PM summons high commissioner to discuss Indo-Pak relations
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's high commissioner to India Abdul Basit was called to Islamabad on Wednesday for urgent consultation with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif regarding the evolving situation in the region after US President Obama's visit to Delhi.
Diplomatic sources told Dawn that High Commissioner Abdul Basit will brief top the leadership on recent developments in the region, including the US-India nuclear deal and its implications on strategic stability in South Asia.
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Basit met PM Nawaz at the Prime Minister House and briefed him about Indo-Pak relations in the wake of Obama's visit to India.
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PM Nawaz while talking to the high commissioner said: "India is an important neighbour for Pakistan and we would like to have normal relations on the basis of respect and sovereign equality".
The premier further said that it is important for both Indian and Pakistan to resolve all their outstanding issues, including Jammu and Kashmir, in order to have durable peace and security in the region.
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Jan 28, 2015 01:31pm
"it is important for both Indian and Pakistan to resolve all their outstanding issues, including Jammu and Kashmir, in order to have durable peace and security in the region"
Agree. So when are you withdrawing your army from Pak Administered Kashmir?
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Jan 28, 2015 01:32pm
Stop flattering yourself guys! U.S. and India want to counter balance China and has got absolutely nothing to do with pakistan.
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Jan 28, 2015 01:32pm
Difficult to understand why Pakistan is getting so paranoid about merely a visit from a person from US .
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Jan 28, 2015 01:55pm
Prime minister already indicated that the issues can not be resolve , by pointing out the Jammu and Kashmir issue. India will never agree to part their land and Pakistan will have to peruse the matter as all the Pakistani wants that. This will remain for ever.
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Jan 28, 2015 01:56pm
Kashmir to bhul hi jayie janab!
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Jan 28, 2015 01:58pm
@ Sharath it called inferiority complex.
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Jan 28, 2015 02:02pm
Why Pakistan is much interested in india ..but vice versa is not true ...
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Jan 28, 2015 02:04pm
The simple actions of the righteous are enough to make the corrupt humble.
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Jan 28, 2015 02:06pm
I think Kashmir has become a distant memory
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Jan 28, 2015 02:06pm
India stands either you choose one separatist or new delhi .... Pakistan stands both ... India : that was not in option ..
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Jan 28, 2015 02:08pm
I am an indian and i respect this space as a place for Pakistani opinion and so i respect and read dawn but dont comment. but this is such an important issue that i think i should inform my Pakistani cousins of the indian stand. india will never give up its part of Kashmir no matter how much blood flows. however it could be convinced to accept the loc as a border. could pakistan accept that and settle for azad kashmir and GB ?
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Jan 28, 2015 02:10pm
@guddu
Judging by the comments that Indian readers leave here, the opposite is true!
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Jan 28, 2015 02:12pm
@Mansoor
Indo..pak talks must be held at the earliest possible date to discuss the fate of Pakistan held Kashmir ,as the Kashmir is an integral part of India.
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Jan 28, 2015 02:25pm
I wonder why Pakistanis always feel the relationship with India should be "on the basis of respect and sovereign equality", why is this "Inferiority Complex"? Let is accept the fact that India is already advanced in many fields including technology, economy, jobs etc. It would be of our interest to concentrate on ourselves first than on India.
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Jan 28, 2015 02:36pm
I hope Pakistan sees the writing on the wall, otherwise it will be left behind the comity of nations. India is desperately trying to improve relations will all the neighbours. The relations with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka they are good and improving, Mayanmar is on the upward swing. Relations Bhutan and Nepal are excellent. With China relations will remain stable. It is only with Pakistan's obsession that is not allowing good SAARC movement. Lets hope for the best
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Jan 28, 2015 02:38pm
@Thinker Only in your dreams!
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Jan 28, 2015 02:48pm
What's the point? They don't care about us
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Jan 28, 2015 03:10pm
It could have been updated over telephone also. Why waste money?
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Jan 28, 2015 03:14pm
Forget Kasmir. India never ever talk with Kashmir matter. Please go-ahead talk with Indian that is important for both Indian and Pakistan to resolve all their outstanding issues, forget Jammu and Kashmir matter (only benefit for Pakistanis politicians), in order to have durable peace and security in the region.
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Jan 28, 2015 03:20pm
The present generation on India and Pakistan will not be able to solve Kashmir issue so it better to keep such issues in cold storage for next 15 to 20 years and corporate each other to improve life of common man.....
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Jan 28, 2015 03:21pm
There should be no place for a third party thousands and thousands of miles away to mediate between the neighbours who share history, culture and heritage. India and Pakistan should realize the importance of their relations because South Asian region cannot progress without the cooperation of these two. Moreover, it is in the vital interests of the two countries because they will be the major beneficiary of their cooperative, friendly and brotherly policies. If they are not ready to do so, regional peace and stability should be forgotten which is much more costlier than remaining hostile to each other.
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Jan 28, 2015 03:21pm
The happiest person about last years development in Indo-Pak relations is Mr. Nawaz Sharif as these developments put him on firm ground to have neighbourly ties with India for the benefit of normal citizenry on both sides of he border. We hope things will move smoothly in right direction henceforth .... :-)
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Jan 28, 2015 03:27pm
There cannot be any talk if Pakistan keeps raking up K word every time. Pakistan is behaving as if India is begging them for talks.
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Jan 28, 2015 03:29pm
The fact that President Obama did not visit Pakistan, it should have upset Pakistani rulers. The US is also not happy as a double game is being played more than a decade in Pakistan
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Jan 28, 2015 03:39pm
Forget Kashmir for a moment and think of terrorists and resolve internal issues first. Then only India will initiate a dialogue and US President will visit Pakistan. And please dont be a spoiler to India, be a well wisher.
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Jan 28, 2015 03:39pm
@J.K.Sharma ...tell Indian Govt. to intiate dialogue. India is not willing to discuss Kashmir.
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Jan 28, 2015 03:43pm
Actually, Pakistan can take advantage of India's development. They can establish small support Industries near Indo-Pak boarder and suppy the needed goods and services. Also there may be possibility of sending cheap pak labour to India. It will help to generate more jobs in Pakistan and also get some money that Pak needed a lot.
But first you have to end all terrorism and forgot Kashmir.
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Jan 28, 2015 03:55pm
Pakistan should stop using the word equality with India. India and Pakistan are not equal and I don't think Pakistan would treat a neighbour five times smaller than it(say Nepal) as equal, so how can you expect that from India?
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Jan 28, 2015 03:58pm
India & Pakistan should both keep their EGO at home If they want to PROGRESS. .... Wonder what is costing both these countries over the issue of Kashmir, In terms of military costs which could have been used to improve other things in both the countries. So let the Kashmir issue aside and talk on progress on other sectors. Respect each others boundaries and have peace.
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Jan 28, 2015 04:06pm
Will Pakistan ever talk anything with out mentioning Kashmir ? Open your eyes dear Pakistan
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Jan 28, 2015 04:08pm
I am a Indian first and then a Kashmiri, I thank my countrymen for bringing the peace followed by progress in the region. I wish the same for my cousins who are on the other side of the border. Peace & Progress for all.
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Jan 28, 2015 04:22pm
India is moving forward to the next level...it is all about business and economics which will benefit India.
Pakistan should think the same way and make similar moves. Pakistan should think beyond Kashmir and focus on development.
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Jan 28, 2015 04:25pm
@Mohammed You are right Sir. India is a great country and should have the advantages of the big country.
What you say is marred by the unbelievable poverty that exists in India. It probably is a great shame that in spite of the advancements, poverty in India has grown a lot faster than anywhere else.
I do not excuse Pakistan for her lack of attention to the poverty.
Whatever way you look at the coexisting issue two things are permanent.
Both countries will remain neighbours for all times. And the best neighbours can not remain at loggerheads for ever. If it is the case there is need to work out the differences.
Kashmir will be always there like the rest of us, sooner it determines its own future in a plebiscite the better. After all the Self determination is the bases of India and Pakistan, why is this right denied to the Kashmir ? Why should India object to it , being a great democracy and all that.
I would like open borders between all neighbouring countries. A day we will be as civilised as the Europeans, where you can get into your car and go anywhere , you will hardly know the border limitations. I was staying in France but used to go and fill up my car just across the border, no passport or any restriction. It only that this outlet was the nearest.
That is a civilised way of living.
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Jan 28, 2015 04:27pm
@harsh u see this emotional mindset is preventing a just solution. Leave the issue of Kashmir to Kashmiris. Solution requires objectvity and not emotions. God bless you.
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Jan 28, 2015 04:36pm
he will also tell to mr pm that new delhi is enjoying 24 hours of electricity......
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Jan 28, 2015 04:42pm
Nawaz Sharif should reach an understanding with the military first whether it is still worthwhile to continue decades old policy across the border or not before it is all lost. The HC cannot be blamed who is faithfully following instructions received from Rawalpindi.
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Jan 28, 2015 04:43pm
Make fahwad khan pakistani ambassador to india he will sure normalise indo pak relations.
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Jan 28, 2015 04:43pm
work on smaller issues, and work on the bigger issues latter.
we need to live together, the west will never want us to live in peace.
In the old days it was divide and rule, now its divide and sell arms,
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Jan 28, 2015 04:49pm
India is a highly sensitive tricky area to tread. We need to have more down-to-earth and capable High Commissioner for India and the FO's spokesperson.
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Jan 28, 2015 04:53pm
@Jason: But you are forgetting China supplies 90% of everything in the American markets, China has deep-seeped into the veins of everything that is American.
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Jan 28, 2015 04:54pm
There is no honesty in words and actions of Political leaders of both sides, may be their peculiar compulsions. But somebody to sacrifice the selfishness in the interest of long term peace and stability, which we can wait and see.
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Jan 28, 2015 04:57pm
US-India relationship is nothing to do with Pakistan. At any circumstances, India will never go to third party mediation in J&K. Then what's the issue ?
Change your attitude Pak ! There is a lot more important issues like education, jobs and economy apart from 'K' issue. Its time that Pakistan should have friendly relation with India to create good future for the youth of Pakistanis.
This is the right time ! Modi is the PM ! You can expect some bold steps which will benefit both of us !
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Jan 28, 2015 04:58pm
@harsh At this moment the best solution would be to open borders from both sides and let both countries enjoy Trade, tourism, food and medicine. Too much blood has already wasted....
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Jan 28, 2015 05:08pm
@Shafiq Khan Dear, Europe or America has no Muslim countries as neighbours to make it free border. Indians and Nepalis can go freely to each other's country. I ope you know
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Jan 28, 2015 05:13pm
@Mohammed ya u r right..equality and sovereignty can not be demanded it can only be asserted....
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Jan 28, 2015 05:49pm
@Alam India is willing to discuss this with Pakistan...Its for Pakistan to decide who they want to talk with...India or Hurriyat...btw both is not an option
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Jan 28, 2015 05:56pm
"India is an important neighbour for Pakistan and we would like to have normal relations on the basis of respect and sovereign equality".
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Jan 28, 2015 06:08pm
@Sharath Chandra not paranoid, just a brief up. Chances are PM will make trip to China and Russia, next.
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Jan 28, 2015 06:08pm
Its surprising to see how America has become a benchmark of truth, a standard for righteousness.
Foreign policy has no permanent friends. Pakistan is going through turmoil and with right policy and foresightedness we can come out of this quagmire.
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Jan 28, 2015 06:10pm
@Delhi Devils
Is there any freedom movement in Azad Kashmir as is in Indian Held Kashmir since 1947?
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Jan 28, 2015 06:10pm
@A shah distant memories , quickly become present situations.
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Jan 28, 2015 06:13pm
@Srini
Never; Pakistan will never stop mentioning Kashmir till Kashmiris get their right of self determination.
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Jan 28, 2015 06:49pm
Between Obama and Modi talks, during 3 day visit, Pakistan issue never came up, neither the Kashmir. It was all business and civilian nuclear deal.
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Jan 28, 2015 06:50pm
@guddu Its called "Obsession".
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Jan 28, 2015 06:56pm
I think India is happy for pakistan to be obsessed with kashmir while it is reaching for the stars
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Jan 28, 2015 07:24pm
@Zak : Don't forget visiting North Korea as well....they are Pakistan's friends
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Jan 28, 2015 07:32pm
@Sunny : See the title of this news first before you say so!
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Jan 28, 2015 07:34pm
@Thoroughthinker : What will horse munch if it befriends grass?
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Jan 28, 2015 07:47pm
@Delhi Devils you need to study the history to find out who has occupied Kashmir. Or else ask Kashmiris you will get the answer.
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Jan 28, 2015 08:23pm
if you want kashmir problem to resolve for friendship with India, then its eternal..
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Jan 28, 2015 08:30pm
@Mohammed ::Dear Mohammed, I am an Indian and I read The Dawn regularly. I have respect for Pakistanis. I understand most Pakistanis are considerate but it is the non-considerate Pakistanis who rule the roost. What you said is absolutely correct. First make your home in order every thing else will fall in place automatically.
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Jan 28, 2015 08:38pm
We have lot of issues like border incursions with China. Do we stop working on business, investment, etc with China?. Please think.
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Jan 28, 2015 09:16pm
Let me try to understand Pakistan's concerns regarding Civil Nuclear co-operation.
How can India have Civil Nuclear plants, when Pakistan does not have electricity? It can lead to regional instability.
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Jan 28, 2015 09:44pm
@Zak ask china and russia to send their leaders to pak :)
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Jan 28, 2015 09:48pm
@Ravi Sharma relations between two countries (ANY two countries) can only prosper on the basis of sovereign equality. If India wants to be "big brother", that is not acceptable to us as Pakistanis.
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Jan 28, 2015 09:54pm
Dear Dawn you are so selective in the accepting comments. Please Don't block this..
Today's acerbic truth (which pakistan has to be understand) that...Pakistan is not much important for India....but its vice versa may be true..The main core issue is Kashmir & there is only two solution is possible:-
1-Either Pakistan agrees to handover to India, & J&K have a govt. under some autonomy...
or 2-Pakistan agrees LoC as IB which was even discussed in Shimla Conference.
I think 2nd is best way to settle this dispute for both nation as well as for entire subcontinent...
Neither Mr. Modi nor any other Indian Govt. will agree neither for a for new country nor for handover to PAK...Pakistan should understand this as fought 4 war and lost...internationalize the issue but got no response....
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Jan 28, 2015 10:02pm
Pakistan's strategy makers have to understand that it is trade which will give any leverage to Pakistan against India at this point. This is contrary to any advises provided by the powerful in Islamabad & Rawalpindi. The militancy route in Kashmir has not proved fruitful instead, it has shifted moderates in favor of India. Handful of Hurriyat boys cannot do much in Srinagar. The only counter-strategy which will work in the sub-continent is trade. We will have our issues and we will learn to live with our issues without getting violent about them.
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Jan 28, 2015 10:15pm
@Kabir Altaf Then do not accept. Live in isolation. Simple
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Jan 28, 2015 10:20pm
How one visit can change the word…wonder
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Jan 28, 2015 10:25pm
@American why not, they are China's ally and the head is visiting Russia. Good advice, thanks.
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Jan 28, 2015 10:27pm
@Waqas they are coming, China in August and Russian in December. Any more suggestions.
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Jan 28, 2015 10:57pm
Let me ask you. What do you want? Land or people? If you want land, that means you don't care about people living in Kashmir, and if you want people, by all means take them to your side of the Kashmir...issue settle..
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Jan 28, 2015 11:38pm
Replace him. Basit is the one that started it all by meeting the Kashmiri leaders ignoring Indian warnings.
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Jan 29, 2015 01:46am
"r both Indian and Pakistan to resolve all their outstanding issues, including Jammu and Kashmir, in order to have durable peace and security in the region." - statement repeated 17435 times since independence, increasing that counter by 1 now !
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Jan 29, 2015 02:06am
Absolutely. Kashmir is the core issue, one Pak Occupied Kashmir is returned to India - there will be no conflict remaining.
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Jan 29, 2015 06:36am
Kashmir obsession is keeping Pakistan in tatters and vulnerable, lets try to hold together what we already have and move on with our lives.
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Jan 29, 2015 06:44am
@Riaz why bother about Kashmiris.first decide to give up azad Kashmir to join it with Indian held Kashmir for prosperity in the region and benefit all Kashmiris.
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Jan 29, 2015 06:57am
What is that on the visit which is unsettling Pakistan resulting in jittery behavior. It only shows the internal weakness of the country
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Jan 29, 2015 07:26am
@Kabir Altaf
Sovereign equality is understood. We try to have the same with USA but we know very clearly they are more developed , a super power and want investments for our economic growth . So we don't go asking to divide USA while seeking their help
In my perspective pakistan should adopt the same attitude .the Indian economy is 6 times bigger and much more successful . Don't expect india to talk if the first thing you want to talk is dividing india .
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Jan 29, 2015 08:16am
"The invitation to the annual celebration is one of the biggest honours the country can bestow on a foreign leader"
India had in the past invited Pakistani leaders thrice to its Republic day celebrations. Yet Pakistan chose and continues to choose to look the other way with respect to India.
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Jan 30, 2015 05:20am
@Shafiq Khan
get your facts right, poverty in India is declining but somehow tainted views still color pakistani visions. ah well.
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