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    Pritam Rohila <asiapeace@comcast.net> Feb 19 02:58PM -0800 ^
     
    ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNAL HARMONY IN ASIA (ACHA)
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    February 19, 2010: Peace & Harmony News from S. Asia
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndiaPakistanPeaceDay
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    http://groups.google.com/group/peace--harmony-news-from-south-asia
     
    IN THIS ISSUE
     
    Happy Nepal Democracy Day
     
    *SAARC agrees on 20pc cut in trade lists DAWN.COM | February 19, 2010
    http://www.southasianmedia.net/index_story.cfm?id=637930&category=Frontend&Country=MAIN
     
    ISLAMABAD: Member countries of South Asia Free Trade Area (Safta) have
    agreed in principle to reduce the trade sensitive lists by 20 per cent
    and allowing trade concessions on 20 per cent more items for expansion
    of regional trade by September, officials of the commerce ministry
    said here on Wednesday.
     
    The decision was made in the Committee of Expert meeting held recently
    at Kathmandu, Nepal. The official said that there was no disagreement
    on reduction in sensitive list between the member countries.
     
    The meeting also decided that Safta countries would sign the draft
    agreement on exchange of services by April this year.
     
    The four modes of services agreement are: cross border services like
    telephones etc., which are already operational in most of South Asia.
     
    The second mode is 'consumption abroad' which is the spending by
    persons in each other countries that includes tourism or travel for
    education or health needs.
     
    The third mode is establishing financial services in each other
    countries and the fourth mode is movement of persons for jobs in each
    other countries.
     
    The official of the commerce ministry said the first two modes were
    already functioning in South Asia.
     
    "However working is required for establishing banks in member
    countries," the official said and added that each country would be
    submitting their proposals after signing of draft on exchange of
    services in Saarc countries.
     
    However, after the Kathmandu meeting the commerce ministry has started
    to chalk out plans for consultations with local trade and industry for
    gathering input over the reduction in sensitive list and the list of
    items that Pakistan want other countries to open up for exports.
     
    "Reduction in sensitive lists by 20 per cent by each member country
    would mean allowing trade of 20 per cent more items within the
    region," the official said. "It could have a serious impact on some
    local industry also and we have to be careful," he warned.
     
    This consultation process would be completed in two months so that the
    items of Pakistan's interest are identified for consideration by all
    the member states.
     
    The officials said that by defining a proper list Pakistan would be in
    a position to facilitate local trade and industry by allowing import
    of raw materials at low tariff and help the value added sector become
    more competitive for exports in world markets.
     
    On the exports side Pakistan would request the member countries
    including India to exclude from its sensitive lists items of interest
    that Pakistan would prefer to export.
     
    The official said that some of Pakistan's textile value added products
    have a competitive edge in the region and could win the space in South
    Asian markets.
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    EXPLANATION/DISCLIMER: The above is a selection of news stories
    pertaining to South Asian governments, civil society organizations and
    individuals working together on projects of mutual benefit including
    peace and communal harmony, and those relating to attempts to improve
    the condition of South Asian peoples, especially women and children.
    ACHA does not approve of or subscribe to any "disharmonizing
    language" (including terms such as POK or IOK) used in these items
    selected from various publications. Readers may exercise their
    linguistic judgment and ignore any biased language.

     

    Pritam Rohila <asiapeace@comcast.net> Feb 19 02:42PM -0800 ^
     
    Dear Friends:
     
    I had a follow-up appointment with my eye-surgeon yesterday. According
    to him, the pressure in my affected eye is normal (15). The retina and
    macula look good. He has reduced the frequency of eye drops. And, I
    have to no longer sleep only on the left side of my body. Also, I can
    resume physical exercise and work on my treadmill. But I still cannot
    see well from that eye.
     
    The gas in my left eyeball, which interferes with my eyesight, will
    completely disappear, in the next three to four weeks. Then, after I
    get new glasses, I should be able to see normally, and resume all
    activities including my regular submissions to this forum. Meanwhile,
    I am doing all that I can.
     
    I appreciate your patience with me during the last four-and-a-half
    months of my ordeal. Also I am grateful to you for your prayers and
    good wishes as well your phone calls, emails, and personal visits to
    enquire about my health. I am indebted to all those who gave us rides
    to hospitals and clinics, and most of all to my wife, Kundan, for her
    loving care and devotion.
     
    Thank you.
    Pritam

     

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