issra papers vol i, 2009 - National Defence University

Yusra Mushtaq
Organic Unit
There is a need to accept the organic unity of the regions of
the Kashmir dispute despite of considering them as five fragmented
parts of the disputed territory. Kashmir must be addressed as one
unit as it existed at the time of the partition of the British India.
Kashmir is not viewed as an organic body and primarily putting a
side totally the aspirations of the Kashmiris. A solution of the
Kashmir problem cannot be found on regional or cultural basis. The
Chief of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) clearly declared
the Kashmiri standing that “Kashmir be addressed as one unit as it
existed at the time of the partition of British India.” 24
Council of Common Interests
This assumption lies on the joint management between the
two parties namely Pakistan and India, which is commonly known
as “condominium”. This will lead to the reconciliation on which
both parties would freeze their positions within their respective
parameters. It is supposed to secure the potential interests as well as
threats of both parties respectively. Formulation of the Council of
Common Interests would deal with the issues of defence, currency
and foreign policies. This council would have the membership with
the ratio of 51% Kashmiris, 49% Indian and Pakistani. This joint
management has to be studied very carefully and its mechanism
must be formulated according to the interests of the parties. There is
a divergence in how Pakistan and India view the concept of joint
management. India is looking for a consultative mechanism while
Pakistan is interested in executive power. 25 However, any agreement
on Kashmir must be accepted by the participants of India, Pakistan,
and Kashmiris respectively.
These assumptions can play an active role in viewing the
resolution of the dispute with new sense of accepting the
fundamental right of self-determination of Kashmiris and also open
new horizons of thought in finding resolution of the century old
dispute. A new model can be build up on the pillars of these four
assumptions. The need of the time is fairness and loyalty to resolve
the issue by putting besides own interests.
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