We need strong leadership in both nations, says Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan
The Economic Times
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan says when his party wins power his top priority would be to start a dialogue with India to resolve the Kashmir issue. The former cricket ace is seen as a strong prime ministerial candidate in the next polls and his party is on the upswing.
He envisages India and Pakistan having trade ties like those shared by the US and Canada. "I believe nothing is impossible." Khan was the star speaker at the concluding day of the 2nd Aman ki Asha Indo-Pak economic conference on Tuesday.
Khan said among all Pakistani politicians he knows India best because of his cricketing past. "Indo-Pak relations should be based on trust. It is awful that whenever we get close, some incident happens and we are back to square one. New governments can foster new ties. We need strong leadership in both nations which can withstand strong pressure. There's a small industry on both sides that benefit from ill will. We need a strong leadership in Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir issue," Khan said.
He cited the leadership of Charles de Gaulle in France, who stood up to pressures and resolved the Algerian crisis by giving the latter independence.
While peace between India and Pakistan seems elusive, he said he was privy to information (three former Pakistan foreign minister have joined his party) that shows the two countries came tantalizingly close to clinching a solution to the contentious Kashmir issue before negotiations collapsed.
"The new generation of Indians and Pakistanis want new relations. They want to change the way we look at each other. Seventy per cent of Pakistanis are less than 30 and they want a new way of governance," he said.
Entirely supportive of enhanced trade relations, he cautioned that the benefits of trade in the short terms should be evenly shared. "In the long term, we know it would benefit everybody," he said. The future should see intense rivalry between India and Pakistan "to see who reduces poverty faster," he said before quipping: "How can we not enjoy the rivalry of India and Pakistan in a cricket match?"
Later, taking a question from CII president Adi Godrej, who quizzed him on the possibility of the neighbours emerging as each other's largest trading partners, he said: "One thing we know for sure, it is the best way to alleviate poverty. With a combined population of 1.6 billion, it's such a huge market.
There will be early adjustments and trade will force us to improve our governance systems, it will lead to reforms." He cited the example of EU saying: "Every country that joined EU has seen its standard of living rise."
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-05-09/news/31641841_1_india-and-pakistan-kashmir-issue-trade-ties
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Economic Times
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan says when his party wins power his top priority would be to start a dialogue with India to resolve the Kashmir issue. The former cricket ace is seen as a strong prime ministerial candidate in the next polls and his party is on the upswing.
He envisages India and Pakistan having trade ties like those shared by the US and Canada. "I believe nothing is impossible." Khan was the star speaker at the concluding day of the 2nd Aman ki Asha Indo-Pak economic conference on Tuesday.
Khan said among all Pakistani politicians he knows India best because of his cricketing past. "Indo-Pak relations should be based on trust. It is awful that whenever we get close, some incident happens and we are back to square one. New governments can foster new ties. We need strong leadership in both nations which can withstand strong pressure. There's a small industry on both sides that benefit from ill will. We need a strong leadership in Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir issue," Khan said.
He cited the leadership of Charles de Gaulle in France, who stood up to pressures and resolved the Algerian crisis by giving the latter independence.
While peace between India and Pakistan seems elusive, he said he was privy to information (three former Pakistan foreign minister have joined his party) that shows the two countries came tantalizingly close to clinching a solution to the contentious Kashmir issue before negotiations collapsed.
"The new generation of Indians and Pakistanis want new relations. They want to change the way we look at each other. Seventy per cent of Pakistanis are less than 30 and they want a new way of governance," he said.
Entirely supportive of enhanced trade relations, he cautioned that the benefits of trade in the short terms should be evenly shared. "In the long term, we know it would benefit everybody," he said. The future should see intense rivalry between India and Pakistan "to see who reduces poverty faster," he said before quipping: "How can we not enjoy the rivalry of India and Pakistan in a cricket match?"
Later, taking a question from CII president Adi Godrej, who quizzed him on the possibility of the neighbours emerging as each other's largest trading partners, he said: "One thing we know for sure, it is the best way to alleviate poverty. With a combined population of 1.6 billion, it's such a huge market.
There will be early adjustments and trade will force us to improve our governance systems, it will lead to reforms." He cited the example of EU saying: "Every country that joined EU has seen its standard of living rise."
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-05-09/news/31641841_1_india-and-pakistan-kashmir-issue-trade-ties
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Pakistan Prime Minister for 'unstoppable momentum' in ties with India
Gulfnews.com
By Mohsin Ali, Correspondent
Islamabad Pakistan and India should give "unstoppable momentum" to improvement of relations and remain on guard against elements inimical to the process who are present on both sides, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Monday.
He wa .....more
By Mohsin Ali, Correspondent
Islamabad Pakistan and India should give "unstoppable momentum" to improvement of relations and remain on guard against elements inimical to the process who are present on both sides, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Monday.
He wa .....more
New Dawn as Indian newsprint rolls into Pakistan
Hindustan Times
by Aseem Bassi
After the 'tadka' of Indian tomatoes and vegetables in Pakistani kitchens, it is time for Pakistani newspapers to be printed on Indian newsprint - without taking the circuitous route via Dubai. Indian newsprint will now be exported directly through A .....more
by Aseem Bassi
After the 'tadka' of Indian tomatoes and vegetables in Pakistani kitchens, it is time for Pakistani newspapers to be printed on Indian newsprint - without taking the circuitous route via Dubai. Indian newsprint will now be exported directly through A .....more
Signature campaign for opening borders for common man
The Times of India
by Yudhvir Rana,
AMRITSAR: Peaceniks of India and Pakistan have begun a signature campaign for a relaxed visa regime between two nations to enable hassle free cross border travel for common man of both countries.
The campaign aims at collecting at least one lakh si .....more
by Yudhvir Rana,
AMRITSAR: Peaceniks of India and Pakistan have begun a signature campaign for a relaxed visa regime between two nations to enable hassle free cross border travel for common man of both countries.
The campaign aims at collecting at least one lakh si .....more
India, Pakistan peaceniks begin signature drive
The Times of India
byYudhvir Rana, TNN
AMRITSAR: Peaceniks of India and Pakistan have begun a signature campaign for a relaxed visa regime between two nations to enable hassle-free cross-border travel for the common man. The campaign aims at collecting atleast 1 lakh signatures of citizens .....more
byYudhvir Rana, TNN
AMRITSAR: Peaceniks of India and Pakistan have begun a signature campaign for a relaxed visa regime between two nations to enable hassle-free cross-border travel for the common man. The campaign aims at collecting atleast 1 lakh signatures of citizens .....more
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