Two states Pakistan and India
were emerged in result of sub-continent division in 1947. Both states have much
cultural similarities other than any state of the world but the differences
occurred on the basis of religion. The confrontation between both states took
place for four times in 1948, 1965, 1971 and 1999 respectively. As now world is
going towards globalization there is need to the realization of the fact that
Pakistan and India should develop their bilateral relations. The other fact is
that states cannot change their neighbours. To be a developed state it is
important to declare oneself as a peaceful state. Pakistan and India do not need
a dialogue for passing time or for showing the international community that they
are talking on their bilateral problems. The dialogues must aim at conflict
resolution and management in a spirit of accommodation. Both states have to show
flexibility for achieving their required result.
The main issues remained as the bone of contention between two states were
terrorism, humanitarian issues, peace and security, confidence building
measures(CBM’S), promotion of friendly exchanges, Siachen, economic issues,
Wullar berage/Tulbul navigation project, issue of Sir Creek and last but not
least Kashmir issue. Pakistanis and Indians are not born with hostility and
negative attitude towards each other. They have been socialised into these
negative attitudes. These negative attitudes are psychological barriers in the
way of cooperation. Both states now needed to move forward in resolving issues
of different sectors and for this purpose two step approach is required. The
first is top level interaction in which governments of both states and elites
are included. The second is People to people interaction are necessary and a
step has been taken for this purpose by the minister of Punjab (Pakistan) Mr.
Shahbaz sharif in the form of kabbaddi match held recently in India. Such
effective steps should be taken frequently for the stability of regional peace
and cooperation.