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09NEWDELHI1282
2009-06-19 11:02:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, NORTH KOREA; NEW
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UNCLAS NEW DELHI 001282
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, NORTH KOREA; NEW
DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports on relevant media
reaction/opinion from India's large non-English press.
The Mission reports on English-language media via email
through the daily "Early Edition" summary.
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PAKISTAN
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UNCLAS NEW DELHI 001282
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, NORTH KOREA; NEW
DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports on relevant media
reaction/opinion from India's large non-English press.
The Mission reports on English-language media via email
through the daily "Early Edition" summary.
--------------
PAKISTAN
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1. "MANMOHAN-ZARDARI MEETING," editorial in June 18
Hindi daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "The only outcome of the
Singh-Zardari meeting in Yekaterinburg is the decision
to have a meeting of the Indian and Pakistani foreign
secretaries. In Yekaterinburg, Singh firmly told
Zardari that his mandate was to convey that Pakistani
soil should not be used for terrorist attacks against
India. Singh is right. How can you talk peace when
anti-India terrorist activities are being allowed on
Pakistani soil?"
2. "BEHIND U.S. AID," editorial in June 18 Hindi daily,
AMAR UJALA: "U.S. giving aid to Pakistan is not new.
American politicians and government officials made an
issue out of it during the election campaign, but post-
elections it was all forgotten and they are now
increasing the aid to Pakistan. The same Obama who was
talking about a reassessment of aid to Pakistan has now
tripled it! It seems the Pakistani army's mission
against the Taliban won the U.S. over. It remains to be
seen how sincere Pakistan's mission was. What is
certain is that this increased aid will again be used
for anti-India activities."
3. "A NOTICE TO PAKISTAN," editorial in June 19
centrist Marathi daily, PRAHAAR: "Indian Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh adopted the right diplomatic stance by
making it clear to Zardari that India will first assess
Pakistan's commitment and seriousness in the much-
touted strong action against Pakistan-based terrorist
networks that have caused havoc in India. Pakistan
should realize that it has to show the required proof
of action against anti-India elements, and that it is
not making empty claims."
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NORTH KOREA
--------------
4. "NORTH KOREA'S MISADVENTURE," op-ed in June 19
centrist Marathi daily, SAKAAL: "After every missile
test conducted by the troublesome North Korea, the
world merely condemns its clandestine nuclear program.
There are times when the U.S. expresses 'severe
concern' over the North Korean threat. Other countries
then echo the same sentiment. The phraseology of
condemnation changes, but the world continues to
witness one test after another. The imposition of
sanctions against North Korea has also not deterred the
country. Kim Jong-il could carry out more nuclear tests
as a way to bully the U.S."
BURLEIGH
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, NORTH KOREA; NEW
DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports on relevant media
reaction/opinion from India's large non-English press.
The Mission reports on English-language media via email
through the daily "Early Edition" summary.
--------------
PAKISTAN
--------------
1. "MANMOHAN-ZARDARI MEETING," editorial in June 18
Hindi daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "The only outcome of the
Singh-Zardari meeting in Yekaterinburg is the decision
to have a meeting of the Indian and Pakistani foreign
secretaries. In Yekaterinburg, Singh firmly told
Zardari that his mandate was to convey that Pakistani
soil should not be used for terrorist attacks against
India. Singh is right. How can you talk peace when
anti-India terrorist activities are being allowed on
Pakistani soil?"
2. "BEHIND U.S. AID," editorial in June 18 Hindi daily,
AMAR UJALA: "U.S. giving aid to Pakistan is not new.
American politicians and government officials made an
issue out of it during the election campaign, but post-
elections it was all forgotten and they are now
increasing the aid to Pakistan. The same Obama who was
talking about a reassessment of aid to Pakistan has now
tripled it! It seems the Pakistani army's mission
against the Taliban won the U.S. over. It remains to be
seen how sincere Pakistan's mission was. What is
certain is that this increased aid will again be used
for anti-India activities."
3. "A NOTICE TO PAKISTAN," editorial in June 19
centrist Marathi daily, PRAHAAR: "Indian Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh adopted the right diplomatic stance by
making it clear to Zardari that India will first assess
Pakistan's commitment and seriousness in the much-
touted strong action against Pakistan-based terrorist
networks that have caused havoc in India. Pakistan
should realize that it has to show the required proof
of action against anti-India elements, and that it is
not making empty claims."
--------------
NORTH KOREA
--------------
4. "NORTH KOREA'S MISADVENTURE," op-ed in June 19
centrist Marathi daily, SAKAAL: "After every missile
test conducted by the troublesome North Korea, the
world merely condemns its clandestine nuclear program.
There are times when the U.S. expresses 'severe
concern' over the North Korean threat. Other countries
then echo the same sentiment. The phraseology of
condemnation changes, but the world continues to
witness one test after another. The imposition of
sanctions against North Korea has also not deterred the
country. Kim Jong-il could carry out more nuclear tests
as a way to bully the U.S."
BURLEIGH