Insecure South Asia

KATHMANDU: The rising violence is creating insecurity and instability in South Asia, according to the Embassy of Pakistan. Shahid Anwar, Pakistani Ambassador to Nepal, at a function held on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day, said peace, stability and prosperity should be maintained in South Asia defeating terrorism. The relation between Nepal and Pakistan is very close, he said. “Both the countries should take benefit of people-to-people relations.” Welcoming India’’s official offer for talks, he said that Pakistan wants stability and long lasting relations with its neighbouring countries.