Mr. Basit is singing on the old tune of Kashmir issue without making much sense.  He is looking for a fair and just resolution on this issue and he professes that both India and Pakistan ought to solve this enigma on equal footings.  However, this writer has a different opinion.  First of all, Mr. Basit should realize by this time that Kashmir is not an issue to be discussed.  It is part of India and will end up becoming part of India of whatever is illegally occupied by Pakistan also.  Secondly, India and Pakistan are not on equal footings in any shape and form - economically, militarily and culturally etc.  I agree with the stand Mr. Modi's government has taken which is not to deal with Pakistan unless the government in Islamabad is able to eradicate terrorism from its territory and surrendering the goons of D-Company.  Once that is achieved, then only the two nations can work together to create a trajectory of establishing a more peaceful environment.  To create a meaningful dialogue, one needs free hands of both the parties.  India has extended an olive branch  many a times towards this objective, but it is Pakistani leaders whose hands are tied behind their back which make them unable to deliver.  So, Mr. Basit ought to impress upon his own government first to take care of these old lingering issues before expecting any initiative from India.