PAK-INDIA RELATIONS-AN AGE BASED STUDY

PAK-INDIA RELATIONS-AN AGE BASED STUDY Musa Khan

M.Sc. International Relations, 3rd Semester Dated: 31-05-2009

PRESETON UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD CAMPUS, ISLAMABAD

PAK-INDIA RELATIONS-AN AGE BASED STUDY

PAK-INDIA RELATION-AN AGE BASED STUDY

1. Introduction: Since independence, there have been many ups and downs between India and Pakistan. They have different disputes. They have fought many wars, wasting money and precious lives. By nature man loves peace. No one likes wars. Sometimes such situation and circumstances are generated that force people and nations to fight for their cause. However, positive solutions are always there. Many disputes can be solved on a discussion table. If we consider the Pak-India relations we find that different people have different opinion. Some think that war is the only solution while others prefer friendly relations through discussions. 2. Statement of the Problem: Youth constitute the major population of our country. They have their own views and voice about different issues. Sometimes, they are in total agreement with elders. However at other times they have different opinions. They have their own way of analyzing Pak-India relationship. 3. Hypothesis: Youth in Pakistan is more interested in having positive relations with India as compare to the senior persons. 4. Research Question: Are young people in Pakistan are more interested in having positive relations with India as compare to the senior persons 5. Literature Review: While consecutive Indian and Pakistani governments have often repeated the desire for peaceful relations, reaching over a comprehensive agreement over its long-standing disputes still does not

PAK-INDIA RELATIONS-AN AGE BASED STUDY

seem to happen, any time soon. Therefore, developing stronger economic ties between the two countries is a way forward. (Tariq, 2012). More immediately, India should seize upon Pakistans newfound willingness to reciprocate Indias grant of MFN trade status by taking concrete steps to reduce non-tariff barriers, such as security inspections and clearances that have limited Pakistani exports to India. (Tharoor, 2012) 6. Methodology: It will be quantities research. Subjects will be randomly chosen from all walks of life. However, there will be a 1:1 ration between young and senior people. The researcher will design a questionnaire to gather the opinions of participants. It will be a close ended questionnaire. Responses of the participants will serve as a raw score. 7. Data Analysis: All the Responses of the questionnaire will be calculated and will be represented through tables and graphs. Finally there will be a data interpretation and conclusion will be drawn.

8. REFERENCES
Tariq, W. (2012). Improving Indo-Pak Relations through Bilateral Trade. Retrieved May 12, 2012, from Youth ki Awaz: http://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2012/03/improving-indo-pak-relations-throughbilateral-trade/ Tharoor, S. (2012, 04 28). An India-Pakistan Thaw? Retrieved May 12, 2012, from India America Today: http://www.indiaamericatoday.com/article/india-pakistan-thaw