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Articles 6021 through 6120 of 21681:
- Praful Bidwai: Ready To Collude With Empire? (Frontline, Praful Bidwai, Jul 11, 2006)
The Indian elite's lovefest with the U.S. amidst the Iraq quagmire bodes ill for this country's future.
- Indo-Us Nuclear Deal Moving Ahead (Daily Excelsior, SREEDHAR, Jul 11, 2006)
During the past twelve months an intense debate went on in India on two nuclear related issues.
- Ap Govt To Probe Land Controversy: Cm (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
Announcing a high-level probe into the allocation of land meant for refugees from Pakistan to private parties on the city outskirts, Andhra Chief Minister Y S Rajasekara Reddy today challenged the TDP to implead in the case as the Government was . . .
- Japan To Seek Un Security Council Vote On Nkorea Sanctions:kyodo (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
Japan will seek a United Nations Security Council vote today on a resolution to impose sanctions on North Korea over its missile programme, Kyodo news agency reported from New York, quoting UN sources.
- Why Afghanistan Remains A Dust Bowl Of Violence (Hindu, Peter Preston, Jul 11, 2006)
Afghanistan has never been a `successful' state, and we can't create a new civil society at gunpoint.
The particular difficulty with Afghanistan is that there is no structure in place to build on
Democracy has no roots on Afghan soil
Kabul, . . .
- India, Pak, Iran To Discuss Pricing Of Gas For Pipeline In Aug (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
Officials of India, Pakistan and Iran will meet in the first week of August to resolve the imbroglio over pricing of natural gas that Tehran wants to sell to the energy-hungry south Asian countries through a tri-nation pipeline.
- Bb’S Interview May Harm Pakistan (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 11, 2006)
The self-exiled leader of Pakistan Peoples Party, Mrs Benazir Bhutto, in an interview with an Indian television channel, has made certain remarks that would be interpreted by many as going against the . . .
- Ascent Of The Anti-Hindus (Pioneer, Sandhya Jain, Jul 11, 2006)
Barely a month after his visit to New Delhi for support in rebuilding his Maoist-ravaged country, Nepal's appointed interim Prime Minister GP Koirala has delivered his unhappy nation into the hands of its . . .
- Pak-Us Strategic Ties To Continue’ (News International, Mohammad Ali Khan, Jul 11, 2006)
US Ambassador to Pakistan Ryan C Crocker has said that his government will continue strategic partnership with Pakistan in all the major sectors, including business and trade to supplement the efforts aim at alleviating poverty and backwardness.
- 45 Killed In Pak Plane Crash (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane crashed into a field shortly after takeoff from Multan on Monday, killing all 45 people on board, including two senior army officers and two judges of the Lahore High court.
- 45 Killed In Pia Fokker Plane Crash (Pakistan Observer, Hussain Kashif, Jul 11, 2006)
All 45 people aboard PIA Fokker plane, PK-688, which was on its way from Multan to Lahore were killed in an air crash near here at 12.10 pm on Monday.
- 45 Die In Fokker Crash Near Multan (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
A Pakistan International Airlines’ Fokker passenger plane crashed into a field shortly after take-off on Monday, killing all 45 passengers and crew, near Suraj Miani on the outskirts of Multan about four-five kilometres away from the . . .
- President, Pm Order Probe (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday ordered an inquiry into the Fokker plane crash.
- Agni Designers Incompetent: Pak Scientist (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
The failure of Agni-III reflected the "incompetence" of the Indian missile designers and planners, said an eminent Pakistan scientist.
- 45 Die In Pak Plane Crash (Asian Age, Shafqat Ali, Jul 11, 2006)
A Pakistan International Airlines passenger plane crashed in the central city of Multan on Monday, killing all the 45 people on board, including the crew.
- ‘Saarc Countries Must Work Together’ (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
Secretary General of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) Chenkyab Dorji on Monday asked the member countries to work together and initiate joint projects.
- Work Not Yet Done: Rice On Nuclear Deal (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Monday warned that 'work is not yet done' on the nuclear agreement between India and the US.
- Pakistan Plane Crash Kills 45 (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) passenger plane crashed in fields on the outskirts of the central city of Multan on Monday, killing all 45 people on board, the local police chief said.
- Kashmiri Ultra Gets A Doctorate From Prison (Statesman, Kavita Suri, Jul 11, 2006)
A top Kashmiri militant serving a life sentence in the Srinagar Central Jail has been awarded a doctorate in Islamic Studies by the Kashmir University.
- No Change In Talks Format, Says Pakistan (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jul 11, 2006)
No changes were being contemplated in the format of the composite dialogue with India, the Pakistan Foreign Ministry said here on Monday.
- Pak Plane Crash Claims 45 Lives (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
All 45 people including two senior army officers and two High Court judges on board a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft were killed today when the Lahore-bound Fokker plane burst into flames and crashed three minutes after taking off . . .
- High Hiv Infection At Shipbreaking Yards (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
Survey shows that alcoholism is also rampant among them
38 confirmed cases of AIDS, 50-55 cases of STDs reported every week
Health problems also high due to unhygienic living conditions
- No Transfer Of F-16 Technology, Says Pakistan (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jul 11, 2006)
`Willing to give an appropriately-worded assurance to the U.S. Congress'
Safety included into such agreements, it says
Delivery of F-16s within two years, Pakistan told
- What Goes Down (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 11, 2006)
Two launches failed. While ISRO remains a viable player, DRDO needs some stiff questions
- Fokker Crashes; 45 On Board Killed :High Court Judges, University Vc, Brigadiers Among Dead (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
A Lahore-bound Fokker of PIA crashed into a field here only a few minutes after taking off on Monday. There were no survivors among the 45 people, including five crew members, aboard the ill-fated flight Pk-688.
- Shows Why Isro, With Solid Track Record, Needs More Launches (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jul 11, 2006)
In the risky business of rocket science, failure to launch is common. The successive failures in two days of the GSLV F-02 and the Agni-III missile need not be a setback to India’s space ambitions — if ISRO and DRDO take away the right lessons.
- Bjp Has Double Standards On Quota, Says Jdu (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
Using the recent controversy over the move for the removal of AIIMS director P Venugopal, the Janata Dal (United) here today charged the BJP with ‘‘duplicity’’ over reservations.
- How ‘Azad’ These Kashmir Polls? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 11, 2006)
The election for the eighth ‘Azad’ Jammu and Kashmir National (‘A’JK) Assembly are scheduled to be held on Tuesday.
- 45 Die In Pak Plane Crash (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
All 45 persons, including two senior army officers and two High Court judges , on board a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft were killed today when the Lahore-bound Fokker plane burst into flames and crashed three minutes after taking . . .
- After Unprecedented Tv Series, Pakistan Rethinks Rape, Sex Laws (Christian Science Monitor, Ashraf Khan, Jul 11, 2006)
More than 1,000 female prisoners are expected to be released this week on bail in Pakistan following a decision by President Pervez Musharraf to review a controversial set of laws affecting women.
- The Proof Of The Pudding Is In The Eating (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 11, 2006)
The Economist has by and large appreciated the policies being pursued by President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz saying that these have transformed the overall economic and financial image of Pakistan.
- 45 Dead As Pia Fokker Crashes In Multan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
Plane crashes shortly after take off, no survivors
Two high court judges, two brigadiers, vice chancellor killed
Engineer rules out technical fault
- Fighting Extremism (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 11, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf has again said all the right things on the need to combat the growing extremism at home.
- Pak Spending $30m On Restoring Temple (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
This is perhaps for the first time in the history of Pakistan that the government is spending close to $30 million for the restoration of a Hindu temple. India is believed to have chipped in $3 million for the project.
- ‘Vajpayee Offered J&k Military Bases To Us To Fight Taliban’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
A former Indian navy chief has revealed that the former government of Atal Behari Vajpayee had offered the United States the use of military bases in Jammu and Kashmir and other areas to carry out strikes against Afghanistan in 2001.
- California Dropout Masterminded The Tapes For Al-Qaeda (Times Online (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
The accomplished hand of al-Qaeda’s own in-house production team appears to be behind the videos made by two of the July 7 bombers.
- Experiments With Terror (OutLook, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jul 10, 2006)
The peace process resembles nothing so much as an arch without its keystone – in this case, an end to killing. Now as before, though, the keystone is stored in Islamabad, not New Delhi or Srinagar.
- Pokhran-Ii Led To ‘Surrenders’: Bhagwat (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Terming the 1998 Pokhran nuclear blasts as a “push-button” affair for the previous NDA government, the then Navy Chief, Admiral Vishnu Bhagwat, has said the atomic tests led to a “series of surrenders in every sector of the national polity, economy . . .
- Strengthening Of Pakistan Navy (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 10, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has expressed determination of the Government to strengthen naval defence of the country. Talking to reporters, he indicated that the Pakistan Navy will be upgraded with new frigates, submarines and air-borne surveillance . . .
- But Tie Your Camel (OutLook, B. Raman , Jul 10, 2006)
The orchestrated campaign against those advising caution in the Indo-US nuke deal should be a matter of concern. The recent case of a possible CIA mole in the NSCS should temper our fascination for the US with a dose of healthy caution.
- Agni-3 Fails To Hit Target After A Snag (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
India’s most-sophisticated intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Agni-3, failed on Sunday after it developed a snag shortly after launch from Wheeler Island off the coast of Orissa, and fell into the sea without hitting the specified target.
- Poverty In Pakistan (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 10, 2006)
Poverty is an ethical concept, not a statistical one. Inherent in the term “poverty”, when applied to human beings, is the notion of a life situation that should not exist. It is not only lack of roti, kapra aur makan—food, cloth and shelter.
- Sino-Indian Ties Warming Up India File (News International, Jyoti Malhotra, Jul 10, 2006)
Asia’s largest powers, India and China, smoothened another wrinkle in their burgeoning relationship last week when they threw open the snowy wastes of Nathu La, a pass that had remained frozen in time and attitude since their war in 1962.
- Musharraf Urges People To Stand Against Extremism, Terrorism (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 10, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf on Sunday expressed his firm commitment to the economic development and promotion of tourism in Chitral and Northern Areas and called upon the masses to make proactive efforts in staving off extremism and terrorism . . .
- Us Congress To Question Pakistan F-16 Deal (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
The Bush administration has pushed to conclude a landmark $5 billion sale of F-16 jets to Pakistan before completing traditional consultations with the US Congress and fully answering security concerns, a congressman and other congressional sources say.
- Stock Market Controversy (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 10, 2006)
Allegations that manipulation by top brokers triggered the stock market crashes of 2005 and 2006 have finally found their way out of business circles and the closeted world of high-stakes equity trading.
- Allegations Yet Again (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 10, 2006)
It seems that no amount of assurance or effort on the part of Islamabad can convince Kabul that Pakistan is doing its best to curb cross-border terrorism.
- Chaotic Transport System (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 10, 2006)
One is not surprised by the Planning Commission’s disclosure that Pakistan’s “inadequate and inefficient transport system” costs the country an estimated Rs230 billion annually — which is about 8.5 per cent of the GDP.
- Pakistan’S Democratic Predicament (Dawn, Talat Masood, Jul 10, 2006)
As during most part of its chequered history, Pakistan stands once again at the crossroads and the 2007 elections could be a landmark event that could shape the future destiny of the nation.
- Pak Military Regime Does Not Want Kashmir Solution: Benazir (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has dismissed as "ridiculous" the perception that only a military regime could solve the Kashmir issue, saying the problem "allows them to live a luxurious life as the emperors of Rome did".
- Thorough Probe Required (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 10, 2006)
The accusations by former chairman of the Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Tariq Hassan, as told to a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on Friday are of an extremely serious nature.
- Kashmiri Ultra Gets A Doctorate From Prison (Statesman, Kavita Suri, Jul 10, 2006)
A top Kashmiri militant serving a life sentence in the Srinagar Central Jail has been awarded a doctorate in Islamic Studies by the Kashmir University.
- Pyongyang's Warped Geo-Politics (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 10, 2006)
If US is serious about non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, it must deal firmly with AQ Khan's illicit network and his Pakistani masters, says Cecil Victor.
- Musharraf’S Kashmir Vision Evokes Popular Support: Attique (Pakistan Observer, Hameed Shaheen, Jul 10, 2006)
Sardar Attique Ahmad Khan, president ruling All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference, (AJKMC) has said that President General Pervez Musharraf’s Kashmir Vision has evoked popular support in Kashmir.
- Beyond Nathu-La (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 10, 2006)
Does India have a road map? ---- Tibetans had more than one reason to celebrate last week: The day the Dalai Lama turned 71, Nathu-la, or Pass of the Listening Ear which once upon a time was the access route to the Forbidden Land, was re-opened . . .
- Growing Sino-Indian Relations (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 10, 2006)
Slowly and steadily, the Sino-Indian relations are experiencing a thaw in their bilateral relations. Interestingly, the thaw in bilateral relations between the two countries is so slow, that rest of the world seems to have not noticed it.
- Chidambaram Not To Attend Saarc Meet (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jul 10, 2006)
Minister of State for Finance Pawan Kumar Bansal will represent India at the first meeting of the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation Finance Ministers here on Monday.
- Court Admits Revision Plea In Red Fort Attack Case (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Police is seeking punishment enhancement from life term to death sentence for two accused
- U.S. Congress To Question Pakistan Jet Deal (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
The Bush administration has pushed to conclude a landmark $5 billion sale of F-16 jets to Pakistan before completing traditional consultations with the U.S. Congress and fully answering security concerns, a congressman and other congressional sources say.
- High Incidence Of Hiv In Ship-Breaking Yards: Survey (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
It shows that alcoholism is also rampant among the workers
38 confirmed cases of AIDS, 50-55 cases of STDs reported every week
Health problems also high due to unhygienic living conditions
- Delhiites Witness First Monsoon Showers (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Power problems in the capital also solved to an extent Power problems in the capital also solved to an extent
- Distant Goal (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 10, 2006)
Pak’s notice will push the two nations from free trade
- N-Deal: Jaswant Warns Against Rush (Times of India, Indrani Bagchi, Jul 10, 2006)
The Indo-US nuclear agreement is not an energy agreement; it is and should have been promoted as a strategic agreement, says former foreign minister Jaswant Singh.
- Aq Was Made Scapegoat To Save Bigwigs: Benazir (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Disgraced Pakistani nuclear scientist AQ Khan, blamed for heading a proliferation network, was made a scapegoat to save "more powerful" leaders, former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto has said.
- Never Having To Be Sorry About Love (Indian Express, FARAH BARIA, Jul 10, 2006)
It has always been this way, I guess, from Lord Ram to Ramesh Sippy. Although love and marriage are not necessarily the same thing anywhere in the world, in India they are almost mutually exclusive.
- Swimming And Sinking With The News (Indian Express, Shailaja Bajpai, Jul 10, 2006)
Why do people watch news channels even when they suspect, no, truly believe, that they exaggerate everything to the power of a hundred? Ankle-deep water in Mumbai during the monsoon is, according to everyone who lives there, akin to wearing . . .
- India’S Longest-Range Missile Test Fails (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
India test-fired its longest-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile for the first time on Sunday, but it failed to hit its target, defence officials and sources said.
- Bridging The Power Gap (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 10, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has advised the KESC to raise its generation capacity as a first step to improving the power situation in Karachi.
- Lahore Has Had Enough Of This ‘Progress’ (News International, Khusro Mumtaz, Jul 10, 2006)
Due to travel and work exigencies this column will be, of necessity, shorter than usual and is being written in a frantic rush to meet its deadline.
- The Nuclear Deal And `Minimum Deterrence' (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Jul 10, 2006)
The Indo-U.S. nuclear agreement will raise the financial and political costs of the Indian nuclear weapons programme but it does not impose a legal bar on the production of fissile material or the testing of nuclear explosive devices by India.
- Pakistan Ideal Place For Investors, Says Pm (News International, Muhammad Anis, Jul 10, 2006)
Pakistan is open for business and welcomes local and foreign investment in Information Technology, outsourcing and other value-added sectors, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said here Sunday.
- ‘Military Regime Not For J&k Solution’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto dismissed as “ridiculous” the perception that only a military regime could solve the Kashmir issue, saying the problem “allows them to live a luxurious life as the emperors of Rome did”.
- Violent Islamic Radicals Know They Are Heretical (Hindu, Karen Armstrong, Jul 10, 2006)
Extremists are proud of their deviance, and moderate Muslims can't be held responsible.
- A Gripping Season (Hindu, Mike Marqusee, Jul 10, 2006)
It will be a pleasure to return to the majesty of Test cricket after the frenzy of the football.
- Pm's Visit To Pak Will Help Peace Process: Mufti (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
A former Chief Minister and patron of the ruling PDP, Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, has suggested to Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, not to cancel his visit to Pakistan.
- India Permits Screening Of Pak Movies: Minister (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
India has agreed to screen Pakistani movies on commercial basis in its theatres, Pakistan Culture Minister has said.
- Ulfa Makes A Point (Daily Excelsior, Vinod Vedi, Jul 08, 2006)
Amidst indications that the stage is getting ready for direct talks between the government and the United Liberation Front of Asom . . .
- India Says No Plan To Send Troops To Afghanistan (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
India today rubbished reports in Pakistani media that it is planning to send troops to Afghanistan, saying these were "mischievous".
- Cbi Gives Proof Of Dawood's Network In Pakistan To Interpol (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The CBI today said it has supplied all addresses of global terrorist Dawood Ibrahim in Pakistan to Interpol.
- Pakistan Orders Women Jailed For Minor Crimes Freed (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf approved legislation on Friday that will allow some 1,300 women jailed for minor crimes to be freed on bail.
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