Prime Minister Singh reiterated India's interest in a stable, democratic Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

BBC: Full text: India-Pakistan statement

"This is the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and we should know the answers to these questions about Islam, " said Mr. Sharif.

WSJ: Pakistani Candidates Face Religious Vetting

That the forces of Islamic jihad should now be mounting what may be a final assault for domination of the nuclear-armed Islamic Republic of Pakistan should surprise no one.

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