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FINANCE MINISTRY PRESENTS GLOOMY BUDGET
Financial crisis to deepen, as government searches frantically for lenders

SHAHDARA: The Finance Ministry announced its budget for the government earlier today and, as expected, the full impact of the global economic depression is wrecking havoc on the delicate economy of the Empire. The Finance Ministry announced that unemployment figures had risen considerably – now stand at 25% – as the services sector continued to shrink in the second quarter of 2012, continuing a trend which began last year with the commencement of hostilities in the Great War. Over the past year, inflation had also increased considerably, despite government measures to control its rise, and the trade deficit had widened as exports saw a massive decline in non-primary sectors.

Upon presenting his budget, the Finance Minister also announced that the Government needed to engage with foreign governments and international organizations to procure a series of loans to ensure that the government would be able to pay its creditors, which is at present the main priority for the government, as foreign exchange reserves hover dangerously close to critical levels. The Finance Minister said that the nation needed an urgent injection of £1.5 billion for the government to pay creditors.

The Finance Minister however also added that despite its strong showings, the nation's primary sector has underperformed to quite an extent, given its strong potential for expansion and growth, suggesting that the state withdraw its majority stake in the country's mining sector and enact serious reforms of the country's feudal farming system, while continuing to generate profits for the country, serves to hold back innovation and growth. The Finance Minister has suggested that the Government begin a review of possible privatisation schemes for certain segments of the sector.

The budget was submitted to the Emperor, who is stated to be alarmed by the situation and has authorised the Government to consult with foreign officials to secure the vast loans the government needs to meet its expenses.

YUJIN REFUGEES IN OSMANIYE REACH 50,000
City authorities enforce tight regulation, set up refugee camps in outskirts

GOVERNMENT EAGER TO COMMENCE TALKS WITH KYIV, ENGELLEX, CANTIGNY, DANMARK
Diplomatic missions dispatched to look into possible discussions

Headlines of the Shahdara Tribune, 31st July 2012, 1433 AH
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Khabarnama-e-Sikandari
I August 2012 :: 1433 AH :: English edition​

GRAND ASSEMBLY CONVENED AT FORTRESS OF SHAHDARA​

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Emperor calls on councillors to discuss Finance Ministry proposals​

IMPERIAL STATE BANK SLASHES INTEREST RATES​

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Interest rates reduced to encourage investment, Asharfi continues to weaken against Engellexic Pound​

RALLY AGAINST TAX HIKE IN BURJZAM​

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Industrial workers have protested against the increased taxation, as wages remain stagnant​

ANTI-YUJINER RALLY CRUSHED IN OSMANIYE​

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Police disperses crowd, 3 dead in stampede and 15 injured​

 

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Gamle Regeringerkvarteret, Christiansborg
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Imperial Minister of Foreign Affairs
Shahdara
Empire of Sikandara​

Onsdag 1 August 2012​

Your Excellency,

We welcome the extension of greetings to the Kingdom which is likewise reciprocated in a manner of immense cordiality. We are of great hope and anticipation of exploring avenues for dialogue of a mutually beneficial nature.

At this stage, we are eager to engage in exploratory talks covering a wide range of areas in particular economic, industrial and agricultural development plans, liberalisation and deregulation, energy development and sourcing, regional security and enhanced cultural ties.

His Danic Majesty's Government also wishes to discuss and hear proposals as to potential the manner in which it may assist the economic stability of Sikandara by sanctioning loans from the Rigsbanken, depending on conditionalities, to buttress your economic base.

I hope to meet with you in person and for there to be liaison between Trade and Industry ministers in due course.


Regards,


Hr. Henrik J. Westerveld

Foreign Minister of His Danic Majesty​

 

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SHAHDARA TRIBUNE

Student unions gather in Azirmeh, protest economic condition
Gathering calls for crackdown on powers of nobility and feudal families

The campus of the Azirmeh University has been brought to a standstill by a large protest rally organized by the Azirmeh Students Union (ASU) to demonstrate against the economic conditions and to voice their opposition against the nobility and the feudal families, who they blame for keeping Sikandara trapped in a destructive cycle of poverty and debt. The university administration has reportedly been nervous about the gathering and has been adamant to declare that the protests are not supported by the administration, with the Chancellor advising protesters to vacate the campus grounds and to continue their protest in another part of the city.

While legally the students have every right to protest, there have been murmurings amongst the municipal authority members that the rally could possibly cause disturbances in the city, or maybe even offend senior members of the government in Shahdara, and have been eager to see an end to it. Earlier today, the city's police chief has spoken to the ASU leadership and has sternly warned them that he would not tolerate violence and hooliganism being spread in the city by the demonstrators and would not allow a breakdown of law and order in the city. And after being assured by the ASU, the police chief has allowed the rally to progress as it intends to.

The mood of the city has generally been supportive of the students, with many non-ASU individuals joining the ranks of the rally, and unofficial estimates place the strength of the gathering at around 200,000 from across the province of Azirmeh. Many instances have been reported where strangers are allowing students to sleep over in their extra bedrooms, some even charging them for rent, and the ASU has reported that cooks in the city have volunteered their services to handle the increased burden on the University cafeteria. Across other parts of the country, people have shown mixed emotions over the issue, with people in Osmaniye and Burjzam generally supporting the students, but towards the south the support tends to decrease substantially, where the impression exists that the northern students are dangerous and possibly Marxist in leaning.

GOVT. LOOKS TO BORROW 400 MILLION* FROM POLASCIANA
Discussions to include allowing Polascianan firms into Sikandara

PRIVATIZATION MINISTRY FORMED AS GOVT. LOOKS TO DISPOSE COMPANIES
Bids opened for mining and exploration companies

ISLAMIC CLERIC SHOT IN BURJZAM FOR PREACHING HAJRITE ORTHODOXY
Police arrest assailant, city's religious elders denounce Hajrite Orthodoxy and murder

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Khabarnama-e-Sikandari
9 August 2012 :: 1433 AH :: English edition
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STUDENT PROTESTS SPREAD TO BURJZAM FROM AZIRMEH
Students across country plan demonstrations against feudal lordship
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SHIRAVAN PORT AUTHORITIES ARREST DRUG LORD
Officials arrested a narcotics dealer of Vangalan origin earlier today
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LOAN PACKAGE FROM DANMARK IMMINENT
Despite its unpopularity, loan package in final stages
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INTERIOR MINISTRY CONCERNED ABOUT YUJINER CRIME SYNDICATE
Security forces aware of presence of extremely violent Yujiner group in Osmaniye
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SHAHDARA TRIBUNE

Student demonstrations gather storm as National Students Union joins struggle
Thousands of students converge in universities across nation demanding reform

What started as a simple protest at Azirmeh University has become a national movement, led mainly by the young generation of students, demanding reform in the government and the bureaucracy. The aims of the student movement are simple: fair representation of the people in the Grand Assembly and far reaching changes in the country's administrative infrastructure. The slogans arising from Azirmeh have struck a chord with students across the nation and has resulted in the National Students Union, the parent body of all students and youth groups, to endorse the movement, which has already spread from Azirmeh to Burjzam, with an estimated 120,000 protesters at the various rallies being organized in support of the movement in the northern parts of the country.

Despite their prominence, students are not the main bulk of the movement's supporters, but instead normal people from average backgrounds have flocked to support the cause. Many non-students in the movement are disillusioned with the various political parties that exist, citing the excessive presence of the landed feudal gentry in its hierarchy and the hereditary nature of politics in Sikandara's democracy. In Burjzam, already plagued with riots due to unemployment, the impact of the demonstrations has been felt the most, with several enraged groups of protesters blockading the high-end residential areas with buses and cargo containers, which City Police officials have had to forcibly remove.

Azirmeh, the origin of the movement, too has seen its share of untoward incidents. Three students were arrested for throwing paint on the car of the district's leading feudal chief, much to the rage of protesters in the city, who surrounded the feudal chief's house and demanded that their co-protesters be released. The student's sit in continues at the time of print.

Students of the southern cities of Sikandara have responded in more civil manner to the call for demonstrations, choosing to congregate in the main city parks and reciting revolutionary poetry by the great thinkers of the Empire's Golden Age, such events have widely been recorded and viewed on the internet by many in Sikandara and abroad. The general atmosphere in the southern cities is of excitement and anxiety. Excitement that change is on the horizon. Anxiety over how the feudal chiefs will respond to this tide of reform sweeping through the country.

Though none of the chiefs have issued any statements on the demonstrations, sources within the Grand Assembly, whose members are mainly the feudal class, inform us that there is general anxiety in Shahdara over the sudden outbreak of anti-government sentiment across the nation. But obviously, the feudal class are the main power-brokers in our society and are thoroughly opposed to what the students movement aims to achieve, and as such are the movement's very target. Meanwhile, the presence of law enforcement officials in Shahdara – the Imperial Capital – has been increased many times over and many blockades and checkpoints have been erected at various parts of the city. It has been reported that the feudal lords have hastily increased their own personal bodyguards, in preparation for scenes similar to what are happening in Azirmeh. Sources also inform us that feudal chiefs, generally speaking, are also converging into the capital, where the security is deemed much tighter.

But despite the security enhancement, The Emperor has been firm and has issued a decree that not a single protester be harmed by law enforcement officials and the most minimal riot gear has been allowed. Much to the annoyance of the feudal lords and chiefs.

But through the uncertainty prevailing, which has put the modernized, educated middle-class youth against the landed, conservative gentry, the Emperor and the Imperial Household seem to be the only thing holding the peace and preventing either side from overstepping the bounds of decent behaviour. And as the movement continues, it is the role of the Emperor that will decide the future course for the Empire.

 

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Khabarnama-e-Sikandari​

10 August 2012 :: 1433 AH :: English edition​

FEUDAL CHIEFS GATHER IN SHAHDARA, PETITION EMPEROR FOR CRACKDOWN
Feudal lords and chiefs' panic apparent as feudal class converges into safety of capital

DANISH GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS STUDENT MOVEMENT GOALS
President of NSU issues statement thanking Danish government

AKBARIYEH JOINS PROTESTS, PEOPLE CONVERGE OUTSIDE MUNICIPAL HALL
City estimates 85,000 strong presence in downtown Akbariyeh

HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATION CALLS FOR RELEASE OF THREE PROTESTERS IN AZIRMEH
Despite sit-in, main feudal chief of Azirmeh remains adamant in stance
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The Trireme Displaced; Ascendant​

The sovereign and free city of Alynthos, united in perpetuity with twelve others by the ancient Treaty of Abjuration, would now express its support for the Sikandran National Students Union. We are wholly committed to the propagation, spread, and maintenance of true and unadulterated democracy. The movement for reform is an admirable one, and a venture which the government and peoples of the free city of Alynthos would be sincerely honored to support. The blood of the Diadochi is that of both old Medea and great Teucriea, and it is thus our sworn lot to aid our kinsmen across the Long Sea in their pursuit of liberty and equal franchise.

Though the forces of reaction may converge and attempt to stifle this budding flower that is democracy, it remains a fact that governments are and will always be at the mercy of their populace. The antiquated and archaic policies of the existent Sikandran regime are no longer acceptable nor practical for the modern era. It has become the case wherein just representation is a prerequisite for progress and modernization, wherein the powers of enlightenment, education, and even civilization are reliant upon the foundation of base equal franchise. It is thus that we in Alynthos bid the Sikandran government to make the necessary changes, to push through the needed reforms. It is an investment in the future, an investment towards peace and prosperity.

Alynthos is prepared to assist the Sikandran National Students Union in whatever manner it is able, including potentially, monetary support for the organization.

 

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National Students Union of Sikandara

This organisation is not looking to become influenced by the agenda of foreign forces. What this organisation hopes to achieve is through the people and with only the support of the people of Sikandara. Furthermore, this organisation is repulsed by the republican tone some foreigners are giving to the proceedings of the movement. This movement does not aim to install foreign concepts such as "democracy" and instead seeks to achieve goals that may be hard to understand for those who do not the true dynamics of the situation.

Farhan Esa Khan
President

Statement approved by the Board of Directors of the NSUS

 

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SHAHDARA TRIBUNE

AZIRMEH ARRESTS MUST BE WITHDRAWN: SAYS IMPERIAL STATEMENT
Students welcome Emperor's statement in support of release of three NSU members in Azirmeh

The Imperial Court has issued a statement communicating a direct command from the Emperor to the authorities in Azirmeh to resist pressure from a local sardar and release three individuals arrested for rowdy behaviour. The statement has forced the strongman of Azirmeh, Khan Bulandem to withdraw his complaint and the protesters were released, much to the joy of the protesters who had been conducting a sit-in outside Mr. Bulandem's house in the city.

AUTHORITIES IN BURJZAM THREATEN PROTESTERS WITH USE OF FORCE
City Council issues ultimatum to protesters to vacate downtown Burjzam before noon tomorrow

The Student's Movement, as the protests rocking the country are being called, have been especially vitriolic in the city of Burjzam, where trade unions and unemployed individuals have joined the ranks of the protesters, bringing with them intense hatred of the city's industrial and political establishment. The city has also seen a few scenes of looting and violence of varying severity. The situation has caused the City's council authorities to issue an ultimatum to protesters to leave the city's downtown area before tomorrow or be ready for the police crackdown that is imminent.

CHIEF OF THE ARMY MEETS EMPEROR AT SHAHDARA FORTRESS
Secret meeting between two men sends chills down spines across nation

Reports are floating in the Imperial Citadel that the Chief of the Army was summoned by the Emperor last night to discuss the alarming situation across the country. Unsurprisingly, such reports have alarmed protesters who have thought that His Imperial Majesty is considering using the military to disperse crowds from the major cities of the Empire. But the same anxiety can be felt among the feudal classes, who in their droves, are in their manses in the city for the security the Imperial Citadel provides, who have been led to think that the military presence is to disallow them to leave the watchful eye of the Imperial security and intelligence agencies.

AT SHIRAVAN, PRINCE DANISH SPEAKS TO PROTESTERS
King's nephew attends revolutionary poetry recital in city's main park

Crowds in Shiravan were shocked yesterday to see the familiar face of HRH Prince Danish emerge onto the podium erected in the city's main park named in honour of Gulbadan Begum, the famous poetess from the 17th century, where he recited a poem by the park's namesake and congratulated the protesters in Shiravan for their civilised manner and the wide reaching impact of the movement, a coded message perhaps that the Emperor was in support of the Student's Movement?

But the Imperial Court has issued a stern rebuttal to such assertions and an official reprimand has been proclaimed against Prince Danish for participating in the recital and for making "inappropriate remarks" But it is indeed interesting to see senior members of the Imperial Family, such as Prince Danish, echo the cries of the protesters across the country.

 

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FIRMAN-E-SHAHANI
Imperial Decree No. XXV-44B
15th August 2012
1433 AH

It is with increasing concern His Majesty has seen the events of the past few weeks unfold before his eyes in this great empire. The chaotic and anarchist eruption of protests in various parts of the country and alarming cases of extreme brutality by the feudal lords and chieftains in the rural areas has brought our mighty nation almost to the brink of conflict from which it could possibly never recover.

It has thus been decided that measures must be implemented, independent of the existing system of governance, to rectify problems facing our country and to address the grievances of the people.

By the Command of His Illustrious and Most Noble Majesty, the following has been decreed:

1. From the 16th of August 2012, a state of emergency shall exist across Sikandara, as the Government and members of the Grand Assembly have become unable to enforce the writ of the state in some areas and public order has broken down to extreme levels in some areas of this country.

2. The Constitution is held in abeyance. Both, the Government and the Grand Assembly, stand dissolved and all privileges associated with respective office bearers stand revoked.

3. Feudal chieftains guilty of crimes against protesters and serfs to be tried by Grand Imperial Court, citing the ineffectual nature of tribal and feudal courts in punishing acts of brutality. Those whose guilt is found to be true shall see their land grants revoked and their titles and privileges withdrawn.

4. The Students Movement may continue, as far as it remains peaceful and allows the proceedings of university campuses across the nation to resume. Parks and grounds in the many cities of the Empire can be used for the rallies for reform.

5. A Constitutional Committee shall be appointed to implement measures which ensure lasting and effective reform of the political system, keeping in mind the sensibilities of the Empire and its people. The Emperor shall personally choose the members of this committee.

6. All feudal chieftains are summoned to Shahdara by His Majesty within 48 hours. Failure to comply will result in the immediate revocation of titles and land grants.

7. Media outlets are to conform to State Guidelines.

8. All Clerics are ordered to refrain from making political statements. Under penalty of a thousand lashes, as prescribed by Tuzk-e-Haznavi, for failure to comply with the state.
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By the Grace of God Almighty
By the Command of His Majesty The Emperor
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Khabarnama-e-Sikandari
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REFORMS TO TRANSFORM EMPIRE SAYS EMPEROR
Democracy is flawed western premise, reorientation of Sikandara to be meritocratic technocracy

MILITARY ASSUMES CONTROL OF BURJZAM
Arrests 233 feudal chiefs guilty of torture

FEUDAL CHIEFTAINS ARRIVE AT SHAHDARA FORTRESS ON IMPERIAL SUMMONS
Emperor reported to announce decision to cut political power of feudal class

POLICE CRACKDOWN ON PROTESTERS IN OSMANIYE, 200 INJURED, 12 DEAD
Violence in Osmaniye forces Police to break up rally
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KHABARNAMA-E-SIKANDARIAH
• 8th of December, 1952 • Sikandara's oldest English daily • Roshangarh Publishers •
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ANTI-COMMUNIST RESOLUTION PASSED Labour Party walks out in protest, Resolution passes 100 - 50
SHAHDARA: Yesterday, a controversial resolution was passed in Parliament by an overwhelming majority, which has been called the harshest anti-communist measure enacted by the Government in recent years. Tabled by the Imperial Party, the anti-communist resolution attracted criticism from the Labour Party and the ruling Intellectuals Coalition (ID) – even the generally anti-communist IFI was sceptical of the clauses in the resolution. The resolution defines communism as a terrorist ideology, which is bent on spreading chaos internationally and in direct contravention of decency and, as such, banned in Sikandara. The resolution furthermore calls for using military means to undermine Marxist guerillas operating in the north-eastern border lands and to rout foreign agencies supporting these insurgents. The Communist Party, the Farmers and Worker's Alliance and the Radical Communists – all minor regional groups – have all been banned, citing their actions as being not in accordance to the laws of the nation. Its leaders have been put under house arrest, awaiting investigations from the police. The resolution was vociferously opposed by the Labour Party, despite assurances from the Imperial Party that the democratic socialism espoused by them was completely acceptable, due to its support of leftist policies and connections with communist parties across the world, and threatened to boycott future proceedings of the Parliament if the resolution passed. The party's leadership stated, prior to walking out, that the resolution was aimed at further entrenching the ruling class' power base and deny average citizens the rights they deserve. The party leadership have stated that they will be in consultation whether to present their resignations to the Speaker. Additionally, the Labour Party is furious that the ID allowed its members to vote according to their conscience, which resulted in a large majority supporting the measure. Despite assurances from the Chancellor that no persecution would be carried out against the groups named until conclusive evidence was presented, the Labour Party has broken its unofficial alliance with the ID in the Parliament, making the Government's majority dangerously narrow. And that too, just a few weeks before the Government was intent on presenting proposals to reform several key segments of the economy, particularly the agriculture sector, which the Imperial Party was against. The Emperor, is said to be observing the happenings in Parliament and is reportedly planning to summon the Labour Party leadership to discuss the matter properly and to prevent a complete walk-out. Following the resolution's passage, it is now up to the Emperor whether to allow the resolution to be made official. The Labour Party leadership is said to be preparing a formal petition to the Emperor to veto the resolution.	FO: Regional engagement a must The Foreign Ministry, it has been reported is looking to embark on a diplomatic initiative targeting the nations in the immediate vicinity of the Empire. Names frequently being mentioned are Jurzan, Touzen and Talemantros. Military spending to increase in 1953 The Defence Ministry has announced that the national military would be getting a sizeable boost in its budget in the coming year. It is expected that most of the investment will be towards modernizing the military and acquisitions. The Defence Ministry also announced that the navy was looking to expand its coastal defence fleet and would be actively looking to purchase a number of vessels for the task. The Air Force recently completed its acquisition of several types of fighter aircraft and light bombers.
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KHABARNAMA-E-SIKANDARIAH
• 8th of December, 1952 • Sikandara's oldest English daily • Roshangarh Publishers •

IMPERIAL FORTRESS HOSTS COMPROMISE TALKS Politicians from all national parties to meet with Emperor to discuss a solution on anti-communist measures
SHAHDARA: The Empire's capital is racked with serious anxiety as The Emperor hosts a series of discussions with the main national political parties at the Imperial Fortress, following the chaos in the Parliament following the passage of the Anti-Communist Act of 1952. The uproar following the acceptance by the Parliament of the resolution has left the Intellectual Coalition's government dangerously susceptible to a motion of no-confidence being presented against it by the Imperial Party and the Islamic Falsafan Ittehad (IFI), following the walkout of the Labour Party (HeK) from the proceedings of the assembly. The HeK, according to our sources, has been seriously considering tendering its resignation from its seats in Parliament, much to the dismay of the Intellectuals Coalition, which would then become isolated and left to face a strong rightist opposition. The Imperial Party, however, has begun calling for elections to be held early to break the impasse created due to the current hung parliament. The IFI leadership, as well, has slowly warmed up to the prospects of a new general election, in which it is expected to solidly cut into the HeK support base. Obviously such talk is concerning and upsetting for the Intellectuals Coalition and the HeK, who stand to see their strength in Parliament seriously compromised, due to the slower pace of economic growth following last year's violent student protests and drought in the agricultural heartland of the north-east, affecting mainly corn and wheat. The HeK leadership has publicly stated that holding early elections would be a contravention of the democratic set-up in Sikandara and the Intellectual Coalition's leadership has agreed with that sentiment, which His Majesty The Emperor has chosen to respect. But while today's negotiations will not resolve the situation in the hung parliament, it will allow the government to present the proposals it is desperate to pass to placate the student movement and to reinvigorate the economy. The Imperial Office has announced that following the meeting, a joint-conference will be held for the press and the final resolution on the matter will be presented.	Foreign financing sought for critical dam The construction of the Faisal Dam in eastern Sikandara was stopped following financial difficulties last year. The Government has announced that it is concerned by the lack of progress and is looking to attract foreign financiers to assist in the construction of this vital dam. The dam, which is generate electricity as well as regulate the water supply of the Sirhindi River, is vital for the expansion of the industrial capacity of the local region, which has seen considerable growth in the past ten years, already. The provincial government has lobbied the Emperor to ensure that the funds are released before June, next year. Border security tightened amid concerns of communist infiltration The Frontier Corps has been ordered to deploy an additional three divisions to prevent the possible crossover of communist insurgents into the Empire following the current controversy over the anti-communist proposals presented and accepted in the Parliament.

 

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It has become of an increasing and keener interest that we have taken note of Sikandari affairs of late and it can be said without any sense of hubris, that it is believed that there are considerable areas of great scope laying the foundations of a wholesale network of interactions arranged from foreign and economic policy.

This ground has been made all the more easier and positive following the decisive and mould-breaking step to firmly quash communism within its borders. Like a blast of fresh air which is contrary to what many westerners view of that part of the world, Sikandara has shown a refreshing bravery and clear-headedness of vision that is far in advance of many of its neighbours. Tolerated for too long a time, communism is the modern political hydra ~ lance one part and it comes back elsewhere. This egregious ideology is a sapper of decency and tiresome to the civilised world. Never can the eye be taken off lest the filthy stew they excel in brewing boils over and spills into all our homes. It is therefore without a doubt that we can say that history will judge this moment as a paradigm shift and, contrary to naysayers within Sikandara, will be proven the rightful and just course and firmly places itself in the line as a true and upstanding member of the Family of Nations.

The resolution from Shahdara also encourages us to find ways to build on relations in a spirit of goodwill and bilateral interaction. We note with interest the impending need to secure substantial financing for the planned Faisal Dam. Following discussion in the cabinet, I can announce that we are prepared to put up most if not all of the necessary finance to steam ahead with the construction of this much needed and hugely beneficial asset.

We encourage representatives from Shahdara to discuss with us a portfolio of options that will be of interest to both sides and the manner in which the financing of the dam may occur.

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The Foreign Ministry has been in contact with the Turin-based Pereso Construction Inc, who say they are more than happy to assist in the construction of the Faisal Dam. They are willing to negotiate a satisfactory performance bond, a percentage of sales from electricity distribution, and would oversee construction with manpower and resources provided by the dam's home government.

Gian Lombardo
Foreign Minister​

 

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CLASSIFIED DOCUMENT
December 10, 1952​

The Council for Diplomatic Affairs

The response from the Danish foreign ministry, in regards to assisting in the construction of the Faisal dam has been noted and much appreciated by the Imperial Government. According to our own estimates, the additional sum required to complete the construction of the project is not more than £.2,000,000. It is our hope that the project can seriously improve the lives of the people in the region and increase our industrial capacity manifold.

In regards to the other matter mentioned in the Danish statement; the Imperial Government is indeed interested in expanding the scope of our bilateral relationship, given our mutual ideological positions and existing trading relationship. The Imperial Government would be willing to dispatch representatives to Christiansborg to conduct meetings aimed at strengthening our ties.

In any such meeting, the Imperial Government would be inclined to discuss matters related defence and the possibility of Danish assistance in modernising the Imperial Armed Forces. Additionally, we are seeking to attract Danish investors to review the viability of opening subsidiaries in our nation, in the mining and industrial sectors of our economy.

With regards,

Mir Azam Khan
Grand Councillor for Diplomatic Affairs
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CLASSIFIED DOCUMENT
December 10, 1952​

The Council for Diplomatic Affairs

The terms being presented by the Peresco Construction firm are not acceptable to the Imperial Government and as such, the Potenzan offer has been rejected.

With regards,

Mir Azam Khan
Grand Councillor for Diplomatic Affairs
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KHABARNAMA-E-SIKANDARIAH
• 10th of December, 1952 • Sikandara's oldest English daily • Roshangarh Publishers •

HeK CONDEMNS FOREIGN LOANS Labour politicians criticise government plans to utilize Danish funding for mega-projects
SHAHDARA: Demonstrating outside the Parliament building, Labour Party (HeK) politicians slammed the Government for approaching Danmark to finance the construction of the Faisal Dam on the Sirhindi river, calling it a move which will jeopardise the country's position in the world by making it subservient to foreign loans. The Labour leadership, which is currently engaged in talks with the Government, has not allowed its MPs to return to their seats in the Parliament, which has left the Labour politicians to conduct a sit-in outside the Parliament, supported by a large number of their supporters. In her speech, senior Labour MP Shagufta Jahan, said the following: "Since the election in 1950, this government has allocated more to the military than any government before it, excepting periods of conflict, and is not surprising that during that same time, our national economy has contracted for two solid years... and in the upcoming budget, the Government is increasing its military spending higher still – all at the cost of investment in the infrastructure –social and industrial– of this nation. And then to hear that this government is standing in-front of the world like a pauper, with begging bowl stretched out is something of great shame for the entire Sikandari nation." Another Labour politician, Mir Asghar Khan, said in his speech that: "Sikandara is not a nation that is poor. We have been made to look poor through the irresponsible attitude of previous and the current governments..... The nation has to know: the funds to build this dam.. and a hundred others exists.. but only if the government chooses to adopt reasonable policies as far as the military is concerned." In response to the harsh criticism, the head of the ruling Intellectuals Coalition, Mir Abdullah Jhangvi, said: "The world is a particulaly dangerous place these days... and the best defence requires investment into the military. Yes, at times we neglect other segments of the country, but we must always remember that the military makes sure that we even have a country to have these squabbles in. I respect the views of the Labour Party but I urge them to show restraint in these times." The IFI, usually remaining silent on economic matters, has questioned the wisdom in seeking foreign funding, when it is possible for domestic sources to solely fund the project. In a statement released to reporters, the IFI spokesman said thathis party would have preferred to have exhausted all domestic sources before looking for foreign involvement in a project as serious as the one on the Sirhindi River.	Political talks to continue today Following yesterday's meeting amongst the national parties, the Emperor has called on all stakeholders to the Shahdara Fortress for a second consecutive day, as negotiations carry on to resolve the political impasse plaguing the Parliament. According to sources in the know, behind the mask of politeness, ensured by the presence of the Emperor, there are serious issues and divides facing the political blocs. The Imperial Party is reportedly the harshest critic of the Labour Party, with rumours floating that its leadership is aiming to undermine the Labour Party's credentials in-front of the Sovereign. Economic growth remains elusive The Council for Financial Affairs released official figures yesterday, covering 1951-52, which show the economy continued to contract for a second consecutive year, though only by 2.6% this year, an improvement from the 4.3% figure of the previous year.

 

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIRECTORATE​

Passed in representation of the Mezhist Union as a whole, sanctioned by the Office of the General Executive of International Affairs, and the Office of the Director of International Affairs. It has come to attention that the Empire of Sikandara has recently announced intentions for, and indeed, begun to take, a more active role in the affairs of the Touyou-Himyar-Sarmatian Regions, and to take the next step forward to advancing its civilisation through the construction of new sources of power. It has also come to our attention that the Sikandari Empire has started down a most noble and admirable path, one that any civilised nation must one day undertake, inevitably, one might add: the extinguishing of the ever-looming threat of Communism. For this courageous stand against the evils of the Red ideology and all that it stands for, we send our greatest commendations.

We, of the Mezhist Union, look forward to dealing with the Empire of Sikandara, and invite delegates from your esteemed people to meet with our own representatives in Giecz, on the subject of fostering good relations between our countries, and providing assistance in your efforts to advance your nation, whether scientific, economic, political, or other. We hope that you will consider this humble proposition.

Cordially Yours,
Kondrat Olbroz,
Director of International Affairs