Dear Editor,
Instead of tackling the multiple economic and security problems it is faced with, Pakistan is bent upon escalating tension on its borders with Iran, Afghanistan and India. Even its allies such as China and the USA have expressed serious concern at Pakistan’s unbridled support to cross-border terrorism unleashed by Sunni groups. Intolerant of India’s new economic, diplomatic and security policies, the Pakistani army and ISI often find different ways to needle it.
It is time the Modi government took some tough measures to neutralise Pakistan’s malevolence. It should ensure that the Assembly elections in J and K are not disrupted. It should use all diplomatic channels to de-escalate the tension between the two countries. Also, the government should not enter into any sustained dialogue with Pakistan unless there is an assurance that it will not sponsor terrorism against India. We must be prepared for any kind of military adventurism by Pakistan.
D S Kang
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