'This has now been done, with the reported handing over of a dossier detailing instances of Indian interference in Pakistan.

'The evidence apparently includes pictures of some senior Baloch separatist leaders conferring with Indian operatives as well as details of safe houses run by RAW in Afghanistan.

'Proof of India's involvement in terror financing in Pakistan has also been provided, it is said, as have the names of Indian agents who crossed the border to link up with militants on this side of Wagah.'

Dawn said the document apparently changed hands at the recent meeting between the Pakistani and Indian prime minister at Sharm-el-Sheikh in Egypt where the two countries pledged full cooperation in the battle against terrorism.

'The Indian response is now awaited. No one expects India or Pakistan for that matter to accept charges of state-sponsored interference in a neighbouring country. It will suffice if the evidence is examined with honesty of purpose with due follow-up, even if it takes place behind closed doors.'