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Articles 6521 through 6620 of 21681:
- N-Deal Clears First Hurdle In Us Congress (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Jun 29, 2006)
The Indo-US nuclear deal cleared its first major hurdle in the Congress yesterday afternoon as the Bill that seeks to allow this cooperation sailed through the House International Relations Committee (HIRC) with strong bipartisan support.
- Don’T Repeat Mistakes (Tribune, Harwant Singh, Jun 29, 2006)
An agreement for mutual withdrawal of troops from the Siachen area could not be reached due to Pakistan’s intransigence in authenticating the positions physically held by Indian troops.
- Engage With Open Eyes (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Jun 29, 2006)
Nothing symbolises the confusion and ambivalence in our approach to relations with China more than the contradictory statements about Sino-Indian relations that have emanated from our Defence and External Affairs Ministries over the past year.
- More Troops For War On Terror: Pakistan (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 29, 2006)
This disproves Kabul's charge of Islamabad helping militants in Afghanistan, says Kasuri
- Minister In Pak Snubs Hindu Nationalists (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Pakistan’s religious affairs minister Ejazul Haq has asked Hindu nationalists to stop "propaganda about demolition of temples in Pakistan".
- Kasuri Challenges Karzai, Rice Smiles (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Pakistan's military government challenged neighbouring Afghanistan to identify terrorist hideouts that Afghan officials claim exist in Pakistan, and used an audience with the top US diplomat to defend its anti-terror record.
- Sc Freezes Jirga Ruling On Minor Girls’ Wedding (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
The Supreme Court on Wednesday froze a jirga ruling of handing over five minor girls to a victimised family as compensation over a murder in Jacobabad and ordered the police to submit an inquiry report within two weeks.
- Pakistan Voices Concern Over Deal (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Pakistan Wednesday reiterated its concerns over the US-India civilian nuclear cooperation deal, following the approval of a draft bill on the agreement by the American House of Representatives’ International Relations Committee.
- Hamas Caves In Ultimately (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 29, 2006)
The ruling Palestinian group Hamas has agreed on a historic policy shift to recognize Israel’s right to exist in an agreement with President Mehmud Abbas’s Fatah group.
- Musharraf To Address Foreign Diplomats Today (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf will address foreign ambassadors, diplomats and high commissioners here today.
- A Deal Between Democracies (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 29, 2006)
It’s become a cliche‚ to speak of the US-India relationship as a bond between the world’s oldest democracy and the world’s largest democracy.
- India, Pak Have Made Progress On Kashmir: Us (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Observing that India and Pakistan have made "significant" progress towards resolving the Kashmir issue, the United States has said it supports dialogue and confidence-building measures between the two countries.
- Strategic Partner Or Threat? (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Jun 29, 2006)
Nothing symbolises the confusion and ambivalence in our approach to relations with China more than the contradictory statements about Sino-Indian relations that have emanated from our Defence and External Affairs Ministries over the past year.
- Threat Rewarded, Docility Ignored (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 29, 2006)
It is strange to see the Government providing relief packages to terrorists, but leaving Hindu victims to fend for themselves, notes YK Sharma
- Hurriyat's Salvo (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jun 29, 2006)
It has taken time for the reality to sink in that the moderate Hurriyat Conference has indeed criticised Hizbul Mujahideen.
- Poor Pakistani Children Head To Sea For A Living (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
A year in an Indian jail hasn't put 13-year-old Rasool Baksh off returning to Pakistan's Arabian sea coast and going back to sea.
- Top Brass Meet To Review Situation In J&k (Pioneer, Pramod Kumar Singh, Jun 29, 2006)
Expressing grave concern over increase in infiltration from Pakistan, Chief of Army Staff General JJ Singh on Wednesday chaired a meeting, attended by Union Home Secretary VK Duggal and other senior officials of the Home Ministry and top brass of the . .
- How Big Is Togo? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jun 29, 2006)
How big is Togo? How small is Togo? How big is India? How small is the Indian? How petty is the mind that manages Indian sports? How minuscule is the pride that a nation should have in its sports team?
- Pakistani Chicken Diners Turn Finger-Orderin' Good (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
What's chicken wings in sign language? The staff at a new Karachi KFC know the answer.
- Us Seeks Pakistani Help In Last Ditch Effort To Save Afghanistan (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 29, 2006)
US seeks Pakistani help in last ditch effort to save Afghanistan
- The Jehadi Kitchen Diary (OutLook, B Raman, Jun 29, 2006)
What's cooking in the jehadi kitchen? What's boiling in the cauldron? What's simmering? Well, here's the full monty: a compilation of various news and intelligence stories with the author's insights and commentary.
- We Will Never Let Kabul’S Ruthless Enemies Win: Rice (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
US secretary of state vows US will stay in Afghanistan until victory
Says no world leader more respected than Karzai
- Minister Parries Crucial Queries Over Privat (News International, Rauf Klasra, Jun 29, 2006)
Minister for Privatisation Zahid Hamid here on Wednesday refused to comment on reports that some top officials of the Pakistan Steel Mills opposed its privatisation to consume the $250 million first invested in the mills from its own resources . . .
- India’S Hands Are Tied, Say Bjp & Cpm (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jun 29, 2006)
The United States and India Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act of 2006, which cleared the House International Relations Committee with an overwhelming majority on Tuesday, has met with stiff opposition here, with both the NDA and the CPI(M) protesting . .
- Desperation Of The Poor (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Jun 29, 2006)
A factory worker in Lahore killed his three minor daughters recently as he was convinced he would not be able to give them an “honourable life” with his meager earnings, however hard he may try.
- Amending Hudood Laws (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 29, 2006)
That the Hudood Ordinances are draconian laws that are not in keeping with the true spirit of Islam is widely understood.
- Larkana Naib Nazim Moves Shc Against Nazim (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
District Naib Nazim Larkana Munawwar Abro has filed a constitutional petition in the Sindh High Court against district Nazim Mohammad Bux Arijo for allegedly trespassing his jurisdiction.
- People At Peril (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
The writer is a freelance columnist and former newspaper editor
While the brutal murder of journalist Hayatullah Khan has shaken people across the country, what is also shocking is the inability of his family to access justice.
- Baseless Accusations (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
One feels frustrated when senior political leaders make wild and senseless accusations against another political party without providing any reasonable proof.
- An Event To Cherish (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
It cannot be over-emphasised that the short order of the Supreme Court about privatisation of the Steel Mills was one of the most important decisions in the history of Pakistan.
- The Demise Of Objectivity (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
The fag end of the twentieth century saw freedom of the press run on a fail-safe line in many first world countries.
- The Rice Mission (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 29, 2006)
The American secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice, described her discussions with President Musharraf as “excellent” and termed US-Pakistan relationship as “broad and deep”.
- Investment In Military To Ensure Peace: Aziz (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said Pakistan possesses both strategic and conventional defence capabilities and was investing in its armed forces to ensure peace.
- Privatisation On Track: Shaukat (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
The government is fully committed to the process of privatisation and respects the Supreme Court’s judgment regarding Pakistan Steel Mills’ case, said Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz while chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation . . .
- Protesting Nazims End Boycott Of Hyderabad C (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
The protesting members of the Hyderabad District Council ended their boycott and took part in the budget debate on Wednesday after hectic efforts of the majority party.
- Rice's Advice (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was in clear breach of protocol during her brief visit to Pakistan. On her way for talks with President Musharraf, she told a press conference that President Pervez Musharraf should hold "democratic, free and . . .
- Pro-Taliban Commander Renews Call For Cease-Fire With Pak Army (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
A top commander of pro-Taliban Pakistani tribal militants renewed his call for a one-month cease-fire with the army today after a suicide car bomber killed five soldiers near the Afghan border.
- Retracing The Ancient Silk Route (Daily Excelsior, K.N. Pandita, Jun 28, 2006)
On June 18, 2006 Indian and Chinese senior officials met in Beijing to discuss among other bilateral matters the question of setting a date for the opening of Nathu La. The historic event is scheduled to take place this month (June 2006)...
- Encourage It (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jun 28, 2006)
Undoubtedly the Pakistani comedians --- one of them Rauf Lala has actually emerged "the king of hilarity"
- General View From Us Changing (Indian Express, Husain Haqqani, Jun 28, 2006)
Pakistan's military regime might take comfort in the Bush administration’s support for reinstating the $ 300 million in U.S.
- Jp’S Kashmir Policy (Tribune, Balraj Puri, Jun 28, 2006)
Out of all leading personalities of the country, Jayaprakash Narayan paid maximum attention to the Kashmir problem.
- Kashmir, Pak Militants At Loggerheads In Jail (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Trouble has been brewing in Kot Bhalwal jail with some Kashmiri militants being at loggerheads with Pakistan ultras, detained in high security Central jail on the issue of some recent happening in the Valley including an attempt on the life of . . .
- Regime Change In Mogadishu (Dawn, Mahir Ali, Jun 28, 2006)
Apologists for the pre-eminent global superpower frequently complain that the object of their allegiance all too often attracts unfavourable publicity even when it does a good deed.
- Peace Process Loses Steam (Deccan Herald, Sushant Sareen, Jun 28, 2006)
Domestic compulsions appear to restrain Manmohan Singh and Pervez Musharraf from taking bold initiatives
- Brewing Crisis (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 28, 2006)
Taliban is once again rising in Afghanistan
- Us N-Bill Moots Severe Curbs On India (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
It primarily seeks to exempt from certain requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, a proposed nuclear agreement for cooperation with India.
- "We Have To Reconstruct Our Society" (Hindu, Kalpana Sharma , Jun 28, 2006)
Afghanistan's Urban Development Minister on the challenges his country faces.
- Don’T Do It, Pm! (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 28, 2006)
The Musharraf regime gets a lot of flak on many issues. But we must credit it for two things: a relatively free press and a lively oversight-environment in the standing committees of parliament.
- Pakistan, Us To Establish Working Groups On (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Nuclear energy was a major part of Pakistan’s energy plan and came up under discussion in a meeting with US authorities, whose focus was on energy cooperation, Mukhtar Ahmed, who led the Pakistan delegation during talks in Washington on energy . . .
- Europeans: More Equal Than Others? (News International, Shireen M Mazari, Jun 28, 2006)
Let me state my position on capital punishment at the outset: I am unequi- vocally opposed to it on a number of counts.
- Sifting Fact From Fiction (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 28, 2006)
There is much to disagree with on what Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said in Islamabad on Monday in his address to an envoys' conference at the Foreign Office.
- Kashmir-Eu Week In Brussels (News International, Mariana Baabar, Jun 28, 2006)
The Kashmir-EU week was inaugurated at the European Parliament on Tuesday, by Gary Titley MEP, Leader of the European Parliamentary Labour Party.
- U.S. House Panel Votes For Deal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
It was 37 for and 5 against
- Killing Questions (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 28, 2006)
The National Assembly speaker's refusal to permit two questions that sought details of purchases of limousines and expenditures on foreign trips taken by parliamentary delegations is very . . .
- Dealing With China (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 28, 2006)
When this appears in print the eighth round of India-China talks on the boundary dispute will just have ended in Beijing.
- Congress Panel Moves On U.S.-India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Jun 28, 2006)
A key committee on Tuesday took the first step toward approval by the U.S. Congress of a nuclear cooperation deal with India that lawmakers said would promote historic new ties between the two democracies.
- Travesty In Pok (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 28, 2006)
Whenever election is held in India's Jammu & Kashmir under the Constitution of the country, New Delhi goes overboard, needlessly so, to assure meddlesome foreign governments of the credibility of the exercise.
- Misguided Missile (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 28, 2006)
The apprehension of living in a dangerous and unpredictable world struck deeper roots in our collective psyche when the Communist thugs of Pyongyang, taking a cue from Iran, decided to test-fire a 15,000-km intercontinental ballistic . . .
- First Vote Won Hands Down, Nuclear Deal (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jun 28, 2006)
Warding off many deal-breaking amendments, the juggernaut of Indo-US nuclear cooperation rolled out of the House International Relations Committee in Washington tonight with solid support from both Republicans and Democrats.
- Pakistani And Kashmiri Militants Fight Over Supermacy In Jail (Press Trust of India, Anil Bhat, Jun 28, 2006)
The high-security Kotbalwal Jail here has become a virtual war zone with Pakistani and local militants fighting amongst each other in the last few days in a bid to establish supermacy over each other.
- Honour Killing Is Not Acceptable (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 28, 2006)
The judgement of a Danish court convicting nine people of Pakistani origin for murdering a Muslim woman should send a strong signal to Islamists, says Jan M Olsen
- India Must Help Contain Iran, Says Amended Us Bill (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Jun 28, 2006)
The House International Relations Committee (HIRC) on Tuesday commenced a “markup” hearing on House Resolution (HR) 5682, a modified version of HR 4794 that seeks to exempt from certain requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 a proposed . . .
- A New Name For Jklf? (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 28, 2006)
The Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front became a household name in early 1990s. Millions of people of Jammu and Kashmir were attracted to its ideology and they thought that at last they had a party and ideology which could help them to et to their destination
- Owais Ghani’S Welcome Statement (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 28, 2006)
As a speaker at a seminar on Monday called for a dialogue to resolve the Balochistan issue, the Governor of the province, Mr Owais Ghani came out with a welcome disclosure that discussions were on with Nawab Akbar Bugti to find a political . . .
- Form Without Substance (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 28, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz was stressing the obvious when he said that Pakistan had all the essential elements of democracy.
- 10,000 More Troops To Guard Afghan Border (Daily Times, Rana Qaisar, Jun 28, 2006)
Rice in Pakistan on anti-Taliban mission
* Calls Karzai ‘extraordinary leader’, Musharraf a ‘moderate force’ in Muslim world
* Says increased Taliban activity not ‘political resurgence’
- Dangerous Trends Of Nwa Situation (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 28, 2006)
At least seven personnel of the security forces were killed and fifteen others injured in a suicide bombing of the Isha Check Post in North Waziristan Agency on Monday.
- A Journey To Nowhere (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Jun 28, 2006)
If the number of buses started between India and Pakistan were to be the criterion, the relationship would have been normal. The fact is that the
- Curbing Spread Of Aids (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 28, 2006)
Results of a recently conducted survey on HIV/Aids in Sindh have revealed some startling trends that should serve as a wake-up call for authorities who do not believe that the disease poses a serious health risk.
- Barrenness Of Our Envoys (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 28, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has stressed for formulation of a pragmatic foreign policy based on the leverage of the success of nation’s economic, political and social policies keeping in mind the changes taking place at the regional and international . .
- The Twin Crises (News International, M B NAQVI, Jun 28, 2006)
The writer is a veteran journalist and freelance columnist.
The Musharraf regime is facing a serious crisis. It has to organise the two elections between October 2007 to February 2008: one national general election and another to the office of the pre
- Mma Proposes Three ‘Islamic Names’ For Nwfp (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
The Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) has proposed three names — Dar-ul-Islam, Bab-ul-Islam and Islam Var — to bring an end to the decades-old dispute on renaming of the North-West Frontier Province.
- President, Pm Concerned Over Delay In Power (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister ShauKat Aziz have expressed concern over slow movement in setting up power projects in the country to meet growing domestic and industrial needs of Pakistan’s fast-expanding economy.
- Exploring Other Energy Sources (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 27, 2006)
IT was good to hear President Musharraf say that he wanted the country to make the best use of alternative sources of energy, for it shows that he realises the consequences of relying on expensive forms of power.
- Pakistan’S Dilemma (Deccan Herald, PARSA VENKATESHWAR RAO JR, Jun 27, 2006)
Musharraf, unlike Zia-ul-Haque is not serious about religious nationalism
- Nuke Bill Expected To Strengthen India's Point Of View (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jun 27, 2006)
The House International Committee today takes up for fine-tuning the Civilian Nuclear Energy legislation amidst optimism that there will be no dilution in the bill which is expected to strengthen India's point of view in the landmark Indo-US civilian . .
- Uighur Terrorism In Pakistan (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 27, 2006)
The Chinese embassy in Islamabad has reportedly complained that members of the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM) are planning to kidnap senior Chinese diplomats and consular officers in the country.
- Democracy’S Basic Elements Exist: Pm (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that Pakistan has all the essential elements of democracy.
- Six Pakistan Soldiers Killed In Car Bomb Blast (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 27, 2006)
Suicide bombing in North Waziristan
Rice may meet Musharraf today
Movement to remove Musharraf
- Rice Urges Joint Pak-Afghan Anti-Taliban Drive (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
The United States wants to coordinate better cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan against Taliban fighters in their border region, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said.
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