Indo-Pak dialog<\/p>\n
There are reasons to be optimistic about the current round of
\ntalks between the two big South Asian neighbors. The present
\ntalks under the rubric of composite dialog that includes Kashmir,
\napart from seven other subjects, is now underway at the secretary
\nlevel, in Islamabad.<\/p>\n
The fact that both have relented from their respective hard
\nstands, 'only Kashmir' for Pakistan and 'all issues' for India,
\nthe present position of the two South Asian rivals suggest that
\nit is their head rather than their heart that is guiding their
\nactions.<\/p>\n
While it would be premature to predict on the possible outcome
\nof this particular aspect, it is heartening to note that it has
\nfeatured in the dialogue in the first place, even if it is to,
\n'know each other's perspective,' to quote the Pakistan spokesmen.<\/p>\n
We find it difficult to agree with those that do not credit
\nthe two as being responsible nuclear powers, although more needs
\nto be done on the nuclear issue. However, we would like to think
\nthat all that has gone on in Islamabad in the last three days
\nwould help in reducing tensions and create conditions for further
\nconcrete discussions that would usher in an era of peace and
\nharmony in the region.
\n-- The Daily Star, Dhaka<\/p>",
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