Thursday, September 21 2006 17:54 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

New York: Acknowledging that there is 'unease' among intelligence agencies on the establishment of an Indo-Pak anti-terror mechanism, President Pervez Musharraf has said Pakistan has 'certain apprehensions' over New Delhi sharing information on Balochistan.

Days after his talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Havana where the two leaders agreed to set up the mechanism, Musharraf also told reporters here yesterday that the two leaders face difficulties from extremists in their own countries who don't want resolution of the Kashmir issue.

Asked about the unease among the intelligence agencies over creation of the anti-terror mechanism under which Indian security institutions would share intelligence with their Pakistani counterparts, he said those feelings were mutual.

"There was also a certain apprehension about India sharing intelligence on Balochistan, for instance. However, institutional mechanisms would be created to address issues of mutual concern," he said.

Observing that leadership of both countries desire peace, he expressed hope that Singh would help keep the peace process on track.

Describing his meeting with Singh in Havana as 'positive', he said the two leaders are determined to narrow down divergences and strengthen convergences.

However, he also warned that Singh and he are facing difficulties in their own countries from extremists who do not want resolution of the Kashmir issue.