Article: Zardari says ready to set aside Kashmir issue.

Zardari says ready to set aside Kashmir issue

Islamabad, Mar 1 (PTI) In a major shift from Pakistan's long-standing position, PPP Chairman Asif Ali Zardari, whose party is set to take reins of the country, has expressed readiness to set aside the Kashmir issue to focus on other aspects for improving relations with India.

He emphasised that the relations between India and Pakistan should not be held "hostage" to the Kashmir issue and that the two countries "can wait" so that future generations resolve the dispute in a mature manner in an atmosphere of "trust".

In views reflecting India's position, Zardari said he was determined to break the ...

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