"This is the biggest tragedy, and however much we express our anguish, it does not diminish. If you want to know about the state of the Pakistan-India relationship, you must find out how long it takes for you to get an Indian or a Pakistani visa. If the relationship is good, visas are immediately issued; if not, then it takes days or months. This is the litmus test that people have devised. The visa office is the best barometer. This is absolutely wrong. I think people should meet each other. We have to accept the reality, whether we like it or not. The truth is that there are two separate nations. Personal likes and dislikes are a different thing. If we accept this, then we will be able to proceed. I am an eternal optimist. I feel — and it is my conviction — that because of people-to-people contacts and because of international pressure we will be forced to draw closer."
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Amjad Islam Amjad
Amjad Islam Amjad (August 1944 – 10 February 2023) Pride of Performance, Sitara-e-Imtiaz, was a Pakistani Professor, Urdu poet, screenwriter, playwright and lyricist. He is the author of more than 30 books. He received so many glorious awards by governments and literary forums.
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