This diplomatic initiative will discourage and expose warmongers of both countries and if India backs out from the sustained dialogue she will again get exposed internationally”, said Mr. War adding, “By not mentioning Kashmir in the first meeting is sheer diplomacy of Mr. Nawaz Sharief to engage India in a sustained dialogue process, which is a well thought out strategy of the diplomats of Pakistan.
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He said that Indian Prime Minister has been invited to attend the SAARC Summit to seek solution to various issues in the region.
Meanwhile, talking to PTV, the Information minister said Pakistani and Indian prime ministers discussed all disputed matters in their meeting in Russian Federation. U.S. national Headley, an alleged member of LeT and his Canadian accomplice Rana are accused of plotting terror activities, including 26/11 attack in India, but India has not managed to gain access to the duo.
Sources said India will push Pakistan to use evidence gathered by Indian intelligence agencies against David Coleman Headley and Tawahur Hussain Rana in the ongoing trial in Pakistan to nail their roles in the 26/11 attack.
To a question, the Foreign Advisor clarified that Kashmir issue was included among “all outstanding issues” agreed to be discussed by both sides.
Commenting on the Samjhota Express incident, the Minister said the case was pending with Indian court and hoped that elements involved in the heinous crime would be brought to justice.
On the Rangers in Sindh, Pervaiz Rashid said the Sindh government has extended the fullest cooperation in the Karachi operation while the provincial and federal governments were in complete harmony. The minister termed the meeting process a good omen for resumption of talks in the region.
He said both the countries have agreed to release the fishermen along with their boats within fortnight of their arrest who, earlier, used to languish in jails for months leaving back their families to suffer. He opposed the idea that the cases should remain pending for decades on a mere allegation adding that country’s parliament would do legislation on it.
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Last summer, India called off official-level talks after Islamabad’s ambassador in New Delhi met with Kashmiri separatist leaders.
