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A senior police officer said militants fired at the vehicle of Dr Jalal near Shaheed-e-Azemat Road, Namblabal Pampore in south Kashmir Pulwama district on Thursday afternoon.
“Dr Jalal was seriously injured in the militant attack and has been shifted to hospital for treatment while his two police guards were killed on the spot,” the officer said.
Dr Sheikh Jalal an eminent cardiologist had headed the cardiology department of the states only tertiary medical facility, Soura medical institute for a long time and had been its director for some time.
After his retirement Dr Jalal has been doing private practice in capital Srinagar.
He belonged to the south Kashmir Pulwama district but is presently living in capital Srinagar. He had been provided security by the government.
No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
Police, assisted by security forces, have cordoned off the area and a hunt has been launched to nab the assailants, police said.
The attack comes a day after a top Hizbul Mujahideen militant was killed in a grenade explosion at Batmaloo in central Srinagar while he was being shifted to Baramulla district jail in a police vehicle.
Police blamed militants for the attack, but Hizbul Mujahideen accused the cops of stage managing the attack to eliminate Shakeel Ahmad Kasana, who was arrested last year.
Hizbul spokesman Baliguddin told a local news gathering agency that the outfit will carry out attacks to avenge Kasana's death.
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Kunan poshpora mass rape case
Habibullah breaks silence: Govt deleted key portions of my report on J&K mass rape case
Wajahat Habibullah, chairman of the National Commission for
Minorities, has said that the government "deleted important portions of
his confidential report" on the Kunan poshpora mass rape case in which he
had recommended a police probe, upgradation in the level of
investigation, entrusting the case to a gazetted police officer and
seeking an order from the 15 Corps Commander to ensure Army cooperation
in the probe, reprts Muzamil Jaleel on Indian Express.
Habibullah was Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir when troops of 4 Raj Rifles allegedly raped 23 women in the village during a
cordon-and-search operation on the night of February 23-24, 1991. The
government used his report to give a clean chit to the Army.
More than two decades later, the mass rape case reared its head
again last month after a Judicial Magistrate in Kupwara refused to
entertain a police case closure report and ordered "further
investigation by an officer not below the rank of a Senior
Superintendent of Police" and its completion within three months.
"The Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara had received reports from the
villagers of Konan that a mass rape had been committed in the village on
the night of 23/24 February during cordon-and-search operations
conducted by elements of the 4 Raj Rifles. He (Deputy Commissioner) had
visited the spot on 5th March and according to his preliminary
investigations, it appeared to him prima facie that an offence of
monstrous proportions had been committed,'' Habibullah's confidential
report stated.
"Consequently, on being approached by the DG, Police, J&K,
the Corps Commander deputed Brigadier H K Sharma, Commander 19 Arty Brigade, to visit the village and report. The Brigadier made some local
enquiries on 10/3 and came to the conclusion that the report (of mass
rape) was baseless. His report does not, however, discuss in detail why
he has altogether dismissed the statements made before him by a number
of village women," the report stated.
Latest Human rights situation in Kashmir
Srinagar: Palhalan, nearly 30 km away from the Srinagar city on the
Srinagar-Baramulla national highway in Pattan constituency of Baramulla
district is a picturesque area having a cluster of villages and apple
orchards and serene atmosphere, cogent enough to draw one to poetry
praising nature for its creativity and piety. However, unfortunately the
fairy tale feeling vanishes off as soon as one enters a house or
interacts with any local of that area. The region has known nothing but
killings and mayhem. There will hardly be a family which must have not
suffered any loss in the form of their dear ones or property during the
ongoing struggle, for the last two decades. As such, on the account of
the ongoing and lingering Kashmir conflict humanity has been dealt hard
blows over here. One simply feels pathetic, miserable, gasped and
suffocated when one enters one of the worst pain stricken and browbeaten
area (Palhalan). Palhalan over past 25 years of the struggle against
oppressed occupation has seen the worst tragedies and has been reduced
to a concentration camp. With every family having lost a son, a father, a
brother, a sister, a daughter, a mother and what not. Getting beaten up
by the security agencies, being called for questioning, detaining
without reason, and much more by the security agencies is the order of
the day at Palhalan.
It is worth mentioning here that the recently martyred brave hero of
Kashmir (Mufti Hilal) also hailed from the same area. As soon as one
meets his family, one can’t do anything but burst into tears and cries,
such is the saga of pain and agony and it is not the only family nor is
the first one in the area, which has such deep gashes in the bosom.
Pertinently, J&K Police on its part had stated that Hilal Molvi
(Mufti Hilal) of LeT was martyred in an encounter with the police in
Narparistan (Fateh Kadal) area of old Srinagar city. But, as per the
family members the veracity of the police version about the encounter is
doubtful rather concocted and engineered. They also allege that it
actually was the torture and brutality of the security agencies that
forced Hilal into militancy.
Hilal’s father, Mr.Ali Mohammad Rather states in a painful note–“We
doubt the veracity of encounter as a dozen bullets were pumped in his
chest alone. During these months our house was continuously raided and
we were mentally harassed .My world has finished due to Hilal’s
martyrdom. Both me and his mother are in great distress.” Rather further
states that the torture and suppression forced his son into militancy.
“My son was a learned scholar and his only crime was that he dared to
tell the truth in the mosques and aware people about the great teachings
of Islam. He was a learned Mufti (Islamic Scholar) and had studied in
Gujarat and Deoband in this regard. The oppressive system in our part of
the world believes in silencing with the use of brute force those
voices which propagate the real teachings of our great religion ‘Islam’
and similarly Hilal was also harassed by security agencies for
propagating the truth,” states Ali Mohammad Rather.
On the other part his mother who always keeps shedding tears for his son
is in a state of deep shock. “My son believed in telling truth and has
been martyred for the same. His power of his knowledge irked the Indian
oppressors and they brutally silenced his truthful voice,” states his
mother.
According to his family, two Public Safety Acts were slapped on him
resulting in him being in prison for more than 21 months. His brother
and Uncle are also shattered and depressed to the core. They state that
with Hilal’s martyrdom their world has been shattered. His father sums
up the pain of Palhallan in these words- “Telling truth in Kashmir is a
grave crime and we the people of Palhallan are annihilated and killed
for telling and upholding the truth.”
Ground analysis suggests that suffocating scenario of Palhallan needs to be pondered upon in a thought provoking manner. (Kashmir Media Watch)
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Monday, July 1, 2013
25,000 soldiers guard Pakistan's nuclear arsenal
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Islamabad : Pakistan has raised a 25,000-strong special force and put in place
extensive measures to protect and manage its strategic assets, including
its nuclear arsenal, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has said.
"A special security force of 25,000 personnel, who have been specially trained and provided sophisticated weapons, has been deployed to protect (the nuclear assets)," Dar said while winding up the debate on the 2013-14 budget in the National Assembly or lower house of Parliament.
Pakistan has raised a Special Response Force, a Special Escort Force and a Marine Force to protect and guard its strategic assets, he said, without giving further details. (Writer-South Asia)
"A special security force of 25,000 personnel, who have been specially trained and provided sophisticated weapons, has been deployed to protect (the nuclear assets)," Dar said while winding up the debate on the 2013-14 budget in the National Assembly or lower house of Parliament.
Pakistan has raised a Special Response Force, a Special Escort Force and a Marine Force to protect and guard its strategic assets, he said, without giving further details. (Writer-South Asia)
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Kesar-Saffron cultivation in Gujarat
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The university began its cultivation a year ago with saplings having been brought from Kashmir valley, the only region where saffron is grown in India.
AAU's biotechnology department head R S Phogat, who carried out the cultivation at university's
Speaking to The Indian Express, he said the saffron produced at the university's farm at Anand in controlled environment was found to be as good as that of Kashmir, including the chemical content. He said all the plants at the university's farm gave flowers at par with those in Kashmir and female part of the flower called "stigma" used as commercial product was similar to the one produced in Kashmir.
Stating that the saffron plants can be grown in green houses as well by maintaining the required temperature and providing direct sunlight, he said the climatic condition of the north Gujarat districts of Patan, Mehsana, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha and Gandhinagar during the period of saffron cultivation — August to November — were very favourable for saffron farming.
He said the herb, which was used as a natural ingredients in preparing food and drinks, could bring good returns to the farmers because of its high cost in the market, which was approximately Rs 2.5 lakh per kg.farm in Anand, says the saffron can be grown north Gujarat region having temperature of 20-22 degrees and minimum humidity required for flowering of saffron plants in October-November.
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The university began its cultivation a year ago with saplings
having been brought from Badgam district in Kashmir valley, the only
region where saffron is grown in India.
AAU's biotechnology department head R S Phogat, who carried out the cultivation at university's farm in Anand, says the saffron can be grown north Gujarat region having temperature of 20-22 degrees and minimum humidity required for flowering of saffron plants in October-November.
Speaking to The Indian Express, he said the saffron produced at the university's farm at Anand in controlled environment was found to be as good as that of Kashmir, including the chemical content. He said all the plants at the university's farm gave flowers at par with those in Kashmir and female part of the flower called "stigma" used as commercial product was similar to the one produced in Kashmir.
Stating that the saffron plants can be grown in green houses as well by maintaining the required temperature and providing direct sunlight, he said the climatic condition of the north Gujarat districts of Patan, Mehsana, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha and Gandhinagar during the period of saffron cultivation — August to November — were very favourable for saffron farming.
He said the herb, which was used as a natural ingredients in preparing food and drinks, could bring good returns to the farmers because of its high cost in the market, which was approximately Rs 2.5 lakh per kg.
- See more at: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/aau-breaks-new-ground-grows-saffron-at-varsity-farms/1091788/#sthash.xr2kwzGS.dpuf
he university began its cultivation a year ago with saplings
having been brought from Badgam district in Kashmir valley, the only
region where saffron is grown in India.
AAU's biotechnology department head R S Phogat, who carried out the cultivation at university's farm in Anand, says the saffron can be grown north Gujarat region having temperature of 20-22 degrees and minimum humidity required for flowering of saffron plants in October-November.
Speaking to The Indian Express, he said the saffron produced at the university's farm at Anand in controlled environment was found to be as good as that of Kashmir, including the chemical content. He said all the plants at the university's farm gave flowers at par with those in Kashmir and female part of the flower called "stigma" used as commercial product was similar to the one produced in Kashmir.
Stating that the saffron plants can be grown in green houses as well by maintaining the required temperature and providing direct sunlight, he said the climatic condition of the north Gujarat districts of Patan, Mehsana, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha and Gandhinagar during the period of saffron cultivation — August to November — were very favourable for saffron farming.
He said the herb, which was used as a natural ingredients in preparing food and drinks, could bring good returns to the farmers because of its high cost in the market, which was approximately Rs 2.5 lakh per kg.
- See more at: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/aau-breaks-new-ground-grows-saffron-at-varsity-farms/1091788/#sthash.xr2kwzGS.dpuf
Anand
Agricultural University (AAU) has successfully grown saffron under
controlled conditions and claims that the most expensive herb in the
world could be grown in the fields of the north Gujarat region having
favourable climatic conditions for its farming.
The university began its cultivation a year ago with saplings having been brought from Badgam district in Kashmir valley, the only region where saffron is grown in India.
AAU's biotechnology department head R S Phogat, who carried out the cultivation at university's farm in Anand, says the saffron can be grown north Gujarat region having temperature of 20-22 degrees and minimum humidity required for flowering of saffron plants in October-November.
Speaking to The Indian Express, he said the saffron produced at the university's farm at Anand in controlled environment was found to be as good as that of Kashmir, including the chemical content. He said all the plants at the university's farm gave flowers at par with those in Kashmir and female part of the flower called "stigma" used as commercial product was similar to the one produced in Kashmir.
Stating that the saffron plants can be grown in green houses as well by maintaining the required temperature and providing direct sunlight, he said the climatic condition of the north Gujarat districts of Patan, Mehsana, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha and Gandhinagar during the period of saffron cultivation — August to November — were very favourable for saffron farming.
He said the herb, which was used as a natural ingredients in preparing food and drinks, could bring good returns to the farmers because of its high cost in the market, which was approximately Rs 2.5 lakh per kg.
- See more at: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/aau-breaks-new-ground-grows-saffron-at-varsity-farms/1091788/#sthash.xr2kwzGS.dpuf
The university began its cultivation a year ago with saplings having been brought from Badgam district in Kashmir valley, the only region where saffron is grown in India.
AAU's biotechnology department head R S Phogat, who carried out the cultivation at university's farm in Anand, says the saffron can be grown north Gujarat region having temperature of 20-22 degrees and minimum humidity required for flowering of saffron plants in October-November.
Speaking to The Indian Express, he said the saffron produced at the university's farm at Anand in controlled environment was found to be as good as that of Kashmir, including the chemical content. He said all the plants at the university's farm gave flowers at par with those in Kashmir and female part of the flower called "stigma" used as commercial product was similar to the one produced in Kashmir.
Stating that the saffron plants can be grown in green houses as well by maintaining the required temperature and providing direct sunlight, he said the climatic condition of the north Gujarat districts of Patan, Mehsana, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha and Gandhinagar during the period of saffron cultivation — August to November — were very favourable for saffron farming.
He said the herb, which was used as a natural ingredients in preparing food and drinks, could bring good returns to the farmers because of its high cost in the market, which was approximately Rs 2.5 lakh per kg.
- See more at: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/aau-breaks-new-ground-grows-saffron-at-varsity-farms/1091788/#sthash.xr2kwzGS.dpuf
AAU's biotechnology department head R S Phogat, who carried out the cultivation at university's farm in Anand, says the saffron can be grown north Gujarat region having temperature of 20-22 degrees and minimum humidity required for flowering of saffron plants in October-November.
Speaking to The Indian Express, he said the saffron produced at the university's farm at Anand in controlled environment was found to be as good as that of Kashmir, including the chemical content. He said all the plants at the university's farm gave flowers at par with those in Kashmir and female part of the flower called "stigma" used as commercial product was similar to the one produced in Kashmir.
Stating that the saffron plants can be grown in green houses as well by maintaining the required temperature and providing direct sunlight, he said the climatic condition of the north Gujarat districts of Patan, Mehsana, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha and Gandhinagar during the period of saffron cultivation — August to November — were very favourable for saffron farming.
He said the herb, which was used as a natural ingredients in preparing food and drinks, could bring good returns to the farmers because of its high cost in the market, which was approximately Rs 2.5 lakh per kg.
- See more at: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/aau-breaks-new-ground-grows-saffron-at-varsity-farms/1091788/#sthash.xr2kwzGS.dpuf
J&K serves notices on Army, BSF, for defacing Srinagar hill range
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Authoritative sources revealed to The Hindu that Chief Minister
Omar Abdullah had pulled up senior officials and bureaucrats over
turning a blind eye to the large-scale defacement of a barren hill range
from Sonwar to Zewan by the police and security forces.
The boldly laid slogan “Ajeet hain, abheet hain [we are
victorious, we are invincible],” directly facing a civilian population
of two million, sources said, was termed “most disgusting” by the Chief
Minister.
“They need to address it to the Chinese Army, not their own people,” the
Chief Minister is said to have said at an official meeting. He was not
available by telephone for confirmation. Bureaucratic sources, however,
confirmed that Kashmir’s Divisional Commissioner Shailendar Kumar had
served the notices separately to the Army, the BSF and the Police on the
Chief Minister’s direction.
Politicians as well as officials were reportedly in unison that the
slogans imposed with painted stones over furlongs of the lofty hills
were not only an act of “ecological vandalism,” and banned by the
Supreme Court of India, but also suggestive of “conquering the country’s
own citizens.”
Sources said that a notice, directly served on Headquarters, 15 Corps,
asked the Army to immediately restore virginity to the hill. Identical
directions under different laws have been reportedly communicated to the
BSF and J&K Police.
A senior police officer is said to have resisted dismantling of a
building housing the Shergarhi police station and threatened the
government through a senior bureaucrat. The officer had reportedly said
that “machine guns would roar” if authorities proceeded with the
demolition.
The Chief Minister, however, put his foot down and got the station
demolished by the Economic and Reconstruction Authority (ERA) within a
day.
He alleged that different agencies and bureaucrats had been creating
roadblocks in the construction of an ambitious flyover between Jehangir
Chowk and Rambagh.
All Deputy Commissioners have been directed to take inventories of government lands occupied or encroached upon by the police.
Friday, June 21, 2013
National Saffron Mission to Revive Kashmir Saffron
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Kashmir has the proud privilege of producing the finest quality saffron,
which is famous for its
colour and flavour all over the world. The
Central Government launched the National Saffron Mission (NMS) in
November 2010 after the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh announced it
during his visit to Kashmir earlier in the year.
In
Kashmir valley, 90 percent of saffron production comes from Pampore
uplands, locally called ‘wudar’ on the southern outskirts of Srinagar
city. As elsewhere in the world, saffron is grown here too by small
individual farmers and the traditional quality control methods are the
only way to maintain the quality and the originality of the world’s
costliest spice. Saffron which is considered as nature’s precious
wonder gift to mankind is in great demand for its medicinal, cosmetic
and aromatic properties. It grows from a very small plant botanically
known as Crocus Sativus. Its purple coloured flower is the only part
mostly seen above the ground. The blossoms appear during late autumn
(mid-October to early November) and present a very fascinating memorable
sight in moonlight particularly on ‘Kartik Purnima’. The aromatic
reddish stigmas of these flowers are harvested which form the most
expensive part of the colourful spice called ‘Mongra’. The remaining
stalks are also processed to get inferior grade of saffron called
‘Lacha’.
There has been a drop in saffron cultivation
area as well as in production yields. The official production figures
show that saffron area has gone down from about 5,700 hectares to just
around 3,800 hectares and the productivity too has dipped from 3.13 kg
per hectare to 2.50 kg per hectare in the last few years. Officials say
that “mindless and unplanned” construction of residential houses in the
midst of saffron fields during the last two decades is one of the major
causes for shrinking of acreage.
Other reasons that
threaten the costliest cash crop of the state, according to experts,
are the lack of irrigation facilities, poor techniques adopted by the
growers and lack of post harvest management that have led to low
productivity and poor quality. Moreover, a commission appointed by the
Government pointed out that there has been a shortfall in the
replacement of Saffron seed for the last twenty years partly due to neglect in
improving the seed quality.
A multi-crore industry
engaged in production of eatable colour dyes, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics
and other uses depends on Kashmir Saffron. However, due to its
shortfall in production, the industry looked other wards to meet its
raw material requirements. The dwindling domestic production has led to
demand outstripping the supply and thus spurting the prices, making
saffron smuggling a lucerative business. It is reported that the
Iranian saffron fetches double its price in India. Expressing concern
over the smuggling of Iranian saffron Union Agriculture Secretary, Shri
A. K. Basu conceded that ‘’while this was happening no one paid any
great attention to the problem or failed to address it.’’ He said that
National Saffron Mission would wipe out many aspects of the problem.
The 371.18 crore rupees National Saffron Mission Programme with
286.06 crore rupees as the Central Government’s share and 85.12 crore
rupees as farmers’ share will be executed in four years to revive
saffron production in Jammu and Kashmir. The mission would cover drip
irrigation, research, mechanization, processing and marketing support to
ease the crisis. An amount of Rs. 39.43 crore is being utilized during
the current financial year. Jammu & Kashmir Minister for
Agriculture, Shri Ghulam Hassan Mir said ‘’the objective of the Saffron
National Mission is to improve the overall production of saffron,
enhancing quality of saffron, enhancement of research and extension
capability and develop appropriate system for organized marketing for
the growers’’. The Minister said that the main objective of the scheme
is to extend support for creation of irrigation facilities through tube
wells and sprinklers, which would help better crop production in the
area.
In order to provide improved irrigation facilities
to the saffron growers 253 tube wells would be set up under the NSM in
the state, with each tube well having a potential to irrigate 30
hectares. Of them 128 tube wells would be in Pulwama and 106 in Budgam
districts. Fifty-three tube wells would be bored during the current
financial year. At the same time, it is proposed to strengthen the
existing Lathipora lift irrigation scheme on the river Jehlum adjacent
to Pampore fields to create a permanent water source for saffron areas.
The saffron mission also envisages to make available over 3,700
sprinkler sets to the farmers with 50 percent subsidy over an estimated
cost of Rs 5000 per set.
The mission also proposes to
introduce mechanization techniques by procuring costly machines for use
by farmers through the Agriculture Department for digging of fields and
plantation of saffron corms. This would increase profitability of
saffron growers by reducing the production costs. Each year 125 dryers
are also planned for distribution among farmers for drying and seasoning
of the harvested crop.
The NSM also seeks to develop
appropriate systems for organized marketing, quality-based pricing of
saffron and for formulating direct transactions between growers,
traders, exporters and industrial agencies. National Spot Exchange would
establish a Quality Control Lab at Pampore at a cost of Rs 8.90 crore
to ensure quality testing and marketing of the saffron. There is also a
proposal to set up a Spice Park for which a site has been identified at
Pampore. Its purpose is to promote direct transactions between growers,
traders, exporters and industrial agencies by developing organized
marketing with quality based pricing of Saffron. It is expected that
after completion of the National Saffron Mission the state’s income from
saffron production would increase from the present Rs. 236.55 crore to
Rs.4,642.50 crore, said the state Agriculture Minister.The saffron
farmers and their association have received well the National Saffron
Mission and have started registering farmers groups as societies. ‘’We
really require this Mission and if it is implemented, the growers will
be benefited,” said Raja Mushtaq, a saffron grower. They expect that
the mission would go a long way in improving production and productivity
and bringing in consistency in processing and marketing. “The saffron
mission will go a long way in helping farmers enhance quality and
productivity of Saffron,” said Seed Pathologist Farooq Ahamd Mandoo.
The Central Government expects to turn the corner in the next
two years and restore the prestige and credibility of Kashmir saffron
which the Union Agriculture Secretary described as a ‘’heritage issue
and linked to very ethos of Kashmir.’’ (PIB Features)
Freelance Writer
Disclaimer : The views expressed by the author in this feature are entirely his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of PIB.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
भूमि माफिया से खतरा राष्ट्रीय केसर मिशन: श्री चुन्नी लाल
भूमि माफिया से खतरा राष्ट्रीय केसर मिशन: श्री चुन्नी लालपंपोर, पंपोर और आसपास के क्षेत्रों में राष्ट्रीय केसर मिशन भूमि माफिया से खतरा है. हाल ही में कृषि विस्तार अधिकारी (AEO) जोन पंपोर
श्री चुन्नी लाल क्षेत्र में भगवा भूमि के अवैध उत्खनन को रोकने के लिए उससे पूछ, तहसीलदार पंपोर को एक पत्र लिखा था. "कृषि विभाग Lethpora के क्षेत्र एजेंसी Chandhara से कुछ व्यक्तियों द्वारा पृथ्वी खुदाई भगवा देश के लिए खतरा है कि सूचना नहीं दी है. हमारे विभाग के जिला अधिकारियों के नाम / विवरण और शामिल उत्खनन के अन्य लोगों की मृत्यु के साथ खुदाई की जा रही भूमि के राजस्व जानकारी पता करने के इच्छुक हैं, "पत्र, ग्रेटर कश्मीर के साथ झूठ बोल रही है जो की एक प्रति राज्यों.
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National Saffron Mission under threat from land mafia : Shri Chuni Lal
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| AEO, Chuni Lal |
Pampore , National Saffron Mission in Pampore and adjoining areas is
under threat from land mafia. Recently Agriculture Extension Officer
(AEO) Zone Pampore Shri Chuni Lal wrote a
letter to Tehsildar Pampore, asking him to stop the illegal excavation
of saffron land in the area. “The field agency of Agriculture Department
Lethpora has reported that the earth excavation by some persons from
Chandhara is posing threat to saffron land. The district officers of our
department are desirous to know the revenue details of land being
excavated with name/particulars and other deaths of excavators
involved,” states the letter, a copy of which is lying with Greater
Kashmir.
The Agriculture Officer also expressed apprehension over the impact of excavation on National Saffron Mission.
Karewas are being leveled to smuggle the excavated soil to different places for filling up marsh land in the outskirts of Srinagar city where new colonies are coming up.
The Agriculture Officer also expressed apprehension over the impact of excavation on National Saffron Mission.
Karewas are being leveled to smuggle the excavated soil to different places for filling up marsh land in the outskirts of Srinagar city where new colonies are coming up.
“Actually Revenue officials are hand
in glove with the land mafia. They (land mafia) are leveling these
Karewas for various reasons. One factor is that they save transportation
charges which they would have had to pay if they would have to get the
soil from 6, 7 kms away. Every day hundreds of tippers ferry soil from,
Chandhara, Dusoo, Pampore and Lethpora,” said Muhammad Yousuf Malik, a
member of local social welfare organisation Pampore which is one of the
organizations spearheading the campaign to stop illegal extraction of
land.
Fed up with the inaction of the local Revenue officials, locals had approached Divisional Commissioner Kashmir on May 2. “He gave a patient hearing to us and promised to take necessary action against land mafia of Pampore who have leveled miles of Karewas by their huge earthmovers. Next day the Additional Divisional Commissioner (ADC) Kashmir, came to the town to have on spot assessment of the sites where illegal excavation of saffron soil was being done,” Ghulam Nabi Sheikh said.
But locals complained that ADC “was not taken to the major sites like Samboora and actual sites at Chandhara where, where from saffron soil is supplied for different projects, particularly for the four-lane highway project.”
Chairman of the Legal Cell Pampore, Bashir Ahmed said that they have been fighting for the status quo of the saffron land from long time, “actually it is nexuses between administration and contractors. We have been fighting for a long time to save the land. There are clear directions from court and various laws are also there to save the land. But ultimately these need to be implemented.”
When contacted Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama, he said, “This has not come in my knowledge. I will look into the matter.”
Agriculture For The Future
Sheikh GULZAAR
Head, Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre
POB: 667 GPO Srinagar SGR JK 190001
(Plant Introduction Centre's ) Phalgham, Sonamarag, Naranag, Gulmarag & Kishtwar)
(Member : Organic Farming Association of India)
Address: "Ginkgo House" Nambalbal, (Via Wuyan-Meej Road), Pampore PPR JK 192121
Ph: 09858986794,01933-223705
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Fed up with the inaction of the local Revenue officials, locals had approached Divisional Commissioner Kashmir on May 2. “He gave a patient hearing to us and promised to take necessary action against land mafia of Pampore who have leveled miles of Karewas by their huge earthmovers. Next day the Additional Divisional Commissioner (ADC) Kashmir, came to the town to have on spot assessment of the sites where illegal excavation of saffron soil was being done,” Ghulam Nabi Sheikh said.
But locals complained that ADC “was not taken to the major sites like Samboora and actual sites at Chandhara where, where from saffron soil is supplied for different projects, particularly for the four-lane highway project.”
Chairman of the Legal Cell Pampore, Bashir Ahmed said that they have been fighting for the status quo of the saffron land from long time, “actually it is nexuses between administration and contractors. We have been fighting for a long time to save the land. There are clear directions from court and various laws are also there to save the land. But ultimately these need to be implemented.”
When contacted Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama, he said, “This has not come in my knowledge. I will look into the matter.”
Agriculture For The Future
Sheikh GULZAAR
Head, Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre
POB: 667 GPO Srinagar SGR JK 190001
(Plant Introduction Centre's ) Phalgham, Sonamarag, Naranag, Gulmarag & Kishtwar)
(Member : Organic Farming Association of India)
Address: "Ginkgo House" Nambalbal, (Via Wuyan-Meej Road), Pampore PPR JK 192121
Ph: 09858986794,01933-223705
e-mail: jkmpic@gmail.com
home: http://jkmpic.blogspot.com
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Sage Clary-Salvia officinalis
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Available : Salvia-Sage leaves, Sage plants, Sage Seeds
(Salvia officinalis), packet of 100 seeds, organic, Open-pollinated.
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Monday, June 3, 2013
Saffron Corms/bulbs for sale
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Available: Saffron Corms, Saffron bulbs for plantation purpose
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Sunday, June 2, 2013
Marrubium vulgare tea for sale
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Marrubium vulgare seeds availablty
Family: Labiatae
Eng name : White Horehound
Parts used : All parts of the plant are used medicinally
Eng name : White Horehound
Parts used : All parts of the plant are used medicinally
(Available for Research purpose only)
Marrubium vulgare plant
is a well-known and popular herbal medicine that is often used as a
domestic remedy for coughs, colds, wheeziness etc. The herb apparently
causes the secretion of a more fluid mucous, readily cleared by
coughing. The leaves and young flowering stems are antiseptic,
antispasmodic, cholagogue, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic,
emmenagogue, strongly expectorant, hepatic, stimulant and tonic. Marrubium vulgare
is a very valuable pectoral, expectorant and tonic that can be safely
used by children as well as adults. It is often made into a syrup or
candy in order to disguise its very bitter flavour, though it can also
be taken as a tea. As a bitter tonic, it increases the appetite and
supports the function of the stomach. It can also act to normalize heart
rhythm. The plant is harvested as it comes into flower and can be used
fresh or dried. The root is a remedy for the bite of rattlesnakes, it is
used in equal portions with Plantago lanceolata or P. major.
Marrubium vulgare is an expectorant herb, meaning it helps loosen
bronchial secretions and eliminate mucus. Expectorant herbs help loosen
bronchial secretions and make elimination of mucus easier. Numerous
herbs are traditionally considered expectorants, though most of these
have not been proven to have this effect in clinical trials. Marrubium vulgare
has expectorant properties, possibly due to the presence of a diterpene
lactone in the plant, which is known as marrubiin. Marrubium vulgare
has a long history of use for relieving coughs.
Marrubium vulgare’s major active constituent increases the flow of saliva and gastric juice. Bitter herbs are thought to stimulate digestive function by increasing saliva production and promoting both stomach acid and digestive enzyme production.4 As a result, they are particularly used when there is low stomach acid but not in heartburn (where too much stomach acid could initially exacerbate the situation). These herbs literally taste bitter. Some examples of bitter herbs include greater celandine, wormwood, gentian,dandelion, blessed thistle, yarrow, devil’s claw, bitter orange, bitter melon, juniper, andrographis, prickly ash, and centaury.5. Bitters are generally taken either by mixing 1–3 ml tincture into water and sipping slowly 10–30 minutes before eating, or by making tea, which is also sipped slowly before eating.
Marrubium vulgare contains a number of constituents, including alkaloids, flavonoids, diterpenes (e.g., marrubiin), and trace amounts of volatile oils.6 The major active constituent marrubiin and possibly its precursor, premarrubiin, are herbal bitters that increase the flow of saliva and gastric juice, thereby stimulating the appetite.7 Similar to horehound, elecampane has been used by herbalists to treat people with indigestion.
Carminatives (also called aromatic digestive tonics or aromatic bitters) may be used to relieve symptoms of indigestion, particularly when there is excessive gas. It is believed that carminative agents work, at least in part, by relieving spasms in the intestinal tract
The mucilage of slippery elm gives it a soothing effect for coughs. Usnea also contains mucilage, which may be helpful in easing irritating coughs. There is a long tradition of using wild cherry syrups to treat coughs. Other traditional remedies to relieve coughs include bloodroot, catnip, comfrey (the above-ground parts, not the root), horehound, elecampane, mullein, lobelia, hyssop, licorice, mallow, (Malvia sylvestris), red clover, ivy leaf, pennyroyal (Hedeoma pulegioides, Mentha pulegium), onion, (Allium cepa), and plantain (Plantago lanceolata, P. major). None of these has been investigated in human trials, so their true efficacy for relieving coughs is unknown.
Marrubium vulgare’s major active constituent increases the flow of saliva and gastric juice. Bitter herbs are thought to stimulate digestive function by increasing saliva production and promoting both stomach acid and digestive enzyme production.4 As a result, they are particularly used when there is low stomach acid but not in heartburn (where too much stomach acid could initially exacerbate the situation). These herbs literally taste bitter. Some examples of bitter herbs include greater celandine, wormwood, gentian,dandelion, blessed thistle, yarrow, devil’s claw, bitter orange, bitter melon, juniper, andrographis, prickly ash, and centaury.5. Bitters are generally taken either by mixing 1–3 ml tincture into water and sipping slowly 10–30 minutes before eating, or by making tea, which is also sipped slowly before eating.
Marrubium vulgare contains a number of constituents, including alkaloids, flavonoids, diterpenes (e.g., marrubiin), and trace amounts of volatile oils.6 The major active constituent marrubiin and possibly its precursor, premarrubiin, are herbal bitters that increase the flow of saliva and gastric juice, thereby stimulating the appetite.7 Similar to horehound, elecampane has been used by herbalists to treat people with indigestion.
Carminatives (also called aromatic digestive tonics or aromatic bitters) may be used to relieve symptoms of indigestion, particularly when there is excessive gas. It is believed that carminative agents work, at least in part, by relieving spasms in the intestinal tract
The mucilage of slippery elm gives it a soothing effect for coughs. Usnea also contains mucilage, which may be helpful in easing irritating coughs. There is a long tradition of using wild cherry syrups to treat coughs. Other traditional remedies to relieve coughs include bloodroot, catnip, comfrey (the above-ground parts, not the root), horehound, elecampane, mullein, lobelia, hyssop, licorice, mallow, (Malvia sylvestris), red clover, ivy leaf, pennyroyal (Hedeoma pulegioides, Mentha pulegium), onion, (Allium cepa), and plantain (Plantago lanceolata, P. major). None of these has been investigated in human trials, so their true efficacy for relieving coughs is unknown.
Parts available: Marrubium vulgare plant , Marrubium vulgare seed, Marrubium vulgare whole plant, Marrubium vulgare tea leaves, White Horehound, Marrubium vulgare tea
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
Cichorium intybus plant
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| Chicory plant |
Family: Compositae
Chicory is also known as Blue Sailors, Garden Endive, Succory, Wild Succory and Hendibeh. The seeds, leaves and root have carminative and cordial properties and are useful as a brain tonic and for headache, asthma and bilious vomiting. It is an acclaimed hepatoprotective and, is used in hepatic enlargement, sluggishness, jaundice, fever, vomiting and abdominal pain. Cleanses the urinary tract.
Chicory can lower pulse rate and reduce cholesterol levels. It has cholagogue and antiinflammatory properties and is useful in rheumatic condition and gout. Strengthens the liver and checks bilious enlargements of the spleen with general dropsy. Contains 45-60% inulin, which can lower levels of blood cholesterol.
Women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) may find that regular use of chicory root as a bitter and a liver tonic may assist in maintaining hormone balance and lessening the symptoms of PMS.
Chicory also supports the body’s ability to absorb calcium, a nutrient that helps build and maintain strong teeth and bones.
Parts used :Leaves - raw or cooked. The leaves are rather bitter, especially when the plants are flowering. The leaves are often blanched by excluding light, either by removing all the leaves and then earthing up the new growth, or by covering the plant with a bucket or something similar. Whilst this greatly reduces any bitterness, there is also a corresponding loss of vitamins and minerals. The blanched leaves are often used in winter salads (they are known as chicons) and are also cooked. The unblanched leaves are much less bitter in winter and make an excellent addition to salads at this time of year. A nutritional analysis of the leaves is available. Flowers - raw. An attractive addition to the salad bowl, but rather bitter. Root - cooked like parsnip. The boiled young roots form a very palatable vegetable. The root is said to be an ideal food for diabetics because of its inulin content. Inulin is a starch that cannot be digested by humans, it tends to pass straight through the digestive system and is therefore unlikely to be of use to a diabetic. However, the inulin can be used to make a sweetener that is suitable for diabetics to use. Chicory-root is free of harmful ingredients, and is essentially a concentrated combination of three sugars (pentose, levulose and dextrose) along with taraxarcine (the bitter principle of dandelion). It is especially important as source of levulose. Roots are used in seasoning soups, sauces and gravies, and to impart a rich deep colour. The roasted root is used as a caffeine-free coffee adulterant or substitute. Young roots have a slightly bitter caramel flavour when roasted, roots over 2 years old are much more bitter.
Other uses of the herb: The roots have the potential to be used for the production of biomass for industrial use. They are rich in the starch "inulin" which can easily be converted to alcohol. A blue dye has been obtained from the leaves. The flowers are an alternative ingredient of "QR" herbal compost activator. This is a dried and powdered mixture of several herbs that can be added to a compost heap in order to speed up bacterial activity and thus shorten the time needed to make the compost.
Availablilty of parts
Cichorium intybus seed, Cichorium intybus plant, Cichorium intybus leaves, Cichorium intybus Roots, Chicory Seeds, Chicory Roots, Chicory Plant, Chicory Leaves, Kasni seed , Kasni powder
More details:- The JK Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre
Admin. office: “Ginkgo House” Azizabad,Via Wuyan-Meej Road, Nambalbal, Pampore PPR JK 192121
Chicory is also known as Blue Sailors, Garden Endive, Succory, Wild Succory and Hendibeh. The seeds, leaves and root have carminative and cordial properties and are useful as a brain tonic and for headache, asthma and bilious vomiting. It is an acclaimed hepatoprotective and, is used in hepatic enlargement, sluggishness, jaundice, fever, vomiting and abdominal pain. Cleanses the urinary tract.
Chicory can lower pulse rate and reduce cholesterol levels. It has cholagogue and antiinflammatory properties and is useful in rheumatic condition and gout. Strengthens the liver and checks bilious enlargements of the spleen with general dropsy. Contains 45-60% inulin, which can lower levels of blood cholesterol.
Women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) may find that regular use of chicory root as a bitter and a liver tonic may assist in maintaining hormone balance and lessening the symptoms of PMS.
Chicory also supports the body’s ability to absorb calcium, a nutrient that helps build and maintain strong teeth and bones.
Parts used :Leaves - raw or cooked. The leaves are rather bitter, especially when the plants are flowering. The leaves are often blanched by excluding light, either by removing all the leaves and then earthing up the new growth, or by covering the plant with a bucket or something similar. Whilst this greatly reduces any bitterness, there is also a corresponding loss of vitamins and minerals. The blanched leaves are often used in winter salads (they are known as chicons) and are also cooked. The unblanched leaves are much less bitter in winter and make an excellent addition to salads at this time of year. A nutritional analysis of the leaves is available. Flowers - raw. An attractive addition to the salad bowl, but rather bitter. Root - cooked like parsnip. The boiled young roots form a very palatable vegetable. The root is said to be an ideal food for diabetics because of its inulin content. Inulin is a starch that cannot be digested by humans, it tends to pass straight through the digestive system and is therefore unlikely to be of use to a diabetic. However, the inulin can be used to make a sweetener that is suitable for diabetics to use. Chicory-root is free of harmful ingredients, and is essentially a concentrated combination of three sugars (pentose, levulose and dextrose) along with taraxarcine (the bitter principle of dandelion). It is especially important as source of levulose. Roots are used in seasoning soups, sauces and gravies, and to impart a rich deep colour. The roasted root is used as a caffeine-free coffee adulterant or substitute. Young roots have a slightly bitter caramel flavour when roasted, roots over 2 years old are much more bitter.
Other uses of the herb: The roots have the potential to be used for the production of biomass for industrial use. They are rich in the starch "inulin" which can easily be converted to alcohol. A blue dye has been obtained from the leaves. The flowers are an alternative ingredient of "QR" herbal compost activator. This is a dried and powdered mixture of several herbs that can be added to a compost heap in order to speed up bacterial activity and thus shorten the time needed to make the compost.
Availablilty of parts
Cichorium intybus seed, Cichorium intybus plant, Cichorium intybus leaves, Cichorium intybus Roots, Chicory Seeds, Chicory Roots, Chicory Plant, Chicory Leaves, Kasni seed , Kasni powder
More details:- The JK Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre
Admin. office: “Ginkgo House” Azizabad,Via Wuyan-Meej Road, Nambalbal, Pampore PPR JK 192121
Postal adrress: PO Box 667 GPO Srinagar SGR JK 190001
Ph: +91-1933-223705, Cell, (Head) +91-9858986794
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Ph: +91-1933-223705, Cell, (Head) +91-9858986794
e-mail: jkmpic@gmail.com
home: http://jkmpic.blogspot.com
International Week of Disappeared
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Srinagar, May 29: Hurriyat Conference (M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Wednesday alleged that over 10000 persons had been subjected to enforced
disappearance in Kashmir.
“None other than Kashmiris can feel the
pain of the persons who were subjected to enforced disappearance by the
forces. More than 10000 people have been subjected to enforced
disappearance in Kashmir so far while as 9500 unmarked graves have been
discovered. The family members of disappeared persons are suffering from
pain for the past 23 years,” said Mirwaiz in a statement today.
Mirwaiz said the real motive behind observing the “International Week of Disappeared” was to demand the return of thousands of people who were subjected to enforced disappearance across the globe.
Mirwiaz said the day was observed to take measures for alleviating the problems of the families of the victims. He said the silence of international community in this regard was contrary to human values and it seems they were attempting to provide protection to crimes committed by the State.
“It is the duty of international bodies like UN and Human Rights organizations to play an active role and press the Indian government to return the thousands of people who were subjected to enforced disappearance from Kashmir by their forces,” Mirwaiz said.
“Thousands of women have become widows and equal number of children has become orphans in the past 23 years. It is the duty of Kashmiri nation to take care of them and provide them whatever help they need,” said Mirwaiz, adding that “the Hurriyat has strengthened its HR cell and documented the statistical record pertaining to enforced disappearances, prisoners, and affected families. In near future Hurriyat will formulate an effective strategy to deal with these human issues.”(Writer-South Asia)
Monday, May 27, 2013
Pyrethrum seedlings
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Pyrethrum-Chrysanthemum cinerarifolium
Aromatic perennial, leaves dissected into liner segments. Flowers white, 2-5cm.across.Pyrethrum refers to several Old World plants of the genus Chrysanthemum (e.g., C. coccineum) which are cultivated as ornamentals for their showy flower heads. Pyrethrum is also the name of a natural insecticide made from the dried flower heads of Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium and Chrysanthemum coccineum.
Other uses of the herb: The dried flower heads are used as an insecticide, they are a source of the commercially available insecticide "pyrethrum", which is non-toxic to mammals. This species is less effective than T. cinerariifolium. Only the yellow disk rays contain pyrethrins. Once dried, the flowers or the powder retain their insecticidal properties almost indefinitely.
Propagation of Pyrethrum: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. Only just cover the seed and do not allow the pot to dry out. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots once they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer. Division in spring. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a greenhouse or cold frame until they are growing away well. Plant them out in the summer or the following spring.
Aromatic perennial, leaves dissected into liner segments. Flowers white, 2-5cm.across.Pyrethrum refers to several Old World plants of the genus Chrysanthemum (e.g., C. coccineum) which are cultivated as ornamentals for their showy flower heads. Pyrethrum is also the name of a natural insecticide made from the dried flower heads of Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium and Chrysanthemum coccineum.
Other uses of the herb: The dried flower heads are used as an insecticide, they are a source of the commercially available insecticide "pyrethrum", which is non-toxic to mammals. This species is less effective than T. cinerariifolium. Only the yellow disk rays contain pyrethrins. Once dried, the flowers or the powder retain their insecticidal properties almost indefinitely.
Propagation of Pyrethrum: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. Only just cover the seed and do not allow the pot to dry out. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots once they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer. Division in spring. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a greenhouse or cold frame until they are growing away well. Plant them out in the summer or the following spring.
Parts available:
Pyrethrum seed, Pyrethrum seedlings,Chrysanthemum, Pyrethrum flowers cinerarifolium,Chrysanthemum coccineum, Wilf Pyrethrum, Pyrethrum plant, Pyrethrum Kartik Posh
Min. seeds : 50 seeds/per packet
Organic from Kashmir Himalaya.No GMO's.
(Only for research Purpose)
Pyrethrum seed, Pyrethrum seedlings,Chrysanthemum, Pyrethrum flowers cinerarifolium,Chrysanthemum coccineum, Wilf Pyrethrum, Pyrethrum plant, Pyrethrum Kartik Posh
Min. seeds : 50 seeds/per packet
Organic from Kashmir Himalaya.No GMO's.
(Only for research Purpose)
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"Ginkgo House", Nambalbal, New Coloney Azizabad, Via Wuyan-Meej Road, Pampore PPR J&K 192121
Mob:09858986794
Ph: 01933-223705
e-mail: jkmpic@gmail.com
home: http://jkmpic.blogspot.in
The Jammu and Kashmir medicinal Plants Introduction Centre
"Ginkgo House", Nambalbal, New Coloney Azizabad, Via Wuyan-Meej Road, Pampore PPR J&K 192121
Mob:09858986794
Ph: 01933-223705
e-mail: jkmpic@gmail.com
home: http://jkmpic.blogspot.in
Friday, May 3, 2013
Drone War against PAKISTAN
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| Pakistan Drone technology |
One of Islamabad's closest allies and Washington's biggest rivals, China, has offered to help by selling Pakistan armed drones it developed. But industry experts say there is still uncertainty about the capabilities of the Chinese aircraft.
The development of unmanned combat aircraft is especially sensitive in Pakistan because of the widespread unpopularity of the hundreds of U.S. drone strikes against Taliban and al-Qaida militants in the country's rugged tribal region bordering Afghanistan.
The Pakistani government denounces the CIA strikes as a violation of the country's sovereignty, though senior civilian and military leaders are known to have supported at least some of the attacks in the past. Pakistani officials also call the strikes unproductive, saying they kill many civilians and fuel anger that helps militants recruit additional fighters — allegations denied by the U.S.
Pakistan has demanded the U.S. provide it with armed drones, claiming it could more effectively carry out attacks against militants. Washington has refused because of the sensitive nature of the technology and doubts that Pakistan would reliably target U.S. enemies. The U.S. has held talks with Pakistan about providing unarmed surveillance drones, but Islamabad already has several types of these aircraft in operation, and the discussions have gone nowhere.
Inaugurating a defense exhibition in the southern city of Karachi last week, Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf indicated Islamabad would look for help from Beijing in response to U.S. intransigence.
"Pakistan can also benefit from China in defense collaboration, offsetting the undeclared technological apartheid," said Ashraf. Pakistan has also been working to develop armed drones on its own, said Pakistani military officials and civilians involved in the domestic drone industry, all of whom spoke on condition of anonymity because of the classified nature of the work.
Pakistan first began weapons tests seven or eight months ago with the Falco, an Italian drone used by the Pakistani air force for surveillance that has been modified to carry rockets, said a civilian with knowledge of the secret program. The military is also conducting similar tests with the country's newest drone, the Shahpur, he said. An unarmed version of the Shahpur was unveiled for the first time at the Karachi exhibition.
The weapons tests have been limited to a handful of aircraft, and no strikes have been carried out in combat, said the civilian. Pakistan lacks laser-guided missiles like the Hellfire used on U.S. Predator and Reaper drones and the advanced targeting system that goes with it, so the military has been using unguided rockets that are much less accurate.
While Hellfire missiles are said to have pinpoint accuracy, the rockets used by Pakistan have a margin of error of about 30 meters (100 feet) at best, and an unexpected gust of wind could take them 300 meters (1,000 feet) from their intended target, said the civilian. Even if Pakistan possessed Hellfires and the guidance system to use them, the missile's weight and drag would be a challenge for the small drones produced by the country.
Pakistan's largest drone, the Shahpur, has a wingspan of about seven meters (22 feet) and can carry 50 kilograms (110 pounds). The U.S. Predator, which can be equipped with two Hellfire missiles, has a wingspan more than twice that and a payload capacity over four times as great.
Pakistani drones also have much more limited range than those produced in the U.S. because they are operated based on "line of sight" using radio waves, rather than military satellites. The Shahpur has a maximum range of 250 kilometers (150 miles), while the Predator can fly over five times that distance.
The British newspaper The Guardian reported Tuesday that Pakistan was working on an armed drone but did not provide details. The market for drones has exploded in Pakistan and other countries around the world in recent years, as shown by the array of aircraft on display at the defense exhibition in Karachi. Hoping to tap into a worldwide market worth billions of dollars a year, public and private companies wheeled out over a dozen drones that ranged in size from hand-held models meant to be carried in a backpack to larger aircraft like the Shahpur.
All the Pakistani drones on display were advertised as unarmed and meant for surveillance only. One private company, Integrated Dynamics, even promotes its aircraft under the slogan "Drones for Peace." But several models developed by the Chinese government were marketed as capable of carrying precision missiles and bombs.
The Chinese government has offered to sell Pakistan an armed drone it has produced, the CH-3, which can carry two laser-guided missiles or bombs, industry insiders said. Also being offered to Pakistan is a more advanced drone, the CH-4, which closely resembles a U.S. Reaper and can carry four laser-guided missiles or bombs, according to Li Xiaoli, a representative of the Chinese state-owned company that produces both the CH-3 and CH-4, Aerospace Long-march International Trade Co., Ltd.
Pakistan has yet to purchase any armed Chinese drones because their capabilities have yet to be proven, but is likely to do so in the future, said the civilian with knowledge of the Pakistani military's drone program.
Only a few countries, including the U.S., Britain and Israel, are known to have actually used armed drones in military operations. "China is a bit of a tough nut to crack as you'd expect," said Huw Williams, a drone expert at Jane's International Defense Review. "They frequently wheel out exciting looking aircraft but are yet to really demonstrate anything earthshattering." (Writer-SouthAsia)
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