This Aman Ki Asha, Ajmer Yatra, exchange of a few prisoners, import of bananas and the like are an icing on the cake of Indo-Pak relations. Lots of projection is being given to such measures. The PM gives his unequivocal support to good relations. But surprisingly, no mention is made to the real and major issues that exist between the two countries and they are multiplying at a much faster speed than such trivial things.
India has announced building of another major dam on Chenab. It is quiet about Kashmir. Indian leaders issue statement after statement to keep media happy and innocent Pakistanis languishing in darkness. In my best opinion, these are eye wash to keep public busy. India is and will remain our enemy no 1. India never accepted Pakistan existence from the core of their hearts. Their leaders speak of venom against Pakistan. Trade has been opened and we are all very happy at this. But trade with India will cost us much more than we can afford. Already unstable markets in Pakistan will further dwindle and collapse under their own weight.
Amicable Indo-Pak relations can be a good slogan for some political parties to hoodwink ignorant masses, but the intrinsic truth is far more horrific than what we can imagine seeing the surface of it. We usually wake up late. But let us not take this risk with India.
AMJAD H MIRZA
Lahore
