India has begrudgingly acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts. That doesn’t really work. The Pakistani report is a clear indication that Islamabad is sincere in its efforts. It must get the same vibes from India.
Finally, for a longer-term solution, states need to shed some of their nationalist hubris to begin looking into the nature of their social contracts. Why do some elements within or across states decide to use violence? Fire-fighting alone cannot solve the issue. It needs to be broadly contextualised.
The writer is Op-Ed Editor Daily Times and Consulting Editor The Friday Times, Lahore; the views expressed are his own.
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