December 28, 2009: Peace & Harmony News from S. Asia
Pritam Rohila
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December 28, 2009: Peace & Harmony News from S. Asia
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IN THIS ISSUE
*'Indian traders want trade with Pak' THE NEWS | December 27, 2009
*Madras University to start study in SL DAILY MIRROR | December 27,
2009
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*'Indian traders want trade with Pak' THE NEWS | December 27, 2009
http://www.southasianmedia.net/index_story.cfm?id=628063&category=Frontend&Country=MAIN
KARACHI: Some of India’s largest corporations are interested in doing
business with Pakistan and building relationships in spite of the
current stand-off between the two governments over security and
political issues, says Amin Hashwani, President of the Pakistan-India
CEOs Business Forum (PICBF)…. “I have just come back from India and,
contrary to general belief, there are a lot of business houses
interested in working with us,” he said, referring to his week-long
trip early this month. Citing from his own experience, he said there
is no animosity at people-to-people level between the two nations and
the civil society including businessmen are in a better position to
help bring a meaningful improvement in bilateral relations, he said…
*Madras University to start study in SL DAILY MIRROR | December 27,
2009
http://www.southasianmedia.net/index_story.cfm?id=628136&category=Frontend&Country=MAIN
CHENNAI: The University of Madras will start study centres for the
benefit of Tamil students in Sri Lanka, Madras University Chancellor
G. Thiruvasagam said. The draft plan to commence classes from July,
2010, was mooted during a discussion with Vadivel Krishnamoorthy,
Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Southern India…
EXPLANATION/DISCLIMER: The above is a selection of news stories
pertaining to South Asian governments, civil society organizations and
individuals working together on projects of mutual benefit including
peace and communal harmony, and those relating to attempts to improve
the condition of South Asian peoples, especially women and children.
ACHA does not approve of or subscribe to any "disharmonizing
language" (including terms such as POK or IOK) used in these items
selected from various publications. Readers may exercise their
linguistic judgment and ignore any biased language.