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HONG KONG — India and Pakistan compete — often angrily, and usually
at full volume — in just about everything. Cricket. Nuclear weapons.
They dispute a marshy creek that runs between their two countries. And
they spend fortunes to bivouac military units on a glacier so high, cold
and forbidding that it is sometimes called “the third pole.” That
standoff at 22,000 feet has famously been likened to “a struggle of two
bald men over a comb.”
Another Indo-Pak competition is the fight against polio, and Indian
girls mobile numbers is the hands-down winner. No new cases have been
reported in India in more than a year, while Pakistan remains by far the
most-afflicted country, with about a third of all cases worldwide last
year.
Polio should have been gone by now — the crippling disease is fully
preventable with a few drops of inexpensive oral vaccine — and public
health experts expected it to have been wiped out a dozen years ago. It
almost seems to be a disease from a distant era, like smallpox or
bubonic plague.
But Taliban hard-liners have kept vaccination teams from reaching a
quarter-million vulnerable Pakistani girls mobile numbers children under
5. In recent weeks gunmen in Karachi girls cell numbers attacked a
United Nations doctor and his vaccination team, and saboteurs have
harassed teachers and health care workers.
“New polio cases are the lowest they’ve ever been and there are
currently just three countries, down from 125 in 1988, where polio is
still endemic: Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan,” said Bill Gates, the
Microsoft founder who has made global polio eradication a focus of the
philanthropic foundation that he established with his wife.
“India has defeated polio and Angola has defeated it twice,” Mr. Gates said on Tuesday. “We have never been this close.”
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Mr. Gates is due to speak Thursday at a United Nations gathering to
raise funds and awareness for vaccination efforts. The leaders of
Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria are scheduled to attend.
Mr. Gates and other polio campaigners have used India’s successes to spur on Pakistan.
“When it comes to polio,” Mr. Gates said, “the
Pakistani Girls Mobile Numbers and the Indians want the same thing we all do — a world in which no child ever gets this preventable disease again.”
Earlier this summer, Taliban chiefs in the tribal areas of North and
South Waziristan said further vaccinations would be banned until the
United States halts drone strikes against Taliban and Qaeda insurgents.
“They know we don’t have any control over drone strikes,” Dr. Bruce
Aylward, the polio-eradication chief of the World Health Organization,
told my colleague Donald G. McNeil Jr. “And I’ve yet to meet a parent
who prefers a paralyzed kid. The Taliban commanders face these same
issues — but they have grievances that need to be addressed.”
In July, Declan Walsh of the Times’s bureau in Pakistan wrote:
The Taliban also claimed that the vaccination campaign was a cover
for American espionage, and referred to Shakil Afridi, the Pakistani
doctor hired by the Central Intelligence Agency to help track Osama bin
Laden in early 2011, who had also worked on polio vaccination.
The Pakistani government tried to negotiate with the Taliban to allow
vaccinations in the area, without success; health officials now say
that as many as 250,000 children will miss out on vaccinations this
week.
“There could hardly have been a more stupid venture, and there was
bound to be a backlash, especially for polio,” Dr. Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, a
vaccine specialist at Aga Khan University in Pakistan,
Karachi Girls Mobile Numbers told Donald in reference to the C.I.A. scheme.
“In Pakistan, heroic health workers often have to surmount obstacles,
and even risk their lives to reach children who are unprotected,” Mr.
Gates said before heading to New York this week. “Vaccine teams are
enlisting the support of religious leaders to help counter
misperceptions about immunizations and suspicions that they are part of a
plot.”
Donald reported that polio vaccinations do have “a long history of controversy among Muslims in many countries.”
“Rumors about polio vaccine abound: that it is a Western plot to
sterilize girls, that it is unclean under Islamic law, that it contains
the AIDS virus,” he wrote.
“The W.H.O. and the United Nations Fund for Children, which oversee
the campaign, have asked Islamic scholars, including top Saudi clerics,
to issue fatwas saying the vaccine is safe and should be given.”
It’s the clash everyone waits for. It’s a match-up which is marked
out the moment the dates of a tournament involving these two teams are
announced. It’s a contest for which tickets sell like hot cakes in any
part of the world where they can pronounce ‘cricket’.
On Sunday night, India, cornered into a desperate situation, simply
have to win their game against a Pakistan side riding high after
securing a come-from-behind win against South Africa. Unless they meet
again in the summit clash, both teams may enjoy a different fate from
here.
No one understands this better than India skipper MS Dhoni. His team
just suffered a royal thrashing at the hands of the marauding Aussies on
Friday night. His batsmen were exposed yet again against the vagaries
of pace and bounce. He played five bowlers but except Zaheer Khan, all
of them were left embarrassed by the murderous opening duo of Watson and
Warner. His excuse that the spinners were hampered by a wet ball seems
lame.
To multiply Dhoni’s worries, his decision to exclude his most
experienced batsman, Virender Sehwag, for the game against the Aussies,
is threatening to drown India’s entire campaign here into a big
controversy. Many are questioning his reasoning behind leaving a class
batsman like Sehwag out of his plans, more so after the way the Indian
batting struggled against the Aussie bowlers.
It seems India’s 90-run win over England last Sunday happened a long
time ago. To win, Dhoni again has to solve the ‘Sehwag jigsaw’ first.
Sehwag, who was dropped against Australia, may not be in a purple patch
but numbers favour his case against Pakistan.
The attacking opener has logged 1276 runs, including a triple
hundred, in nine Tests at an outstanding average of 91.14 against the
arch-rivals. In ODIs, this 33-year-old has been comparatively less
successful, having taken 1036 runs off the Pakistani bowlers in 29 games
at an average of 35.72. Saeed Ajmal and Co must be silently praying for
Viru to be benched again.
Gautam Gambhir and Sehwag at the top give India a terrific chance to
take the game away from Pakistan before they realise it. With the
in-form Virat Kohli and a bunch of strokeplayers following,
Indian Girls Mobile Numbers have a good chance of batting their neighbours out of the game.
It would make sense for India to go in with a spinner less for this
match. Medium-pacer L Balaji’s variations should be preferred over
Chawla’s leg spin, which is unlikely to cause the Pakistan batsmen, used
to playing quality spin, any trouble. Zaheer rediscovering some of his
‘nip’ should give Dhoni some heart, though deep inside, he knows it is
the batting which must win him the battle on Sunday night.
Pakistan, on the other hand, look sorted out. They did suffer a
batting malfunction against South Africa on Friday but were bailed out
by paceman Umar Gul’s heroics. It is unlikely that Hafeez and Co will be
rattled in a similar manner by India’s bowlers. It will be interesting
to see whether Pakistan play four spinners. India, after all, play spin
slightly better than SA!
LAHORE - The Indian government, on Friday, released 46 Pakistani
fishermen. Indian authorities handed over the prisoners to Pakistan’s
Rangers at the Wahga Border, Rangers’ sources said. The prisoners had
been arrested for violating Pakistan’s maritime boundary, the sources
added. The Edhi Foundation provided them food and cold drinks at the
Wahga Border.
Those who have pressurized President Putin into postponing his
Pakistan visit have done no good to the prospects of a peaceful
Afghanistan after draw-down of foreign troops. This is a disservice even
to a graceful exit for the NATO forces. According to media reports,
President Vladimir Putin was to attend the quadrilateral summit of
Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Russia and Pakistan in Islamabad which was
scheduled for the 2nd of October. According to the statement issued by
the Foreign Office, the quadrilateral summit has also been deferred and
the new date will be announced later. The statement further says that
the Russian President has written a letter to President Asif Ali Zardari
and expressed his desire to boost economic ties with Pakistan. The
letter also expressed hope that both the leaders will hold meetings in
future.
Americans and Indians were unhappy from the day Putin had announced
his intended trip to Pakistan, first ever after his reelection as the
president. His trip could open avenues for repair of Pak-Russia ties
after a bitter past of the Cold War era when Pakistan was in American
camp and India was Soviet ally. Americans and Indians had their own
reasons to be wary of this high profile visit of the Russian leader.
American could clearly see that with this trip, there were strong
expectations of the four major stakeholders forging an alliance. This
could mean that Afghanistan would slip out of American hands, for a
longer period of time if not for ever. This could also mean loss of a
frontline state that has been ready to serve American interests for any
price, even on gratis basis. The only quid pro quo for serving American
interests was supply of military hardware. Pakistan had realized a long
time ago that this source of supply was drying up and was therefore,
looking towards China for military supplies including fighter jets and
naval platforms. Pakistan’s further alliance with Russia and supply of
Russian hardware would free Pakistan from American clutches which
Americans would not allow at any cost.
Indians are doing for the US what Pakistan has so far been doing from
the days of Cold War. Additionally, India has always been active to
isolate Pakistan internationally and has been jubilant at worsening ties
of Pakistan and the US. It had even funded insurgents in restive tribal
areas on Pakistani soil to create problems for China. Russian overtures
to Pakistan and Pakistan being a part of quadrilateral summit would
frustrate Indian designs on Pakistan. It refuses to recognize any role
for Pakistan in post-NATO Afghanistan and has invested heavily in
reconstruction of Afghanistan to acquire some foothold in that
war-ravaged country.
Though India may not be wary of any Russian role in future
Afghanistan, by pressuring Putin to postpone his Pakistan visit, India
has undermined Russian interests in the region. Some analysts believe
that Indians might have managed to frustrate Russian efforts to reach
out to Pakistan and Central Asian states at the behest of the US. This
is something American could not have done itself. It is believed that
they used Indians to exert pressure on Russia. They have achieved twin
objectives; keeping Russia away from Afghanistan and Pakistan thus
safeguarding American interests and isolating Pakistan from rest of the
world. For Americans, it is a good punishment for Pakistan for reaching
out to Russia.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani girls mobile numbers and India Friday agreed to
encourage two-way investment and to enhance investor confidence on both
sides and stressed the need for simplification of its procedures.
Both sides also signed three agreements related to redresal of trade
grievances, mutual assistance in custom matters and bilateral
cooperation agreement.
This was stated in a joint statement issued here after the 7th round
of India-Pakistan talks on commercial and economic cooperation held on
September 20-21 here between commerce secretaries of India and Pakistan.
Pakistan side appreciated the recent measures which have been taken
by India to remove its earlier restrictions on inbound and outbound
investments to Pakistan.
Pakistan side sought clarifications from Indian girls mobile numbers
authorities on investment through “Government Route” and its
implications for investment by Pakistani investors in India. It was also
decided that outreach programs may be held with the business
communities on both sides, regarding the new investment opportunities,
application procedures and regulatory issues.
The Commerce Secretaries of both the countries appreciated that
better trading opportunities provided through land route would enhance
mutual prosperity of the business communities and consumers of both
sides of the border.
They however, noted that there is need to further strengthen
infrastructure on both sides. They directed the customs and the port
authorities to resolve all the issues through mutual cooperation,
harmonization of customs procedures, provision of laboratory facilities,
scanners, weigh bridges, cold houses, containerized services and
automation of the business processes.
For this purpose, they said that meetings of the Customs Liason
Border Committee would be held on monthly basis. The CLBC would also
explore the possibilities of organizing meetings between the relevant
importers and exporters at Wagah-Attari border. It was decided that this
Land Customs Station would operate seven days a week.
According to the joint statement, the need for more trade traffic to
be carried through the Railways was emphasized and for this purpose, it
was agreed that the Railway Ministries would hold joint coordination
meetings on a monthly basis, at the appropriate levels. Issues on
availability of sufficient number of rakes for interchange was also
highlighted by the Pakistan Railways. It was noted that the earlier
agreed provision of 3-4 interchanges a day has not been adhered to due
to current trade patterns.
A viable solution is to allow High Capacity Wagons (HCW) from
Pakistan which carry three times more load than the regular wagons.
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Railways agreed that specifications already provided by the Pakistani
girls mobile numbers Railways for HCW would be examined and conveyed
accordingly within two months.
On exploring the possibilities of opening new land routes for trade,
Pakistani girls mobile numbers side informed that a working group on
Munabhao- Khokhrapar has been constituted. Indian side has already
conveyed constitution of working group. It was agreed that meeting of
the JWG on Munabhao-Khokhrapar would be held in 4th week of October,
2012 at New Delhi.
Both sides appreciated the recent signing (September, 2012) of the
new liberalized bilateral visa regime. This fulfill a long pending
demand of the business communities of both sides to ensure a better
enabling environment for bilateral trade. On the issues relating to
removal of Non-Tariff Barriers, Secretary Commerce Pakistan highlighted
that certifications/ licensing/ lab testing/ are not the only NTBs but
issues like delays in customs clearance, non availability of railway
wagons for cargo transport, absence of direct flights or any problem
which delays the clearance of goods with no end results or change, faced
by importer/exporter is an NTB.
He reiterated that concrete solutions of all such issues are crucial
for ensuring market access in the Indian markets for Pakistani
exporters.
Commerce Secretary India while noting the views expressed by Commerce
Secretary Pakistani girls mobile numbers, emphasized the need for
elimination of such NTBs on both sides. Both sides expressed
satisfaction on signing of the three agreements i.e. Redressal of trade
grievances agreement, Mutual Recognition Agreement and Customs
Cooperation Agreement and directed the relevant authorities to frame
rules and procedures to fully implement these agreements.
These agreements are expected to substantially facilitate bilateral
trade mechanisms. It was agreed that on the same pattern as Mutual
Recognition Agreement between BIS and PSQCA, another agreement between
Export Inspection Council of India (EIC) and PSQCA will be signed. Both
sides have already exchanged the draft texts and it was agreed to
complete the internal approvals before the next meeting of the Commerce
Secretaries.
The JWG on Customs Matters has held one meeting in August 2011. In
order to frame rules and procedures to implement the two agreements
signed between the Customs Authorities, it was agreed that JWG on
Customs would meet in the following month either at Karachi or Mumbai.
It was reiterated that the road map drawn in the earlier Ministerial
meetings, for liberalized and preferential trade regimes would be
scrupulously adhered to.
Pakistan side informed that summary for removal of restrictions on
trade through land route has been moved to the Cabinet and assured that
decision to this effect is expected to be notified before end of
October, 2012.
The Pakistan side expressed appreciation of the steps taken by India
to reduce its SAFTA sensitive list by 30% from 878 tariff lines to 614
tariff lines as agreed earlier during the 6th Round of Talks.
The Indian side explained that out of 264 tariff lines which have
been removed from India’s girls mobile numbers SAFTA sensitive list, 155
tariff lines pertain to agricultural commodities and 106 tariff lines
relate to textile items.
To further deepen the preferential arrangements under SAFTA and to
provide level playing field to Pakistani exporters in comparison to
concessions allowed by India under SAFTA to rest of the countries in the
SAARC region, both sides developed a long term plan. It was noted that
Pakistan now has a total of 936 tariff lines at 6 digit under its SAFTA
Sensitive List, as against 614 tariff lines at 6 digit of India.
It was agreed that after Pakistan has notified its removal of all
restrictions on trade by Wagah-Attari land route, the Indian side would
bring down its SAFTA sensitive list by 30% before December, 2012 keeping
in view Pakistan’s export interests.
Pakistan would transition fully to MFN (non discriminatory) status
for India by December 2012 as agreed earlier. India would thereafter
bring down its SAFTA Sensitive List to 100 tariff lines at 6 digit level
by April, 2013.
As India notifies the reduced Sensitive List, Pakistani girls mobile
numbers, after seeking approval of the Cabinet, will also simultaneously
notify its dates of transition to bring down its SAFTA sensitive list
to a maximum of 100 tariff lines at 6 digit level within next 5 years.
The reductions shall be notified by Pakistan in equal measure for
each year so as to complete reduction to 100 lines before end of 2017.
Thus, before the end of 2017, both India and Pakistan would have no more
than 100 (6 digit) tariff lines in their respective SAFTA sensitive
lists. Before the end of year 2020, except for this small number of
tariff lines under respective SAFTA sensitive lists, the peak tariff
rate for all other tariff lines would not be more than 5%.
The Commerce Secretaries also reviewed the progress on other issues
such as enhanced trade for petroleum products, trade in power and
reciprocal opening of Bank branches. Based on this review, the Commerce
Secretaries exhorted the relevant stakeholders on both sides to speed
up the mutual consultations so that concrete progress is achieved within
the next six months.
During this review, Indian side informed its willingness to consider
export of gas up to 5 million cubic metres per day, for an initial
period of five years.
Pakistan side informed that India’s offer has been received and is
under active consideration. BHEL (an Indian girls mobile numbers PSU)
made an offer to cooperate with the Pakistan side in setting up 500 –
2000 MW capacity in coal/hydro or Gas power plants, as per their
requirements.
Indian side indicated its willingness to cooperate with Pakistan in
areas of wind and solar energy. Indian side also made an offer for
meeting the requirements of Pakistan Railways for up to 100 locomotives.
Pakistan side emphasized the importance of taking SMEs along in this
trade normalization process. It highlighted that sectors like surgical
instruments, cutlery, fans, leather and marble products have a huge
potential for trade. It was agreed that an institutional mechanism would
be constituted to work out exhibitions of these products in India.
Sharing of technology, skill development, training and collaboration in development of designs would also be encouraged.
Cooperation in the manufacturing activities of the Gems and Jewellery sector would be actively encouraged.
As a part of this round of talks, representatives of the Civil
Aviation Authorities of both the countries undertook discussions to
ensure better air connectivity between New Delhi and Islamabad.
It was noted that against an average of about 23 flights per week
between New Delhi and other important national capitals of the SAARC
countries, there is as yet no direct air connectivity between New Delhi
and Islamabad.
It was agreed that a Joint Working Group (JWG) would be formed before
15th November 2012, which would work out a more liberalized regime of
reciprocal bilateral rights for commercial flights, to ensure economic
viability of this air route. This JWG would also explore mechanisms for
more efficient courier services.
The two sides noted with satisfaction the business-to-business
contact which is steadily growing between both countries. Chambers of
Commerce on either side have been supporting business delegations and
trade issues in each other’s countries.
This process would be supported and facilitated by the Commerce
Ministries of both the countries, with the active support of the TDAP
and ITPO. The Secretaries directed the two organizations to provide
better guidance to chambers and business people on customs procedures,
import regulations and how to organize exhibitions.
The Commerce Secretaries also noted the decision that was taken by
the Commerce Ministers to form a Joint Business Council (JBC) as an
additional institutional framework for regular and sustained dialogue
between the business communities. Both sides agreed to exchange names
of 10 prominent business persons from each country for this JBC within a
month. The endeavour would be to have a first meeting of this JBC
before December 2012 and its recommendations would be duly considered
for taking forward the ongoing trade and investment dialogue. The JBC
would, inter-alia, also explore measures for increasing other related
activities between the people of both countries.
Preliminary discussions were also held on possibilities of better
telecommunication linkages keeping in view the requirements of business
communities on both sides for international roaming facilities. It was
agreed that separate sub-groups on either side would take forward this
dialogue. Commerce Secretaries would review thereafter.
Both sides also reviewed the earlier discussed possibilities of
greater trade cooperation in sectors of agriculture and information
technology. Relevant stake-holders would be encouraged to take forward
economic cooperation in these areas. Cooperation for increasing cotton
yield in Pakistan through trials of suitable Bt cotton seeds, would be
given more focused attention
It was decided that the 8th round of talks would be scheduled to take
place in India in April 2013. In the meantime co chairs of the JWG on
economic and commercial cooperation, Joint Secretaries of Commerce,
India and Pakistan would meet in December, 2012 at Islamabad. (APP)