MEDIA REACTION: INDO-PAK RELATIONS, PAKISTAN,

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SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: INDO-PAK RELATIONS, PAKISTAN,
G-8 SUMMIT, U.S.-RUSSIA RELATIONS; 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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INDO-PAK RELATIONS
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1. "READY FOR PEACE TALKS," editorial in July 13 right-
of-center Urdu daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "PM Manmohan
Singh has once again made it clear that India is ready
to restore bilateral relations with Pakistan. Now
Pakistan should also take initiatives to make the joint
efforts successful. Pakistan has assured India many
times that it will extend full cooperation in matters
of investigating attacks, but its inaction has caused
resentment in India. This is the major reason for the
non-resumption of talks, despite the efforts of many
countries, including America."


2. "AFTER CONTACTING ISI, DELHI TARGETS KAYANI,"
analysis in July 14 independent Bengali daily,
ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA: "Though Pakistan is a country by
name it has several faces as far as its leadership is
concerned. Manmohan Singh, therefore, wants an
integration of all these faces so that talks with
Pakistan can be successful. Of course, the U.S. plays a
major role in India's getting contact with the ISI
chief. Washington has sent several envoys to South Asia
during the last few months in order that tension in the
region may subside."

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PAKISTAN
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3. "THE TALIBAN CANNOT TAKE OVER PAKISTAN," op-ed in
left-of-center Marathi daily, AAPLA MAHANAGAR: "There
is widespread fear over the prospect of Taliban rule in
Pakistan. However, there is little to support that
assumption. Most importantly, the people of Pakistan
will never allow a terrorist outfit to play havoc with
their lives. In fact, there is a very active public
movement against the Taliban in Sind. Also, President
Zardari's recent statement discrediting terrorist
outfits in Pakistan is another affirmation of the
Taliban's public rejection."

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G-8 SUMMIT
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4. "TOWARD G-14," editorial in July 13 nationalist
Hindi daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "The G-8 leaders'
decision for heading toward a G-14 is historical. This
group will represent 80% of the world economy.
President Obama has said tackling global challenges in
the absence of major powers like India seems
wrongheaded. Now the structure of international
organizations will have to be changed. Political

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decisions will also have to be changed according to the
present world realities. It also means that the UN
structure needs to change."


5. "G8 SUMMIT," editorial in July 13 Islamist Urdu bi-
weekly, DAWAT: "No compatibility was visible between
developed and developing countries at the summit,
because both sides have their own rigid stands. Both
the worlds differ almost on all issues -- be it the
global economic condition or global warming; be it
business and trade or politics. Prime Minister Singh
rightly said in his speech that until and unless the
developed countries fulfill their responsibilities,
there will be no breakthrough."

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U.S.-RUSSIA RELATIONS
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6. "CHANGING U.S.-RUSSIA RELATIONS," op-ed in July 13
Hindi daily, NAI DUNIA: "Obama's Russia visit was truly
momentous because during Bush the relations touched
their nadir. Obama and Medvedev signed several
agreements during this visit, of which one is really
significant -- a treaty on cutting nuclear arsenals. It
is significant that Russia has come forward to help the
U.S. in Afghanistan. Russia and the U.S. have several
converging interests. Obama's big mistake was to
eulogize Medvedev as a forward looking person, and call
Putin a remnant of the Cold War past. This was Obama's
attempt to drive a wedge between the two and Putin gave
a sharp public reply to this. Eventually, in his
meetings, Obama must have found out Putin is more
significant than Medvedev."


7. "NEW DIMENSION IN U.S.-RUSSIA RELATIONS," editorial
in July 13 right-of-center Urdu daily, ETEMAAD: "The
Russian and U.S. presidents have said that the
successful agreements signed in Moscow are the first
steps toward better U.S.-Russia cooperation. President
Obama wants to involve Russia in the disputed and
complicated issues of the world. Obama's slogan of
"change" is influencing international relations. If
America takes Russia along with it, circumstances
conducive to the rule of justice, equality, development
and mutual respect may be created."
BURLEIGH