Myth or reality?
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Indo-Pak détente: Myth or reality
"If core issues like Kashmir are addressed properly, Pakistan and India can move towards normalisation of relations" -- Imran Khan, former Pakistani captain.
Almost everybody knows the problem in Kashmir - so much so that the name of the state has been reduced to just an "issue"! But yes, considerable improvement has been made in this respect that has made Indo-Pak relations smooth since mid-2003. Détente - the relaxation of strained relations or tensions - is the key word now.
Pakistan’s predicament
Musharraf’s personal security is a problem; there has been a number of attacks(some reported and some speculated) on him. The high-tech jamming devices on his limousine saved the Pakistani President’s life once, but the threat from terrorist outfits remain. Then, there is United States pressure and the UN security council issue.
Economic issues like tourism and travel exist too, and people to people contact(from Jammu to Pak-occupied Kashmir) make détente a reality.
India’s stand
India has to admit the historical mistakes it made in the Indo-Pak border. Only 1/3rd of the beautiful state of Kashmir has terrorist activities. Indian people should be convinced that every Kashmiri is not a terrorist. And, the Kashmiri pandits should be brought back. Only if all this happens, the détente - which is very much a reality - will succeed.
Indo-Pak détente: Myth or reality
"If core issues like Kashmir are addressed properly, Pakistan and India can move towards normalisation of relations" -- Imran Khan, former Pakistani captain.
Almost everybody knows the problem in Kashmir - so much so that the name of the state has been reduced to just an "issue"! But yes, considerable improvement has been made in this respect that has made Indo-Pak relations smooth since mid-2003. Détente - the relaxation of strained relations or tensions - is the key word now.
Pakistan’s predicament
Musharraf’s personal security is a problem; there has been a number of attacks(some reported and some speculated) on him. The high-tech jamming devices on his limousine saved the Pakistani President’s life once, but the threat from terrorist outfits remain. Then, there is United States pressure and the UN security council issue.
Economic issues like tourism and travel exist too, and people to people contact(from Jammu to Pak-occupied Kashmir) make détente a reality.
India’s stand
India has to admit the historical mistakes it made in the Indo-Pak border. Only 1/3rd of the beautiful state of Kashmir has terrorist activities. Indian people should be convinced that every Kashmiri is not a terrorist. And, the Kashmiri pandits should be brought back. Only if all this happens, the détente - which is very much a reality - will succeed.
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