The recommendations come in the backdrop of political tension between India and PakistanA parliamentary panel today recommended a "broader perspective" on cultural and sporting exchanges as a peace measure between India and Pakistan, with their ties oscillating between "crisis and dialogue". The proposal comes in the backdrop of strained Indo-Pak sporting ties. The two majorly affected sports have been cricket and hockey where the bilateral contests have trickled to bare minimum. At the same time, the committee do feel that engagement at the cultural, sporting and humanitarian levels should continue, the report said. "Taking a holistic picture, the committee are of the considered opinion that cultural, sporting and humanitarian exchanges need to be approached from a broader perspective as this could emerge as one potential area of creating peace constituencies in both the countries," the committee said.

Source: dna August 11, 2017 14:37 UTC