Recent content by M Ismail

The situation is serious but it can be handled if each side clarifies their legitimate interests. As regards Afghanistan, it is clear that controlling the Afghans is not possible or desirable for Pakistan. Pakistan wants a friendly Afghanistan, but Pakistan will be able to secure that by...

It is inevitable that the Indo-Pak dispute will wind down slowly. As people get more educated, they will no longer have blind belief in religion. Each individual will be happy to appreciate truth irrespective of whether it comes from Krishna, Buddha, Jesus, Muhammad or Adi Shankara...

It is good that Iranians are conscious of their ancient heritage, and that should be appreciated by both Pakistanis and Indians. However Sanskrit originated in South Asia rather than Persia. Almost all Pakistani and North Indian languages are still very close to Sanskrit.