Sweet music may lead to Pakistan, India harmony

Three events took place in India and Pakistan this week that brought home once again the realisation that both nations were born from the same womb and share a cultural genetic code.

These reminders came as both nations prepared to celebrate their Independence Day - Pakistan on Aug 14, and India a day later. It is 58 years since they freed themselves from British colonialism and the highlighting of historical and cultural realities this week accelerated anticipation on both sides that, sooner rather than later, there will be a rapprochement between them…