41.   So far, the Taliban leadership has been at pains to take a concilatory stance towards the northern chief.

42.   Stressing that India had yet to see any genuine shift by Pakistan in its stance towards militant groups, Rao called on Islamabad to openly renounce terrorism.

43.   The authorities are hardening their stance towards the demonstrations.

44.   The downside was supported by foreign investors who retained their bullish stance towards the local market, dealers said.