Obama's visit to India: Of handshakes and hugs
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Barack Obama arrived in India on Jan 25 becoming the first US president to make two official visits to India during his tenure.
Indian Premier Narendar Modi and US President Obama, later during the day announced they had reached an agreement to provide civilian nuclear technology to India that was signed in 2008 but had been held up by US concerns over liability in the event of a nuclear accident.
During his visit to India, Obama also became the first US president to attend the spectacular military and cultural display in a sign of the nations' growing closeness.
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Jan 26, 2015 03:50pm
Very good Photos DAwn...you have covered the Center of world Democracy
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Jan 26, 2015 04:10pm
I always adore Dawn's photography. Hope to see pictures from Pak's republic day well.
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Jan 26, 2015 04:23pm
I have to say: I'm impressed with how India did this
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Jan 26, 2015 04:25pm
Good pictures....!! we can choose our friends but not neighbors - so it's better for both the countries to mend the relationship for the betterment of around 150 million Indians and Pakistanis....!!
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Jan 26, 2015 04:27pm
i am forced to admire this newspaper. no wonder it attracts so many Indian readers. after all everything is not lost for Pakistan. Cheers for Pakistan press and its freedom.
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Jan 26, 2015 04:40pm
very excellent photograph. Thanks Dawn to share these photograph to all over world. Actually cultural programmed reflect the civic society of that country and I proud to be part of such society.
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Jan 26, 2015 04:40pm
This kind of practice and journalism if both nation start, it will bring a sea change in both country's heart. Here in dawn itself reading some articles and journalists I was filled with hatred, but at other hand some articles and journalists make me realize love always wins, and far far more stronger than anything in world, and suddenly I feel so pacified. I need to do introspection on my feelings. thanks for this article and friends here enjoying it and giving good comments.
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Jan 26, 2015 04:55pm
Hello Dawn. When are you starting an Indian edition? We would really love to have you in India.
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Jan 26, 2015 04:55pm
Obama received a cultural welcome with the jhappi and firm long handshake (handshake was similiar to the one with NS hmmm.) but from then onwards it was all business from exchange of formalities to marketing (show and pomp), it was very obvious just like modi's attire (i liked the marketing part of the attire as well with the bling as NaMo's name on the pinstripes)
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Jan 26, 2015 05:29pm
Good photography by Dawn. Very impressive and magnificent digital pictures.
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Jan 26, 2015 05:33pm
Thanks DAWN. It is always a pleasure and satisfying to spend some time with you every day. Your photographs covering our 66th. Republic Day and visit of the President of United States of America are sincerely a great job. Convey our regards to your team of photographers. Well done. Our salute.
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Jan 26, 2015 05:33pm
@James Agree with you 100%
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Jan 26, 2015 05:34pm
Agree with you 100%
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Jan 26, 2015 05:39pm
Very good article awesome pictures.
Overall Very good Journalism
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Jan 26, 2015 05:44pm
The photographs covered and displayed by Dawn are marvallous.I appreciate them by heart.I am a regular viewer of dawn.I appreciate the quality of contents in the editorial.opinion blogs and news coverage in dawn .
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Jan 26, 2015 05:59pm
Well done Dawn!
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Jan 26, 2015 06:13pm
photos are good\
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Jan 26, 2015 06:17pm
I see few, if any, comments here from the readers in Pakistan...
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Jan 26, 2015 06:25pm
Very good photos, thanks a lot to Dawn for publishing them. I personally believe a strong India is good for Pakistan, so is strong Pakistan for India. India's good relationships with USA are not against Pakistan. The more we know about each other, these stupid barriers would fall down. My Pakistani brothers please share and appreciate. You can also see a lady officer leading the guard of honour. These are just symbols that yes we are moving forward. There are only small differences, Modi is dead honest, comes from humble background. Lets hold love and respect for each other and the whole world would envy us (India and Pakistan)
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Jan 26, 2015 06:35pm
Congrats Dawn! Very nice pics. True professionalism at its best.
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Jan 26, 2015 06:41pm
excellent Pics
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Jan 26, 2015 06:43pm
excellent Pics
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Jan 26, 2015 06:46pm
These photos are better than the Indian and American ones.
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Jan 26, 2015 06:50pm
Nice coverage. Thank you, Dawn.
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Jan 26, 2015 06:55pm
Thank you Dawn. We saw more crucial pictures in your newspaper than in many Indian papers. Excellent journalism and your attempt to positively influence Pakistan's image abroad.
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Jan 26, 2015 07:15pm
@Anwar These pics r not phographed by DAWN but these r taken from AFP,AP,Reuters etc.. u can see at the bottom of each image
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Jan 26, 2015 07:15pm
@James These pics r not phographed by DAWN but these r taken from AFP,AP,Reuters etc.. u can see at the bottom of each image
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Jan 26, 2015 07:26pm
Beautiful pictures but slightly missing the snaps of cuisine presented in the dinner at president house( curiosity of my taste buds).
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Jan 26, 2015 07:29pm
Don done it again!!! brilliant pictures..... never seen on any indian site
very detailed.... thumbs up!
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Jan 26, 2015 07:31pm
Liberal newspaper
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Jan 26, 2015 08:05pm
One of the best pictures I have seen, in recent past. Keep it coming for all 3 days of Obama's India visit.
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Jan 26, 2015 08:22pm
Thanks Dawn for such a beautiful coverage. I could not find out such a detailed pictorial coverage in Indian newspaper. I am from Delhi and read all the comments; all wanted to have better relation between India and Pakistan. Again thanks to all neighbor fellows.
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Jan 26, 2015 09:01pm
dawn u have done what indian media has not done
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Jan 26, 2015 09:07pm
i am regular reader of dawn.........respect to pak leader muhammad ali jinnah who was pioneer of this news paper.
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Jan 26, 2015 09:15pm
There is big difference seen in the personalities. Chai wala is chai wala and a lawyer is a lawyer. Too much overacting of Modi. It looks all fake and artificial.
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Jan 26, 2015 09:17pm
@divakar forgot it appreciate good work
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Jan 26, 2015 09:19pm
Lol... None of the pictures are clicked by Dawn... Reuters, AFP, etc
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Jan 26, 2015 09:24pm
This is the reason why we read Dawn!!!!
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Jan 26, 2015 09:29pm
Best newspaper in India and Pakistan, Indians news especially TV have gone crazy, will go to any extent to stay at top, kudos to dawn who has been the pillar of true journalism principles, really appreciated across the border, hope indian papers learn a thing a two
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Jan 26, 2015 09:29pm
Dawn you are awesome. Best photographs of Obama visit to India. Kudos !!
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Jan 26, 2015 09:43pm
And this is actually the best photo presentation I have seen and that includes Indian and American.
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Jan 26, 2015 10:19pm
Thanks Dwan and Pakistan for sharing these lovely pictures. I'd say that dawn by for best newspapers in South asia.
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Jan 26, 2015 10:19pm
Thanks Dwan and Pakistan for sharing these lovely pictures. I'd say that dawn by for best newspapers in South asia.
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Jan 26, 2015 10:21pm
Excellent pictures. Very impressive. Great job, Dawn! Hope to see Pakistan's parade pictures also soon. Bravo!
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Jan 26, 2015 10:27pm
Draws photography matches with The Hindu daily news paper in India. Keep it up. Good work.
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Jan 26, 2015 10:37pm
Excellent pictorial display of meeting of 2 leaders of the greatest democracies in the World.
India is my birth place and it is a model of pluralistic coexistence of diverse religions and cultures.
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Jan 26, 2015 10:38pm
@Em Moosa you are correct there is something that modi need to learn fro Obama, but modi is a fast learner, so I am sure after few months you will not notice that flaw.
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Jan 26, 2015 10:41pm
Thank you Dawn. For this wonderful photos and news coverage
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Jan 26, 2015 10:58pm
Nice pictures for sure. But these are pictures released by PIB of India and taken by photographers of various world agencies like AFP AP etc. Thanks Dawn for putting them together. The state wise displays in the parade were even nicer.
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Jan 26, 2015 11:24pm
Dawn - you are the best when it comes to journalism. Please come to India as well.
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Jan 26, 2015 11:43pm
very very nice picture. thanks dawn news
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Jan 27, 2015 12:19am
Wow I'm lost for words. This is beautiful
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Jan 27, 2015 12:25am
Excellent coverage. I would love to see similar ceremony in Islamabad. Additionally, we all should notice the leadership role which Indian Women are playing in their country. There are several women officers in the pictures.
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Jan 27, 2015 12:26am
We thank Dawn for the projection and such balanced approach !
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Jan 27, 2015 12:51am
Nice photos. Great work Dawn.
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Jan 27, 2015 01:34am
@Javed USA "Excellent coverage. I would love to see similar ceremony in Islamabad. Additionally, we all should notice the leadership role which Indian Women are playing in their country. There are several women officers in the pictures."
This year's Republic day theme is "Women's Power"....
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Jan 27, 2015 01:36am
Can be a Dawn of a new era in some sort of relationship between the two neighbors-Dawn can make it happen.
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Jan 27, 2015 01:42am
@Anonymous Indian But they still decided to pick, choose and post the best pics,...on a Pakistan national newspaper, they really didn't have to. This is how 'The Dawn' is able to differentiate itself from the rest. Good work!
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Jan 27, 2015 01:48am
Great coverage - well done Dawn!!! Meanwhile Times Of India - India's most respected and traditional newspaper is covering Bollywood stars wedding anniversary picts or private birthday bash pics. Shame on Indian journalism
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Jan 27, 2015 01:50am
India did a fantastic job in organising it so well. But for pictures Dawn takes the cake. Amazing photo's!
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Jan 27, 2015 01:52am
Nice coverage Dawn. But I wonder, how big is the presidential place of India, to organize the Guard of honour within the palace (if it really was inside).
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Jan 27, 2015 02:17am
we got our all weather friend
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Jan 27, 2015 02:30am
Excellent photographs, Dawn. Much, much better than the ones from the Indian online papers.
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Jan 27, 2015 02:32am
BTW, the picture of POTUS (President Of The Unites States) and NaMo seems more like the two of them were going to start Tango than a hug.
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Jan 27, 2015 02:34am
@Javed USA - There are women pilots flying combat aircraft in the PAF.
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Jan 27, 2015 02:58am
Dawn, what a spectacular photography. You always brings best of best from around the world. You deserve 5 stars.
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Jan 27, 2015 03:08am
Nice collection Dawn, picture of Rashtrapati Bhawan was really nice. Appereciate your efforts
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Jan 27, 2015 04:20am
It is remarkable that we have such objective, informative and fair newspaper in Pakistan. We need you in India. You have courage and conviction of Ideas. I am a big fan of your fair and unbiased reporting for a long period of time. Bravo!
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Jan 27, 2015 04:33am
Spectacular photos!
Being Indian living in US I always liked to read Dawn. It is miles ahead of any Indian newspaper.
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Jan 27, 2015 04:39am
What's with all the Indians praising dawn photos? None of them are dawn, they all say AP, Reuters, AFP.
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Jan 27, 2015 05:12am
thanks for sharing Dawn
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Jan 27, 2015 05:12am
Great pictures, awesome coverage. Love it! As a Pakistani I am always interested in learning more about Indian events which make news.
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Jan 27, 2015 06:14am
I congratulate Dawn on their selection of pictures. In the past, I have enjoyed perusing the Dawn's coverage of Indian election with their own staff photographer providing picture-essays. But today's section is different. Readers commenting on this portfolio have not recognized that most pictures were taken and supplied to the pool by AP, AFP and Reuter agencies. Not by the photographer from Dawn.
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Jan 27, 2015 07:13am
Good to see mutual respect and gaiety between the leaders.
I wish to see in the very near future that Pakistani and Indian
Prime Ministers will have mutual respect and gaiety between
the themselves and thus the country.
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Jan 27, 2015 09:19am
Excellent photography and coverage by Dawn. I really admire this news paper.
Regards and Best Wishes from Calcutta
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Jan 27, 2015 09:53am
Proud to be an Indian. First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win. -Mahatma Gandhiji
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Jan 27, 2015 11:06am
Can we have your photographer to train our Indian counterparts - please, plaese? Excellent coverage - Dawn keep it up.
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Jan 27, 2015 11:25am
this is very well covered! You guys needs appreciation for the display!!!
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Jan 27, 2015 12:34pm
@alhalyan
Yes..for the well being of 150 million Pakistanis, 1250 million Indians, 180 million (Bangaladeshi's), 30 million Sri lankans.
The entire region has the smartest people in the world and can become world beaters.
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Jan 27, 2015 01:05pm
The soldiers, some of them look like women. Pakistanis look much tough than Indians.
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Jan 27, 2015 02:03pm
1.5 billion colors are there in these photographs. Excellent.
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Jan 27, 2015 02:17pm
Superb photos DAWN. You have out done Indian media by posting such lovely photographs. I didn't see anything this good Indian publications
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Jan 27, 2015 02:19pm
@khan DAWN deserves credit for showcasing them so beautifully
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Jan 27, 2015 02:22pm
@Are you referring to the women's battalions that marched? They are actually women soldiers
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Jan 27, 2015 03:42pm
Tanks made of lego!! perfect!!
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Jan 27, 2015 04:07pm
I could tell my comment won't see daylight and I was right.
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Jan 27, 2015 05:24pm
Excellent pictures. This is what good journalism is all about...covering what is important and interesting with utmost professionalism..
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Jan 27, 2015 06:00pm
I belong to Pakistan but I see India to have a strong culture and democracy.
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Jan 27, 2015 06:07pm
Excellent photo-feature! Thanks Dawn!
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Jan 27, 2015 07:19pm
Awesome photography. Thanks Dawn.
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Jan 27, 2015 08:18pm
Thnk Dawn . Really amazing collection and coverage. DAWN is one of the best news agencies. I wish DAWN would soon start in INDIA and US .
A good journalism is the way to good society. I admire it.
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Jan 27, 2015 08:21pm
Let us wait now for 23rd March. That will give us an idea as to what was this all about.
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Jan 27, 2015 09:10pm
It is very heartening to see these two world leaders meeting each other with such enthusiasm. The whole world is watching and happy to note that the two democracies have moved closer with each extending their hands in the areas of their strengths.i am sure this visit will benifit both our countries.
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Jan 27, 2015 11:14pm
@RJ
At least Dawn chose the cream of the crop. Hats off to DAWN for that. Let's not admire grudgingly.
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Jan 28, 2015 12:16am
So many Indians love to read Dawn, and its evident why this is the case. really good news reporting, sometimes miles better that the Indian newspaper that in which only Bollywood, cricket etc. make the front page news. Truly admirable ! Keep it up Dawn!
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Jan 28, 2015 04:23am
@Nishant
Photographs are from Associated Press.
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Jan 28, 2015 06:56am
FANTASTIC!!!
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Jan 28, 2015 10:36am
Great presentation. Two leaders and statesmen showing the world to move forward.
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Jan 28, 2015 10:57am
@Mahendra Singh
Much of the sane world shares your views. We must find a way to get along and help each other. Let us leave those vested in the status quo behind and together welcome a new dawn that brings amity among neighbours and a new prosperity.
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Jan 28, 2015 01:01pm
@desi not in good taste.
we should not carried away by politics.
i believe basically there is no hostility between the people of india & pakistan.
If only other elements let them free to follow their heart, a million roses will bloom.
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Jan 28, 2015 01:06pm
@Harsh - Just to remind you, Indian army has Gurkhas, the world's most dreaded fighters. It is said that if you say you are not afraid, either you are lying or you are a Gurkha.
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Jan 28, 2015 01:56pm
Obamas message was not only to Indians but to all Humanities in the Indian subcontinent and world.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/audio-news-video/av-india/we-live-in-countries-where-a-tea-seller-can-become-the-prime-minister-obama/article2-1311093.aspx
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Jan 28, 2015 02:02pm
@Anwar
The photographs are displayed by Dawn and those are from Associated Press. But Dawn shown them in the faith of Democracy and doing this they have won all Indians heart.
Very good article with awesome pictures. Overall Very good Journalism and one step ahead towards Friendship.
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Jan 28, 2015 03:02pm
@Kamal .. yes indeed ...its huge and its even more species the White house.
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Jan 28, 2015 04:07pm
@Khan
going to invite Chinese president...
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Jan 28, 2015 06:24pm
Indians should learn from Pakistan, now this is a impartial newspaper
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Jan 28, 2015 06:52pm
Excellent!!!!!!!
Pictures says the whole story.
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Jan 28, 2015 07:05pm
Picture Perfect....Very Nice.
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Jan 28, 2015 07:16pm
@Javed USA
That is a big difference between INDIA & Pakistan. Women are very powerful in INDIA, they have 100% rights as that to of a Man. No where they are less than a Man.
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Jan 28, 2015 08:14pm
salute dawn..what a nice photography...No.1
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Jan 28, 2015 10:41pm
in the first picture it seems like they are making out...!
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Jan 28, 2015 11:50pm
Nothing came out of the visit other than empty handshakes and hugs.
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Jan 29, 2015 07:33am
Excellent photos. Although snapped by news agencies, arrenging and editing is worth appriciating. I am a regular reader of Dawn since last 10 years. Can I get Visa to attend Independance Day programme in Pakistan. If so pl. guide.
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Jan 29, 2015 10:31am
@Mahendra Singh ...very appreciable Mr Singh....But do you remember Gujrat of 2002 ???
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Jan 29, 2015 12:15pm
i am proud and impressed with how India did this
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Jan 29, 2015 07:02pm
Wow!! I am really amazed to see the photographs.. Dawn is well admired both side of border.. As a good Artists and Sportsmen are respected every where irrespective of theirs nationalities i will say Dawn has earn same respect here too.
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Jan 29, 2015 09:18pm
Thank you dawn , good to see the excellent pics,better than our own press.
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Jan 29, 2015 10:12pm
Guys Dawn was founded by Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Delhi, India, on 26 October 1941, a great leader and great Newspaper go side by side :) Hope we move forward positively.
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Jan 30, 2015 12:32am
It is time that India and Pakistan show so much of hospitality to each other prime minister. And they recieve each other with such affection. It is time to bury the past enimity and be good neighburs.
let the good sense prevail in both countries.
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Jan 30, 2015 02:42am
nice coverage of the event.I wish media promote harmony between human beings rather acrimony.The media of India and Pakistan should indulge in responsible journalism without pressure from the politicians.bollywood's popularity across the continents is the testimony how media is powerful in spreading the message across.
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Jan 30, 2015 09:01am
@Ahmer Obama was invited for R.Day parade and not as a business delegation. Accepting the invitation and attending the day is enough and step ahead to achievement.
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Jan 30, 2015 09:12am
Thank you DAWN and thank all of the Pakistani for good comments.
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Jan 30, 2015 10:31am
Dawn has the most balanced coverage and views of Ino-Pak affairs. Let others in the media wqorld learn from you.
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Jan 30, 2015 11:15am
@divakar I am in absolute agreement with you. We Pakistanis have, and indeed, need a lot to learn from India. With your education, competence, skills, open-mindedness, staunch economic progress and significant advancement in technology, you have proven yourselves as a tangibly dominating country. Today, India is no less than a Super Power at the global stage. I personally, very much admire India and am optimistic about promotion of our international alliance. Pakistan's approach and attitude need to be realistic now. Learning and gaining from India, is in the best interest of Pakistan.
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Jan 30, 2015 05:28pm
Dawn thanks for showing us some rare pics ,which as an Aam Indian i could not see in any of the Indian press releases
Wonderful pics well done , I am a fan of Dawn
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Jan 31, 2015 11:41am
Thanks for the splendid photos
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Feb 01, 2015 09:33am
Excellent photography and the coverage.
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Feb 01, 2015 11:43am
Good Pictures well exhibited. I have come across first Pakistani News paper which carries an Indian news which is very sensitive from Pakistan's political point of view and yet there is no under cutting remarks whic I thought would be there. Media sure is one scource which can help ease off the tense situation between the two countries if used objectively.
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Feb 01, 2015 03:37pm
Thanks for the beautiful pictures, better than any I have seen in our media. I was born in Sargodha and had my initial education in Lahore which I remember vividly! Perhaps I will get a opportunity to vist my birth place before I die. Insha Allah!
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Feb 01, 2015 10:25pm
Sir, Actually good shots. bravo
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Feb 01, 2015 10:48pm
Actually nice shots. Bravo
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Feb 02, 2015 02:58pm
It's fantastic.
The expression on both the leaders look genuine and from the heart.
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Feb 02, 2015 04:53pm
A promising friendly vist by our valuable guest couple
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