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Our MPs, their actual practices and accountability factor
Khalid Shams
There were two small news items in recent weeks that escaped the attention of our quite vibrant news media. The US presidential elections are not due until November of 2008.

South Asian Parliament
G. M. Quader
When we think about South Asian Parliament we keep in the back of our minds the European Parliament (EP), which is the legislative wing of the European Union (EU). The EU is a unique body.

Nepal on the track
Imran Khalid
Last week's agreement between the governing seven-party-alliance (Spa) and the Maoists to hold elections for a constituent assembly between mid-November and mid-December is a significant episode in Nepal's