Recent media reports of the ‘peace initiative’ organised by two daily nationals of Pakistan and India though praiseworthy but only raises high hopes of the lay people of both countries . Negative results disappoint both the nations when clear objective and road map is not set as both parties need to show determination at state, Governmental and people level to accept each other and move forward. Mere candle exchange may not bring peace between arch rivals unless core issues are addressed in a compact and meaningful dialogue, and Kashmir remains and will be the bone of contention even in hundred years between two nations unless resolved according to the will of Kashmiri people as was chartered in the United Nation.
UN resolution, No 47 (1948) adopted by the Security Council at its 286th meeting held on 21st April 1948, is unequivocal in giving a way forward, “Noting with satisfaction that both India and Pakistan desire that question of the accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India or Pakistan should be decided through the democratic method of a free and impartial plebiscite”, But in last 61 years India and Pakistan are circling around the question, but to accept that this remains an issue between them and sit together and resolve it.
Peace is good thing, but unless peace initiative and lawful drive is aimed with clear objective and supported by two countries governments and state machinery along with its intelligentsia and civil society , I am afraid the results will be negative and half hearted effort may even be dangerous as people have been disappointed many times and has been let down on each occasion by the ‘mind set’ which never accepted Pakistan’s existence to start with, and halted any efforts of peace responded by violence and intrigues.
If anyone has any doubt, they must read latest stir caused by Deepak Kapur, the Indian Chief of Armed Forces who is willing to fight at two fronts with China and India simultaneously, and the views of Editor of Indian Defence Review, Mr. Bharat Verma who recently wrote in his journal that ‘new Delhi is its own enemy, when it permitted the creation of a pure Islamic state on its borders,” and Mr Verma further wrote in his thesis that, “many conveniently propose the myth that a stable Pakistan is in India’s favour. This is a false proposition. The truth is that Pakistan is a bad news for the Indian union since 1947-stable or otherwise. ” I disagree with the Indian author as Pakistan emerged as a result of a successful struggle for independence by millions of Muslims of India who felt that two nation theory is the only viable option to preserve and protect each other’s identity and core values. Indian Hindus too got liberated after remaining under Moghuls for over 6 centuries and then British Raj through the same process due to Gandhi’s vision. Independence was neither granted through diplomacy, nor as a charity. It was snatched on the basis of fundamentals of the modern day democracy, one man one vote’ principle and majority of Muslim populated areas vowed to join the newly established idea of ‘Pakistan’ where they saw security, identity and a peaceful enjoyment of civil and political rights, and a freedom of religion, culture and values.
Seeing both the declaration of 21st February 1999 at Lahore and 5th January 2004 at Islamabad between both countries, there seems to be a desire for resuming a dialogue and a need to promote confidence building measures and then onwards peaceful resolution of Kashmir. But disruption seems to be an end on each occasion. I guess If ‘Kargil’ debacle had not derailed the ongoing dialogue, we could have progressed a little more with India with a new relationship and determination to resolve the inherent issues. What happened in ‘Kargil’ is still unknown and no commission was set up to investigate the reasons behind which halted the civil dialogue. Though in Britain on one scientist ‘Dr David Kelly’s death, then Prime Minister Blair knowingly that he may loose his premiership, initiated a ‘Judicial enquiry’ headed by Lord Hutton. I guess that’s the difference between two democracies an open, fair and impartial one and a ‘controlled’ one, and India and Pakistan must move forward on a route to a greater dialogue to save its nations from plunging into poverty, weaker civil system(s) where army has an edge due to ongoing conflict for last 62 years.
As long as this issue remains unresolved, the security situation between both will never normalise and ‘mind set’ will win and As long as India keeps dreaming the disintegration of Pakistan, it will survive as a viable state as the very negativity serves the purpose of knitting this crowd of 170 million people into a nation, whenever it is confronted by its arch rival. Two main parties, (Muslim League & PPP), Pakistan Army, and robust civil society are the protectors of the ‘two nation theory’ and the soul of Pakistan, which can never be tarnished unless the spirit of acquiring a nationhood status is alive.
Wishing for Peace is not a weakness but is a symbol of tolerance, but begging peace is not a viable option. On one side we have a war threat, and 10,000 cusec feet water blockage at Chenab, (a real situation) and on the other we are advised to hold candles for wishful visiting armies, (an idealistic approach) which will not go well with the people of Pakistan unless CBM’s of a concrete dialogue are evident paving way for the solution of Kashmir with an acceptance of each other as neighbours not perpetual enemies.
Amjad Malik is a Barrister at law and a chair of Association of Pakistani Lawyers
7 January 2010
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it is not going to work. the hatred in hindu minds is more deeper than one can imagine.,against Muslims and especially Pakistan, We ought to work on two fronts. 1 sharpen ourselves to be the best in the world. Learn how to effectively rebuke them by litterally humiliating them,proving that we are the best and they are low lying creeps.
this is the only lnaguage they shall understand and once they started accepting us the best then negotiated settlement would work. i guarantee,you may try whatever ways, won’t work,other than what i just explained.
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if france and germany can make peace after world war 1 and world war 2 then so can pakistan and india. peace is good for the common man but bad for khassi jurnails, mullahs, and two paisa politicians.
I don’t understand why our Print & Electronic Media always stress on this silly point that Pakistan must join hands for regional peace with India at once which is usually in a full of Advisory & Philosophical way of Tone/Style as if Indian pretend to Pakistanis are so dumb to understand this tiny matter. On other hand what Indian Print, Electronic & their Army Heads are delivering now-a-days bullshit simultaneously — You all Pakistanis & Indians plus all rest of other Participants of this forum don’t you all know what language they/Indians use about us e.g. as followed then the only logical question is left why such article is on Pakistani Site with such unbearable Advisory Tone:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BRzOSXIs_Q&feature=player_embedded
On the contrary Side Adnan Arshad Mansoori categorically state as followed:
If War is declared then what will be *supposed Pakistani Line of Action:
Mind it: This *Supposition is Based on Practically Possible Actions not like afore-mentioned an Uncouth Indian Propaganda which is based on Castles in the Air:
I myself Predicts as Indian Loudly Said in the same High Pitch Tone:
Agar Jung/So Called =Yudh= Chir Jati Hay Tou Pakistan Uthay Ga Duss Qadam:
1. Naturally Civil Aviation will not allow Air Traffic to Indian Airlines so that she would bear more than 1.37 Million US $ Loss p.m. in an approximate manner just because of Long Air-Rout.
(Kindly read the Economist Singapore based Magazine i.e. Accumulative Aviation Loss of Indian Airlines between 2001 to ’04 hence Pakistani CAA Stopped Routine Indian Passenger & Cargo Planes Flight.
2. Indian Music, Movies & Day Time TV Opera DRAMAY BAZI & RUNDI BAZI of Indian Tv Channels would be banned abruptly – So that the Sweet Dream of Indian Think Tank to put an Impact of Indian Cultural Attack which is Slowly & Gradually is continued through On Our Youth & Simple Nature Household Women of Pakistan who are usually Fantasized & glamorized also would be eliminated all of a sudden.
3. At Islamabad Pakistani Armed Forces plus Civilian Establishment would decide further Strategy which will cover as followed:
4. All three Forces will Move along-with Mullah Umar & Co. who are always ready to attack on India through Kashmir.
5. All the Border Attached Territory would be Attack e.g. Rajhistan, Amritsar, Kashmir so on so forth.
6. Pakistani Missile System on Emergency Basis would be ready to attack:
Hadaff, Ghuari, Shahab & their respective series e.g. Hadaff I, II & III are capable directly to attack to even Calcutta & Bangalore i.e. I.T. Silicon City of India over-there approximately half a Trillion US $ has already been Invested by Bill Gates & Co. along-with others Westerners.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Silicon Banglore City&search_type=&aq=f
7. Pakistani & Chinese Joint Venture Thunder JF-17 Jet Fighters can drop the Atomic Missile at Bombay these Jet Fighters can fly from Karachi Drigh Road & Mari-Pur Base to destroy to Bombay & adjacent to the same e.g. Gujarat & from Sialkot or Lahore these planes destroy to Amritsar, Delhi, Chundi Gurh, Jalandhar etc.
8. PAF & PN is capable to directly hit & Fire horribly at minimum side =7000= small & giant size Artillery only at different cities of India.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/india/2009/09/090916_bomb_mig_sz.shtml
Indians: Baray Daway Kurnay Walo Hay Kia Yeh Tumharee Aihliat –
Tumharee Daway Sirf Jahliat – Maan Lou Kay Nahee Tum Mein Salhiat-
(Note: This is understood as a War Strategy these forces have already completed their own respective Home-Work – In Advance — Right After Bitter Experience of ’71 which was Fought with own People of Pakistan these Armed Forces have become Smart Enough ).
’71 Kee Jung :–
Insaan Dushman Say Tou Lur Sukta Hai Pur Apnoun Say Nahee-
Kiyoun Kay Suna Yehee Ain Waqt-e-Jung Talwar Tayiar Hotee Nahee-
Issy Liyay Tum/Indians Aksar Kehtay Hoo Jung Nahee Bhaee Abhi Nahee-
9. In the meanwhile all over the World very specific America & Rest of the World would be Chronicle Victim of PANIC!
Above All:
On the principle of — To Nib in the Bud: In starting on top priority basis in very first attempt Pakistan would indicate Atomic Attack in War with India moreover Pakistan can would attempt to use firstly therefore India would never think even — any First Qadam/Step before other remaining Nine furthers Qadam/Steps.
Aksar Stupidity Say Bhurpur Documentary Banatay Ho –
Bila-Wajay Roub Mein Lainay Kee Koshish Qiyoun Kurtay Ho-
Siyanay Samjhtay Hein –
Aadmi Khali Khooli Ho Ha Na Karay Tou – Kiya Hee Acha Ho-
Toum Kiya Khali Burtun Kee Tarah Ho – Jou Zoor Say Bujta Ho-
http://www.geo.tv/9-18-2009/urdu/9-18-2009_82628_1.gif
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