This refers to the news report, “Third time luckyIJ” (May 13).
Pakistani voters must be congratulated for braving the Taliban’s threats to cast their ballot. In fact, the huge turnout of voters, particularly the youth, marks their deepening faith in democracy. It also signals Pakistan's first transition from one civilian Government to another in its 66-year history. Results of the polls are significant in many ways. Pakistan Muslim league(N)'s win in the polls is a clear proof that Mr Nawaz Sharif is not only the most popular, but also the most reliable politician in Pakistan today. Despite his personal appeal, Imran Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf party lost out, but can yet prove to be a credible Opposition.
As far as Indian interests are concerned, it is heartening to note that anti-India rhetoric, including on the Kashmir issue, was missing in the poll campaigning of various parties. We hope that Mr Sharif has learnt a lesson from the Kargil conflict and that he will rein in the ISI and the Army.