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Under equipped? Yes. Underpaid? Perhaps. Corrupt to the core? Definitely. Just another institution that mirrors the govt - ineffective and broken.

Absolutely, and I agree they did act smartly, not many times it can be said according to Indians, but South Block was on the ball for that one!

In answer to the original question I'd say 'yes' to a large extent. Of course it will get exposure and coverage in the international media etc, but in terms of diplomatic criticism, then that is profoundly muted. I think we need to also look at Kashmir and the way it's slipped on the...

I think that is the best and most realistic solution to the dispute. It had backers both sides, and as you say, needs Kashmiri's involved also this time around.

I think that's a good analysis and interpretation of 'azaadi'. For me, the Kashmiri's feel caged. If you're caged, then you want 'azaadi'. They're caged because of the security forces on every street corner, the check-posts and constant security checks. So if I were a Kashmiri, I'd want...

I still believe it's incredibly difficult for an intelligence agency to influence protestors / stone throwers. It's easier to help militants, by training and arm them. I think you're overplaying the capabilities of the ISI. This really is a organic movement that has spiralled from the siege that...

I disagree there. We've not been able to muster a sustained backing on our position for as far back as I can remember. Do remember that the int. community can only dive in when it sees there is room for it to do so. India doesn't allow anyone to dive in with criticism and will always throw...

I think Musharraf's splash into politics will be a damp squib. Doesn't seem to have the party set-up, the number of people of influence onside to make the necessary impact or headway. That may change come October 01st. But apart from Barrister Saif Muhammad, Sher Afghan Niazi and Maj-Gen...

Well that is all so obvious, and I don't think it's too far from the truth. The fact that my fellow Pakistani members are jumping up and down shouting 'disputed' this and 'plebiscite' that, miss the wider picture. There is near complete and total silence from the international community on...

I don't have a hotline with anyone, just one with my common sense. That helps me take a realistic and rounded view on the developments of the region.

We don't know what they will ask for as the term 'azaadi' hasn't been explicitly explained from what I've read. It seems the separatists don't know what this means. Then what you ask? Well, it's what we have now - a stalemate. Valiant_Soul has touched on it, and so have I in previous posts -...

That is the $64million question. I'd be sitting in tomorrow's CCS meeting if I knew :azn: But I think approaching the talks with the drop of preconditions attached might be a start. Go to Srinagar and don't do things at arms length. Request a meeting with all political leaders, but mainly the...

Amazing isn't it? One of the very few who has a clean record in politics, who is passionate about his people as much as he is about his nation, who talks more sense than the current crop of politicians, who is our Muhammad Ali, whose charity work is endless, who campaigns tirelessly for...

My neighbours are from Kerala, and I have always got on with them extremely well. Very friendly and warm natured. It's a place I do hope to visit one day God willing. Thanks for the donation, it's much appreciated (whether it gets accepted by our clown of a Govt is another thing).

And that is enough for one of the main parties to the dispute - India. There will not be a change or shift in territory brother, as much as one side can see the advantages, this will not happen.

No, because: 1) It's divisions of land on the basis of religion (which India doesn't agree to) 2) Goes against India's official stance that 'borders cannot be redrawn'. It has been put forward before, but it's not going to happen IMO.

I understand the need for creating the necessary environment. But we have a stalemate. Both sides (placing the environment to one side) have their entrenched positions. The separatists have placed their preconditions in place, and the GoI have placed their preconditions in place. Can there be...

I'd be surprised, very surprised if conversations in private haven't been had. But going all out will only end up with India criticising us heavily for seeking political mileage from the current crisis. Our hands are tied, and ability to influence matters on the world stage in terms of having...

I think that's the problem and the GoI is at a loss on how to deal with this. I think there is wholesale agreement that the unprecedented nature of these protests and cries for azaadi has stunned Congress. Even I didn't think this had legs to go this far, but 80+ deaths later and now I can't see...

But is it doing nothing? And what would you perceive as 'more' than it is? Then as I keep coming back to, what is the end game? You're being naive, and I don't mean that in a rude way brother. International recognition comes to light when interests are affected. The West cares about Pakistan...