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What good can SAARC do? Part-1
January,2006--Nepal records unprecedented economic growth after years of war, 98% of it's trade is directed to the SAARC Countries. Bhutan's tourism growth is enormous, with the introduction of new tourists from Pakistan and Sri Lanka. India's new Golden Quadrilateral highways become the symbols of intra SAARC trade.
February,2006--After long delays the Indo-US nuclear deal is finally ratified by the US Congress.
March,2006--The Dhaka Summit of SAARC is held and all countries agree to visa free travel and decide to hold annual meetings of the SAARC. A new body called the South Asian Development Bank is to be created for the purpose of extending loans for infrastructure and welfare projects and monitoring intra SAARC trade. Myanmar and Afganistan are given observer status in the SAARC. The countries also participate in the Commonwealth Games held in that year. The first bus service between Pakistan and Afganistan resume after 27 years.
May,2006--The Sikh Shrine of Kartapur Sahib is opened to Indian Pilgrims. And India and Pakistan start discussions on promotion of mutual tourism.
July,2006--Top remaining ULFA leaders including Paresh Baruah are arrested in Dhaka and are deported to India.
August,2006--South Asian games are held in Colombo,Sri Lanka. India wins 214 medals followed by Pakistani at 184 and Sri Lanka at 178. Baluch rebel chief Akbar Bugti is killed in a PAF airstrike.
September,2006--A joint military exercise involving India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka take place in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
October,2006--On 9th India launched a massive surgical strike on Manipuri and Naga millitants operating from Myanmar. It yields more results than expected and beings them the negotiating table.
December,2006--Asian games are held. Detailed plans are finalized for the creation of the South Asian Development Bank.
February,2006--After long delays the Indo-US nuclear deal is finally ratified by the US Congress.
March,2006--The Dhaka Summit of SAARC is held and all countries agree to visa free travel and decide to hold annual meetings of the SAARC. A new body called the South Asian Development Bank is to be created for the purpose of extending loans for infrastructure and welfare projects and monitoring intra SAARC trade. Myanmar and Afganistan are given observer status in the SAARC. The countries also participate in the Commonwealth Games held in that year. The first bus service between Pakistan and Afganistan resume after 27 years.
May,2006--The Sikh Shrine of Kartapur Sahib is opened to Indian Pilgrims. And India and Pakistan start discussions on promotion of mutual tourism.
July,2006--Top remaining ULFA leaders including Paresh Baruah are arrested in Dhaka and are deported to India.
August,2006--South Asian games are held in Colombo,Sri Lanka. India wins 214 medals followed by Pakistani at 184 and Sri Lanka at 178. Baluch rebel chief Akbar Bugti is killed in a PAF airstrike.
September,2006--A joint military exercise involving India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka take place in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
October,2006--On 9th India launched a massive surgical strike on Manipuri and Naga millitants operating from Myanmar. It yields more results than expected and beings them the negotiating table.
December,2006--Asian games are held. Detailed plans are finalized for the creation of the South Asian Development Bank.
- Rajveer Naha
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