March 12, 2010: Peace & Harmony News from S. Asia
Pritam Rohila
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March 12, 2010: Peace & Harmony News from S. Asia
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IN THIS ISSUE
*Pak: SC orders closure of torture cells DAWN |, March 11, 2010
*India 'close friend', Pak 'conjoined twin' for Karzai, Rediff News,
March 11, 2010
*Pak, Af to develop communications network, boost trade, APP, March
12, 2010
*J&K: Grand Mufti says stone throwing un-Islamic, Agencies, March 11,
2010
*Bhutan: GNH philosophy in action KUENSEL ONLINE | March 10, 2010
*Dhaka hosts climate meet in May-June THE DAILY STAR | March 10, 2010
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*Pak: SC orders closure of torture cells DAWN |, March 11, 2010
http://www.southasianmedia.net/index_story.cfm?id=641559&category=Frontend&Country=PAKISTAN
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the closure of police
torture cells in private houses while a three-member bench headed by
Justice Javed Iqbal has directed the Punjab government to issue show
cause notices to the concerned DIGs, SPs in the police brutality case…
*India 'close friend', Pak 'conjoined twin' for Karzai, Rediff News,
March 11, 2010
http://news.rediff.com/report/2010/mar/11/india-is-close-friend-pak-twin-brother-says-karzai.htm
In a delicate balancing act, Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai
[ Images ] on Thursday described India [ Images ] as a 'close friend',
while referring to Pakistan and Afghanistan as 'conjoined twins'. In
remarks apparently aimed at assuaging Pakistan's concerns about the
Indian presence in Afghanistan, Karzai said his country would never
allow its soil to be used for activities directed against any of its
neighbours…
*Pak, Af to develop communications network, boost trade, APP, March
12, 2010
http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=98212&Itemid=1
ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP): Reiterating that Pakistan-Afghanistan ties
were important for regional peace, security and development, the two
countries agreed to develop communications network, boost trade to 15
billion by 2015 and enhance cooperation in education, agriculture and
energy sector. A Joint Declaration issued at the end of two-day visit
of President Hamid Karzai on “Next Steps in Afghanistan-Pakistan
Comprehensive Cooperation” expressed determination by the two sides to
realize the full potential of their vast human and natural resources
for the progress and prosperity of their peoples…
*J&K: Grand Mufti says stone throwing un-Islamic, Agencies, March 11,
2010
http://www.risingkashmir.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21460&Itemid=1
New Delhi, March 10:…“Islam strongly prohibits any means of violence.
The stone pelting practice is surely un-Islamic. It causes
inconvenience to people and propels more violence," the Grand Mufti
was quoted as having said by a wire news agency, IANS…. Asked if he
had issued a fatwa against stone pelting, which some separatists
justify as a form of resistance, the Mufti said, "What I am saying is
not my personal opinion. I, as a Grand Mufti, am making it clear. When
Islam doesn't advocate or justify any violence, how can you justify
stone pelting? I am saying this in the light of Hadith (sayings of the
Prophet) and the holy Quran”…
*Bhutan: GNH philosophy in action KUENSEL ONLINE | March 10, 2010
http://www.southasianmedia.net/index_story.cfm?id=641371&category=Frontend&Country=BHUTAN
THIMPHU: A few students in the capital, who lived within walking
distance from school, but would rather have their parents chauffeur
them to school in a car, have now begun walking. Some have started
picking up rubbish they find along the way and throwing them in a bin
and stopped carrying plastic bags to schools. Many others are
insisting their friends and family members join them in a daily five-
minute meditation and mindfulness session every morning and evening…
*Dhaka hosts climate meet in May-June THE DAILY STAR | March 10, 2010
http://www.southasianmedia.net/index_story.cfm?id=641374&category=Frontend&Country=MAIN
DHAKA: Bangladesh is going to host a regional conference on climate
change in May or June in Dhaka as part of the road to the next
Conference of Parties (COP16). The European Union has proposed to
sponsor the conference, State Minister for Environment and Forests
Hasan Mahmud said this yesterday while talking to the reporters
following a meeting with 12 EU ambassadors at the state guesthouse
Meghna in the capital…
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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.