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Indian External Affairs Minister SM Krishna's visit to Pak can be seen as a key stepping stone in the process of strengthening ties with Islamabad as well as offering a great deal of hope for the future of both the countries. According to an editorial in The Express Tribune, an enthusiastic Krishna, who is eager to hold talks with his Pakistani counterpart Hina Rabbani Khar, said that he brings with him a message of goodwill and hopes that his visit can resolve all bilateral issues between India and Pakistan. Krishna, who carried a new sense of buoyancy in his tone, said a patient, consistent approach and sufficient perseverance could lead to solutions of the deep-rooted issues between the nations such as Sir Creek and Siachen as well as the key issue of Kashmir, the editorial said. Krishna reportedly confirmed that on this visit, a new visa regime, already agreed on at secretary-level talks, would be finalised and greater access would be given to Pakistani people to move across borders. The editorial said that his visit also highlighted the fact that both governments should take extra care of not sending their respective media on wild goose chases against each other by leaking any negative development, that may jeopardise the overall peace process between the nations. Krishna through his visits hopes that the strained tied between Pakistan and India can be bettered and both nations would continue to move towards the ultimate goal of achieving long-lasting peace, the editorial added.

Pak media hails Krishna's visit as a 'stepping stone'