Pakistan inspires awe in Islamic world
Military rule in Pak gets Saudi-American support

From B L Kak

NEW DELHI, Oct 28: A major event has taken place, with Saudi Arabia playing a decisive role in swinging America and the Arab world opinion in favour of Pakistan’s military ruler, Gen Parvez Musharraf. Disclosing this, a functionary of the Delhi-based chancery of Saudi Arabia has, significantly, hinted at the "possibility" of the Americans and the Saudis bringing pressure on India to do business with Gen Musharraf.......more

Army launches offensive in Kashmir , Pir Panjal

NEW DELHI, Oct 28: The Indian Army has launched a major offensive in the Kashmir valley and Peer Panjal ranges to thwart the intensified armed action by Pakistan-backed militants in the state after facing defeat.......more

Blast rocks Gool, 2 BSF men hurt
Militant, jawan, civilian killed in Banihal encounter

Excelsior Correspondent

UDHAMPUR, Oct 28: Three persons including a militant, a Rashtriya Rifles soldier and a civilian were killed while a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and another jawan were injured in an encounter at Duligam in Banihal tehsil of Doda district last night. Atleast five militants managed to escape during the encounter and were being chased by the troops........more

Laharwal reinstated, posted in SWD
14 KAS officers among 16 transferred

Excelsior Special Correspondent

SRINAGAR, Oct 28: In a Durbar Move time reshuffle in the lower and medium rungs of the State administration, the Government today ordered transfer and appointment of 16 officials, including 14 officers of Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS)......more

Tarar justifies coup
Commonwealth asks Pak to restore democracy

ISLAMABAD, Oct 28: A Commonwealth delegation today asked the military regime in Pakistan to set a time frame for restoration of democracy even as President Muhammed Rafiq Tarar strongly defended the Army rule in the country in a bid to persuade the mission not to expel Islamabad from the body.....more

NCP threatens to pull-out by today
Maharashtra Govt heads for grave crisis

NEW DELHI, Oct 28: The coalition Government in Maharashtra appeared to be heading for a grave crisis with the NCP deciding to pull out its Ministers if the Congress fails to remove three of its Ministers tomorrow, highly placed NCP sources said here tonight..........more

DIG raids Janipura police station

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Oct 28: DIG Jammu-Kathua Range Dr S P Vaid today conducted a surprise raid at Janipura police station following complaints of large scale irregularities and corruption against the SHO.......more

Militants again target Rehtal post

Excelsior Correspondent

RAJOURI, Oct 28: Militants tonight again targeted police post Rehtal in Chowdhary Narh area by resorting to heavy firing from automatic weapons and launching grenade attacks......more