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India to feed Pakistanis |
2005-05-05 |
Editorial in the Pakistan Observer India to feed Pakistanis! THE Government has allowed duty free import of five essential food items including meat/live animals, potatoes, tomatoes, onion and garlic from India to overcome their shortage in the country. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Price Control Committee chaired by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz in Islamabad on Tuesday. ![]() |
Posted by:john |
#5 As I read it, this is a serious attack on Musharraf's leadership and administration which not only failed to plan and execute correct agricultural policy, it also fell into the trap the Indians have planned for a long time (and which other regimes avoided). Note also the subtle theme that international trade relations are inherently to be avoided if possible, rather than being a sign of a mature and dynamic economy. Islamicism at work in this editorial, folks. |
Posted by: too true 2005-05-05 20:24 |
#4 ''We do not deem it appropriate to resort to imports of even meat and vegetables from India to meet their shortage'' Presumably it would be appropriate for the Pakistani people to go hungry instead? |
Posted by: john 2005-05-05 20:09 |
#3 meat/live animals, potatoes, tomatoes, onion and garlic Sort of a food octagon. |
Posted by: Shipman 2005-05-05 19:59 |
#2 Oh yes, that backward Indian economy is just desperate to hitch its star to the powerhouse that is Pakistan. Uh huh. |
Posted by: too true 2005-05-05 17:52 |
#1 It’s time that agriculture sector is organized on a well-planned footing ... Um, you might want to check out how well that "planning" thing worked in the Soviet Union. |
Posted by: Jackal 2005-05-05 17:49 |