Dehradun, June 5 -- India has emphatically stated that it will only hold talks with Pakistan on ending the terrorism that emanates from that country, and the return of PoK. This can be described as a difficult proposition because it requires Pakistan to give up entirely on what it considers its raison d'etre. Consider the ideological line that its 'Field Marshal', Asim Munir, has laid down, which considers the difference between Muslims and Hindus as fundamental and permanent. In contrast, however, the former Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto at least pretends to be rational and presents terrorism as a challenge to both nations. However, he too denies Pakistan's involvement in cross-border terrorist attacks.

India is in no hurry for any int...