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The Wages Of Fame

The Wages Of Fame

Oct 18, 2013

As if in reaction to her global renown, some in Pakistan revile Malala

"We'll Go Nuclear"

Jan 31, 1998

If the BJP comes to power, it will exercise India's nuclear option—make the bomb. The West isn't smiling.

Calling Khyber...

Calling Khyber...

Feb 28, 1998

Sharif runs up against Pakhtoon pride on NWFP's renaming

Sole Gain: On Talking Terms Again

Sole Gain: On Talking Terms Again

Apr 07, 1997

Even the agenda for future meetings has not been set, but at least we're talking

President Loses His Sting

President Loses His Sting

Apr 07, 1997

Nawaz Sharif takes advantage of his huge mandate to repeal the draconian Eighth Amendment

Annan Toeing India's Line, Says Pakistan

Annan Toeing India's Line, Says Pakistan

Apr 14, 1997

UN's Kashmir resolutions haven't solved the problem, says Annan

A Mirror Shines Back

A Mirror Shines Back

Mar 14, 1998

Hawks prefer the BJP's plainspeak to covert policies; others say it's a recipe for inflammation

Let's Talk Business

Let's Talk Business

Mar 28, 1998

Sharif strives for Indo-Pak talks—and trade—to save the economy

Man Of Too Many Parts

Man Of Too Many Parts

Mar 28, 1998

Enemy, scream right-wingers. Man of peace, say Dilip Kumar fans. Pasha of Peshawar, say...

A Weakened Force-Field

A Weakened Force-Field

May 05, 1997

A wary military establishment watches as an assertive Sharif invades their power domain

Casualty: Kashmir

Casualty: Kashmir

Apr 18, 1998

Proxy War-Zone

Proxy War-Zone

May 26, 1997

Heightening Shia-Sunni clashes give Sharif a recurrent headache

The Hawk's Last Flight

The Hawk's Last Flight

May 09, 1998

Was foreign minister Gohar Ayub Khan asked to resign due to his proximity to the military?

Critical Mass?

Critical Mass?

May 16, 1998

Sharif may have no option but to conduct a test, but can Pakistan risk American sanctions?

Salaam Haider

Salaam Haider

Jun 23, 1997

Pakistan is sceptical that Indian emissary Salman Haider will help alleviate tensions

'Where Is Mr Gujral?'

'Where Is Mr Gujral?'

Jun 23, 1997

Pakistan wonders whether the Indian PM is being kept in the dark

Nuclear Simmer

Nuclear Simmer

May 23, 1998

As bilateral rhetoric reaches fever-pitch, the sanctions vs security dilemma torments Pakistan

"There Is A Serious Possibility Of An Indian Attack"

"There Is A Serious Possibility Of An Indian Attack"

May 23, 1998

Ruling out the likelihood of talks with India in the immediate future, Pakistan foreign minister Gohar Ayub Khan says Islamabad is prepared for any eventuality, including a military strike by India on its nuclear installations. In fact, he warns that

Nuclear Frenzy: A Tale Of Two Nations

Nuclear Frenzy: A Tale Of Two Nations

May 30, 1998

As the world watches aghast, the subcontinent drifts dangerously into a game of one-upmanship

Double-Edged Detente

Double-Edged Detente

Jun 30, 1997

Pakistan claims victory for including Kashmir on the agenda; India says its stand hasn't changed

Premier Of Punjab

Premier Of Punjab

Jun 20, 1998

The post-Chagai halo turns a darker hue as fissures show up

Distant Drums

Distant Drums

Jun 27, 1998

Will the Sharif-Vajpayee meeting achieve anything? Pakistanis think it's doubtful

Mian Sahib's Front-Foot And One-Man Infobahn

Mian Sahib's Front-Foot And One-Man Infobahn

Jul 21, 1997

Mushahid Hussain, information minister and former journalist, is the man to watch in Pakistan

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