Comments on: Siachen dispute

By: Srini

Srini — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:00:43 +0000

Imran,
I think you have no clue about Indians. We are always ready to talk about anything…We normally try to accomodate if someone wants to talk to us. Doesn't mean that we will change our stands. Only when there is a aggression on the part of the other party, we will cancel the talk. Otherwise, invite us for talks and we will be there to restate our position.

By: Sup

Sup — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:11:43 +0000

Even that wont help…….history is a very interesting subject but it also lays foundation and teaches a lesson for future !

By: jaria

jaria — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:17:42 +0000

i agree

By: P1845

P1845 — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:16:26 +0000

Well said. I could not have articulated it better.

By: Imran

Imran — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:04:49 +0000

If things were not as bad on the Indian side, there would be no Indian delegation in Islamabad.Fact.

By: Mumtaz Ali Daghonivi

Mumtaz Ali Daghonivi — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:13:00 +0000

Both should come forward to solve this matter..Pakistan can play a vital role but Indian also show ……..

By: Sudhakar

Sudhakar — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:02:22 +0000

I think Pakistan should show big heart here and sign (on paper) within the auspices of an international forum and agree to internationally accepted demarcation of Siachen. Then that will automatically solve this dispute. After all Pakistanis are known for their big hearts. Don't you think so?

By: M. Asghar

M. Asghar — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:47:57 +0000

It is clear that the Siachen dispute can be resolved only in the context of solution of the Kashmir problem.

By: (Dr.) B.N. Anand

(Dr.) B.N. Anand — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:15:10 +0000

Sir
A very pragmatic and realistic editorial. I have been of the view for long time, though it is hardly of any value in diplomatic arena and with the people in the corridors of power, this Siachen dispute is never going to be resolved in isolation. It will, whenever it happens, be a part of solution of a much bigger package, that may include sir creek, something to make LOC as an international border and deciding the case of 26/11. But in the meantime, continuing with the current positive attitudes, something productive will surely come out in the near future. One issue, which you have also pointed out, makes one wonder as to why Pakistan started having second thoughts about not signing for making the visa liberal pact at the
last moment.despite having negotiated this issue successfully. Any comments in this regard.
Thanks
BNA

By: MKB

MKB — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:39:15 +0000

Indian are in the higher ridges, settled and adjusted well. With their foot print on the higher ridges, India can command and control any activities surrounding the glassier, they can swiftly repulse any advisory, have control over the sources of sweet water reserve, can spoiled any attempt from China. So why on earth, with out any actual demarcation of position, written acceptance of Indian position by Pakistan, India would vacate Siachen? Any laymen can understand this.
True, it is wasteful to keep a military on such altitude, uninhabited area. But can any one deny the importance of Siachen? If it is so unimportant, why Pakistan is crying foul? They have tried their best to dislodge Indian, but failed. They accepted ceasefire after prolong try & understood that it is not possible to dislodge India forcefully.