In order to develop friendly relationship between the two countries, Vajpayee and Parwez Musharraf decided to visit each other`s country regularly.
The first visit was by Vajpayee to Pakistan.
Musharraf showed him Pakistan`s modern Tele-communication system. It was so good that Vajpayee made a call to an old friend in hell and talked to him for 5 minutes! The bill for the call came to only 5 Rupees.
When Vajpayee returned, he too wanted India`s Tele-communication systems to be at their best when Musharraf visited India.
Suitable arrangements were made for the same.
Musharraf came to India, visited the telecom department and then spoke with an old friend in hell for 5 minutes.
However, this time, the bill was 500 Rupees!
Musharraf asked with a sarcastic smile, 'Why are telephone calls to hell so costly in India?”
A High level diplomat gave a cool reply, 'From Pakistan to hell, it is a local call, Sir, while from India it is long distance!'
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