise to a bit of optimism.
- Too Early To Sign Pact On Siachen, Says Manmohan (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jan 16, 2007)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday did not rule out the possibility of visiting Pakistan before the Saarc summit, to be held in New Delhi in April. He, however, rejected contentions that the issue of demilitarisation of Siachen, on which . . .
- 'Never In The Last 60 Years...' (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 16, 2007)
Says the Pakistan foreign minister have India and Pakistan 'had such a sustained discussion on Jammu and Kashmir' as this time. 'And it is no secret that it is being discussed at various levels.'
- 'India, Pak Progress On Siachen Issue' (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 16, 2007)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said "progress" was being made by India and Pakistan on the contentious Siachen issue but termed as "premature" that a stage for agreement "is being reached".
- Steady Pace (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jan 16, 2007)
Incremental gains in India-Pakistan engagement.
- Peace By Piece (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jan 16, 2007)
It was low-key, measured and generated little hype.
- Pranab Expected To Hold Substantive Discussions (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jan 13, 2007)
We will set high benchmarks for the fourth round of composite dialogue process, says Pakistan Foreign Minister Kasuri
No major announcement or agreement likely: officials
It is Manmohan's turn to visit Islamabad: Kasuri
- Health In Both Kashmirs: ‘Indo-Pak Differences Narrow’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 13, 2007)
Indian paper says Musharraf, Singh may announce mechanisms before SAARC summit
- Indian Fm Set For Pakistan Talks (British Broadcasting Corporation, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 13, 2007)
India's foreign minister is due in Islamabad on Saturday for weekend talks with Pakistani leaders.
- Civil Rule Is A Mirage (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Jan 12, 2007)
Pakistan has been under army rule for over 50 years and now people are afraid of even talking about civil rule.
- Safma Sets Up Press Commission For India (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 12, 2007)
It will monitor, publish reports on press performance, violations of media rights, attacks on journalists and media organisations
- Mukherjee Visit To Pakistan: India Cautions Against Raised Expectations (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jan 12, 2007)
India has cautioned against raised expectations around External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee’s visit to Pakistan on Thursday.
- Edits (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jan 12, 2007)
It is an accident of Bengal’s contemporary economic history that the Chief Minister spelt out what is effectively a policy statement vis-a-vis Nandigram after enough died and more suffered from the effects of arson and violence.
- India Not Ready For Joint Management Of Kashmir (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 12, 2007)
India is not ready to agree to joint management of Jammu and Kashmir as proposed by Pakistan but is open to ideas like setting up of joint consultative mechanism on various issues including tourism and health.
- Blunderbuss In Bengal (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jan 12, 2007)
It is an accident of Bengal’s contemporary economic history that the Chief Minister spelt out what is effectively a policy statement vis-a-vis Nandigram after enough died and more suffered from the effects of arson and violence.
- Tribal Areas In Pakistan `No-Go Areas' For Journalists: Report (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jan 12, 2007)
The media faced outbursts of intolerance by the security agencies in 2006'
Pakistan tops list of abductions and killings of journalists last year
Journalists working under `multiple pressures'
- Pranab To Take Up Various Issues During Pak Visit (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 12, 2007)
The external affairs minister will officially reach Islamabad on Saturday afternoon with only an invitation card for the Saarc summit in his luggage, but it would be only be a cover for a comprehensive discussion on all issues, from terrorism . . .
- The Year, Between Covers (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 11, 2007)
As "South Asia Defence and Strategic Year Book 2007" hits the stands, editor Harjeet Singh tells ANUJ KUMAR what makes it special .
- India, Pak Step Closer To Group Tourism (Indian Express, Pranab Dhal Samanta, Jan 11, 2007)
India and Pakistan have inched closer to introducing, for the first time, a category of tourist visa for travel between both countries with the latter agreeing to a two-year-old suggestion by New Delhi for permitting group tourism between both countries.
- Pranab May Sign Nuke Risk Pact On Visit To Pak (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jan 11, 2007)
India and Pakistan are ready to sign a major agreement on nuclear risk reduction. This, along with a couple of other agreements, will be on the table to be signed by Pakistan foreign minister Khurshed Mehmood Kasuri and external affairs minister . ..
- Psst! Please Invite Pakistan President, Not Pm (Telegraph, Jyoti Malhotra, Jan 11, 2007)
The countdown to another chapter in India-Pakistan bonhomie begins on Saturday, when external affairs minister Pranab Mukherjee travels to Islamabad to invite Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf — and not, despite Saarc convention, the Prime Minister . .
- Pranab Holds Talks With Lankan President (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2007)
Sri Lanka’s faltering peace efforts and the deteriorating security situation came up for discussion here today when external affairs minister Mr Pranab Mukherjee met Sri Lankan President Mr Mahinda Rajapakse to invite him to the Saarc summit to be . . .
- Composite Dialogue To Be Reviewed (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jan 10, 2007)
Pakistan announces release of 115 Indian fishermen ahead of Pranab Mukherjee's visit.
- Sri Lanka: Solution Only Through Talks (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jan 10, 2007)
Pranab hands over invitation to Rajapaksa, Samaraweera for SAARC meet in Delhi in April
- Indian Pm’S Vision (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 10, 2007)
The Foreign Office’s reaction to the Indian prime minister’s reiteration of his proposal for a treaty of peace and friendship between the two countries is in keeping with Pakistan’s emphasis on the need for a solution of the Kashmir issue for peace . . .
- South Asian Dream May Edge Out American One If Mea Has Its Way (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 09, 2007)
The dream of studying and living together will come true for thousands of students from India, Pakistan and other Saarc countries if the efforts of the external affairs ministry to establish a South Asian University (SAS) are fruitful.
- Pranab To Meet Rajapaksa, Reiterate India's Position (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jan 09, 2007)
President to be invited for SAARC summit
Escalation of violence, bilateral ties to be discussed
Policy on Sri Lanka consistent: New Delhi.
- India Inc In Manmohan's Vision Of Peace With Pak (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 09, 2007)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday reiterated his desire to see a treaty of peace and friendship with Islamabad and asked business leaders on both sides of the border to strengthen the hands of the political leadership to promote relations . . .
- Long Way To Go (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jan 08, 2007)
The Standing Committee of the Rajya Sabha has submitted its views on the proposed amendments to the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2006. The Bill constitutes part of the global effort to eradicate human trafficking.
- Pm Briefs Left On Foreign Policy (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 07, 2007)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in an effort to keep the political parties in the loop on foreign policy, apprised the CPM leadership on Saturday on the prevailing situation in India's neighbouring countries.
- Cpi (M) For Continuing Peace Process With Pakistan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 07, 2007)
Pranab briefs CPI(M) leaders on neighbourhood
- Aziz Should Break The Deadlock With Afghanistan (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jan 05, 2007)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz’s visit to Afghanistan should remind him that he is on record as taking credit for increasing Pakistan’s trade with Kabul beyond the billion dollar mark.
- Mukherjee’S Agenda For Talks Cleared (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Jan 05, 2007)
The Indian government on Thursday cleared Foreign Minister Pranab Mukhejee’s agenda for talks in Pakistan this month and the chief minister of the disputed state of Jammu and Kashmir gave his own version of what New Delhi was prepared to do about . . .
- Sailing The Same Boat? (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Jan 05, 2007)
Prime Minister's lunch with the Opposition leaders is being seen as a step towards reducing the trust deficit between the UPA and NDA
- A Day After Pm's Lunch, Advani Says It Was A Good Gesture (Hindustan Times, Shekhar Iyer, Jan 04, 2007)
A day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh hosted lunch for top BJP leaders, Leader of Opposition LK Advani has described it as a "good gesture".
- Pm’S First Visit To Pak Likely In March (Deccan Herald, K Subrahmanya, Jan 04, 2007)
Dr Manmohan Singh may undertake his first prime ministerial visit to Pakistan during the first half of this year, probably ahead of the SAARC summit here in April.
- Manmohan To Seek Backing For Pranab's Pak Visit? (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 03, 2007)
The bridge-building exercise by PM Manmohan Singh by inviting BJP top brass for lunch could indicate government's desire to keep opposition in the picture in case external affairs minister Pranab Mukherjee's impending engagement with Pakistan sets the . .
- Pm Calls Atal & Co To Lunch; Pak On Table (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 03, 2007)
Early in the new year, PM Manmohan Singh invited BJP brass for lunch at his residence on Tuesday in what was seen as an effort to repair the estranged government-opposition ties and build a consensus over a range of foreign policy initiatives, . . .
- New Year, New Line: Upa Briefs Bjp On Nuclear Deal And The Neighbourhood (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 03, 2007)
To keep the main Opposition party in the loop on major initiatives of the Government especially on foreign policy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee met top BJP leaders today, including former prime minister Atal
- Pm Meets Bjp Brass To Clear Foreign Policy Air (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 03, 2007)
The Prime Minister’s invitation to the BJP top leadership for a luncheon discussion today on crucial foreign policy matters, including the Indo-US nuclear deal, was an apparent attempt an aiding a consensus.
- Framework Of Delusion (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2007)
Speaking in Amritsar on December 20, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reiterated his March 24, 2006, offer for a "Treaty of Peace, Security and Friendship" to Islamabad.
- A Possible Solution To Kashmir Problem (Asian Age, Kuldip Nayar, Jan 02, 2007)
The most important development in India-Pakistan relations in 2006 was Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf’s formulations on Kashmir.
- India, Pak Exchange Wishes, N-Unit List (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2007)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz sent New Year greetings to President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Monday.
- Pranab To Talk Terrorism With Musharraf (Times of India, BHASKAR ROY, Jan 02, 2007)
External affairs minister Pranab Mukherjee is expected to communicate India's concerns over the looming shadow of cross-border terrorism to President Pervez Musharraf during their talks in Islamabad on January 13-14.
- Now, Indian Diplomats Can't Leave Islamabad Without Prior Permission (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2007)
Imposing new restrictions on the movement of Indian diplomats, Pakistan has barred them from travelling out of Islamabad without prior permission.
- Fieo Committee To Study Issues In Farm Exports (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2006)
Land ceiling laws main hurdle to AEZs
Service tax, FBT pose problems'
Favours FTAs with EU, U.S.
- Year Of Hyper-Politics (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Dec 29, 2006)
Given the current mood of the people, the biggest gainers in 2007 could well be the regional players at the expense of the national parties
- Framework Of Delusion (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Dec 29, 2006)
Speaking in Amritsar on December 20, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reiterated his March 24, 2006, offer for a "Treaty of Peace, Security and Friendship" to Islamabad.
- Framework Of Delusion (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Dec 28, 2006)
Speaking in Amritsar on December 20, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reiterated his March 24, 2006, offer for a "Treaty of Peace, Security and Friendship" to Islamabad.
- India Can’T Pull Out Troops (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Dec 28, 2006)
Speaking in Amritsar on December 20, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reiterated his March 24, 2006, offer for a “Treaty of Peace, Security and Friendship” to Islamabad as “the basis for enduring peace and prosperity”.
- Peace Process, A Success Of Foreign Policy In 2006: Pakistan (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Dec 27, 2006)
Musharraf's ideas on Kashmir generated discourse: Foreign Secretary
Pakistan is prepared to show flexibility
"Serious effort" to resolve Siachen issue.
- India Not Obliging Pak Saarc Visa Sticker Holders (News International, Muhammad Saleh Zaafir, Dec 27, 2006)
India has unilaterally refused to oblige the Saarc visa sticker in case of distinguished Pakistanis regarding stay and free movement in that country.
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