India and Pakistan may find peace in a near future, but the resolution of Kashmir Issue, according to the desires of people of Kashmir, is one of the core demands of Islamabad.
In August 2019, India removed the special status of Kashmir. It has raised the tensions between the two nuclear-armed countries. The curfew in Kashmir and war of words between the two governments were on the rise.
Recently, the ray of hope came from the both side when they announced renewed ceasefire in February, 2021. During the past two years, there have been almost 7000 incidents of crossfire across the line of control. Though a ceasefire seems as the tactical move. India wants to secure its western border so it can concentrate more on negotiations with China. Whereas, Pakistan is securing its eastern border while Afghan peace process is gaining momentum.
However, these little steps are welcoming. Sometimes the little positive steps can create a broader impact. The Asian subcontinent can not prosper unless there is peace between the nations. The lesson can be learned from the European nations. They prosper when found peace among the neighbours. Likewise, United States of America, is in friendly relations with its neighbour Canada, which in return helped both the countries to enhance the living standards of the common people while maintaining the peace.
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This is required to implement in the Asian Subcontinent. In fact there are talks of the Pakistani cricketers playing in India later this year. The two governments agreed to enhance cooperation in healthcare sector under the umbrella of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. But what happens next, is yet to be seen. In future, resuming trades and allowing the religious pilgrimage may further strengthen the peace process.
A Wish For Peace
On the occasion of Pakistan Resolution Day, the PM Narendra Modi wrote to H.E PM Imran Khan and extends his greetings to the people of Pakistan.
“As a neighbouring country, India desires a cordial relations with the people of Pakistan. For this, an environment of trust, devoid of terror and hostility, is imperative,” he writes.
