Pakistan & India relationships Over the Years by ZZ
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The document discusses Pakistan and India's relationship over time based on the perspectives of various Pakistani politicians and civil society leaders. It outlines a history of tensions and conflicts between the two countries, as well as periods of more positive diplomacy and peace talks. Imran Khan, leader of the PTI party, is discussed as advocating for increased economic cooperation, open borders, and a resolution of the Kashmir issue in order to improve relations. Benazir Bhutto is also mentioned, noting her views evolved from supporting Kashmiri separatism to calling for economic integration between Pakistan and India.
Pakistan & India relationships Over the Years by ZZ
- 1. Pakistan & India Relationships Pakistani Politicians and Civil society Studied by: Syed Zeshan Zahoor
- 2. Disclaimer The study of this topic does mean that I have prejudice against any political leader, rather I will keep adding main Pakistani Political leaders, civil society leaders etc. The study would clarify that leaders have changed the stance over time – only after realizing the losses incurred Or due to International pressures It will also prove that Political Leadership has mostly tried to find peaceful solutions between the two countries – but it will also tell that military dictators have also had some promising talks.
- 3. It started because of this ……
- 4. Highs and Lows in Relationship …. Red 1947/48 - The first Indo-Pak war over Kashmir is fought 1964 - Following the failure of the 1963 talks, Pakistan refers the Kashmir case to the UN Security Council 1965 - India and Pakistan fight their second war 1971 - India and Pakistan go to war a third time, this time over East Pakistan White 1966 - Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahdaur Shastri and Pakistani President Ayub Khan sign an agreement at Tashkent 1972 - Zulifiqar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi sign an agreement in the Indian town of Simla 1988 - The two countries sign an agreement that neither side will attack the other's nuclear installations or facilities
- 5. Red 1989 - Armed resistance to Indian rule in the Kashmir valley begins 1996 - Following a series of clashes, military officers from both countries meet at the LoC in order to ease tensions 1999 – Kargil Issue 2001 - Tensions along the Line of Control remain high White 1991 - The two countries sign agreements on providing advance notification of military exercises 1992 - A joint declaration prohibiting the use of chemical weapons is signed in New Delhi 1999 - Atal Bihari Vajpayee meets with Nawaz Sharif, to sign the Lahore Declaration
- 6. Red White 2003 - After Musharraf calls for a ceasefire along the LoC during a UN General Assembly meeting in September 2004 - Vajpayee and Musharraf hold direct talks at the 12th SAARC summit in Islamabad 2006 - Musharraf and Prime Minister Singh agree to put into place an Indo-Pak institutional anti-terrorism mechanism.
- 7. PTI and Imran Khan on Indo-Pak Relations “I grew up hating India because I grew up in Lahore and there were massacres of 1947, so much bloodshed and anger. But as I started touring India, I got such love and friendship there that all this disappeared,” Khan said. “As time passed, I realised that there's so much we have in common. We have a similar history, there's so much in culture that's so similar compared to Western countries. Above all, there is so much the people of two countries (can) benefit from if we have a civilised relationship,” he added. Khan said: “Absolutely, I have no prejudice against any country, and more specifically, India.” Nov 14, 2011 - interview with CNN-IBN REF: http://www.dawn.com/news/673201/i-grew-up-hating-india-imran-khan
- 8. Nuclear Power Plants on Pak-India Border Khan used the occasion to make a strong pitch for the revival of peace talks and resolution of the Kashmir issue. He said it would be a good idea for India and Pakistan to run a civil nuclear plant along the border jointly, for enlarging the constituency for peace. It should be "owned and operated jointly by the two countries and should be supplying power to both countries," he said. Drawing heavily from the experiences of post-World War II Europe, where once warring countries are now living in peace, Khan said coal and steel plants along the border have always enlarged the constituency of peace. December, 2013 REF: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/imran-khan-says-pakistan-not-worried-about- bjp-modi-coming-to-power-in-india/1/328455.html
- 9. Un-hindered Drive! Imran, who is on a visit to the Capital, said he favoured a European Union-like arrangement between India and Pakistan with free flow of people. Taking part in an interactive session organised by the All India Management Association, Imran said he hopes of driving down from Lahore to Delhi unhindered. REF: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/indiahome/indianews/article-2520024/Imran-Khan-expresses- doubts-future-India-Pakistan-peace-process.html
- 10. Shafqat Mehmoods Walks In too …. Shafqat Mahmood, Central Information Secretary, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Pakistan, the party led by Imran Khan, has called for “an entirely new relationship with India” based on mutual trust, free trade and people-to-people contacts. Mahmood said both sides have a basis for moving forward on the key contentious issues: “Kashmir can be resolved, Siachen can be resolved, Sir Creek can be resolved, even water can be resolved – but there has to be strong political leadership.” ….. Referring to regional trade, Mahmood said, “We feel it is in our national interest to have a strong trading relationship with India.” ….. Nov 2012 - Gurgaon, India REF: http://www.weforum.org/news/imran-khan-s-party-seeks-new-relationship-between- pakistan-and-india
- 11. IK with Karan Thapar Nov 2011 -Interview with Karan Thapar Interview Ref: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNN1Zfy4XE0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJvomNq_0vs - http://lubpak.com/archives/63006#sthash.P19Y5TzP.dpuf
- 12. Benazir Bhutto Pakistan – India Relations
- 13. Benzair on India Today http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/benazir-bhutto-to-end-the-war-on-terrorism-says-in-india- today-conclave/1/155897.html
- 14. Kashmir, Trade …. While working out the solution to Kashmir, we should not allow slow progress on the issue to be an obstacle to work in other co-operative matters. There are several ways to reinvent our relations. These include through economic integration and trade, business co-operation, media ex-changes, transportation links between our two countries, the energy requirements of our economies, sports and entertainment events, cooperation in information technology, peaceful uses of nuclear energy, in medicine, education and agriculture Let us remember that economic integration and trade brought Europe the peace and prosperity it has enjoyed since the end of World War II. That is the kind of future that awaits our people if only we can reinvent our relations. April 9, 2007 - Benazir Bhutto on Indo-Pak relations at India Today Conclave 2007
- 15. Military, India Peace talks I believe that Indo-Pak relations can be creatively re-invented. We have a choice to write a success story of free markets, liberty, human rights, gender equality, common values of tolerance and understanding. We know now that there is a consensus amongst the political parties of India and Pakistan, between our military and security establishments that peace must be established. I welcome the decision by both India and Pakistan to work together on anti-terrorism efforts and to share information in this regard. This is a positive step forward. Today, it is very satisfying for those of us who envisaged open borders, trade and travel between India and Pakistan before it became fashionable, to witness the Pakistani military dictatorship sign on to the peace process and commit itself to resolving issues with India peacefully, without prejudice to our differing views on Kashmir.
- 16. Back in 1994/95 It was quite different You know, she answered, you have to understand the Pakistani point of view on Kashmir. If one goes by the logic of Partition, then at least the Kashmir valley, which is in great majority Muslim - and it should be emphasised that for long the Hindus Pandits in Kashmir exploited and dominated the Muslims, who are getting back at them today - should have reverted to Pakistan. But let us say that officially we want to help grant Kashmiris their right to self-determination Yes and I hate him, and God the Almighty already punished him for that, said Benazir (alluding to Zia’s death in a plane crash). But Zia did one thing right, he started the whole policy of proxy war by supporting the separatist movements in Punjab and Kashmir, as a way of getting back at India.
- 17. Can you believe it? 95 To 2007 – Evolution? - - We in Europe have united in a Common Market, why don’t Pakistan and India forget their differences and form some kind of confederation with other South Asia countries, instead of killing each other? - - Pakistan and India were never one country, answered the imperious lady. They were only kept together by force, whether by Mauryan, Moghul or British rule. Hindus have recognised the reality of Islam, and we needed our own country to feel free. Ref: http://www.francoisgautier.com/remembering-the-kashmiri-pandits-the-role-of-benazir-bhutto- 2/ http://www.francoisgautier.com/benazir-and-india/
Editor's Notes
- #7: Ref: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/spotlight/kashmirtheforgottenconflict/2011/06/2011615113058224115.html http://www.dawn.com/news/1034538 http://tribune.com.pk/story/587205/timeline-flashpoints-and-flare-ups-in-india-pakistan-ties/
- #9: https://in.news.yahoo.com/pakistan-not-worried-bjp-modi-coming-power-imran-085910249.html