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Asian Tribune is published by World Institute For Asian Studies|Powered by WIAS Vol. 11 No. 295               

Pakistan

Critical appraisal of ignoble NATO attack on Salala posts

By Asif Haroon Raja

It will be recalled that in order to multiply pressure on Pakistan, western border was deliberately heated up by strategic partners sitting in Kabul. Between May and September 2011, tens of deadly raids had been conducted by Waliur Rehman and Maulvi Faqir led militants based in safe haven of Kunar and Fazlullah led militants based in Nuristan duly backed by Afghan National Directorate of Security (NDS), RAAM, Afghan regime and NATO.

Not easy to normalize ties with Pakistan: Nirupama Rao

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

India has made "sincere efforts" to reduce trust deficit with Pakistan with which it has a history of complicated relationship, Indian ambassador to the US, Nirupama Rao has said, as she expressed concern over "difficult terrain" ahead.

Genocide of main source for the lively hood of fishing community

By Qurat Mirza

Mangrove tree is a specialized marine ecosystem consisting of a group of plants growing in muddy, loose and wet soils in tropical and sub-tropical areas, comprising of shallow, coastal waters, deltas and estuaries or lagoons. The specific regions where these plants occur are termed as 'mangrove ecosystem'.

Pakistan PM Gilani talks tough, rejects Army demand

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

Embattled Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Sunday made it clear that he was answerable only to the Pakistan Parliament and not to any individual.
His open defiance came a few days after the powerful military reacted angrily to his remarks criticising the army and intelligence chiefs over the memo scandal.

Ice has begun to melt

By: Asif Haroon Raja

Pakistan may be the only country in the world where persons involved in heinous crimes including treason not only get away unpunished but also hold top appointments. Whatever little sting the law courts and accountability courts had has been smudged by this government. There is no accountability of the corrupt and criminals since the rulers themselves are NRO cleansed.

Srilanka Pakistan Friendship Association strengthening the bonds of friendship between peoples of Pakistan and Sri Lanka

-Media Release

The 40tth annual general meeting of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Friendship Association SLPFA was held today at 6.00 pm at the Automobile Association of Ceylon Auditorium.

India watching Pakistan developments

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

As Pakistan plunged into a turmoil, India on Thursday said it was keeping a close watch on the developments in that country but made it clear that no panic buttons were being pressed.

With US-Pak relations deteriorating, China plans military bases in Pakistan

Daya Gamage – Asian Tribune Foreign News Desk

China is planning a military base in Pakistan, the India Today reported, citing a secret report prepared by the government’s joint intelligence committee.

Pakistan should maintain its principled defiant stance

Asif Haroon Raja

When Barack Obama took over from George W. Bush in January 2009, security situation in Afghanistan had deteriorated considerably. The Taliban were striking US-NATO targets with impunity. Fed up of tyrannical and unjust policies of Afghan regime and the US led ISAF; the Afghan Pashtuns welcomed them and provided them safe havens in southern and eastern Afghanistan wherefrom they could launch raids in western, central and northern Afghanistan.

Fatwa against Veena Malik’s Swayamvar TV show

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

Controversial Pakistani model Veena Malik has been issued a fatwa by an Indian Muslim body over her new marriage reality TV show.

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