Monday, February 18, 2008

'Polls won't change anything in Pakistan'

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February 18, 2008

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Pakistan votes
Photograph: PTI Photo


'Polls won't change anything in Pakistan'
Grassroot activists in Pakistan are upset with the Indian government for giving tacit support to President Musharraf's regime and America's gameplan in the region.

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· International observers monitor Pakistan polling
· Ex-ISI chief sees Iran-like revolution in Pak
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· Delhi: Intelligence warns of possible terror strike
· Mauritius PM strikes a chord in Bihar
· Police probing ex-armyman's links with ISI agent
· Murder case: Dawood aide, 5 others get life terms
· Interview:Congress forgot how to rule: BJP leader

· Video: New Delhi's Appu Ghar closed down
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· Video: Bangladesh sheltering militants: Bengal CM
· Video: Pak in a fragile situation: South Asia Expert
· Video: A school for specially-abled children in Bihar
· Video: A violent start to Pak elections
· Images: The Week in News | Specials

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  Former FM Yashwant Sinha

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 Images from the India vs Australia, 7th ODI
 Photograph: Getty Images
India set to discard five-bowler theory
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