Musharraf urges Kashmir rethink

BBC NEWS | South Asia | Musharraf urges Kashmir rethink:

"Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has called for radical new thinking on the dispute with India on Kashmir, suggesting joint rule as one option," as reported in the BBC today. It goes on to discuss Musharraf's suggestions for peaceful alternatives to the current reality, including:
1. Creating a demilitarized, autonomous zone.
2. A region under joint national control.
3. A division of the majority of the territory between the two nations. The hyper-controversial Kashmir Valley itself would become autonomous or placed under UN supervision.

Not very well versed on South Asian politics myself, I ask any readers that I might have:

In your opinion, are the details discussed in this article a sign of hope and a true, honest effort on the part of Musharraf to heal this old wound? Or is it merely a political stunt, a grab for headlines and some time of political clout? If these are real attempts at change, are any of them achievable? What do you feel is the optimal outcome? Is it one of the possibilities listed my Musharraf, or something else entirely?

Website of Government of Jammu and Kashmir (India)

UPDATE 26 January 1:54 AM: Heated Reactions, Furious Debate, and Accusations of Betrayal