Mr. Saeed sounds very frustrated  on Mr. Modi's sudden visit to Pakistan.  He is insinuating that this visit is going to hurt the feelings of Kashmiris.  But I think all Kashmiris want this dialogue to be continued to ameliorate the relationship between India and Pakistan.  Especially, in the PoK area, Kashmiris are not happy with the treatment accorded to them by the Pakistani establishment.  They want a solution to the Kashmir problem.  Hence, Mr. Saeed's frustration is baseless.  As far as American $10 Million bounty is concerned, it has no meaning. It is teethless.  In spite of the fact that the Indian government has provided so many proofs against Saeed for the 26/11 attack in Mumbai, neither the government in Islamabad nor the military establishment of Pakistan has taken any action to put him behind bars or at least fix a muzzle on his face stopping him spewing anti-India venom.  Mr. Modi's visit is not the first sign from the Indian government to improve relations between the two countries.  India has been trying to extend this type of olive branch since 1947.  It is the lack of Pakistani positive response which is derailing the train meant to bring a message of peace, tolerance and happiness.

The High Commissioner of Pakistan has made couple of very interesting and controversial points in his interview.  One being that the dialogue between Pakistan and India will continue on all outstanding issues even if there is another terror attack on India; and secondly, the Indian government does not know where Mr. Dawood Ibrahim is.  My understanding from the many previous press reports is that the Indian government had categorically stated that there will not be any dialogue between India and Pakistan till the terror emanating from Pakistan is eradicated.  Also, the Indian government had given Pakistan government a list of all the different addresses where Mr. Dawood Ibrahim reside - has many properties in Pakistan.  What is confusing is who is telling the truth.  Either the High Commissioner of Pakistan is a lyer or the Indian government is misleading the public.  I think it is important for the Indian government to relay a quick response if the statement made by the High Commissioner of Pakistan has no bearing.  As far as expecting any fruitful results from any type of exchange of dialogues between India and Pakistan, the chances are nil.

I could not agree more with the analysis provided by the writer of this article. He has hit the nail on the head. I agree that Saudi Arabia is the main culprit of all the Islamic problems which the world is facing right now. Yes, the Saudi family needs to be criticized openly, but I blame first the US government, the Congress and the Senate members who are on the pay roll of the Saudi Government. Their personal greed has taken precedence over the safety and well being of Americans. These leaders are elected to serve the country, the people of this country and not to fulfill their pockets with the funds funnled to them by the lobbysists. What a shame? I wonder if their hearts ever melt when they look at the corpses of thousands of Americans and other innocent people who become victims of militant acts. I wonder if their conscience ever jolts them to wake up and stop this immoral practice of performing their job for which they have been elected. I wonder how they will feel if some day they will see one of their dear and near ones in the stack of these dead innocent victims. Has money become more important than a human life? A question I always ask when I see and notice an immoral act. These politicians have stooped so low that they cann't see beyound a dollar bill. This country needs new leaders - leaders who are morally strong and are willing to go to DC to serve the people and not to serve their personal interest only. Do we have people in this country who can listen to their inner voice, rise above petty politics and reject any under the table deals with the lobbyists? Let's hope that 2016 election will elect some fiscally responsible and honest leaders.

India has been trying to mend fences with Pakistan by extending an olive branch, but it appears that this long time effort is not, has not and will not  produce any meaningful results.  Mrs. Sushma Swaraj' is in Pakistan these days trying to renew the same effort, but this writer has his apprehension about the outcome. We should not expect any wonders.  I am surprised that India has taken this initiative to carry on this dialogue even though in the past India had categorically denied to carry on any discussion with Pakistan till Pakistan stops ceasefire violations on the LoC..  From the past experience, one can conclude that this violation is not going to stop until the mentality of the Islamabad government - specifically the mentality of military establishment of Pakistan - is not changed.  They do not even consider LeT and JeM as non-state militant actors.  They call them freedom fighters.  Pervez Musharraf's latest statement on this topic is a live proof.  India ought to take a cue from these statements and should not expect any improvement on the LoC.  Arranging these summit talks is a waste of time, energy and resources.  The solutions to Kashmir problem is a threefold; one being keep fighting on LoC via off and on skirmishes, second both sides should accept Loc as an international border and stay quietly on their respective sides without any military and non-state actors infiltration; and the third one is the last resort to go to full fledged war and winner takes it all.  There is not going to be any other solution at least in the nearest future.