The present obsession with a single ideological source of terrorism -- Islamist extremism -- is contributing to a dangerous disregard of other and rising dangers.

As far as India is concerned, we see Pakistan as the primary source of terrorism across the region, and in terms of international terrorism as well.

There is a growing realization in South Asia that peace is vital for economic prosperity. An amicable solution to Kashmir is key to peace and development in the subcontinent.

Attacks are made so that our capacity for development and attracting investment are hurt. The target is economic.

The idea is to hurt India's capacity for growth and development, its capacity to attract foreign investment.

They are the same group. They are what we could call a front organization.