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15 Jul 2010, NewAgeIslam.Com

The raging fire in Kashmir

It is a fact that a part of Kashmir is occupied by Pakistan and a solution has not been reached on the Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. But a few days ago a statement of POK Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider appeared in the newspapers which made us realise that the people of Pakistan-occupid-Kashmir also want peace. He meant that be it Jammu & Kashmir or Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, not only the people but the rulers on both sides want a solution that could ensure a lasting peace. That will bring back normalcy and the people will heave a sigh of relief. As of now, the people in both parts of Kashmir are a picture of helplessness and there is no one to address their woes. In a sense, the suggestion of the Prime Minister of PoK, Raja Farooq is a positive one. He said that the affairs of Kashmir should not be attached to the Indo-Pak dialogue as of late Pakistan was embroiled in its own internal problems and was in a weak position. It clearly indicates that Raja Farooq Haider’s stance is that first of all India and Pakistan should resolve their disputes. Once the relations are restored and there is an atmosphere of mutual confidence and bonhomie, the Kashmir issue could also be resolved. His proposal has come at a time when India and Pakistan are readying for talks and Kashmir is going through turmoil. The situation could be brought back to normal acting on the proposal. But first the leaders of Kashmir have to decide not to stoke the fire in the state. – Dr Rizwan Ahmad

The raging fire in Kashmir

It is a fact that a part of Kashmir is occupied by Pakistan and a solution has not been reached on the Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. But a few days ago a statement of POK Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider appeared in the newspapers which made us realise that the people of Pakistan-occupid-Kashmir also want peace. He meant that be it Jammu & Kashmir or Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, not only the people but the rulers on both sides want a solution that could ensure a lasting peace. That will bring back normalcy and the people will heave a sigh of relief. As of now, the people in both parts of Kashmir are a picture of helplessness and there is no one to address their woes. In a sense, the suggestion of the Prime Minister of PoK, Raja Farooq is a positive one. He said that the affairs of Kashmir should not be attached to the Indo-Pak dialogue as of late Pakistan was embroiled in its own internal problems and was in a weak position. It clearly indicates that Raja Farooq Haider’s stance is that first of all India and Pakistan should resolve their disputes. Once the relations are restored and there is an atmosphere of mutual confidence and bonhomie, the Kashmir issue could also be resolved. His proposal has come at a time when India and Pakistan are readying for talks and Kashmir is going through turmoil. The situation could be brought back to normal acting on the proposal. But first the leaders of Kashmir have to decide not to stoke the fire in the state. – Dr Rizwan Ahmad Source: Hindustan Express, New Delhi URL: http://www.newageislam.com/NewAgeIslamUrduSection_1.aspx?ArticleID=3145