MFN status to India likely to be delayed
Trade barriers with Pakistan to go, says India
Commerce Minister Anand Sharma arrived here on Monday as the head of the largest-ever Indian business delegation to Pakistan, affirming India’s resolve to dismantle trade barriers and build a relationship of trust and confidence with the neighbouring country.

Commerce Minister Anand Sharma (right) and his Pakistani counterpart Makhdoom Amin Fahim talk to media at the Wagah border on Monday. — AFP

SC indicts Gilani in contempt case
l Pak PM pleads not guilty
l If convicted, he faces up to six months in jail
l May be disqualified to hold public office for life
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani was on Monday indicted for contempt of court by refusing to write to Swiss authorities seeking reopening of the money-laundering case against President Asif Zardari.

Pak PM Yousuf Raza Gilani waves upon his arrival at the Supreme Court for a hearing . — AP/PTI

Maldivian Crisis
Male’s new regime praises India’s role
Male, February 13
Maldives’ new government has commended India for the way it dealt with the political upheaval in the country, saying New Delhi was not “fooled” by Mohamed Nasheed’s claims of a coup and was “correct” in its reaction.