WASHINGTON – The US-based daily, “The New York Times” says though tensionshave cooled down between India and Pakistan but the two countries faceunpredictable consequences as long as they refuse to deal with Kashmirissue.
In its opinion column, the editorial board of the newspaper said IndianPrime Minister Narendra Modi added to the volatility of the tension becausehe is waging a tough re-election campaign in which he use anti-Pakistantalk to fuel Hindu nationalism.
The daily said without international pressure, a long-term solution oftension between the two countries is unlikely and the threat of nuclear warwill remain intact.
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It said the Pakistani authorities have arrested a number of activists ofthe proscribed groups, including a brother of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief,Maulana Masaud Azhar.
