Swaraj promises to provide visa to ailing Pakistani baby

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HYDERABAD: Tensions between India and Pakistan may be escalating but that has not stopped India’s Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj from helping a Pakistani bring his two-and-a-half-year-old baby to India for treatment.

Ken Sid, a Pakistani national, reached out to Ms Swaraj for a medical visa as his son has a heart complication which could not be treated in Pakistan.

“He is my son. He does not even know what is happening between India and Pakistan,” Ken tweeted to drive home the point that an innocent child should not be deprived of treatment.

On Thursday, Ms Swaraj reacted to the plea and said: “No, This child will not suffer. Please contact Indian High Commission in Pakistan. We will give the medical visa.”

“It is heartening to see humanity prevailing despite many differences. Thank you for your efforts. Humanity prevails! God bless everyone,” the child’s father tweeted after a large number of Indians urged the minister to consider his plea.

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Published in Dawn, June 2nd, 2017

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Guna

Jun 02, 2017 07:26am

Am seeing active govt these days.....proud moments.

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Pramod Ku Sahoo

Jun 02, 2017 07:27am

Kudos to Sushama ji.India should help all ailing Pakistanis without any discrimination.

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aga Khan

Jun 02, 2017 07:28am

Good gesture by the Indian lady.

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Omar

Jun 02, 2017 07:28am

Bery well done mam. Kind regards from Pakistan

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Awaaz

Jun 02, 2017 07:28am

Thank you India!

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Moksha

Jun 02, 2017 07:29am

Salute to Swaraj

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Manoj

Jun 02, 2017 07:33am

Ken sid you are welcome and yoir baby will be given utmost care and best treatment..thanks Ms Minister you are doing good

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Shahid bhat kashmiri

Jun 02, 2017 07:37am

Thanks Mrs Swaraj..

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anshul

Jun 02, 2017 07:41am

Sushma swaraj is handling foreign affairs really well . Good wishesh for the child's health.

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Hawk

Jun 02, 2017 07:42am

Touching. Hope the kid gets better.

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SS Khan

Jun 02, 2017 07:42am

Thank you Madam. You are doing great job. Huge respect. Thank you. SS Khan [From Pakistan]

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Sandy

Jun 02, 2017 07:44am

Good job. Indian foreign ministry should consider opening medical visas for pakistanis.

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Awesome

Jun 02, 2017 07:45am

This lady is great. She has been helping so many people all over the world. She deserves a noble piece prize

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Sandeep

Jun 02, 2017 07:48am

Its the right way to do things

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Ram

Jun 02, 2017 07:48am

India loves Pakistani civilians. :)

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Rauf

Jun 02, 2017 07:50am

Thank you madam. Respect from Pakistan

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Jun 02, 2017 07:51am

Well done..

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Sathya

Jun 02, 2017 07:53am

It's heartwarming ...!!! We really don't need to pass on this myth of enimity to future generations.. !! Let us pray and wish that little kid for a speedy recovery.. !

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Rahata

Jun 02, 2017 08:01am

Superb. Big hearted

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Dj ( Delhi)

Jun 02, 2017 08:01am

Great news to start the day. Prayers for the baby to recover soon :)

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Ammy

Jun 02, 2017 08:03am

She is outstanding

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Ramana Adivishnu

Jun 02, 2017 08:03am

Please grant visa to the family and we wish a speedy recovery of the child. God bless him and his family.

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Pakman

Jun 02, 2017 08:04am

Good move by India; let politics and hostility aside; and humanity prevail.

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Raw is war

Jun 02, 2017 08:04am

Humanity prevails.

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Freund

Jun 02, 2017 08:05am

Very good gesture by Ms. Swaraj. A positive approach indeed.

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Mike London

Jun 02, 2017 08:06am

A great gesture by the FM.

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Imam lucknow

Jun 02, 2017 08:07am

This is the only way going forward. Helping each other. Humanity wins.

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Rakesh Jain

Jun 02, 2017 08:08am

Thank you Mr. Ken Sid for believing in us, for giving us the opportunity to serve you.

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Matta

Jun 02, 2017 08:09am

She is the best minister under MODI government.

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Voice

Jun 02, 2017 08:10am

Great gesture. Long live humanity.

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sanjeev kumar

Jun 02, 2017 08:10am

true indian spirit........welcome ......Ken Sid

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Anirb

Jun 02, 2017 08:10am

Human beings came before formation of countries. This is a simple truth one should never forget even in highest level of anger. We need to do everything to save life.

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IsaBhai Surat wala

Jun 02, 2017 08:11am

Good gesture....

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Samir,India

Jun 02, 2017 08:12am

Great Job Sushmaji. May God bless the Child.

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S K

Jun 02, 2017 08:18am

Of all the ministers n leaders we have...she is the best one..very hardworking logical n quick to react to any situation...respect n love to Sushma Swaraj.

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Fap

Jun 02, 2017 08:18am

Hope the kid gets well soon.

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Waseem Chaudhry

Jun 02, 2017 08:20am

Thank You

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Huzeifa

Jun 02, 2017 08:21am

That's a extra ordinary gesture madam. Entire Pakistan thanks you for it.

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PopnRolla

Jun 02, 2017 08:21am

Thanks FM. We are proud of you.

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shyju mukundan

Jun 02, 2017 08:24am

We proud of you Ms Sushma Swaraj, you are a great leader and great human being..Proud to be an indian...

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Singh.ra

Jun 02, 2017 08:28am

She is really great

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jay

Jun 02, 2017 08:28am

Thank you Shushmaji. The child must not suffer. Hope he recovers and has a chance to live a normal happy life. God Bless all live in peace and tranquility

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alla bux

Jun 02, 2017 08:29am

A great woman. Thank you.

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Fazzo98

Jun 02, 2017 08:29am

Well done. It is not about Pakistan and India. It is about humanity.

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Danish

Jun 02, 2017 08:30am

Absolutely great gesture by Indians!!

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yuvi

Jun 02, 2017 08:31am

Nice to see some humanity left behind the world

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south indian

Jun 02, 2017 08:34am

There are numerous instances of humanity exists between two nations as in case of Geeta from pakistani Edhi foundation .This time from Sushma swaraj.More such instances help for peace between two nations.

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By-the-bottle

Jun 02, 2017 08:38am

India with a BIG HEART.. God bless the child and I'm sure he will be fine.

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YOGI

Jun 02, 2017 08:43am

Iron lady with a soft touch. The best MEA we have ever had. Indians abroad know that the govt will do it utmost to help an Indian in distress.....good decision.

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RAM

Jun 02, 2017 08:46am

NIce to hear and Proud of Sushmaji

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tanu

Jun 02, 2017 08:49am

God bLESS Sushma ji. proud of her. Brightest Star in modi cabinet.

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Wonderful

Jun 02, 2017 08:51am

Long live Sushma ji.

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Make sense

Jun 02, 2017 08:56am

Great to see positive engagement between India and Pakistan. Lot more needs to be done from both sides to ease the tensions and both the governments need to show restraint. There is much more to gain than loose if both countries stand together and honestly address each others pain points.

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Mani

Jun 02, 2017 08:57am

Grt news humanity should prevail

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Tasnim ahmeD

Jun 02, 2017 09:00am

V.considerate of Sushma swaraj to let a Pk parent bring their ailing child to India for med treatment. An act of sheer compassion!

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MANJEET

Jun 02, 2017 09:02am

Well done humanity prevails. Silver linings are clearly visible. God bless every one

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Kris

Jun 02, 2017 09:03am

Last week, Pakistan govt helped Uzma to return to India! It is reciprocation for good!

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Last Word

Jun 02, 2017 09:05am

Sushma Swaraj is a gem of person and most respected politician in India who has helped many Indians and foreigners on humanitarian grounds. This latest gesture to help out a Pakistani on his personal request is indeed commendable when relations between two countries is at the lowest ebb.

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IMTIAZ ALI KHAN

Jun 02, 2017 09:06am

Good gesture saving life is a blessing by beautiful India. Core issues have to be taken care of for peace to take place between us family. Thousands have died in Kashmir in the larger scheme of things, again saving a life is a blessing, but loosing lives left and right on the other hand in Kashmir be it Muslim, Hindu or Sikh or a soldier it doesn't matter no peace means all good gestures will go to waste. Anyone who refuses to talks for solving problems of Kashmir is part of the problem. President Musharraf, PM Singh and PM Vajpayee were all on the right track towards give and take and solve issue of Kashmir. Love, love and love to India always and always because we can separated but the border or no border our shared history of 5000+ years can and will never be forgotten. India was born in present day Sindh Pakistan and Pakistan is India's little brother. IndoPak Blood Brothers 4 Life!

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RKK

Jun 02, 2017 09:08am

That a very good news. God bless the child with fastest recovery.

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Santosh

Jun 02, 2017 09:08am

Welcome to India, little one. We will look after you.

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SRIRAM

Jun 02, 2017 09:08am

good gesture by Indian government. Peace and humanity is above all!!

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Talha

Jun 02, 2017 09:10am

It is regrettable to note that Pakistan doesn't have adequate facilities for cure of such critical issues.

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Sardar

Jun 02, 2017 09:10am

Hopefully this is not a "one off" event. All nationalities should be able to get medical treatment in India if necessary.

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Raj

Jun 02, 2017 09:12am

The irony of this story is that Pakistan, which boasts itself as a nuclear power, a country of over 100 million population does not have the capabilities to do a routine heart surgery on a child. I live in the US. I see so many Pakistani doctors working here, it seems no one is back in their home country.

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Tsp

Jun 02, 2017 09:15am

This is India.

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Abhijit

Jun 02, 2017 09:15am

Good Gesture from india

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Mohd. atta

Jun 02, 2017 09:16am

Good to see humanitarian spirit! May one day it become the United States of India & Pakistan!

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prafulla

Jun 02, 2017 09:17am

No matter what ever is done against humanity, still it survives & act in favor of human beings.

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Sandy

Jun 02, 2017 09:17am

Great job.Indian foreign ministry should consider providing medical visas to pakistanis

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Paras kumar

Jun 02, 2017 09:18am

That should be the way to go !! Should be appreciated !!

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oricle

Jun 02, 2017 09:19am

The Maha Upanishad states that Vasudhava Kutumbakam and Seva Parmo Dharma in other sacred literature.

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Dev

Jun 02, 2017 09:19am

This is Indians...have lot angry but when comes to humanity we melt and extend helping hands....thanks Sushma Swaraj ji...

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Vishal

Jun 02, 2017 09:20am

God bless the child. He will surely get fit and fine. His Indian brother.

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Kanishk

Jun 02, 2017 09:22am

If only some people could understand that humanity is bigger than any religion and country.

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Chetan Aggarwal

Jun 02, 2017 09:22am

Wondering, what good old all weather friend would have done for similar situation?

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RamaKrishNA

Jun 02, 2017 09:23am

Surprised! Why was he not given visa before...There should be no delay for medical visas

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david Sutton

Jun 02, 2017 09:25am

No comments on good news !

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FRANK

Jun 02, 2017 09:25am

Pakistan has done great favours to Indians in the past. Who can forget the rescue operation for the Indians captured by Somalian pirates? And our advice to Ms Swaraj is to raise her voice for the millions of innocent Kashmiris whose life has been turned into living hell due to aggression by the 600,000 fully armed Indian soldiers.

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bulesha

Jun 02, 2017 09:25am

Thanks mam for your kindness.

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Jun 02, 2017 09:28am

Hatsoff to, India’s Minister for External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj. Thank you so much...!!

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Ram

Jun 02, 2017 09:28am

We need more of such news . Feeling good to start the day with such news rather than firing ,ceasefire violation or some terrorist activity. Thanks dawn for sharing.

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ravi@indian

Jun 02, 2017 09:29am

That is why you are the best Ms. Swaraj..

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brrehman

Jun 02, 2017 09:30am

The best politician among both country. She is respected by opposition parties also in India. Kudos to the lady. may the humanity prevail over war and hate mongering.

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Sattar gopang- edmonton canada

Jun 02, 2017 09:30am

Nothing is above HUMANITY! Great job Minister Shushma Swaraj!

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Jun 02, 2017 09:32am

Beautiful, this is humanity at its best.

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July 4

Jun 02, 2017 09:32am

Kindness from India a land of peace

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Kailash Singh

Jun 02, 2017 09:34am

May God bless the child with a healthy and happy life. Thanks Sushma ji for your kind gesture. It is a humble request to Indian Government that visa should always be given in such cases. Humanity always comes first.

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AMIT

Jun 02, 2017 09:34am

That's india for you

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ROCKY

Jun 02, 2017 09:34am

Best ever Minister for External Affairs for India. First time in indian history, a minister is easily accessible to common man..!!

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azadi dil KI

Jun 02, 2017 09:35am

Sushma Swaraj is the Mother India. Hats off Madame. You are great works in External Affairs Ministry will be forever remembered by indians. You made India proud.

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AMIT

Jun 02, 2017 09:35am

Rather than nuclear weapons.... Why not to focus on building world class hospital so that you don't have to go to other countries.... Think of it dear Pakistan....

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Indian4RMBLORE

Jun 02, 2017 09:37am

Mam, Pls provide visas to all Pakistanis who r in need of medical treatment and also let them visit our great country to meet ther loved ones. We shouldn't stop them visiting our country, irrespective of situation at border.

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Raj jaswal

Jun 02, 2017 09:39am

You are most welcome in India Brother, appreciate our government decision for allowing medical visa for the baby, best wishes from India,,,

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Truth triumph

Jun 02, 2017 09:40am

Truely awesome ! Hope to hear positive after treatment. Good luck

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JAtin

Jun 02, 2017 09:41am

Very good work by S. Swaraj. A letter from Mr. Sartaz Aziz could have resolved the conflict

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Mohit sharma

Jun 02, 2017 09:42am

It's normal humanity nothing much to talk about. However I would admire the accessibility to our FM

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V.Govindarajan

Jun 02, 2017 09:42am

That's India for you. We value human lives & are willing to help anyone in need. We have demonstrated this many a times.

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Brar

Jun 02, 2017 09:45am

Every patient must be granted a VISA and pray for early recovery of this little angle he does not know what is India or Pakistan .

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TEJA

Jun 02, 2017 09:46am

Medical Visa has to be given at any cost. We have to prove that we are better than terrorists. Terrorists kill innocent people by guns and we could kill a innocent person or child by not giving a medical visa. At the end its killing only. At the end its a war between civilized people and terrorists not between India and Pakistan.

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Faraz

Jun 02, 2017 09:47am

May the peace prevails between both uselessly hostile neighbors.

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TOM

Jun 02, 2017 09:48am

Humanity prevails!

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Vijay B.

Jun 02, 2017 09:49am

Sushma Swaraj is not only the best foreign minister India has ever had but the best foreign minister of the world of all times. Can you name anyone who even comes close?

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Sunil Varma

Jun 02, 2017 09:49am

Humanity is still alive and kicking in the Subcontinent !

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Indian

Jun 02, 2017 09:51am

Good.

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Shivaji

Jun 02, 2017 09:52am

Indeed outstanding gesture by our Iron lady. Kudos to Sushamji....humanity prevails at any cost.

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Bhopal

Jun 02, 2017 09:54am

Salute to sushma swaraj who used social media for humanity, not for propaganda

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Shahid Usman

Jun 02, 2017 09:56am

Very good gesture.. Appreciate it.

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INDORI Bhiya

Jun 02, 2017 09:56am

My respect for Smt Sushma Swaraj only increases. Indeed, we've chosen the right people to lead our country

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Abid Hafeez

Jun 02, 2017 10:00am

Thanks for the kind favour. Humanity pervails, Pakistan had also handed over Geeta to Indian authorities. May God end animosty among the two nations!

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Jun 02, 2017 10:03am

I would expect nothing less from our Foreign Minister Madam Swaraj.

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Nadeem, Australia

Jun 02, 2017 10:06am

This lady is different and worth respect from Pakistan as well! I wish peace and friendship between Bharat & Pakistan! Long live both countries!!

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Dharam

Jun 02, 2017 10:07am

Many Many Thanks Minister. You seem to be a ray of light in the darkness. Only Showers of Love & Kindness can Douse the Flames of Hatred. Love to all from India.

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Ashok Saigal

Jun 02, 2017 10:09am

Hope relations between India and Pakistan are increasingly governed by such humanitarian considerations. This will lead to better ties and benefit both countries.

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surya

Jun 02, 2017 10:15am

Proud of our External Affair's Minister...Iron lady Sushma Swaraj...

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samit

Jun 02, 2017 10:15am

Keep up the great work mam. We are proud of you and your work.

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Syed F. Hussaini

Jun 02, 2017 10:15am

Heart to heart to heart...

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Neighbour

Jun 02, 2017 10:17am

We should make her the President of India.

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ANUAPM

Jun 02, 2017 10:19am

Nice news to start the day with..Enough of unprovoked firing..Enough of befitting replies..God bless the child..

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skumar

Jun 02, 2017 10:22am

she is a great minister and wonderful human , showing lots of commitment

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Raman

Jun 02, 2017 10:22am

Wonderful humans are always there on both side of India and Pakistan.

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Hussain nagri

Jun 02, 2017 10:23am

Good & A nice message after a long time from india..

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dheeraj kumar

Jun 02, 2017 10:23am

sushma swaraj is indeed doing her job best as an external affair minister.

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ABHISHEK BHARTI

Jun 02, 2017 10:27am

Good gesture.. thanks Dawn for not omitting some good news once in a while

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Vishal

Jun 02, 2017 10:28am

See the difference here, India granted visa for treatment immediately and hopefully Indian doctors will save the life of Pakistani nation. Where Pakistan did not allow Mother of Kulbhushan Jadav to meet her son & even denied counselor access to him which was requested many times and wants to hang him without fair trial. We are really proud of Sushma Swaraj Ji for quick action for saving life of Pakistani baby and making great efforts to provide justice to Kulbhushan Jadav & his family.

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Dr khalid

Jun 02, 2017 10:33am

Nice step every one should forward humanity

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satish

Jun 02, 2017 10:34am

Its a good gesture from Sushma Ji. Humanity has no barriers .may the young kid recover very soon . Every minister and Govt official should use the social media to reach out to the people..

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NARADA MUNI

Jun 02, 2017 10:35am

Children are suffering in Pakistan due to lack of proper medical facilities while the establishment is engrossed in buying more war toys, the mullahs could not care less and the top political parties are all deeply involved in property and wealth disputes. Please invest and look after the education and health of children. They are the future of the country..

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Naveed

Jun 02, 2017 10:35am

The only person in india and Pakistan, who is a hope that we can co-exist.

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vishal

Jun 02, 2017 10:36am

Pakistan should also invest in medical aids for all type of treatments apart from other investments. There were also some incidents in the past when Pakistani children were treated in India as a goodwill gesture.

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Abdul majeed sheikh

Jun 02, 2017 10:38am

Good gesture But How about innocent Kashmiris; Used as Human shield and awarded

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fact-is

Jun 02, 2017 10:40am

"He does not even know what is happening between India and Pakistan" ... Ken ... God bless your child and hope by the time he grows up, mature enough to know ... then only good things would have been happening between these two countries.

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Aamir Latif

Jun 02, 2017 10:41am

Thank you Sushma ji, humanity is above all. Political indifference should not hinder common man issues which both countries should address and support. Afterall, this will surely change militancy mindset and brings peace to sub continent.

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Ram

Jun 02, 2017 10:42am

True power doesn't lie in military and economy alone. It is acts of compassion like these which are the signs of a powerful country.

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P Chidambaram

Jun 02, 2017 10:42am

Sincerely hope he turns out to be "Child of beautiful peace" on the face of "dirty politics".

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Sameer

Jun 02, 2017 10:45am

Why can't the Pakistani citizens go to hospitals within China for treatment?? If Pakistan can allow CPEC to happen, China can certainly allow medical facilities to Pakistani citizens....

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Sanjeev Yadav

Jun 02, 2017 10:46am

Let the politicians do politics but humanity must win.....

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Sri

Jun 02, 2017 10:46am

Madam Sushma Swaraj, besides being MEA, she is a true mother too. She understands pains of parents when their kids are suffering for any reasons,

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SMJ

Jun 02, 2017 10:47am

I just know one thing that medicine is way out of bonds of human created divisions and My country must abolish medical visa ban as soon as possible. We have our differences but that must not in any way stop us from helping each other in hope of peace.

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PAMNANI-INDIA

Jun 02, 2017 10:48am

We, Indians are always ready to help. Pakistanis are our brothers. No Issue. Even Pakisanis are ready to Help Indians in emergency cases. Humanity prevails in both the countries. Leave aside political issues.

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Ravo

Jun 02, 2017 10:49am

@Imam lucknow "This is the only way going forward. Helping each other. Humanity wins." Sir, correct the sentence to reflect ground reality it should read: 'This is the only way going forward, Help the people who harm you. Hope the wicked comes to senses.'

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Jun 02, 2017 10:50am

I find this strange that all west hospitals are filled with Pakistani doctors doing all sort of things, but this baby can not be treated in Pakistan. Even for routine procedures elites head for west. Colonized mentality for sure??

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YOURSTRULY

Jun 02, 2017 10:53am

@Abid Hafeez Where does Geeta come into picture? Geeta was an Indian who strayed in Pakistan. You forgot to mention that Pakistan returned Uzma from her "forced" marriage. Let us cherish the moment and pray for the speedy recovery of the child.

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Aadi

Jun 02, 2017 10:54am

Good that the kid is small. Growing up He will always understand his connection with Pak and IND. We need more kids like him so that both countries live in peace and prosper!

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Abbott

Jun 02, 2017 10:57am

For this noble gesture, Sushma ji I wish you full health and recovery from your renal disease.

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RAJ

Jun 02, 2017 10:57am

Hope your kid gets well soon Mr. Sid. Let us know if we can be of any service. Regards!

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Ashok Saigal

Jun 02, 2017 11:00am

Great to see appreciation in both countries that this is a good way to move forward in "confidence Building measures" about the intentions of people of both sides. Following on the heels of return of Uzma to India by Pakistan, let us hope this is the start of a rivalry to outdo each other in friendly and neighbourly acts.

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Mohammad Navaid Akhtar

Jun 02, 2017 11:08am

You are awesome Sushma Swaraj Madam!!! Huge respect from entire Pakistan, Our ministers should learn this type gesture from her. Humanity prevails, May God bless the Child. a

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Paki_boy

Jun 02, 2017 11:12am

well done!

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Neer

Jun 02, 2017 11:14am

I can see, a good gesture from GOI is being really appreciated by our fellow Pakistani brothers. God willing, we shall find a way for peaceful coexistence one day. May sanity preveils in the sub-continent. ~With Love from India

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Rajan

Jun 02, 2017 11:21am

very good step

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Rahim, Azmer, India

Jun 02, 2017 11:28am

Sushma Swaraz is a great lady of a great nation.Pakistani patients are always welcome to India after normalisation.

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IMTIAZ ALI KHAN

Jun 02, 2017 11:33am

@Sathya Such kind words are the prayers of us all. Thank you love from Pak.

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skumar

Jun 02, 2017 11:35am

she is a great minister and wonderful human , showing lots of commitment

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PAMNANI-INDIA

Jun 02, 2017 11:39am

Welcome to India. The child will get best treatment. Love you.

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Jun 02, 2017 11:41am

Great work Mam

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skumar

Jun 02, 2017 11:41am

she is a great minister and wonderful human , showing lots of commitment

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Brar

Jun 02, 2017 11:43am

Thank u Shushma Ji please grant visa to every patient who needs treatment in India.

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Mumtaz ahmed shah

Jun 02, 2017 11:47am

Thanks to Ms Sushma Swaraj and the Times of India for high lighting the news of ailing Baby. You are a great leader as well human being. Thank you for your efforts humanity prevails. God will give you reward for saving a soul .( Texas )

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no commments

Jun 02, 2017 11:53am

a good gesture indeed

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FARHAN KHAN

Jun 02, 2017 11:53am

we appreciate indian govt such approach...thank you Sushma swaraj

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sampath

Jun 02, 2017 11:55am

Why are Indian embassies denying medical visas to genuine patients ? As good as this gesture of Sushmaji is it should not come to her level at all. Hope your child recovers ken and welcome to India.

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Piyu

Jun 02, 2017 11:59am

As an Indian, I think India must give medical visas to Pakistanis. It's not right to deny a patient of medical care. We can understand the visa ban for Pak sportspersons and actors. But the patients from any country including Pakistan must get a visa.

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Abbas Naqvi

Jun 02, 2017 12:05pm

A remarkable jesture reflecting true humanitarian spirit. The leadership in the two countries should also demonstrate similar spirit to resolve political differences and bring peace to their people.They can achieve it. I hope they will.

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Unknown

Jun 02, 2017 12:08pm

Great news...happy for all

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Habib Elahi

Jun 02, 2017 12:12pm

Pakistani gov took the initiative now Indian gov also following.....good to see

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Prasad

Jun 02, 2017 12:13pm

A step towards healing hearts on both sides !

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Natarajan Ramachandran

Jun 02, 2017 12:14pm

One can always see a Mother in her.

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rana

Jun 02, 2017 12:27pm

soft at hearts but tough with tones. why the people of subcontinent behaves like that ? 95 percent people wants friendship on both sides of border. this gesture shows that basically she strongly believes in humanity.

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Feroz

Jun 02, 2017 12:47pm

FM Sushma Swaraj gets many such messages from both Indians and foreigners every day seeking help. Generally most of the requests get a favorable response which makes this lady very popular and ensures she gets flooded with even more such requests. Who can deny the request on behalf of a small child needing urgent treatment. The poor cannot afford to take their children to UK/USA for medical treatment because the costs are too high. Good gesture from the Indian FM.

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Rahul

Jun 02, 2017 02:45pm

Not long ago we were one country. We should be helping each other instead of wasting time, energy and money fighting. India understands that and so does everything to help our brothers across the border I hope Pakistan too will reciprocate in kind and not with terrorism.

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Ashim Halder

Jun 02, 2017 03:18pm

What our politicians can not do our Doctors can do. If needed the Doctors team from our Country may visit various towns of Pakistan.

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shreyash Mody

Jun 02, 2017 03:50pm

@aga Khan By the way she is our external affairs minister

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K Ganesan

Jun 02, 2017 04:00pm

If we reciprocate like this and build trust between both the Govts, many poor people on both the sides will be able to lead better life.

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Gopal Das

Jun 02, 2017 04:11pm

A good face of humanism by Swaraj. Both nations form part of undivided India, in spite of all enmity there is connection of souls. But I wander one thing China being a strategic partner and nearer to Pakistan, and China having better medical infrastructure can provide better medical service than India. Whether PAK authority talked to China on this issue.

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mark singh

Jun 02, 2017 10:26pm

India, Pakistan is one people, one country just a line drawn for religious reasons. Will be wiped out one day.

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Chacha mao

Jun 03, 2017 08:04am

Good work by Indian government. Why are not there quality hospitals in Pakistan?

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Gruham

Jun 03, 2017 08:20am

Nothing surprising that the medical visa was issued. India or Indians do not have any problems with the people of Pakistan. If it was not for the governments at loggerheads with each other, we may not even need visas to walk across the borders any number of times.

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kaly

Jun 03, 2017 03:12pm

@Mohd. atta - That is not required, lets have good relations, stay apart....

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Azizullah

Jun 03, 2017 05:58pm

@Habib Elahi Please give credit where it is due. Your statement that Pakistan has taken initiative and India is following it is not appropriate for the situation

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Jun 03, 2017 09:08pm

An impressive propaganda tool perfectly designed, carefully applied, thoughtfully installed, willfully commissioned and cunningly tested by the biased-at-heat "movers and shakers" in New Delhi solely based on double standards, eccentricity, unilateralism and self-contentedness. One wonders If "humanity" is really so important to their heats, souls and minds, why can't they apply the same humanity principle on the hapless, helpless, besieged and betrayed land and people of India-held and India-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where they have sent million plus invading Indian army to kill, destroy and annihilate everything since last 70 years? What a grave scam?

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Essaki

Jun 04, 2017 12:15am

Pakistan cannot provide proper medical to its people and wanting to par with india.

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ROHIT PANDEY

Jun 04, 2017 12:42am

I adore her. She looks like one's favourite aunt, always available to iron out problems or come up with sound advice. Good work, Sushmaji!:):) A very dynamic foreign minister!:)

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Shan

Jun 04, 2017 05:31am

Excellent gesture.

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