Pakistan's Stand on Dialogue with India Amidst Rising Tensions
Pakistan is open to a comprehensive dialogue with India on Kashmir and other issues, stated Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. He affirmed no single-topic agenda for talks and revealed readiness for meeting at a neutral venue. This follows heightened tensions after recent cross-border conflicts.
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Pakistan has expressed its readiness to engage in a comprehensive dialogue with India, addressing the Kashmir dispute along with other pending issues. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar made this announcement on Friday to journalists in Islamabad, ensuring that talks would encompass all significant matters.
India maintains that discussions will focus solely on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and terrorism. However, Dar, also Deputy Prime Minister, insisted that Pakistan's approach is not restricted to a single-point agenda, emphasizing openness to broader negotiations.
Tensions recently escalated following Indian precision strikes on terror sites in response to an attack. Mutual military confrontations ensued, leading to an understanding to cease hostilities. The ceasefire holds firm, though the US Secretary of State's visit to Pakistan remains unscheduled.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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