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by Ashoka
05 May 2011 21:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: News - Osama Bin Laden - killed In Pakistan
Replies: 2848
Views: 430855

Re: Breaking News - Osama Bin Laden - killed In Pakistan

Man - this sucks. What is P'gon smoking? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110505/ap_on_re_us/bin_laden_us_pakistan Pentagon: No firm evidence of Pakistani complicity WASHINGTON – A senior Pentagon official says the U.S. so far has no "definitive evidence" that Pakistan knew Osama bin Laden had...
by Ashoka
14 Mar 2011 01:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Feb. 12, 2011
Replies: 2857
Views: 465502

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Feb. 12, 2

Karzai showing the right directions to the US. What happened to the 'Pakistan is our brother'? Only realizing the truth after his cousin was 'accidentally' killed by NATO? Take your fight to Pakistan http://nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/Politics/13-Mar-2011/Take-your-fig...
by Ashoka
06 Mar 2011 07:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7960
Views: 2280451

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

But we are missing the whole point here. A debt to GDP ratio of 73% is earth shattering or even a nominal problem IF you want to progress, if you want to develop your people. Poaks do not want to do any of that. See how they cut their development budget by half right after floods & gave the mone...
by Ashoka
02 Mar 2011 11:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Feb. 12, 2011
Replies: 2857
Views: 465502

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Feb. 12, 2

AoA. Another Salman Taseer. Damn where is my popcorn. http://www.thenews.com.pk/NewsDetail.aspx?ID=11942 Shahbaz Bhatti ‘assassinated’ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Minorities, Shahbaz Bhatti was assassinated in a firing incident in Islamabad, Geo News reported. Close aides of the minister told Ge...
by Ashoka
27 Feb 2011 10:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Feb. 12, 2011
Replies: 2857
Views: 465502

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Feb. 12, 2

Time for some video game. Pakistan has potential to fetch $1 billion forex every year: PSEB http://www.brecorder.com/component/news/single/638:news.html?id=1157655 Pakistan has full potential of fetching precious forex of $1 billion every year through promotion of Animation Industry (Video Games Ind...
by Ashoka
10 Feb 2011 06:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Dec. 28, 2010
Replies: 2837
Views: 472626

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Dec. 28, 2

Who's next on cooperation list? Papua New Guinea, Honduras or Nicaragua?
by Ashoka
27 Jan 2011 03:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Dec. 28, 2010
Replies: 2837
Views: 472626

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Dec. 28, 2

Pakistan opposes India's entry to nuclear commerce clubs Pakistan warned major powers on Tuesday against granting India membership of four key multilateral export control regimes that allow trade in nuclear and other materials, as proposed by the United States. The plan... would further destabilise...
by Ashoka
19 Jan 2011 02:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Dec. 28, 2010
Replies: 2837
Views: 472626

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Dec. 28, 2

How many met their 72? That is - if this qualifies for meeting with the 72...... Probably it doesn't.
by Ashoka
14 Jan 2011 09:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Dec. 28, 2010
Replies: 2837
Views: 472626

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Dec. 28, 2

It could be sudden decision. Indian TV was agog that Hafiz Saeed is demanding TSP govt send a lawyer to US to represent him. So something is cooking if not smoldering. This is what caught my eye. Sudden equal equal between AQ & LeT by the US. http://in.news.yahoo.com/pakistan-epicentre-global-t...
by Ashoka
12 Jan 2011 23:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Dec. 28, 2010
Replies: 2837
Views: 472626

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Dec. 28, 2

AoA. What a glorious start to 2011, more in the offing.
by Ashoka
12 Jan 2011 23:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: People's Republic of China Nov 22, 2009
Replies: 3245
Views: 569173

Re: People's Republic of China Nov 22, 2009

Cheena is back on the track :evil: Two Arunachal men get stapled China visas, stopped at airport http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/two-arunachal-men-get-stapled-china-visas-stopped-at-airport/articleshow/7270197.cms ITANAGAR: In a departure from past practice, China has begun ...
by Ashoka
12 Jan 2011 04:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: J & K news and discussion
Replies: 3371
Views: 487147

Re: J & K news and discussion

I just fail to understand our strategy wrt J&K. We have TSP going down the drain every day that passes. They are on the verge of meeting their rightful fate. When the time is ripe for us to make more noises about POK & even take it back in foreseeable future, why the heck are we promoting th...
by Ashoka
12 Jan 2011 04:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6031
Views: 1362991

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110111/ap_on_bi_ge/eu_france_airbus Airbus on Tuesday unveiled a possible mega-order for its planned new eco-conscious A320neo jet — a deal the European aircraft manufacturer is calling the largest in aviation history. The commitment by Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo fo...
by Ashoka
07 Jan 2011 06:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Dec. 28, 2010
Replies: 2837
Views: 472626

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Dec. 28, 2

I just absolutely & completely love the dilemmas poaks are in today. :rotfl: Are we Islamic enough? Are we more than enough Islamic? Were we meant to be like this when we sprouted out of nowhere in 1947? Who are terrorists? The less pious or the more pious? Whom should we support & whom shou...
by Ashoka
04 Jan 2011 02:46
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Power Sector
Replies: 1712
Views: 496371

Re: India's Power Sector

http://www.financialexpress.com/news/india-to-become-power-surplus-nation-shinde/732604/1 India to become power surplus nation: Shinde Union Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has said that India would be a power surplus nation with the addition of 45,000 MW of power during the 12th Five Year Plan ...
by Ashoka
31 Dec 2010 00:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Dec. 28, 2010
Replies: 2837
Views: 472626

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Dec. 28, 2

Didn't know if this belong to BENIS or Stress Watch dhaga or here, but decided to post here. Looks like taller than mountain people are not giving as many freebies as we are being told. :lol: Some gems. But definitely worth reading in full. http://www.thenews.com.pk/TodaysPrintDetail.aspx?ID=22654&a...
by Ashoka
23 Dec 2010 23:46
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Jan 1 2010)
Replies: 2858
Views: 575552

Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Jan 1 2010)

Simple question to gurus. Why are food prices in India rising? While answering you can assume that I know nothing about the issue, though I know a little bit of theory. Please have the patience that you will exhibit when answering a 10 yr old, I might come back with more questions. That's what I wa...
by Ashoka
21 Dec 2010 05:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 2752
Views: 547234

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

This should be looked at very seriously. Khaleda getting cozy with Chinese. http://www.bdnews24.com/details.php?cid=3&id=182173&hb=5 A cultural programme was organised in her honour afterwards. Chowdhury said the opposition leader's meeting with communist party leaders was focused on some bi...
by Ashoka
16 Dec 2010 00:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Oct. 20, 2010
Replies: 2839
Views: 514976

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Oct. 20, 2

Well it didn't take long before the pure media started circulating something soothing their abduls. Take it - Chancellor Markel never said it. :lol: :lol: http://tribune.com.pk/story/89840/politically-incorrect-pakistan-summons-french-german-diplomats/ Responding to the demarche, the German charge d...
by Ashoka
11 Dec 2010 01:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: J & K news and discussion
Replies: 3371
Views: 487147

Re: J & K news and discussion

Sridhar, Thanks a lot for the inputs. On the news where PC says there is solution in sight, it should be noted that TSP PM Gilani also had stated last month there is 'good news' due on Kashmir soon. TSP PM's assertion, latest series of bad incidents in the valley (SuAR) and now PC says some solution...
by Ashoka
07 Dec 2010 04:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Oct. 20, 2010
Replies: 2839
Views: 514976

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Oct. 20, 2

Sorry if this is a naive question, but I was wondering where can we post potential pieces of bad news from TSP? I see we have all the good pieces of news in TSP thread like IED Mubarak or cheerful economic news in 'TSP Stress Watch' thread. While we savor those, we may also need to pay attention to ...
by Ashoka
20 Nov 2010 10:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch
Replies: 4017
Views: 533345

Re: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch

Also I dearly hope some Baloch civilians get killed too. We need more & more resentment in Balochistan. Resentment in Balochistan is a natural result of the way Balochis are treated by Punjabis. Calling for the deaths of Balochi civilians is condemnable. I am only calling out what is surely goi...
by Ashoka
20 Nov 2010 10:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch
Replies: 4017
Views: 533345

Re: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch

U.S. wants to widen area in Pakistan where it can operate drones http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/19/AR2010111906268.html?hpid=topnews Yeah I came across this too. Finally something from US that makes sense. Mullah Omar is royally living in Quetta & must be dealt wit...
by Ashoka
15 Nov 2010 00:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7960
Views: 2280451

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Somebody please please convince me this is not going to actually happen. This news has been around for a while now. Pakistan seeks waiver of $50 bn foreign debt http://sify.com/news/pakistan-seeks-waiver-of-50-bn-foreign-debt-news-international-klosEiebhfe.html $50 bn = TSP's all foreign debt. Is th...
by Ashoka
03 Nov 2010 06:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Oct. 20, 2010
Replies: 2839
Views: 514976

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Oct. 20, 2

And just when I was starting to get some good night's sleep after everything was going well in the land of pure, this depressing news came in. Pak's loans be written off: Senate http://geo.tv/11-2-2010/73748.htm "Our parliamentary delegation visited Geneva and more than 122 countries acknowledg...
by Ashoka
20 Oct 2010 08:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Sep 03, 2010
Replies: 2841
Views: 499867

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Sep 03, 20

The whole point he is making is that India should give in to the terrorist tactics of TSP & internationalize the Kashmir issue. Now why? What support TSP has received after Qureshi's tantrums in all the international fora? A pre-1953 autonomy will only be followed by demands of partial independe...
by Ashoka
20 Oct 2010 07:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Sep 03, 2010
Replies: 2841
Views: 499867

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Sep 03, 20

Disgraceful & shameless article from Jug Suraiya.

Should India trade the Valley for a permanent UN Security Council seat

http://blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.co ... ir-bargain

Hey Jug, what will you trade for a permanent citizenship of Pakistan?
by Ashoka
19 Oct 2010 04:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Waging war for geopolitical gains
Replies: 157
Views: 23600

Re: Waging war for geopolitical gains

Am I the only one who believes that keeping safe distance form China serves well for India's long term interests? I mean - keeping safe distance mutually - assuming they do the same. Here is why I believe that - By all practical means, PRC is already the Asian giant which they dreamed of. That may b...
by Ashoka
02 Jul 2009 23:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-China News and Discussion
Replies: 2386
Views: 423195

Re: India-China News and Discussions

Found this exciting article on WSJ & thought it was worth sharing. Looks like the Chinese juggernaut is not so much of an irresistable force. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124647192463381625.html Thanks for posting this, i was unable to download it. BTW where is the Russia-Pak defence relatio...
by Ashoka
02 Jul 2009 23:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2847
Views: 531025

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/07/02/world/02aid.600.jpg LMU nanha mujahids, see near maulanas and the 3 adminullahs are sad pee cause of Baki jernail shaheedizing BENIS without its 72. I aam saary I am naya to dis type of language. May Inshallah forgive me far my paap :cry: Looks like na...
by Ashoka
02 Jul 2009 23:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-China News and Discussion
Replies: 2386
Views: 423195

Re: India-China News and Discussions

Yes India will overtake China, India will lift the masses out of poverty, India will fix Pakistan, India will get a seat on the security council, India will fly a hypersonic TSTO mission, India will....... I assume you wanted to be sarcastic. And I read the blog posted by you as well. I must say yo...
by Ashoka
02 Jul 2009 21:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-China News and Discussion
Replies: 2386
Views: 423195

Re: India-China News and Discussions

Found this exciting article on WSJ & thought it was worth sharing. Looks like the Chinese juggernaut is not so much of an irresistable force. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124647192463381625.html China and India will likely defy the economic malaise in Western economies and grow at more than 7...
by Ashoka
22 Jun 2009 20:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - May 16 2009
Replies: 478
Views: 52843

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - May 16 2009

There has been no terrorist attack since 26/11.I think Pakjabis have realised that Indians have had enough.Even Amirkhans have realised that. More likely is that the Amerikkkans have told their bitch to give their undivided attention to servicing them till their Af-Pak objectives are done with, rat...