As far as India is concerned, we see Pakistan as the primary source of terrorism across the region, and in terms of international terrorism as well.

There is a growing realization in South Asia that peace is vital for economic prosperity. An amicable solution to Kashmir is key to peace and development in the subcontinent.

The idea is to hurt India's capacity for growth and development, its capacity to attract foreign investment.

I don't think there will be any kind of long-term impact. There will be some symbolism. We will pretend to give some aid, they will express their gratitude. That's about it.

This is a great error of judgment and the country will pay for this for decades.

We can say that about a quarter of the country is in the grips of the problem.

Attacks are made so that our capacity for development and attracting investment are hurt. The target is economic.

They are the same group. They are what we could call a front organization.

It has become very difficult for states to sponsor terrorism now and militants have been deterred from proceeding with many of their plans.