Only those who have fought wars or suffered from its consequences realise the true value of peace. By these standards Pakistani soldiers and those in India, particularly from the fighting arms realise the importance of peace between their warring countries. Pakistan’s dominant majority including those serving the Armed Forces believe peace to be the logical way forward for their troubled relationship with India; but on equal terms. Having said that, they do realise that peace on terms of equality can only come forth from a position of strength.
“Si vis pacem, para bellum—If you want peace, prepare for war” is a quote from the works of Latin author Renatus. The idea has been endorsed by many philosophers around the world. The…