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Articles 4421 through 4520 of 12768:
- India's Passion For Clout (News International, S M H Bokhari, Jan 29, 2006)
India is an emerging world power. It is one of the world's seven nuclear states and has strong armed forces. It exudes considerable power but wants to have more of it.
- Cpi(m) Resents U.S. Intervention (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Acquiring Syrian oilfield: "India's national interest should be kept in mind"
India being pressured to fall in line with U.S. interests
U.S. objected to Iran pipeline too
Forge energy ties with other nations
- Pak Consulate Fails Good Tenant Test (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
The owners of a Mumbai building where Pakistan had hoped to open a consulate said on Friday they had voted against letting the country set up its mission, saying security measures would disrupt other businesses on the premises.
- Barrister Mahmood And 12 Ppp-Ajk Members Resign (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Azad Jammu Kashmir leader, and 12 other members of the party have given their resignations, expressing dissent on the AJK party leaders.
- All In A Day’S Work (Telegraph, Khushwant Singh, Jan 28, 2006)
Very few of us get the chance of living our lives the way that gives us a sense of fulfilment.
- R-Day Parade: Out Of Step? (Hindustan Times, Vir Sanghvi, Jan 28, 2006)
I don't know if you have noticed but over the last four years or so, the run-up to the Republic Day parade is always marked by a certain amount of disgruntled muttering. This year has been no exception.
- India, Saudi Arabia To Fight Terrorism Jointly (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Jan 28, 2006)
India and Saudi Arabia today said their bilateral relations were developing a broad strategic vision, decided to jointly fight terrorism, drug trafficking and transnational crimes and agreed to develop a strategic energy partnership based . . .
- Uncle Darling, Now Rogue (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Jan 28, 2006)
William Blum, a septuagenarian American author and journalist has been laughing his way to the bank these past ten days now. Do you know why ? Because his book ''Rogue State :
- India Gate Heroes On C’Wealth List (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
The 75,000 Commonwealth soldiers whose names are engraved on the walls of India Gate are finally on the record.
- Declaration Backs India’S Talks With Pakistan (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah ended a landmark visit to India on Friday with a Delhi Declaration he signed with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, which among other agreements stressed the importance of talks between his hosts and Pakistan.
- Boosting Agriculture Sector (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 28, 2006)
Minsiter for Agriculture and Livestock Sikandar Hayat Bosan has reiterated commitment of the Government to develop agriculture sector and pointed out that the public sector investment in the sector increased from Rs 750 million to Rs 9135 million . . .
- Coming To Terms With Nuclear Regime Change (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Jan 28, 2006)
Reviled by some in India as the "ayatollahs of non-proliferation,"Michael Kreponof the Stimson Center andLeonard Spectorof the Centre for Nonproliferation Studies are leading the charge against the Indo-U.S. nuclear agreement in Washington.
- Uncalled For (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jan 28, 2006)
India’s n-deal with the US cannot be linked to IAEA vote
- The Tragedy Of Buta Singh (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Jan 28, 2006)
Buta Singh will go down on record as a sample of politicising of our times: unprincipled, opportunist with no commitment to any political or moral principles. He changed constituencies (reserved) to ensure success in elections. He changed styles . . .
- India Has Hard Choices On U.S. Nuclear Deal - Rice (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
India has "difficult choices" to make on a controversial civil nuclear cooperation agreement with the United States before the deal can be completed, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Thursday.
- Reshaping The Muslim World’S Destiny (Dawn, Shamshad Ahmad Khan, Jan 28, 2006)
Much has appeared in these columns, including some very thought-provoking pieces, on the outcome of the OIC’s extraordinary summit at Makkah last December.
- Where The Us Went Wrong (Dawn, Touqir Hussain, Jan 28, 2006)
The Bush foreign policy has provoked intense debate both at home and abroad. Within the US, one is stunned by the inconclusiveness of the debate; it is strained and confused.
- Self Rule Becomes Another Hot Issue Between Cong, Pdp (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Even as the Congress and the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) are yet to arrive at a consensus on controversial Women’s Bill, the ‘much touted’ Self-Rule proposal mooted by Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf, has also been snowballing . . .
- Amritsar-Nankana Sahib Bus Starts (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
The Amritsar-Nankana Sahib bus, on a trial run from here and carrying 12 Punjab and Central Government officials, today crossed over to Pakistan through the joint check post at the Indo-Pak border at Wagah.
- "The Real Threat Is From Imperial Fundamentalism" (Hindu, Marcus Dam, Jan 27, 2006)
Writer and political activistTariq Alidescribes himself as a "person of the Left." In a recent interview in Kolkata, he talked about his concerns over an Asia which is "politically undetermined and economically over-determined," . . .
- Us Daily Takes A Swipe At Musharraf’S Stance (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Jan 27, 2006)
Contempt seeps out of every sentence in the Washington Post editorial also lambasting him for the double standards he employs in dealing with Islamic extremists.
- Separation Is Not Rocket Science (Indian Express, G. Balachandran, Jan 27, 2006)
G. Balachandran on how India and the United States could agree on the list of facilities to be offered for IAEA safeguards
- Terror Crackdown Slackened In 2005 (Indian Express, Shishir Gupta, Jan 27, 2006)
Congress President Sonia Gandhi may have congratulated the UPA government during the party’s just-concluded plenary for showing a firm fist in its fight against terrorism, the Home Ministry figures tell a different story.
- India Has Hard Choices On U.S. Nuclear Deal - Rice (Reuters, Reuters, Jan 27, 2006)
India has "difficult choices" to make on a controversial civil nuclear cooperation agreement with the United States before the deal can be completed, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Thursday
- Ipi In The Doldrums (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 27, 2006)
The future of the Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project has been in the doldrums ever since the crisis over Iran’s nuclear programme has intensified.
- Has The Imf Lost Its Relevance? (Business Line, K. Subramanian, Jan 27, 2006)
December should have been the cruellest month for the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- Nuclear Black Market Is Alive (Daily Excelsior, Allabaksh, Jan 27, 2006)
In March 2004 the then US secretary of state, Colin Powell, had declared in Delhi at the start of his South Asian visit that the Pakistan-led nuclear proliferation network had to be 'completely rooted out'.
- India-Pakistan Composite Dialogue — There Can Be No Let-Up In Vigilance (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, Jan 27, 2006)
While there may be a change of tactics from time to time, the objectives of the Pakistan army establishment of "strategic depth" in Afghanistan and "bleeding India" in Jammu and Kashmir and elsewhere are not likely to change.
- A Pity Indeed (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jan 27, 2006)
Only recently we had mentioned in these columns the ongoing struggle by cable owners in Pakistan.
- Us-India Strategic Alliance (Dawn, Ghayoor Ahmed, Jan 27, 2006)
History bears witness to the fact that the United States focused its efforts on building a close relationship with Pakistan only when it deemed it necessary to do so to achieve its limited aims in the region.
- Shaukat’S Productive Us Visit (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 27, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that his weeklong visit to the US was a great success. Talking to newsmen aboard his special aircraft on way back home from Washington, he said that he held detailed talks with US leadership on different . . .
- Death Of Another Stalwart (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 27, 2006)
Vetran politician Khan Abdul Wali Khan has died. The late leader was out of active politics for a long-time due to old age and health problems but he remained ideological mentor of his party and a source of inspiration till his death.
- Looking Into The Global Crystal Ball (Dawn, Maqbool Ahmad Bhatty, Jan 27, 2006)
The outlook for the future cannot be considered bright given the geopolitical global trends since the start of the century and millennium.
- 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 . . .
- ‘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.
- 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.
- 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 . . .
- Promoting Science (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 26, 2006)
The appeal to the media by physicist Dr Pervez Hoodbhoy to popularize science is timely.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 . . .
- 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.
- 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
- 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 . . .
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