July 1, 2009: Peace & Harmony News from S. Asia

[Pritam Rohila]

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July 1, 2009: Peace & Harmony News from S. Asia
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IN THIS ISSUE

*Pak: Federal Religious Minister says militants distorting image of
Islam, APP, July 1, 2009
*BD: 'Bilateral talks to solve Tipai issue' SOUTH ASIAN MEDIA NET |
June 30, 2009
*Indo-SL undersea power cable pact soon SOUTH ASIAN MEDIA NET | June
30, 2009
*India ready to set up air wing at MNDF SOUTH ASIAN MEDIA NET | June
30, 2009
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*Pak: Federal Religious Minister says militants distorting image of
Islam, APP, July 1, 2009
http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=80341&Itemid=1

LONDON, June 30 (APP): Castigating the extremists and militants for
distorting the image of Islam, the Federal Religious Affairs Minister
Syed Hamid Saeed Kazmi lauded the UK Pakistani Diaspora for supporting
Pakistan’s efforts in dealing with the current situation. Speaking at
a news conference at the House of Commons arranged by MP Muhammad
Sarwar, the Minister said Islam was a religion of peace and harmony
but the atrocities committed by the extremists and militants in North
West Frontier Province of Pakistan has angered the people of Pakistan
as well as the international community. He those flogging the women
and destroying females education institutions were no friends of Islam
and were in fact its enemies…

*BD: 'Bilateral talks to solve Tipai issue' SOUTH ASIAN MEDIA NET |
June 30, 2009
http://www.southasianmedia.net/index_story.cfm?id=590884&category=Frontend&Country=MAIN

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday told the House that her
government would be able to solve the controversial Tipaimukh Dam
problem through bilateral talks with India. "All the problems can be
solved through talks. We have signed historic Ganges water treaty,
ensuring fair share of the river water. We will be able to resolve the
Tipaimukh issue," Hasina said while she was speaking on the proposed
budget…

*Indo-SL undersea power cable pact soon SOUTH ASIAN MEDIA NET | June
30, 2009
http://www.southasianmedia.net/index_story.cfm?id=590824&category=Frontend&Country=MAIN

NEW DELHI: India and Sri Lanka are set to energise their relations.
Literally. The two neighbours will soon sign an MoU to study the
feasibility of laying an undersea cable — which will be one-of-its-
kind in Asia when completed — to connect their power networks. Sources
said the MEA has approved the draft agreement which is to be signed
shortly. According to TOI, an interlink between India and Sri Lanka
will also firm up the idea of establishing a South Asian energy grid
being discussed by the Saarc grouping. India already has a heavy-duty
power link with Bhutan and connecting Bangladesh and Pakistan will not
pose much of a technical problem…

*India ready to set up air wing at MNDF SOUTH ASIAN MEDIA NET | June
30, 2009
http://www.southasianmedia.net/index_story.cfm?id=590849&category=Frontend&Country=MAIN

MALE: A special delegation of the Indian government has met with
Defense Minister Ameen Faisal Monday….During the meeting discussions
were held on establishing an air wing at MNDF and the Indian
delegation assured that Indian government would support and provide
necessary facilities to establish an air wing. Further, discussions
were also held on joint maneuvers to protect Maldives fishing grounds
and territorial waters…