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The Gulf Crisis & The New World Order famine is due t o strike. But completely unmoved, they wait till the time when the nation, utterly overcome by famine can be bound in the shackles of slavery through political and ideological commitments in return for some food. Therefore an aid system must be set up in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Quran which liberates rather than enslaves. If, for the sake of God and for the sake of humanity, the oil rich countries were to donate the Islamic levy of 2. 5 % 24. KAT on their oil revenues for this purpose, then the scourge of starvation could be removed from the majority of the poor countries. Japan too needs to be approached. The countries of the Third world should frankly discuss this matter with Japan and ask if it would like to remain as a country of the Third world or would opt to be counted amongst the Western countries. If it wishes to remain in the Third world, then it is essential that it cooperates fully by guiding and playing a leading role in resolving, in particular, the economic issues facing the Third world. Otherwise Japan shall neither remain a part of the Third world countries nor will it be counted among the Western nations. TIIE NEED TO RESOLVE THE KASHMIR DISPUTE Returning to the subject of the ludo-Pakistan issues, I feel that in the matter of Kashmir there are three solutions which merit further study. The current state of affairs is in no way acceptable. If the situation continues as it is, then both countries shall be ruined. Basically, there are three solutions which should be explored: The first solution could be that Azad Kashmir (Pakistan held), Jammu (Indian held) and the Valley of Kashmir (Indian held) become three independent slates. The second possibility is that all the three parts of this disputed territory unite and form an independent country. The third solution could be that Azad Kashmir is amalgamated with Pakistan, Jammu is united with India, while the Valley of Kashmir (presently held by India) becomes an independent state. This is not the time for a detailed discussion. These nations have to make this decision themselves. This is their right, but so far as I understand the situation, I feel the third option would be the most appropriate and in the best interest of peace in the region. All people of Azad Kashmir are similar in temperament which is quite 319