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08NEWDELHI2786
2008-10-24 10:20:00
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Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN; NEW DELHI.
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UNCLAS NEW DELHI 002786
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, AC, PM
STATE FOR INR/MR
STATE FOR SCA/INS, PM/CBM, PM/PRO
STATE FOR SCA/PPD, PA/RRU
STATE FOR AID/APRE-A
USDOC FOR 4530/IEP/ANESA/OSA FOR BILL MURPHY
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN; NEW DELHI.
This cable reports on relevant media reaction from
India's large non-English press. Embassy New Delhi
reports on English-language media via email in the daily
"Early Edition". USG customers please write to Geeta
Krishali (KrishaliG@state.gov) to subscribe to the "Early
Edition."
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PAKISTAN
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UNCLAS NEW DELHI 002786
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, AC, PM
STATE FOR INR/MR
STATE FOR SCA/INS, PM/CBM, PM/PRO
STATE FOR SCA/PPD, PA/RRU
STATE FOR AID/APRE-A
USDOC FOR 4530/IEP/ANESA/OSA FOR BILL MURPHY
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN; NEW DELHI.
This cable reports on relevant media reaction from
India's large non-English press. Embassy New Delhi
reports on English-language media via email in the daily
"Early Edition". USG customers please write to Geeta
Krishali (KrishaliG@state.gov) to subscribe to the "Early
Edition."
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PAKISTAN
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1. "PAKISTAN BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE," op-ed in
the October 23 AMAR UJALA Hindi daily by senior
journalist Kuldip Talwar: "Pakistan is facing a serious
threat to its security and sovereignty. The army is
struggling with the Taliban in Swat and Bajaur areas. On
the other hand, U.S. forces are launching air strikes on
the Al-Qaida fighters in Pakistan, but innocent people
are suffering. Thus, the resentment against the U.S. and
Pakistan government is increasing. Besides that, Pakistan
is already politically unstable. And now the U.S. also
believes that the ISI has links with the terrorist
attacks in Afghanistan and India.... Actually, now both the
extremists and the U.S. have turned against it. And
Musharraf4s dual policies are responsible for this war-
like situation. Let us see how Pakistan will deal with
it. If this instability continues it will also affect
Afghanistan and India."
2. "PAKISTAN IN DEEP FINANCIAL VORTEX," commentary in the
October 23 RASHTRIYA SAHARA Hindi daily by columnist
Rahees Singh: "Pakistan is sucked into deep economic
vortex. If immediate attention is not paid, it will soon
be bankrupt. Pakistan's rivalry with India is the main
reason behind its economic troubles. Instead of
addressing its domestic problems it is trying to be on
par with India. This was the motive behind Zardari's
recent CHINA visit. But, the question arises-- can he
present Pakistan as a power without finding a solution to
economic crisis.... Pakistan's economy is on the verge of a
collapse. The Pakistani rupee has reached 75 against the
dollar. The stock market has fallen to 5224 points. The
Inflation rate has reached 24.3%. The Pakistan Finance
Ministry is requesting institutions like IMF for a
bailout package. If Pakistan becomes unstable, it will
also affect India."
MULFORD
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, AC, PM
STATE FOR INR/MR
STATE FOR SCA/INS, PM/CBM, PM/PRO
STATE FOR SCA/PPD, PA/RRU
STATE FOR AID/APRE-A
USDOC FOR 4530/IEP/ANESA/OSA FOR BILL MURPHY
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN; NEW DELHI.
This cable reports on relevant media reaction from
India's large non-English press. Embassy New Delhi
reports on English-language media via email in the daily
"Early Edition". USG customers please write to Geeta
Krishali (KrishaliG@state.gov) to subscribe to the "Early
Edition."
--------------
PAKISTAN
--------------
1. "PAKISTAN BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE," op-ed in
the October 23 AMAR UJALA Hindi daily by senior
journalist Kuldip Talwar: "Pakistan is facing a serious
threat to its security and sovereignty. The army is
struggling with the Taliban in Swat and Bajaur areas. On
the other hand, U.S. forces are launching air strikes on
the Al-Qaida fighters in Pakistan, but innocent people
are suffering. Thus, the resentment against the U.S. and
Pakistan government is increasing. Besides that, Pakistan
is already politically unstable. And now the U.S. also
believes that the ISI has links with the terrorist
attacks in Afghanistan and India.... Actually, now both the
extremists and the U.S. have turned against it. And
Musharraf4s dual policies are responsible for this war-
like situation. Let us see how Pakistan will deal with
it. If this instability continues it will also affect
Afghanistan and India."
2. "PAKISTAN IN DEEP FINANCIAL VORTEX," commentary in the
October 23 RASHTRIYA SAHARA Hindi daily by columnist
Rahees Singh: "Pakistan is sucked into deep economic
vortex. If immediate attention is not paid, it will soon
be bankrupt. Pakistan's rivalry with India is the main
reason behind its economic troubles. Instead of
addressing its domestic problems it is trying to be on
par with India. This was the motive behind Zardari's
recent CHINA visit. But, the question arises-- can he
present Pakistan as a power without finding a solution to
economic crisis.... Pakistan's economy is on the verge of a
collapse. The Pakistani rupee has reached 75 against the
dollar. The stock market has fallen to 5224 points. The
Inflation rate has reached 24.3%. The Pakistan Finance
Ministry is requesting institutions like IMF for a
bailout package. If Pakistan becomes unstable, it will
also affect India."
MULFORD