WHILE Prime Minister Gilani depends on hopes that the US and UK will help resolve the Kashmir issue, India has launched a vigorous propaganda campaign to divert international opinion from Kashmir to terrorism, the latest example being the remarks by Indian Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon. Speaking at the Institute Francais des Relations Internationales, Mr Menon argued that those who attacked India's embassy in Kabul last year and those who launched the Mumbai attacks were the "clients and creations of Pakistan's ISI". Keeping in view the forthcoming visit of President Obama's envoy for South Asia Richard Holbrooke, he claimed that for Afghanistan to regain peace "the roots of international terrorism in parts of Pakistan and its local sponsors have to be eliminated". He opposed the sale of US arms to Pakistan to curb terrorism as being "totally unrelated to the objective." He also held Pakistan responsible for the collapse of the composite dialogue despite their being unilaterally called off by New Delhi. As is routine practice, a Foreign Office spokesman has rebutted the charges. There is a need on the part of Islamabad to project its case on Kashmir and terrorism more effectively. It has to convince the world that the only guarantee for an end to Mumbai-like attacks is to deal with the causes that continue to radicalise the Muslim youth all over the world. In the case of Indian Muslims, an important cause is the occupation of a major part of Kashmir by India. The issue needs to be resolved in accordance with the wishes of the Kashmiris. Further, that unless the dispute is resolved it would continue to endanger peace in South Asia. Meanwhile, the government needs to urgently make up its mind regarding the Indian dossier on Mumbai attacks. As things stand, the report of the investigation conducted by FIA into the affair has yet to be presented to the Cabinet. It is being maintained, as a reason for delay, that New Delhi has not responded to the second set of questions sent by Pakistan regarding the evidence provided by India. Unofficial leakages, involving a Federal Minister of State also, have meanwhile appeared in the press despite Prime Minister Gilani's warning against unauthorised persons speaking on the issue. These have in turn led to unfavourable reactions, including one from Bangladesh. Hopefully, Islamabad would be able to present Pakistan's stand forcefully at the ongoing Munich Security Conference. The Sunday session discussing "The Future of Alliance Mission in Afghanistan" would be of crucial importance for Pakistan, as vital issues pertaining to it will come up for discussion. While India opposes a third party intervening in the resolution of Kashmir issue, it is keen to project itself as a major player in Afghanistan. Islamabad needs to expose the stand.