Indo-pak Bilateral Talks

Rashid Latif cited India's tour of Pakistan in 2004, which Sourav Ganguly pushed for despite the BCCI's reluctance at the time.

China on Friday said India and Pakistan should peacefully settle the Kashmir issue and other disputes through dialogue and expressed its support to the international community, including the US, in playing a "constructive role" to improve Indo-Pak ties.

Islamabad is seeking an American role in facilitating talks between India and Pakistan because the two neighbouring countries are not engaging bilaterally, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said, warning that absence of such a facilitation could lead to escalation of tension.

India's stand that disputes with Pakistan must be resolved bilaterally and without third party mediation remains unchanged, the external affairs ministry said today in response to a US suggestion that President Donald Trump could play a role in de-escalating tension between India and Pakistan.

In the midst of heightened Indo-Pak tensions, Pakistani Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz arrived here this evening to attend the Heart of Asia conference amid speculation about whether the two sides will have bilateral talks on the sidelines of the conclave to break the ice in ties.

Amid soaring tensions, Pakistani Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz arrived here tonight to attend the Heart of Asia conference with speculation rife on whether the two countries will have bilateral talks on the sidelines of the conclave.

Ignoring India's offer to hold talks on cross-border terrorism, Pakistan today invited Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar to Islamabad by the end of this month to discuss Kashmir dispute "as per the UN Security Council Resolutions".

Amid reports of provocative remarks against India by Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin, the US has said such rhetorics are "unhelpful" for regional safety and security and emphasised the need for talks between India and Pakistan.

Pakistan today accused India of using the Pathankot terror attack as an "excuse" to derail the bilateral dialogue process and said that talks are the best way forward to resolve outstanding issues, including "mutual concerns" related to terrorism.

In a sudden move, the foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan will meet today during which the issues dogging the bilateral ties including the Pathankot terror strike will be discussed.

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today voiced hope that the comprehensive bilateral dialogue process between Islamabad and New Delhi would move forward in days to come as he underlined that "differences" on all outstanding issues, including on Kashmir can be resolved only through talks.

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today said normalisation of ties with India and restoration of the bilateral composite dialogue can give a big boost to the trade relations between the countries.

China today said it hopes that India and Pakistan will properly deal with their differences through dialogue and "maintain momentum" in improving ties, days after Beijing asserted that the Pathankot terror attack may have been launched intentionally to disrupt Indo-Pak relations.

Foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan will meet on January 14-15 to prepare a schedule of meeting for the comprehensive dialogue, Pakistan's Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz said even as he cautioned against "unrealistic expectations" from the talks.

Welcoming the resumption of India-Pakistan dialogue, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has called for a long-term strategic partnership between the two neighbouring countries.

Rashid Latif cited India's tour of Pakistan in 2004, which Sourav Ganguly pushed for despite the BCCI's reluctance at the time.

China on Friday said India and Pakistan should peacefully settle the Kashmir issue and other disputes through dialogue and expressed its support to the international community, including the US, in playing a "constructive role" to improve Indo-Pak ties.

Islamabad is seeking an American role in facilitating talks between India and Pakistan because the two neighbouring countries are not engaging bilaterally, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said, warning that absence of such a facilitation could lead to escalation of tension.

India's stand that disputes with Pakistan must be resolved bilaterally and without third party mediation remains unchanged, the external affairs ministry said today in response to a US suggestion that President Donald Trump could play a role in de-escalating tension between India and Pakistan.

In the midst of heightened Indo-Pak tensions, Pakistani Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz arrived here this evening to attend the Heart of Asia conference amid speculation about whether the two sides will have bilateral talks on the sidelines of the conclave to break the ice in ties.

Amid soaring tensions, Pakistani Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz arrived here tonight to attend the Heart of Asia conference with speculation rife on whether the two countries will have bilateral talks on the sidelines of the conclave.

Ignoring India's offer to hold talks on cross-border terrorism, Pakistan today invited Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar to Islamabad by the end of this month to discuss Kashmir dispute "as per the UN Security Council Resolutions".

Amid reports of provocative remarks against India by Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin, the US has said such rhetorics are "unhelpful" for regional safety and security and emphasised the need for talks between India and Pakistan.

Pakistan today accused India of using the Pathankot terror attack as an "excuse" to derail the bilateral dialogue process and said that talks are the best way forward to resolve outstanding issues, including "mutual concerns" related to terrorism.

In a sudden move, the foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan will meet today during which the issues dogging the bilateral ties including the Pathankot terror strike will be discussed.

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today voiced hope that the comprehensive bilateral dialogue process between Islamabad and New Delhi would move forward in days to come as he underlined that "differences" on all outstanding issues, including on Kashmir can be resolved only through talks.

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today said normalisation of ties with India and restoration of the bilateral composite dialogue can give a big boost to the trade relations between the countries.

China today said it hopes that India and Pakistan will properly deal with their differences through dialogue and "maintain momentum" in improving ties, days after Beijing asserted that the Pathankot terror attack may have been launched intentionally to disrupt Indo-Pak relations.

Foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan will meet on January 14-15 to prepare a schedule of meeting for the comprehensive dialogue, Pakistan's Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz said even as he cautioned against "unrealistic expectations" from the talks.

Welcoming the resumption of India-Pakistan dialogue, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has called for a long-term strategic partnership between the two neighbouring countries.