Saarc, the ignominious fiasco

To the utter exasperation of the people, this institution could not bring about a remarkable change in the attitude of the leaders, nor could it execute any tangible change in the lifestyle of the tens of thousands of starving and the underprivileged people of this region. Ironically, despite some sincere attempts from different quarters, the purpose of its very establishment failed to serve any success worth mentioning till date.

The late president of Bangladesh, Ziaur Rahman with his solemn desire to share the feelings of the people of this region embarked upon the key role in founding this institution. An overwhelming enthusiasm and festivity was evident among the people at the time of its inception. Regrettably this enormous enthusiasm suffered a great setback at the very outset as two great nations India and Pakistan could not settle the dispute encircling the Kashmir issue, nor could they come to terms with each other through any decisive negotiation.

This time some auspicious omens were ostensible from the outcome of the recently concluded Saarc summit, as the leaders have inked some agreements on free trade, uprooting of terrorism to ensure harmony in the region and to help this institution become more effective than ever.

We, the people of the region eagerly look forward to its becoming instrumental in keeping all the hindrances at bay and in ensuring peace and harmony in this region.