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Destroy Taliban’s
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The editorial “The Kabul killings: Taliban attack on Indians by design” (March 1) has rightly suggested the destruction of the Taliban’s stronghold for ensuring durable peace in Afghanistan. Yet another audacious attack in the heart of Kabul has indeed shown that the ground situation in Afghanistan is far from safe. The Taliban still have the capacity to hit their target at their chosen place and time. Though other foreigners were also killed in the attack, India seems to be the prime target. As mentioned in the editorial, the Taliban and Pakistan perceive the good work being done by India in various sectors as a threat and a challenge to their influence and supremacy in Afghanistan. They are, therefore, overtly or covertly joining hands and planning grisly acts to force India out of the country. Pakistan considers war-ravaged Afghanistan as its colony for promoting its strategic interests and the region to the exclusion of other neighbouring countries, especially India. In the modern world, like any country, Afghanistan too wants to be its own master and have friendly relations with all nations. Pakistan, therefore, needs to accept and treat India as another well-wisher of Afghanistan and not a rival or competitor in any respect. Pakistan has enough exclusive space for doing its own bit for the rehabilitation and development of Afghanistan. HEMA, Langeri, Hoshiarpur
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II The editorial has rightly concluded that the Marjah-type operation should have been undertaken much earlier to drive the Taliban forces out. The Taliban perceives India as their enemy even though India is engaged in development activities in Afghanistan. The world is looking forward to the operations of the US and NATO forces. Targets should be planned meticulously. The time is ripe for the operation to succeed. GURMIT SINGH SAINI, via e- mail Word power PC Sharma’s middle, “Words that rule” (Feb 26) has justly accentuated the importance of words. The power of words is indeed unlimited. They can make and change history, ensure freedom, make slaves, determine victory or even defeat for that matter. Right words at the right moment and place can create magic. Acquiring the art of using words to one’s advantage or getting the desired effects might require a lot of deliberation and concentration on one’s part. Gradually one can become an expert in this skill. Sometimes even the ‘unsaid’ words show marvellous results. The famous Chinese philosopher, Confucius has remarked, “Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know men.” PARAMBIR KAUR, Ludhiana Hockey victory India’s 4-1 thrashing of archrivals Pakistan in the first match of the Hockey World Cup is indeed heart-warming. Hockey matches between India and Pakistan have invariably been a battle of nerves. Pakistan’s team has always been mentally tougher. Unfortunately, often India has not exhibited the killer instinct. But in this game, India had the rare psychological upper hand. Pakistan showed some glimpses of brilliance in the second half. The Indian team deserves heartiest congratulations. HARJAP SINGH AUJLA,New Jersey, USA Railway accidents The safety standards of Indian railways leave much to be desired. That is why accidents occur frequently.There are both human and mechanical failures. Railways should be run professionally and competitively. There cannot be any compromise on safety. KHUSHI,Muktsar
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