Radio Pakistan blames India for delay in starting dialogueSeptember 15th, 2009 ABOHAR - Radio Pakistan in its Punjabi Durbar programme has blamed India for the delay in finding out the identity of perpetrators of Samjhauta Express blast of 2007 in which several Pakistanis died in Indian Territory. Raj Sadosh, a senior journalist in Abohar has pointed out that in fact Pakistan has been nurturing terrorist organisations and the terrorist trained in Pakistan have carried out the blasts.
Radio Pakistan unhappy over criticism of Jaswant Singh book on JinnahSeptember 3rd, 2009 ABOHAR - The expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh has got a new fan in Punjabi Durbar programme of Radio Pakistan. In its latest edition, the Punjabi Durbar programme has described all political parties of India be it Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress or Shiv Sena being anti-Pakistan for voicing objection to Jaswant Singh's book- "Jinnah-India, Partition, Independence".
Radio Pakistan harps on Kashmir, againAugust 29th, 2009 ABOHAR - The Punjabi Durbar programme of Radio Pakistan seems to have run out of ideas. In its latest programme, it has criticised Dr.
Radio Pakistan unable to understand importance of Goddess KaliAugust 24th, 2009 ABOHAR - The Punjabi Durbar programme of Radio Pakistan has chosen to hurt the feelings of Hindus in border areas by calling the Goddess Kali as "bloodthirsty". In its recent broadcast, Radio Pakistan said that Hindus sacrifice innocent lives to their Gods and Goddesses and described Kali, who fights evils in the world, as bloodthirsty.
Radio Pakistan still obsessed with Sikhs' rightsAugust 13th, 2009 ABOHAR - The Punjabi Durbar programme of Radio Pakistan seems to be obsessed with the welfare of Sikhs in India, unaware that Sikhs are being driven out of parts of Pakistan. In its recent Punjabi Darbar programme, Radio Pakistan has again talked about the need to have a separate state for Sikhs, which it claims was promised by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
Pakistan Radio keen on propaganda 'victories', not solution of problemsJuly 28th, 2009 ABOHAR - India has time and again stated that Pakistan should stop allow its territory to be used by terrorists against India, before any serious dialogue could commence. Radio Pakistan seems to be worried that forces in Pakistan would continue their terrorist acts, and the possibility of an India-Pakistan dialogue would recede.
Radio Pakistan still hopes to revive Khalistan agitationJuly 13th, 2009 ABOHAR - Radio Pakistan in its latest broadcast has attempted to provoke communal sentiments in Punjab. In its Punjabi Darbar programme, it mentioned about the Blue Star Operation of 1984 and blamed the Akalis for not showing unity in reviving the issue.
Punjabi durbar programme of Radio Pakistan loses its 'Durbar'May 21st, 2009 ABOHAR - Radio Pakistan in its latest broadcast of Punjabi Durbar seems to have lost its 'Durbar' mood and expressed sympathy for the 'condition' of farmers in India who, in reality, have been able to get the government absolve them from paying their loans. Residents at the border villages are amused to listen to broadcasts over the Radio Pakistan at a time when the UPA government has won Parliamentary elections largely due to farmers' faith in the ruling combine.
Radio Pakistan dismayed that Indian minority leaders occupy important positions!May 15th, 2009 ABOHAR - Punjabi Durbar programme of Radio Pakistan has been finding it embarrassing that members of the minority communities in India have chosen to occupy important positions in the Government. Radio Pakistan says leaders of Sikh and Muslim communities in India have chosen to occupy to positions for selfish interests.
Govt has started talks with Pak over imposition of 'Jazia' on minorities: PMMay 11th, 2009 AMRITSAR - The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday said his government has started talks with Pakistan on the issue of imposition of the religious tax 'Jazia' on minorities in that country's tribal areas.
Punjab lacks drinking water: Radio PakistanMay 5th, 2009 AMRITSAR - Radio Pakistan in its latest programme has stated that Punjab, known for the its five rivers-Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, Chenab and the Jhelum (now it Pakistan), is not getting enough water. In the latest series of Punjabi Darbar programme, Radio Pakistan has attempted to project that the Government of India has not taken enough steps to ensure that Punjab gets enough water for drinking purposes and irrigation.
BJP urges Pakistan Govt. to ensure safety of minorities in Taliban areasMay 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - An Indian delegation on Monday met Pakistan High Commissioner Shahid Malik over their concerns about the safety of minorities in Taliban-ruled areas of Pakistan. The delegation comprising members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Akali Dal met Malik who assured them of conveying their concerns to the authorities in Pakistan.
Is Radio Pakistan trying to influence Indian elections?April 29th, 2009 ABOHAR - A question that is being asked here is whether Radio Pakistan's Punjabi Durbar programme will be questioned by the Indian Election Commission for conducting campaigns. The Punjabi Durbar programmes have been making allegations critical of the United Progressive Alliance Government of India for 'neglecting minorities' in the country.
Radio Pakistan says Hindus suppressing Hindus in IndiaMarch 27th, 2009 ABOHAR - The Punjabi Durbar programme of the Pakistan Radio seems to have run out of ideas in the preparation of their programmes. With the country facing increasing criticism for giving harbour to fundamentalist forces, the Radio is trying to spread the word that India too is faced with similar problems.
Radio Pakistan allergic to Congress party, calls it anti-minorityMarch 14th, 2009 ABOHAR - While the Bharatiya Janata Party, the main Opposition party in Lok Sabha, blames the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government at the Centre for 'dolling out' reservations and other benefits to minority section off and on, Radio Pakistan views the Congress as anti-minority. Radio Pakistan has blamed Congress party of being an anti-minority party, which was behind carrying out of Blue Star Operation against militants who had turned the Golden Temple into a fortress in 1984.