This book appeared amid a prolonged and deadly spell of silence between India and Pakistan. With Kashmir on the boil once again, India had called off talks with Pakistan, blaming it for spreading militancy. And when they do let out information, it is often seen as suspect because spies are notorious liars with agendas. Sharif has called for an inquiry, and Indian authorities refused him a visa to attend the book launch in India. “Will be asked to explain his position on views attributed to him in book Spy Chronicles.

Source: Mint May 31, 2018 18:00 UTC