Lt Gen (Retd) Raza Muhammad Khan 

Pakistan has always welcomed the positive gestures and tried to solve Afghan issue through a political solution. But Afghan governments always sabotaged it. Take a look into history, When Taliban leaders agreed for discussions they were killed by drone attacks. Pakistan will definitely cooperate with Afghanistan but Afghan leaders have to show some seriousness. One thing which is also important is that, presently Taliban leadership is not in Pakistan. They have shifted to Afghanistan and they are not as much under influence of Pakistan.  Pakistan wants an Afghan owned and Afghan led peace process. Afghan leaders should clearly indicate that how much power they can share with Taliban in coming elections in 2019. Both sides should show some flexibility.    

Dr Rasheed Ahmad Khan (IR Expert)

Indian government is adopting an aggressive and inappropriate behavior with Pakistan. Basically, India is using pressure tactics against Pakistan. Ceasefire violations at Line of Control and harassment of our diplomats are the recent examples. But Pakistan will not come under pressure. Both countries have signed an agreement to accommodate religious pilgrims and to adopt soft Visa policies, especially in humanitarian cases. And if India still adopts strict visa policies than it means that India can go at any level to deteriorate the relations with Pakistan. International community is also suggesting both countries to resolve the differences through dialogue.