In the wake of ongoing confrontation between India and Pakistan, Punjab Governor Ch Mohammad Sarwar, who is also former member of the British parliament, has written letters to the Britain and European parliamentarians asking them to play their role in de-escalation of ongoing confrontation between Pakistan and India. In the letter, the governor, while informing the British and EU parliamentarians about war hysteria of India, has called upon them to play their role for putting an end to war hysteria of India.
In the letter, the Punjab governor Sarwar writes: "I am writing to you at this critical stage in Pakistan and India's relationship where tension between the two countries, post the Pulwama incidence has escalated. As you may be aware, Indian Military aircraft crossed Pakistan's borders twice and during the second intrusion two Indian fighter planes were shot down and a pilot was captured by Pakistan. As a goodwill gesture and to de-escalate the situation, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan ordered release of one of the captured Indian pilots. However, India has continued to escalate tensions at the Line of Control (LoC)."
Sarwar also writes: "Despite Indian aggression against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan, PM Imran Khan has been calling for peace and making it clear that Indian attempts to spread regional unrest are a result of its internal politics and PM Narendra Modi's campaign to win the upcoming general elections."
"Let me assure you that Pakistan's offer of investigations into the Pulwama incident, if India provided any actionable evidence is still on the table. Pakistan's desire for de-escalation and peace should not be misconstrued as its weakness. Pakistan has developed a comprehensive National Action Plan to deal with the threat from terrorism," the governor writes.
Mohammad Sarwar further mentions: "As a former member of the British parliament, I know that the British government and our European Union partners have always played a key role in addressing international issues. Britain and EU can play a pivotal role between Pakistan, India and Kashmir. The situation in Kashmir does not seem to be abating. Kashmir's struggle for self-determination needs to be resolved as per the United Nations resolution."
Sarwar also writes: "Both countries (India and Pakistan) possess nuclear capabilities and any further escalation can destabilize the whole region with catastrophic loss of life. We know from the past that it is easy to start a war, however, once triggered there is no control over it as seen in Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine etc."
"We urge the international community to play its role in defusing tension and mediating peace between Pakistan and India. Sense should prevail - we should resolve differences through dialogue and negotiations," Sarwar writes.
He also highlighted that Pakistan wants peace and PM Imran Khan as well as Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi have opened way for negotiations and dialogue. Our British and European partners can rise to the occasion and coerce India for table talks to ease the current situation post Pulwama incidence. Pakistan's initiative to open Kartarpur Corridor was also aimed at building bridges and starting a new era between Pakistan and India relations. Regional peace and security is Pakistan's priority, he said.