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Pakistan is
showing its
true colour
In the editorial “Pak flexes muscles, again”(June 4), you have
rightly commented that by allowing the key plotter of 26/11 attacks to walk free, Pakistan has shown its true colour. Rather, the flexing of muscles
can again be seen in Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s latest statement that “Pakistan remains committed to finding a just and peaceful solution to the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions and aspirations of the Kashmiri people.” His statement should be taken very seriously as it contains an underlying warning. The release of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed from house arrest after a Lahore High Court judgement is likely to affect India-Pakistan relations for a long time to come. It seems that the Pakistan state has atrophied beyond repair and is both incapable and unwilling to take on the challenge of fighting terrorism. Now that it has been fighting the Taliban in Swat—a pressing US concern — it perhaps feels it can ease up pressure elsewhere. In the present scenario, India has to decide its own policy and make strategies accordingly. India has been trying hard to build up international pressure to force Pakistan to take action against the perpetrators of the Mumbai attack. Ultimately, we have to fight our own battles. SUMAN KUKAL, Chandigarh
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Soft-spoken Speaker With Ms Meira Kumar’s installation as the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha, women’s empowerment gets a further boost. While the Congress-led UPA government needs to be lauded, we can expect an exemplary conduct from the soft-spoken and dignified Ms Kumar. COL R S GURUNG ( retd), Kangra Global warming Global warming in the world is increasing and depleting the ozone layer that protects us from ultra-violet radiation. To protect the earth from global warming we should take several steps. We should restrict the use of vehicles and airconditioners and refrain from cutting down trees. BHAVARSH SINGH, Jalandhar Judicial reforms The Union Law Minister, Mr M Veerappa Moily, has expressed the resolve to reform the judicial system to ensure speedy justice to the poor and needy. His assertion sounds good but it seems to be no more than wishful thinking. The anti-reform lobby is far more powerful and will oppose reforms tooth and nail. The rot has set so deep that all those who are actively associated with the judicial system do not want any major change in the system. Moreover, judicial reforms would mean elimination of corruption. In the existing scenario, judicial reforms, without the active struggle of the people, will remain a dream. RAMESH BERRY, Dehra Dun Tasks ahead Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (editorial, “Tasks assigned”, May 30) deserves all the praise for picking up the right men for his team. But it is too much to expect miracles from him especially in a political scenario that has been communalised and vitiated by greedy politicians. The voters may have cut to size the caste and religion-based opportunistic parties. Still even in the Congress party, there are several black sheep, sycophants and opportunists. Dr Manmohan Singh has a strong team. But neither the government nor the Congress is foolproof. Complacency may cost them dearly. PROF HARI SINGH, Kheri Jat, Jhajjar Media bashing It has become fashionable to blame the media for its coverage. By and large, the Indian media is fair and honest. Unintentionally, some biased or prejudiced reports might appear but it is an exception and not the norm. Instead of criticising the media, constructive suggestions should be given to it. SANJEEV GAUR, Amritsar
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