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Articles 16721 through 16820 of 21681:
- Insular Decision-Making (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 02, 2005)
A National consultative workshop on economic literacy and budget analysis has demanded that the government should involve the parliament, civil society representatives, technocrats, opposition leaders and other sections of society in the economic . . .
- India Not To Soften Stand On Baglihar (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 02, 2005)
India will stick to its guns during the four-day visit of neutral experts appointed by the World Bank, an arbitrator on the Indus Water Treaty, 1960, between India and Pakistan, on Saturday.
- Neutral Expert Arrives In Jammu (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 02, 2005)
We will try to be transparent on Baglihar during our tour, says Raymond Lafitte
The expert adjudicate on differences between India and Pakistan over the design of the dam
He is being accompanied by Pakistani and Indian teams.
- New Phase Of Me Conflict (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Oct 01, 2005)
Three Palestinian fighters including the local leader of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades were shot dead by Israeli troops in the northern West Bank early Thursday.
- India To Seek Treaty On Extradition (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 01, 2005)
Siachen redeployment only if the sides agree on ground position
India favours plotting of LoC beyond NJ9842
Pakistan position remains unchanged
No major differences between the two on Sir Creek
- By Law, Tobacco Be Gone! (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Oct 01, 2005)
Jawaharlal Nehru smoked a cigarette after every meal. Jinnah was a chain smoker. Winston Churchill had a cigar in his mouth most of the time.
- Bring ‘Decisive’ Pressure On King, Indian Delegation Tells Nepal (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 01, 2005)
In an effort to make some headway with Pakistan on the Siachen issue, India is willing to show flexibility in deploying mutually acceptable methods for verifying the ground positions, including satellite imagery.
- India To Liberalise Consular, Visa Services For Pakistanis (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 01, 2005)
Setting the stage for the four-day visit of External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh to Pakistan,
- Look Under The Persian Carpet (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 01, 2005)
Looking back on the week, you can’t help thinking the windmills are really in fashion this season.
- On Record (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 01, 2005)
The Prime Minister is directly responsible for this state of affairs. The CPI-M and Left parties cannot countenance this new direction of foreign policy. — Mr Prakash Karat, on India’s vote against Iran at the IAEA.
- India, Pak To Sign Pact On Missile Test Pre-Notification (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 01, 2005)
Consolidating the peace process, India and Pakistan will sign agreements on pre-notification of missile tests and setting up of a communication link between maritime forces besides considering a slew of confidence building measures (CBMs) during the four-
- Russia's Gazprom Keen To Take Part In Iran-India Pipeline (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 01, 2005)
Russian gas giant Gazprom, world's largest gas firm, is keen to participate in the construction of the 7.4 billion dollar Iran-Pakistan-India pipeline that would bring gas from the gigantic South Pars fields in Iran to the two South Asian countries.
- India In New Peace Moves Ahead Of Pakistan Talks (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 01, 2005)
India said on Friday it would make it easier for Pakistanis to get visas and proposed that the two countries swap prisoners faster, days ahead of peace talks between their foreign ministers.
- Natwar’S Pak Visit To Boost Peace Talks (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 01, 2005)
A communication link is expected to be established between the Indian Coast Guard and Pakistan’s Maritime Security Agency.
- Eye-Openers For Eyes Shut!……… (Daily Excelsior, Dr R L Bhat, Oct 01, 2005)
Remember Yaksha asking Yudhistra what the greatest wonder in the world was? Dharmaputra lived in a different age.
- Diplomacy At Gunpoint (Dawn, Kuldip Nayar, Oct 01, 2005)
When interests come into conflict with policies, the latter suffer. Something like that happened to India at Vienna where it voted against Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to ensure the supply of civil nuclear reactors and their . . .
- New Horizons (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Oct 01, 2005)
The relaxation of tension along the Line of Control (LoC) has given time to the leadership of "Azad" Kashmir, as the Pakistan-occupied territory is locally known, to think of developing tourism in a big way.
- Oil Refineries At Gwadar (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Oct 01, 2005)
President Pervez Musharraf has declared intention of the Government to set up oil refineries at Gwadar to help make it a regional hub of trade and provide cost-effective fuel for sustaining country’s economic growth.
- Making The Same Mistake? (Dawn, Afzaal Mahmood, Oct 01, 2005)
With the adoption of the US-led European resolution by the UN nuclear watchdog, the stage is now set for a confrontationist move against Iran.
- Post-Election Prospects In Afghanistan (Dawn, S. Mudassir Ali Shah, Oct 01, 2005)
As early results trickle in from the Afghan legislative elections, President Karzai’s principal political foe Yunus Qanuni — heading a 14-party alliance which is generally described as a rainbow grouping
- Now Us Should Do More (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Oct 01, 2005)
Situation in North Waziristan Agency seems to be pretty precarious. On Thursday helicopter gunships fired rockets on suspected militants’ hide-outs near Miranshah following a gun-battle between Army troops and tribesmen. According to witnesses score ....
- Diversifying Energy Sources (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 01, 2005)
Two reports in Friday’s newspapers are of significance in the context of the energy sector in Pakistan.
- Well Done In Tehran (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 01, 2005)
The Pakistan contingent which took part in the 4th Islamic Women’s Games in Tehran needs to be congratulated. The 73 competitors managed to win 16 medals, including five gold medals.
- Buying Obsolescence (Daily Excelsior, Vinod Vedi, Oct 01, 2005)
Former Prime Minister Inder Gujral once complained that the developing world was forced to buy obsolescent weaponry from the developed world. It would be interesting to know what he thinks of the US proposal to sell India a warship that was . . . .
- India, Pakistan To Allow Banks To Open Branches (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 01, 2005)
The State Bank of India and Habib Bank of Pakistan have applied to open branches in Pakistan and India, official sources said here on Friday.
- Pakistan-India Air Links Talks Inconclusive (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 30, 2005)
A two-day round of talks between India and Pakistan on extending cooperation in civil aviation ended on Wednesday [ 28 September] without any agreement on major issues.
- World Economic Forum Survey Out, India Stands At 50th (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 30, 2005)
India and China now rank very close to each other so far as the competitiveness of their economies is concerned,
- Japan, India Agree On Comprehensive Energy Tie-Up (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 30, 2005)
Japan and India on Thursday agreed on a plan for comprehensive energy cooperation and to finalize details after a series of high-ranking talks,
- From Amritsar To Lahore (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 30, 2005)
The India-Pakistan peace process has got a fresh push with the much-awaited launch of the Amritsar-Lahore bus service being scheduled in November. After all, if it is possible to have buses plying on the Delhi-Lahore and Srinagar-Muzaffarabad routes,
- India Second To China As Fdi Hot Spot (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 30, 2005)
42% of the investment experts see India as the third most attractive global destination.
- Pakistan, India Seek To Nudge Peace Process (Reuters, ZEESHAN HAIDER , Sep 30, 2005)
The foreign ministers of Pakistan and India will meet next week to try to smooth over a rough patch in a slow-moving peace process, but they are not expected to initiate any breakthrough, analysts said.
- India, Pak To Withdraw Siachen Troops (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 30, 2005)
Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said India and Pakistan have agreed to withdraw troops from their present position in Siachen glacier but the modalities have to be worked out.
- Promote Peace (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 30, 2005)
Tourist traffic between the two Punjabs would improve Indo-Pak ties significantly
- India, Pak To Revive Panel (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 30, 2005)
Deccan Herald » National » Detailed Story
India, Pak to revive panel
Islamabad,UNI:
India and Pakistan have decided to revive the Joint Commission (JC), which was constituted in 1983 and could meet only thrice since its inceptio
- Need To Bust Sugar Cartel (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 30, 2005)
Dealer's lacklustre response to a tender for the sale of 25,000 tonnes of sugar issued by the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) shows that the market is still in the grip of manipulators.
- Coercive Diplomacy Will Not Work: Musharraf (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Sep 30, 2005)
Hopeful of an acceptable settlement on J&K
- Activists Seek Musharraf's Apology For "Rape Remarks" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 30, 2005)
An insult to all Pakistani women, protesters say
- Before They Perish (Greater Kashmir, DR. MIR M. MANSOOR, Sep 30, 2005)
Three species of Gyps vultures (Oriental White-backed, Long-billed, and Slender-billed) occurring in South Asia have been listed as critically endangered fallowing a catastrophic crash in their populations to less than 5% since the early 1990’s.
- India, Pakistan To Withdraw Troops From Siachen: Pranab (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 30, 2005)
Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said India and Pakistan have agreed to withdraw troops from their present position in Siachen glacier but the modalities have to be worked out.
- E Coli In Water (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 30, 2005)
Thursday's revelation that E coli bacteria was found in 102 out of 144 water samples tested by the city government’s health department in Karachi is a serious cause for concern.
- Trapped In A Bunker (Tribune, Maj Gen (retd) Jatinder Singh, Sep 30, 2005)
Considering “golf fanaticism” in the “ Army hierarchy”, it is with certain amount of trepidation that I write this article.
- Capture Of Asif Chotu (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 30, 2005)
Security agencies have arrested Asif Chotu, a key leader of the banned militant group Lashkar-i-Jhangvi and mastermind of a string of deadly sectarian related suicide attacks. Three of his accompalices were also captured subsequently.
- A Vote Under U.S. Pressure: Left (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 29, 2005)
At meeting with Prime Minister, its leaders express fears that Iran ties will be hit
"Left parties register strong protest
Vote could have been avoided: Abani Roy
Assure world that Iran issue will not figure in Security Council: Yechury
- Relations With The Us (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 29, 2005)
There is more to Pakistan-American relations than the nuclear question. The issue has acquired perhaps undue importance following Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to the US in July.
- Indo-Pak Talks On Increasing Air Services End (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 29, 2005)
India and Pakistan today ended their talks on improving air services between them without any agreement due to differences over increasing the number of flights as well as adding new destinations.
- Choosing A President For The Bjp (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Sep 29, 2005)
RSS-BJP discussions on a new party president and "relations" between the two organisations could start next week ahead of Chitrakoot.
- Inordinate Delay In Decision On Dams (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 29, 2005)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz have resolved that a decision on the construction of mega water reservoirs will be taken shortly in keeping with the recommendations of the parliamentary and technical committees. At a present
- Us Support For Kashmir Settlement (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 29, 2005)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has urged the United States to support efforts aimed at resolving the Kashmir issue. During his meeting with visiting US National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley in Islamabad on Tuesday, he stressed the importance of moving
- India, Pakistan Agreed On Need For Siachen Pullout (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 29, 2005)
India and Pakistan are agreed on the need to withdraw troops from the Siachen Glacier but are stuck on verifying each other's positions before they pull back, the Indian defence minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Wednesday.
- Happy Border Crossings (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 29, 2005)
The announcement of a bus service between Amritsar and Lahore is a testament to the growing maturity in India-Pakistan relations.
- Exclusive - India, Pakistan Agreed On Need For Siachen Pullout (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Sep 29, 2005)
India and Pakistan are agreed on the need to withdraw troops from the Siachen Glacier but are stuck on verifying each other's positions before they pull back, the Indian defence minister said on Wednesday.
- Reducing Population (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Sep 29, 2005)
If the high population growth rate of Pakistan has been adversely affecting its economic growth rate so far, will the current high economic growth rate cut down the population growth?
- Soft Image, Harsh Reality (Dawn, Aqil Shah, Sep 29, 2005)
On September 17, demonstrators led by the Asian-American Network Against Abuse had picketed the Roosevelt Hotel in New York where General Musharraf was staying in connection with the UN General Assembly meeting.
- 37 Yrs In Pok, Indian Says 'I Prefer Death To Living In Kashmir' (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 29, 2005)
A former policeman from Jammu and Kashmir who resigned from service and crossed over to PoK in 1978 has returned, saying he would 'prefer death than returning to Pakistan occupied Kashmir'.
- Lahore-Amritsar Bus Set To Roll In November (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 29, 2005)
In yet another boost to their reconciliation process, India and Pakistan on Wednesday decided to start a bus service between Amritsar and Lahore in November and agreed to begin soon another bus to Nankana Sahib - home to some of the holiest Sikh shrines.
- Terror And Politics (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Sep 29, 2005)
That Interpol has felt the necessity of issuing a special international notice for underworld don Dawood Ibrahim along with others wanted by the United Nations for their links with Al Qaeda once again brings focus on the murky world of crime and terror.
- Amritsar, Lahore Bus Service By November (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 29, 2005)
India and Pakistan are scheduled to begin a new bus service between Amritsar and Lahore in the first half of November with a trial run fixed for the second half of October, a joint statement issued by the two sides said on Wednesday.
- Musharraf's Woes (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Sep 29, 2005)
Why is Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf angry with the United States? Is this because the world's sole superpower has not sufficiently involved his country in the global war against terrorism despite continuing to fight it on its soil and in its vicini
- Review Petition Filed By Sarabjit's Lawyer (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Sep 29, 2005)
Repeated requests to grant meeting with accused turned down by authorities
- India, Pakistan Talks On Civil Aviation Remain Inconclusive (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Sep 29, 2005)
Aimed at amending agreement that was concluded when there were no private airlines in both countries
Both sides agreed to let private airlines operate
Differ on number of flights
- India, Pakistan Agree On Amritsar-Lahore Bus Link In November (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 29, 2005)
India and Pakistan said on Wednesday they planned to start a bus service by November to link two cities situated close to their border as part of an ongoing peace process.
- Ranil Promises Political Solution To Ethnic Conflict (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Sep 29, 2005)
United National Party's presidential poll manifesto vows to defeat separatism in Sri Lanka
Seeks mandate to reach consensus with SLFP
Assures separate Ministry for the war displaced
Muslims will be represented in peace talks
- Rehnuma Is No Prose In Praise As You Mean (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Sep 29, 2005)
The book has a depth which you have not been able to fathom, Prof. Syed Habib, the author of Rehnuma, a biography of Prof. Agha Ashraf, reacts to the book review published in Greater Kashmir
In the name of the merciful Lord of mercy.
- Bush Beats About The Bush In Un (Daily Excelsior, O P Modi, Sep 29, 2005)
President George W Bush in his address to the 60th UN General Assembly side lined the two key issues that have weakened the world body’s authority. First is the Iraq war and second the international terrorism. In both cases the United States has been exer
- Bangalore-Mysore Four-Lane Highway To Be Ready Soon (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
Work to be completed by September 30
Deadline for completion to be met
Work on nine bridges to be completed by December
Work going on round the clock on some stretches
Widened highway will cut travel time between cities to two hours
Funds sought
- Iran Planned To Back India For U.N. Seat (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Sep 28, 2005)
The Hindu has reliably learnt that not only was Iran willing to consider positively an additional 2.5 million tonnes of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) the same price as the previous five million tonnes, ...
- Gujarat Bjp Seeks Details Of Dalit Meet (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
Dissidents had shared the dais with the Congress to denounce Modi Government
- We Will Not Support Use Of Force: Pakistan (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Sep 28, 2005)
Pakistan committed to pipeline project even if India does not join in
- Iran May Snap Economic Ties (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
Tehran to reconsider relations with countries that voted against it at the IAEA.
- India To Offer Textile Sops To Saarc (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
The government has decided to give a host of tariff concessions in textile sector to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) countries under the South Asia Free Trade Agreement (Safta).
- India's Backing Of Iaea Resolution Against Iran Is A Signal Of The End Of Nonaligned Movement (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
When India decided to side with United States and Europeans against Iran and vote accordingly in the IAEA resolution,
- Iran Signals Disappointment, But Canada Has Good News For India (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
While a peeved Iran has hinted at reviewing its energy cooperation with India following the vote at the IAEA, news of growing support for New Delhi’s decision from North America should boost the Government’s comfort level.
- Wiser Advani Is Lonely (Deccan Herald, PUNYAPRIYA DASGUPTA, Sep 28, 2005)
Advani is trying to show himself as alive to the limitations of the hard Hindutva that catapulted the BJP to power
- Iran Warns India Over Atomic Backlash (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
Iran threatened on Tuesday to use trade ties to punish countries that voted against it at the UN atomic watchdog, after Tehran failed to convince the world its nuclear ambitions were peaceful.
- If It Doesn’T Suit The Us, Drop It (Deccan Herald, D Ravi Kanth, Sep 28, 2005)
As member of the new Quad, India will have to either mutely agree to US’s controversial policies, or sit up and object
- Yechury: India's Stand On Iran Surprising (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
Government should oppose U.S. move
U.S. action similar to the pattern adopted against Iraq
Issue to be raised during meeting with Prime Minister
The tilt is also against CMP
- Iran May Review Trade Ties (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
Voicing surprise over India’s support to an IAEA resolution on its controversial nuclear programme, Iran on Tuesday threatened to review its economic and trade ties with all those countries which voted against Tehran.
- Return Of The Native (Hindu, Luv Puri , Sep 28, 2005)
Shabir Shah crossed the LoC and re-entered India after 28 years
- South Asian Integration? (Dawn, SHAHID JAVED BURKI, Sep 27, 2005)
I suggested in this column last week that it is in India’s interest to develop closer and less hostile relations with Pakistan.
- Journey Of A Leader Called Jinnah (Greater Kashmir, SYED NOOR UL HASSAN, Sep 27, 2005)
From Jinnahbhai to Jinnah and finally to Qaid-e-Azam it was a journey of a leader who led his nation, writes
SYED NOOR UL HASSAN
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