Just as I thought this topic has not be touched upon at all.
Mursalin did a half hearted attempt.
Anyway, I have taken articles from, CNN, BBC, The Dawn, The News, The Frontier Post, The Pakistan Observer, The Nation and NNI - News Network International.
All you guys have to do is archive it now.
Now Mursalin don't botch this up ok???
Yes it is a lot of info, but hey I am an insomniac!!!
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Date: Sunday 7th January 2001.
News Paper: The Dawn
Article 1: CE leaves on ME tour today
Link: http://www.dawn.com/2001/01/07/top7.htm
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6: Chief Executive Gen Pervez Musharraf leaves on a four-day official visit to Syria, Jordan and Lebanon on Sunday. The Chief Executive would hold talks on bilateral, regional and international issues of common interest with the leaders of these countries, official sources said.
According to official programme, Gen Musharraf would also have meetings with President Bashar Al-Assad of Syria, King Abdullah bin Hussain of Jordan and President of Lebanon Gen Emile Lahoud, the sources said. -APP
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Newspaper: The News
Short 1: Musharraf arrives in Syria
(Updated at 1900 PST) DAMASCUS: Chief Executive Pervez Musharraf began a two-day visit to Syria on Sunday for discussions on the Middle East peace process and the two countries' economic ties. Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustapha Miro and Foreign Minister Faruq al-Shara greeted Musharraf at the airport.
Short 2: Pakistan supports Syria on Golan Heights
(Updated at 2330 PST) DAMASCUS: Chief Executive General Pervez Musharraf on Sunday said Pakistan supported Syrian right to the Golan Heights occupied by Israel during 1967 War. "Pakistanis pray for the Syrian rights to Golan Heights and we are with you on that," he told Imam of the historic Umayyad mosque after visiting the mosque.
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Article 2: CE to embark on three-nation visit today
Link: http://www.jang.com.pk/thenews/jan20...main/main5.htm
ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive General Pervaiz Musharraf is set to lead a small delegation to Syria, Jordan and Lebanon today (Sunday) to hold talks on a wide-range of issues amid hopes of economically beneficial agreements, officials said on Saturday.
The Middle East issue will remain the pivot of talks, officials said. The chief executive will brief the leaders of the countries he is visiting on the regional security situation, prospects of Indo-Pak talks and Islamabad's recent decision of maximum restraint, and partial withdrawal of troops from the Line of Control.
The chief executive will first arrive in Damascus and then proceed to Jordan but it will probably be his trip of Lebanon where Islamabad has pinned high hopes for economic boost as indications from Beirut have been quite encouraging. The chief executive will lay floral wreaths on the graves of King Hussain and President Hafiz Al-Assad and address Pakistani community in the three countries.
Sources said that Lebanon had shown keen interest in the Pakistan Telecommunication sector and there were signs that the two sides would finalize the parameters for a possible agreement in this regard. Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri had personally phoned General Pervaiz Musharraf in the second week of December, as he has personally been interested in enhancing economic ties with Islamabad.
The chief executive's visit commences, the officials said, with his arrival in Syria and subsequent meetings between the Pakistani delegation and Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad. Foreign Minister Abdul Sattar, who is one among the ministers of finance, commerce and science and technology, will explain Pakistan's position on regional issues.
The two countries will exchange views on the latest Mideast situation, officials said. The prospects of economic relations between the two nations also scheduled to come under debate. Ministers of finance and science and technology will hold talks with their counterparts for boosting cooperation in IT sector. On Monday, the Pakistani delegation will fly into Jordan to hold official talks with Jordanian Prime Minister Ali Abul Ragheb. Later, the chief executive will attend a meeting with King Abdullah.
Pakistan and Jordan are expected to sign an agreement on maritime shipping cooperation. The two countries will also sign a memorandum of understanding on science and technology. On the last leg of his visit, the chief executive will arrive in Beirut to hold talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri. General Musharraf will hold a meeting with President Emile Lahoud also.
The two countries will hold talks on a number of issues, which may find mention of the exile of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Rafiq Hariri was one amongst some of the world leaders who had congratulated the chief executive on his decision to allow Sharif's to go to Saudi Arabia.
Hariri had called General Musharraf when he was right in the middle of a cabinet meeting on December 13 last year. Later, the chief executive had briefed his cabinet colleagues about some of the contents of the phonic talk. The Pakistani delegation will sign an agreement on promotion and protection of investment with Lebanon in addition to a trade agreement. General Musharraf is expected to return to Karachi Wednesday's night.
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Newspaper: BBC International
Article 3: Pakistan leader in for Mideast
The military ruler of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf, has arrived in Syria at the start of a four-day visit to the Middle East. He is accompanied by a delegation of ministers, including foreign, finance, commerce and science ministers, for talks, which are expected to concentrate on expansion of trade cooperation. The Middle East peace process and regional issues are also on the agenda for the talks, which will begin with a meeting with the Syrian leader, President Bashar al-Assad. General Musharraf is also to meet King Abdullah of Jordan in Amman, and the Lebanese president, Emile Lahoud, in Beirut.
From the newsroom of the BBC World Service
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News Paper: CNN International
Article 4: Pakistan's military ruler visits Syria
January 7, 2001 Web posted at: 11:51 AM EST (1651 GMT)
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- Pakistan's military ruler, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, arrived in Damascus on Sunday for an official two-day visit to Syria. Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa Miro greeted Musharraf --accompanied by a delegation that included his foreign minister -- at Damascus airport.
Musharraf was expected to meet Syrian President Bashar Assad during the visit. The two leaders met for the first time last November in Doha, Qatar, during an Organization of Islamic Conference summit.
Syria and Pakistan are bound by a number of agreements in the military, agricultural, industrial and banking fields. In 1981, the two countries formed a joint ministerial committee in a bid to bolster economic and commercial relations between them. The committee has held only three meetings.
Last September, the two countries signed an agreement to establish a center for computer technology in Damascus. Pakistan has provided equipment for the center.
Since assuming power in a bloodless coup in 1999, Musharraf has made strides towards modernizing Pakistan by luring foreign investments and attempting to clean up the rampant corruption in the country.
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Newspaper: NNI - News Network International
Article 5: Musharraf begins three-Arab nation visit
ISLAMABAD (NNI): Chief Executive General Pervez Musharraf Sunday began four-day visit to Arab states for talks on key issues, focusing on strengthening economic ties as well as the situation in Middle East. Musharraf left for Damascus on the first leg of his three-nation tour.
General Musharraf and the Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa Miro will hold official talks on bilateral issues. The Chief Executive will also meet Syrian President Dr. Bashar Al-Assad. He will visit the grave of late Syrian leader Hafiz Al-Assad and will also meet Pakistani community in Syria.
General Musharraf will proceed to Jordan on January 8 (Monday) from Syria. In Amman, General Musharraf will hold official talks with Jordanian Prime Minister Ali Abul Ragheb. He will also meet King Abdullah.
The Chief Executive will arrive in Beirut on January 9 on two-day visit to Lebanon, the last destination of his tour. He will hold official talks with the Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri on international and bilateral issues. He will also meet Lebanese President Emile Lahoud.
Officials say the Chief Executive will brief the Arab leaders about the security situation in South Asia, especially Pakistan's efforts for resumption of dialogue with India and Kashmir problem.
Foreign Minister Abdul Sattar, Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz, Commerce Minister Abdul Razzaq Dawood, Minister for Science and Technology Dr Attaur Rehman and Secretary Defense Lt. Gen (retd) Nasim Rana are accompanying the Chief Executive.
Besides strengthening existing bilateral friendly relations with the respective countries, the visit will also provide an opportunity to promote trade and cooperation in Information Technology besides discussing the problems being faced by the Muslim Ummah, officials said.
Chief Executive was invited for the visit by heads of the respective countries during recent OIC Conference in Doha, Qatar.
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Mursalin did a half hearted attempt.
Anyway, I have taken articles from, CNN, BBC, The Dawn, The News, The Frontier Post, The Pakistan Observer, The Nation and NNI - News Network International.
All you guys have to do is archive it now.
Now Mursalin don't botch this up ok???
Yes it is a lot of info, but hey I am an insomniac!!!
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Date: Sunday 7th January 2001.
News Paper: The Dawn
Article 1: CE leaves on ME tour today
Link: http://www.dawn.com/2001/01/07/top7.htm
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6: Chief Executive Gen Pervez Musharraf leaves on a four-day official visit to Syria, Jordan and Lebanon on Sunday. The Chief Executive would hold talks on bilateral, regional and international issues of common interest with the leaders of these countries, official sources said.
According to official programme, Gen Musharraf would also have meetings with President Bashar Al-Assad of Syria, King Abdullah bin Hussain of Jordan and President of Lebanon Gen Emile Lahoud, the sources said. -APP
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Newspaper: The News
Short 1: Musharraf arrives in Syria
(Updated at 1900 PST) DAMASCUS: Chief Executive Pervez Musharraf began a two-day visit to Syria on Sunday for discussions on the Middle East peace process and the two countries' economic ties. Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustapha Miro and Foreign Minister Faruq al-Shara greeted Musharraf at the airport.
Short 2: Pakistan supports Syria on Golan Heights
(Updated at 2330 PST) DAMASCUS: Chief Executive General Pervez Musharraf on Sunday said Pakistan supported Syrian right to the Golan Heights occupied by Israel during 1967 War. "Pakistanis pray for the Syrian rights to Golan Heights and we are with you on that," he told Imam of the historic Umayyad mosque after visiting the mosque.
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Article 2: CE to embark on three-nation visit today
Link: http://www.jang.com.pk/thenews/jan20...main/main5.htm
ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive General Pervaiz Musharraf is set to lead a small delegation to Syria, Jordan and Lebanon today (Sunday) to hold talks on a wide-range of issues amid hopes of economically beneficial agreements, officials said on Saturday.
The Middle East issue will remain the pivot of talks, officials said. The chief executive will brief the leaders of the countries he is visiting on the regional security situation, prospects of Indo-Pak talks and Islamabad's recent decision of maximum restraint, and partial withdrawal of troops from the Line of Control.
The chief executive will first arrive in Damascus and then proceed to Jordan but it will probably be his trip of Lebanon where Islamabad has pinned high hopes for economic boost as indications from Beirut have been quite encouraging. The chief executive will lay floral wreaths on the graves of King Hussain and President Hafiz Al-Assad and address Pakistani community in the three countries.
Sources said that Lebanon had shown keen interest in the Pakistan Telecommunication sector and there were signs that the two sides would finalize the parameters for a possible agreement in this regard. Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri had personally phoned General Pervaiz Musharraf in the second week of December, as he has personally been interested in enhancing economic ties with Islamabad.
The chief executive's visit commences, the officials said, with his arrival in Syria and subsequent meetings between the Pakistani delegation and Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad. Foreign Minister Abdul Sattar, who is one among the ministers of finance, commerce and science and technology, will explain Pakistan's position on regional issues.
The two countries will exchange views on the latest Mideast situation, officials said. The prospects of economic relations between the two nations also scheduled to come under debate. Ministers of finance and science and technology will hold talks with their counterparts for boosting cooperation in IT sector. On Monday, the Pakistani delegation will fly into Jordan to hold official talks with Jordanian Prime Minister Ali Abul Ragheb. Later, the chief executive will attend a meeting with King Abdullah.
Pakistan and Jordan are expected to sign an agreement on maritime shipping cooperation. The two countries will also sign a memorandum of understanding on science and technology. On the last leg of his visit, the chief executive will arrive in Beirut to hold talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri. General Musharraf will hold a meeting with President Emile Lahoud also.
The two countries will hold talks on a number of issues, which may find mention of the exile of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Rafiq Hariri was one amongst some of the world leaders who had congratulated the chief executive on his decision to allow Sharif's to go to Saudi Arabia.
Hariri had called General Musharraf when he was right in the middle of a cabinet meeting on December 13 last year. Later, the chief executive had briefed his cabinet colleagues about some of the contents of the phonic talk. The Pakistani delegation will sign an agreement on promotion and protection of investment with Lebanon in addition to a trade agreement. General Musharraf is expected to return to Karachi Wednesday's night.
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Newspaper: BBC International
Article 3: Pakistan leader in for Mideast
The military ruler of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf, has arrived in Syria at the start of a four-day visit to the Middle East. He is accompanied by a delegation of ministers, including foreign, finance, commerce and science ministers, for talks, which are expected to concentrate on expansion of trade cooperation. The Middle East peace process and regional issues are also on the agenda for the talks, which will begin with a meeting with the Syrian leader, President Bashar al-Assad. General Musharraf is also to meet King Abdullah of Jordan in Amman, and the Lebanese president, Emile Lahoud, in Beirut.
From the newsroom of the BBC World Service
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News Paper: CNN International
Article 4: Pakistan's military ruler visits Syria
January 7, 2001 Web posted at: 11:51 AM EST (1651 GMT)
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- Pakistan's military ruler, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, arrived in Damascus on Sunday for an official two-day visit to Syria. Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa Miro greeted Musharraf --accompanied by a delegation that included his foreign minister -- at Damascus airport.
Musharraf was expected to meet Syrian President Bashar Assad during the visit. The two leaders met for the first time last November in Doha, Qatar, during an Organization of Islamic Conference summit.
Syria and Pakistan are bound by a number of agreements in the military, agricultural, industrial and banking fields. In 1981, the two countries formed a joint ministerial committee in a bid to bolster economic and commercial relations between them. The committee has held only three meetings.
Last September, the two countries signed an agreement to establish a center for computer technology in Damascus. Pakistan has provided equipment for the center.
Since assuming power in a bloodless coup in 1999, Musharraf has made strides towards modernizing Pakistan by luring foreign investments and attempting to clean up the rampant corruption in the country.
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Newspaper: NNI - News Network International
Article 5: Musharraf begins three-Arab nation visit
ISLAMABAD (NNI): Chief Executive General Pervez Musharraf Sunday began four-day visit to Arab states for talks on key issues, focusing on strengthening economic ties as well as the situation in Middle East. Musharraf left for Damascus on the first leg of his three-nation tour.
General Musharraf and the Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa Miro will hold official talks on bilateral issues. The Chief Executive will also meet Syrian President Dr. Bashar Al-Assad. He will visit the grave of late Syrian leader Hafiz Al-Assad and will also meet Pakistani community in Syria.
General Musharraf will proceed to Jordan on January 8 (Monday) from Syria. In Amman, General Musharraf will hold official talks with Jordanian Prime Minister Ali Abul Ragheb. He will also meet King Abdullah.
The Chief Executive will arrive in Beirut on January 9 on two-day visit to Lebanon, the last destination of his tour. He will hold official talks with the Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri on international and bilateral issues. He will also meet Lebanese President Emile Lahoud.
Officials say the Chief Executive will brief the Arab leaders about the security situation in South Asia, especially Pakistan's efforts for resumption of dialogue with India and Kashmir problem.
Foreign Minister Abdul Sattar, Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz, Commerce Minister Abdul Razzaq Dawood, Minister for Science and Technology Dr Attaur Rehman and Secretary Defense Lt. Gen (retd) Nasim Rana are accompanying the Chief Executive.
Besides strengthening existing bilateral friendly relations with the respective countries, the visit will also provide an opportunity to promote trade and cooperation in Information Technology besides discussing the problems being faced by the Muslim Ummah, officials said.
Chief Executive was invited for the visit by heads of the respective countries during recent OIC Conference in Doha, Qatar.
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