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In order to develop friendly relationship between the two countries, Vajpyee and
Musharraf decided to visit each others country regularly.
The first visit was by Musharraf to India. There Vajpyee showed him Indians
modern telecommunication systems. It was so good that Musharraf made a call to
Zia-ul-Haq in hell and talked to him for 5 minutes ! The bill for the call came
to only Re.1.
When Musharraf came back, he also wanted Pakistans telecommunication systems to
be at the best when Vajpyee visited Pakistan. Suitable arrangements were made.
Vajpyee came to Pakistan, visited the telecom department and talked to Rajiuv
Gandhi in hell for 5 minutes. But this time, the bill was Rs. 500!
Vajpyee asked with a sarcastic smile - "Why are telephone calls to hell so
costly in Pakistan ?"
A High level diplomat gave a smiling reply - "From India to hell, it is a local
call, Sir, while from Pakistan it is long distance!".
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