The South Asian nations made history in 1985 by committing themselves to regional cooperation by forming the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation or better known in the region today as SAARC.Since then,there have been some positive changes in the region but not to the extent things should have positively changed during the 26 years or so the organization has been in existence.It is encouraging,however,to note that member countries,India and Pakistan,who have traditionally remained suspicious of each other's motives,have demonstrated an eagerness to explore new possibilities both for furthering their own development prospects and initiating a confidence-building process which might ultimately have salutary political effects.But it still remains susceptible to criticism that it has not moved fast enough in the core areas by overcoming some of the serious hurdles which prevent the member countries in really engaging themselves in meaningful cooperation.