Saturday, November 7, 1998
CBI put on Sharma's trail
Pressure is building up on the Government to get to the bottom of the Romesh Sharma affair. Union Home Minister L K Advani has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe Sharma's alleged nexus with politicians, police and bureaucrats. And the Patna High Court has asked the agency to probe his alleged role in the multi-crore-rupee fodder scam.
Pakistan rejects cease-fire offer
Pakistan yesterday rejected New Delhi's offer for a ceasefire in the Siachen region. As part of the ongoing composite dialogue between India and Pakistan, the two defence secretaries met in South Block to discuss the Siachen issue but made no headway in coming to a resolution of the conflict.
US denies separate package to Pak
The US has refused to offer any separate economic package to Pakistan, saying there was need to ``nail down commitments'' on the non-proliferation issue, even as there are indications that the talks process would be wrapped up before next month's meeting between President Bill Clinton and Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif.
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