IT is unfortunate that India and Pakistan have continuously fought for the last 55 years or so, depriving themselves of the enormous opportunities for growth in the region. We are aware of Pakistan’s position about India, but to date no Indian government has been able to deal with our wily neighbour.

The present government’s response has been a series of flip-flops. The present impasse simply reflects the confusion of the NDA government. It is hurting not only the economy of the country but its pride in the international arena. India and Pakistan now look like two immature children who are always quarrelling.
— Subhash Mittal, On e-mail