‘We are all Jiyalas now’ – Letter from a friend in Karachi
The following is an email I received yesterday from a Pakistani friend – While the city was celebrating, or glued to the TV on the 18th, I didn’t get out … Continue reading
Keep the peace process on track
For the third time in less than a year, terrorists have attempted to derail the peace process between India and Pakistan. Handing them a victory is the last thing we … Continue reading
Verify, but trust, is the best formula for Siachen pullout
In the absence of trust, authenticating existing ground positions offers India no greater diplomatic or military protection than a well-demarcated zone of mutual disengagement. 20 May 2006The Hindu Verify, but … Continue reading
The road to Afghanistan runs through Pakistan
Kabul: If Pakistan grants India transit rights, cooperation with Afghanistan would increase manifold, says Manmohan Singh 30 August 2005The Hindu `Ties with Afghanistan will improve if Pakistan grants transit rights’ … Continue reading
Siachen: solutions for the taking
20 June 2005The Hindu Opinion – News Analysis Siachen: solutions for the taking Siddharth Varadarajan The only guarantee that the glacier will remain demilitarised once India and Pakistan withdraw is … Continue reading
Slaying the demons of distrust
Newsline (Pakistan), May 2005URL: http://www.newsline.com.pk/NewsMay2005/cover2may2005.htm Cover Story Slaying the Demons of Distrust Moving away from traditional rigidities, Musharraf and Manmohan Singh seem to be working towards bold and creative solutions. … Continue reading
Kashmir: Peace roadmap is ‘out of the box’
19 April 2005The Hindu PEACE ROAD MAP IS NOW OUT OF THE BOX In the joint statement by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Pervez Musharaf lie most of the … Continue reading
F-16s for Pakistan, India will fuel arms race
27 March 2005The Hindu Front Page “F-16s for Pakistan will fuel arms race” By Siddharth Varadarajan NEW DELHI, MARCH 26 . The Bush administration’s decision to sell the F-16 fighter … Continue reading
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