Pakistan, July 6 -- Prime Minister Imran Khan was very optimistic rather he prayed that Narendra Modi get elected in India in 2019 general elections; as he genuinely believed that Pakistan had better chances of resolving long outstanding issues including core issue of Kashmir with India led by a strong nationalist leader from right wing BJP. "Perhaps if the BJP- a right-wing party - wins, some kind of settlement in Kashmir could be reached," he had hoped. His prayers did come true as Narendra Modi got elected but alas his wishes for resolution of disputes and a peaceful co-existence with India could not.

Indian government immediately blamed Pakistan when a vehicle-borne suicide bomber attacked Indian security forces in Pulwama. Though it...