Unable to accept the growing reality of being citizens of a failed state the Pakistani government officials; cricketers & media launched a diatribe of insults against India.

Even though the Indian government made it clear that it had nothing to do with pakistani cricketers not finding favour with any Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, they are taking it as a national insult. The Indian government also wisely advised Islamabad to “introspect on the reasons which have put a strain on relations between India and Pakistan”.

Unfortunately the Pakistanis are unable to grasp the new reality. The federal sports minister is complaining about the “discriminatory treatment” meted out by the IPL. Some called the snub a “conspiracy” against Pakistani cricketers and said the “entire incident was pre-planned”. All blogs, forums and social networking sites are now full of anti India & anti hindu hate messages.

There is no cause whatsoever for the Pakistani government to question the workings of a private venture in India. They have to realize that IPL is a business venture and team owners were wary because the availability of Pakistani players could not be assured. One more terrorist attack like 22/11 and there will be severe visa restrictions on Pakistanis. Also the public mood will be against it.

To an average Indian citizen the reaction of Pakistani cricketers or fans is very surprising. The entire process of bidding involves a simple private purchasing decision taken in the best interest after evaluating all options. Tomorrow the Pakistanis will ask for representation in Bollywood filmfare award function, Delhi auto show and India International Trade Fair etc.

The solution for this imbroglio was that the PCB must its act together to launch a privatized franchise-model Twenty20 league within Pakistan too. Rather than behaving as glorified beggars and insisting in a share in neighbour’s property, it must get its act together.

However in the entire episode, the role of Indian media was utterly disgusting. They were plain stupid, irrational & anti-national. How can any Indian citizen forget the numerous attacks, bomb blasts & killings launched by terrorist based in Pakistan? Have the Pakistani government punished any of those involved in the heinous crimes committed by its citizens on India.

Or is it because a terrorist incident increases their TRP – that the Indian media is favouring Pakistan?

It is now increasingly clear that Pakistan as a nation is unsafe for the entire world. It supports Al Qaeda, destroyed Afghanistan and has been continuing the policy of death by 1000 cuts against India. Worldwide, most of the terrorist planning and operation is done from Pakistan and is a safe haven for terrorists.

It is now time to reverse the policy of death by 1000 cuts on to Pakistan by taking some action like:

• The main reason for the Pakistan to swagger and overconfidence is that no action will be taken against it for any misdemeanour is because they have Nuclear weapons. It is time to de nuclarise Pakistan by coercive diplomacy.

• All compensation claims in case of any terrorist event arising from Pakistani citizens (stateless or otherwise) should be forwarded to Pakistan government. They must pay for their actions – in Cash.
• In every terrorist attack, there is always an ISI connection. It is not only a nuisance for other countries but even its own politicians. The local politicians must be convinced to dismantle ISI for their own survival.
  
• Restrict the number of visas issued to Pakistanis wanting to visit India. Most of terrorists and their planners would have visited Mumbai several times on a recce visit before executing the attack.
  
• Stop all trade with Pakistan. Their GDP is on a decline and they are importing most of their daily consumption items especially food stuff.
  
• Call off all cricketing ties. As our sports minister told us they can’t send a team to Mumbai to kill and then expect us to be playing cricket. Also the PCB is financially dependent on Indo-Pak matches for most of the revenue.
  
• Don’t give work visas to Pakistani actors for TV & Bollywood. Much hyped the people to people contact has not helped.
  
• Pakistan may disintegrate anytime so the Indian government must start negotiating with local politicians especially those from Sindh & Baloch governors. India must give up the thought that you can’t change the neighbours.
  
• Pakistan is a bankrupt country. It survives on loans by IMF. India must force the IMF do give conditional aid and arrange to dismantle the terrorists infrastructure.

War is not an option, but taking no action would be worse. Just arresting few people only to be released later will not send a positive sign. This policy must be pursued till time they hand over the 40 people demanded by the government of India.