Peace in region mantra and OIC.

Byline: JAVED ALI KALHORO - Islamabad

The recent aggressive movement by India to distort the fragile peace in the region has remained a great concern not only for Pakistan and India, but also for South Asia and world powers. There is no doubt that peaceful dialogue is the ultimate solution to all unprecedented issues, but at the same time, no one can undermine the fact that religious identities actually provide a solid base for creating war hysteria. The recent OIC conference aimed at discussing all strategic, political and social issues being faced by Muslim ummah. The conference also invited India as a special guest (much before Pulwama attack in Indian side of Kashmir), to promote OIC's network beyond Muslim countries.

Though India is not member of OIC, its 'guest' appearance in the conference was endorsed by almost all member countries. Post Pakistan-India border clash from Feb. 26 to 28, Pakistan decided not to attend the conference due to the unsuitability of India in the event. I believe, Pakistan lost its chance of placing its voice in front of India to initiate a proper peaceful dialogue. At this time: when Pakistan is already struggling to makethe world realize that it has shunned all proxies and...