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IT'S back to square one in South Asia. Pakistan and India have expelled each other's diplomats accusing them of being involved in activities "incompatible with diplomatic status". There is a familiarly ominous ring to the accusations the sub-continent neighbours have hurled at each other.
Whatever the reality of these 'charges,' this new strain in the relations of the two countries is most unfortunate — coming as it does within days of the terror strikes on Mumbai. Although there has been no conclusive evidence linking the Kashmiri groups with Mumbai attacks so far, an unpleasant chill has crept into the neighbours' relations. Even President Musharraf's offer to help in the Indian investigation into the attacks has failed to satisfy Delhi.
And now comes this round of diplomatic brownie points, which does not help the cause of cordial relations between the neighbours or peace in any way. Even India would agree that, in his eagerness to have peace with India, Musharraf has gone where no other Pak leader has ventured before. In a desperate attempt to establish himself as a 'man of peace' by resolving the Kashmir question with India, the General has offered every possible concession to India. So much so that his Kashmir policy is seen by the Kashmiris and many Pakistanis as a sell-off to India. And now the General stands discredited at home and abroad.
Whatever the General's future, the Kashmiris' fate remains unchanged. And as long as the K tangle remains unresolved, peace will elude the sub-continent.
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