ISLAMABAD – Once again tensions are on the peak on eastern border. Indiaconsistently resorts to unprovoked firing along LoC that leaves innocentcivilians dead on both sides.
The situation is deplorable. India should realize that regional issues canonly be resolved through sincere efforts and negotiations. Such subversiveactivities will create hurdles in the peace process.
The US-India nexus has further worsened the situation. India’s rapidlyexpanding military and nuclear program poses a serious threat to peace andstability in the region and beyond.
The only agenda of the US-India nexus is to pressurize Pakistan and gaintheir aims and objective through cheap tactics. Peace in Afghanistan isclosely connected with recognizing and acknowledging the sacrifices ofPakistan in the war against terrorism. Secondly Pakistan itself is a victimof cross border terrorism.
The Pak-US, Pak-India relationships have become very complex in recentmonths but Pakistan has opted a better option by behaving wisely and calmlyin these circumstances.
Fauzia Nasreen (Former Ambassador)
Every country has right to pursue its national interests and recentstatement of Foreign Office is significant in this regard. The role ofPakistan for peace and security in Afghanistan is acknowledged by the worldcommunity.
The US must accept this reality that peace in Afghanistan cannot beachieved without taking Pakistan on board. Pakistan has rendered matchlesssacrifices for regional peace. Pakistan has launched numerous operationsagainst terrorists.
After all these efforts Pakistan must safeguard its sovereignty andnational interest. Pakistan has always endorsed and positively participatedin any initiative taken to end bloodshed in Afghanistan.
No country in the world can pressurize Pakistan by dictations. Indiadeliberately target innocent civilians along Loc. Such activities willfurther escalate the prevailing situation between two contraries.