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India Today
2 days ago
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- India Today
Pakistan says it welcomes US, global support to resolve Kashmir issue
Pakistan on Friday expressed its willingness to accept assistance from the United States or any other country in resolving the long-standing Kashmir dispute. Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan made the statement during his weekly media briefing while responding to a question on Washington's interest in the matter.'Regarding the US' interest in resolving the Kashmir dispute, we welcome help not just from the United States but from any nation that can help stabilise the situation and move towards a peaceful resolution. The Kashmir issue lies at the core of peace and security in South Asia,' Khan remarks come against the backdrop of India's firm stance against third-party involvement. New Delhi insists on addressing all issues with Islamabad bilaterally, as outlined in the 1972 Simla Agreement, which explicitly rules out external to queries about possible engagements between the two neighbours following their brief four-day conflict in May, Khan clarified there had been no such dialogue.'We welcome the US' interest in working with both sides, but our diplomatic approach remains clear—we prefer the path of diplomacy. It is now up to the Indian side to decide. So far, there have been no contacts beyond routine diplomatic communication,' he has reiterated that talks with Pakistan would be limited to issues concerning Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and the security situation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, Khan said Pakistan has repeatedly raised concerns over terrorism originating from Afghanistan. He stressed that such threats continue to affect regional also dismissed speculation regarding a secret agreement with the US for mineral extraction. 'There is no question of compromising Pakistan's national interests. Foreign investments are invited through transparent mechanisms,' he rejected as 'baseless' the claims of Pakistani nationals being involved in the Ukraine conflict. He added that Islamabad has not received any formal communication from Ukrainian authorities regarding the renewed openness to international mediation on Kashmir is expected to draw strong reactions from India, which remains steadfast on bilateral engagement as the only way forward.- EndsWith inputs from PTITune InMust Watch advertisement
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First Post
2 days ago
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- First Post
Ahead of Army Chief Munir's visit, Pakistan says it welcomes any US help in resolving Kashmir issue
Pakistan welcomes US or any country's mediation to resolve the Kashmir dispute, ahead of Army chief Asim Munir's US visit. India rejects third-party involvement, citing the Simla Agreement. read more Pakistan on Friday expressed openness to mediation from the United States or any other country to help resolve the Kashmir dispute. Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, speaking at his weekly press briefing, said Pakistan would welcome assistance 'from any country which can help stabilise the situation and move towards resolution' of the issue. The statement came ahead of Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir's reported visit to the US this week, his second in two months following recent military skirmishes with India. The trip comes at a time when India–US ties are strained over trade tariffs. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'About the US' interest in settlement of the Kashmir issue, we welcome help not only from the US but any country which can help stabilise the situation and move towards resolution of the Kashmir dispute, which is at the heart of issues of peace and security in South Asia. We will welcome that,' he said. India maintains that it does not want any third-party involvement in its discussions with Pakistan. The Simla Agreement signed between the two countries in 1972 rejects any third-party mediation on the Kashmir issue. To a question about any contact between Pakistan and India to resolve issues after their four-day conflict in May, Khan said there was no such contact but added that 'we welcome the US' interest to work with the two sides for the resolution of this issue'. 'Our overall diplomatic position is well known. We want to take the route of diplomacy, but it is the Indian side which has to make up its mind. And so far, there are no contacts between our two sides, except for the routine diplomatic contact,' he said. India has made it clear that it will only have a dialogue with Pakistan on the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and the issue of terrorism. Talking about the terrorism in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, he said Pakistan highlighted the issue of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan on several occasions. He also rejected speculation about any secret agreement with the US to extract minerals. 'There is no question of any secret agreements or Pakistan compromising on its national interest. At the same time, there is a mechanism through which we invite Foreign Investment,' he said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He also rejected as 'baseless' the allegations of the involvement of Pakistani nationals in the Ukraine conflict and said Islamabad has not been formally approached by the Ukrainian authorities on the issue. With inputs from agencies
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Pakistan Seeks US', Global Support To Resolve Kashmir Issue: ‘Welcome Any Help'
Last Updated: Pakistan seeks US help for Kashmir dispute resolution, welcomes global assistance. India rejects third-party mediation, insists on dialogue about PoK and terrorism only. Pakistan on Friday again invoked the Kashmir dispute and said that it would welcome any help from the US or any other country towards the resolution of the decades-long issue. Responding to a question about the US' interest in the Kashmir issue during his weekly briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said that Islamabad will welcome the help from any country that can help stabilise the situation, news agency PTI reported. 'About the US' interest in settlement of the Kashmir issue, we welcome help not only from the US but any country which can help stabilise the situation and move towards resolution of the Kashmir dispute, which is at the heart of issues of peace and security in South Asia. We will welcome that," Khan said as quoted by the news agency. Meanwhile, India maintains that it does not want any third-party involvement in its discussions with Pakistan. The Simla Agreement signed between the two countries in 1972 rejects any third-party mediation on the Kashmir dispute. Further responding to a question about any contact between Islamabad and New Delhi to resolve issues after the four-day conflict in May during operation Sindoor, Khan said there was no such contact. 'Our overall diplomatic position is well known. We want to take the route of diplomacy, but it is the Indian side which has to make up its mind. And so far, there are no contacts between our two sides, except for the routine diplomatic contact," he said. India has made it clear that it will only have a dialogue with Pakistan on the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the issue of terrorism. In one of the biggest attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, Lashkar-linked terrorists opened fire on a group of tourists in Pahalgam on Tuesday, April 22, killing at least 26 people, including foreign tourists, and injuring many others. The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar offshoot, claimed responsibility for the attack. India responded with Operation Sindoor on May 7, bombing nine terrorist camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in pre-dawn strikes that killed at least 100 militants. The operation sparked four days of cross-border fighting involving fighter jets, missiles and artillery. (With inputs from PTI) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
29-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Amit Shah goes after Congress and Nehru; blames Nehru's policies for PoK
Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, blaming the party for the existence of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Shah cited Jawaharlal Nehru's historical decisions, including the handling of the Kashmir issue, the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, and the 1971 Simla Agreement, accusing Congress of compromising India's national interests and failing to reclaim PoK when it had the chance.
News18
29-07-2025
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'Learnt Humility From Him': Kanimozhi Objects To BJP's Mention Of Manmohan Singh In Op Sindoor Debate
Kanimozhi asked the BJP to learn "humility" from Manmohan Singh, saying the former PM apologised to the nation following the 26/11 attacks DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Tuesday launched an attack on the BJP after its ministers and lawmakers accused former PM Manmohan Singh of not taking any action after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a special debate on Operation Sindoor, Kanimozhi asked the BJP to learn 'humility" from Manmohan Singh, saying the former PM apologised to the nation following the 26/11 attacks. She then questioned the government and asked who would take responsibility for the Pahalgam attack in which 26 people were shot dead. 'This year, there was an attack in Jaipur.. In Pulwama, they brought 240 kgs of RDX. We don't have any answers. Every time there is an attack, you say it will not happen again. What had the Vishwaguru learnt? You have not even learnt humility. When the Mumbai attacks happened, then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh came in front of the media and apologised to the nation and said this should not have happened, and we should have prevented it. Learn humility from him; he is no more. Who will take responsibility for what happened to people in Pahalgam? Innocent tourists believed you, trusted you and went there thinking it was a safe place," he said. Taking a jibe at the BJP and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the DMK MP said, 'You remember Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru more than Congress. A man who was so powerful that he changed history. And even till today, he is so powerful that he is responsible for every mistake you make." In his speech, Shah said PoK exists only because of Jawaharlal Nehru. '…Yesterday, they (Congress) were raising questions about why there was no war… Today, PoK exists only because of Jawaharlal Nehru… In 1960, they gave 80% of the Indus waters to Pakistan… In 1971, during the Simla Agreement, they (Congress) forgot to ask about PoK. If they had taken PoK then, we would not have to carry out attacks on camps there now," he said. BJP Govt Failed People: DMK MP The DMK leader said that the MPs' delegations were sent for the global outreach of Operation Sindoor because the central government had failed the people. 'We had to go on these delegations (MPs delegation on Operation Sindoor global outreach) because peace had failed us, and you (central govt) had failed the people of India… For the first time, the BJP has shown some confidence in the Opposition, and they sent us out as leaders of (MPs) delegations to represent this country. I thank them. But also, I would like to say, if the opportunity to lead these delegations had not arisen, then we would have been happier and more grateful…Today, the Home Minister in his speech only intended to blame the Opposition…Today, it has become a blame game. Today, the Home Minister in his speech only intended to blame the Opposition," she said. (With inputs from agencies) view comments First Published: July 29, 2025, 16:51 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
