India's Offer & Pakistan's Response

By Javed Bari, New Garden Town Lahore

Chief Executive General Pervez Musharraf, a military ruler, through his actions and commitments, has made it clear to the world that he wants a peaceful solution of the Kashmir issue, unlike the so-called democratic but belligerent Indian leaders who seem to have no courage to take a decisive step.

Though the Indian attitude is highly disappointing, General Musharraf has said he has still not closed the door to attempts to find a peaceful solution of the issue. Against India’s one offer of truce, Pakistan came up with a truce offer, tripartite talks and was even ready for Indo-Kashmiri talks. It is now up to the world to decide who wants peace and who wants to continue to spill the blood of the Kashmiris.