1.   India has, however, given the Most Favourite Nation status to arch-rival Pakistan in a bid to improve ties between the two estranged neighbours.

2.   Indian Foreign Minister Inder Kumar Gujral said Saturday upcoming talks between the two estranged neighbours would address all issues of mutual concern.

3.   The remark triggered a publicised slanging match between diplomats of the two estranged neighbours in the assembly hall.

4.   Observers monitor cross-border hostilities between troops of the two estranged South Asian neighbours.