December 24, 2009: Peace & Harmony News from S. Asia
Pritam Rohila
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December 24, 2009: Peace & Harmony News from S. Asia
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IN THIS ISSUE
*Indo-Pak trade thru Wagah picking up BUSINESS STANDARD Dec 23, 2009
*Bangladesh to allow Indian goods trains till Dhaka, PTI, December 24,
2009
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*Indo-Pak trade thru Wagah picking up BUSINESS STANDARD Dec 23, 2009
http://www.southasianmedia.net/index_story.cfm?id=627379&category=Frontend&Country=MAIN
NEW DELHI: Notwithstanding the slowdown, the bilateral trade between
India and Pakistan through the Wagah border registered almost two-fold
rise during the April-October 2009 period as compared to the
corresponding period last year. The data provided by Customs reveals
that on an average 20-30 trucks cross Wagah every day. According to
the data, during the April-October 2009 period , the total value of
exports to Pakistan through the border was Rs 299.14 crore while
during the corresponding period last year it was Rs 105.71 crore…
*Bangladesh to allow Indian goods trains till Dhaka, PTI, December 24,
2009
http://www.ptinews.com/news/437695_Bangladesh-to-allow-Indian-goods-trains-till-Dhaka
Dhaka, Dec 23 (PTI) Bangladesh has agreed to allow Indian container
trains to carry goods and raw materials up to Gazipur on the outskirts
of the capital, which would benefit traders of both countries and
lower transportation cost. The preparation is almost complete and they
are working round-the-clock for the operation of Indian container
trains, Belayet Hossain, Director General of Bangladesh Railway was
quoted as saying by the 'New Age'…
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.