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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday said Pakistan is willing to consider returning the Indian pilot if it means de-escalation of ties between the two countries.

Speaking to Geo News, the foreign minister said, "I have just received the [Indian] dossier and have not gotten the chance to examine it. We briefed parliamentary leaders last night, there was a meeting of the cabinet. There is the joint session. I will still say that we will see and examine the dossier with an open heart. I wish they [India] would have sent this dossier earlier. They attacked first and then sent the dossier. If they would have sent the dossier first and sought Pakistan’s answer there would be no need for an attack.”

"We are willing to return the captured Indian pilot if it leads to de-escalation and peace," he added. "We are ready for all positive engagement."

The foreign minister further said, "If Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is ready, Prime Minister Imran Khan is willing to talk to him."

Asserting that Pakistan has been calling for peace since day one, Qureshi said, "If India wants to talk about terrorism then we are ready."

"You [India] want to risk regional stability for politics," he said and added that "it could be the need of politics but history will not forgive you".

"Our wish is peace and stability is our top priority," he maintained.

Qureshi questioned, "God forbid there is a war, Pakistan will be affected but will India's economy not suffer?"

The foreign minister further stated, "I have received a message that the Saudi foreign minister is departing for Pakistan."

Lamenting that India rejected talks with Pakistan earlier, Qureshi said, "Had Indian foreign minister held talks with me in New York, I would have told her this is a Naya Pakistan."

Regarding Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj attending the meeting of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) next month, Qureshi said, "India is neither a member of OIC nor an observer."

"The host country had invited the Indian foreign minister as a guest speaker for one inaugural session. I have spoken to the UAE minister and apprised him of Pakistan's reservations and told him that he should have spoken to us before inviting Swaraj."

In response to a question regarding closure of Pakistan's airspace, the foreign minister said, "The airspace has been closed for national and passenger security. It was SOP. We want the airspace to open at the earliest."

"I will not hesitate to meet but OIC is not the forum for talks with Swaraj," Qureshi asserted.

The foreign minister, while speaking to a private news channel this morning, once again invited India for talks and said dialogue is the only civilised way forward. “If India showed aggression, we showed defence,” Qureshi asserted.

Stating that “we are not stuck in the past,” Qureshi said, “We want peace in the region. There is no growth from war, only a decline in happiness.”

The foreign minister continued, “India cannot solve the Kashmir issue through strength. We are ready to talk on the issues of Kashmir and terrorism with India. They can come and sit down and we will have a dialogue."

Upholding that war is not the solution, FM Qureshi added, “After destruction, you also have to sit down for talks. Civilised dialogue is the only way forward.”

“India’s policy is not beneficial anymore. We are losing Kahsmiris,” he stressed.

The foreign minister also welcomed US President Donald Trump's statement on Pakistan and India tensions.

Addressing a news conference in Hanoi after a meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, the US president opened his remarks by discussing the situation with India and Pakistan. "We have reasonably attractive news from Pakistan and India," he said.

"They have been going at it and we have been involved in trying to have them stop and we have some reasonably decent news hopefully that will be coming to an end. It’s been going on for a long time for decades and decades. There is a lot of dislike unfortunately so we have been in the middle trying to help them both out, see if we can get some organisation and some peace. And I think that is probably going to be happening,” the US president said.

https://www.geo.tv/latest/229595-world-moves-forward-thrugh-dialogie-india-should?5c779f13deb58
 
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Must say PAK leadership is handling the whole issue with respect and a calm head.

India has looked very stupid in this whole saga.

Hopefully it ends asap.
 
"Our wish is peace and stability is our top priority,"

That's been the key focus of all press conferences etc. done by all Pakistani officials.

It depends on India, do they want to choose war or peace?
 
Pakistan should hand on to the war prisoner until after the elections and parade him daily in the media to remind Indians of the folly of re-electing the current party that is in power. Their actions have benefited no one but instead been a source of embarrassment for all the thinking and peaceful people in India.
 
Pakistan should hand on to the war prisoner until after the elections and parade him daily in the media to remind Indians of the folly of re-electing the current party that is in power. Their actions have benefited no one but instead been a source of embarrassment for all the thinking and peaceful people in India.

Modi is not going to talk peace till elections are over and he gets a second term. this is his get out of jail card. pakistan will be helping him get his second term if they release the prisoner anytime soon.
 
Pakistan should not return the POW unless demands of de-militarization of certain parts of indian occupied Kashmir are met.
 
You think Imran might go for it?

Nope, Imran will never make massive demands like that over a prisoner. Only way they would make de-militarization is when pak produces the men india wants. Thats when they will make that demand.
 
Pakistan government and army has handled this whole incident in an amazing manner. On topic, I doubt India will take up the offer for de-escalation. They want war.
 
I would encourage Imran Khan (or the powers that be in Pakistan) to 'hold' for 45-60 days, watch the elections play out here, then look to begin a conversation.

He will either be confronted with a BJP government with its wings severely clipped (180-200 seats), or with Rahul Gandhi. Both present better propositions than a war mongering, election hungry Modi at the current stage.
 
Pakistan government and army has handled this whole incident in an amazing manner. On topic, I doubt India will take up the offer for de-escalation. They want war.

And war is the exact thing PM Khan wants to avoid considering Pak economy. Why you think all peace talks from Pak PM and military since yesterday even though Pak had upper hand? One would be naive to think they genuinely wants peace...else they would not have sent jets to attack Indian military bases. They did that to score brownie points infront of Pak awaam and now fearing repurcussions. A full fleged war (which requires 10 billion USD+) meaning Pak wont survive a week.
 
I would encourage Imran Khan (or the powers that be in Pakistan) to 'hold' for 45-60 days, watch the elections play out here, then look to begin a conversation.

He will either be confronted with a BJP government with its wings severely clipped (180-200 seats), or with Rahul Gandhi. Both present better propositions than a war mongering, election hungry Modi at the current stage.

You really think Rahul Gandhi will be apt PM for India? Imran Khan will eat him alive in diplomatic ties. Modi is the perfect foil for Pakistan.
 
You really think Rahul Gandhi will be apt PM for India? Imran Khan will eat him alive in diplomatic ties. .

If Raul (Fake name Rahul) Gandhi becomes PM:

Imran: Rahul Beta, come here sit next to me.

Raul Gandhi: **Smiles***, all shy and sits next to Imran..

Imran: Now look here beta, I need you to sign these documents asap.

Raul Gandhi: Why do you want me to sign this, what is it ?

Imran: Look Beta it basically says you are handing over IOK Kashmir to Pakistan so we get what we couldn't right after independence.

Raul Gandhi: ***Now all nervous*** Ummm Ummm can I speak to my mommy first ?

Imran: No beta, you are a good boy, you don't need your mommy to tell you to do everything in life, here I will give you some POPPINS, it is very tasty.

Raul Gandhi: Ohhhh uncle Imran, you are the best, *Signs over the documents to Imran*****



THE END
 
And war is the exact thing PM Khan wants to avoid considering Pak economy. Why you think all peace talks from Pak PM and military since yesterday even though Pak had upper hand? One would be naive to think they genuinely wants peace...else they would not have sent jets to attack Indian military bases. They did that to score brownie points infront of Pak awaam and now fearing repurcussions. A full fleged war (which requires 10 billion USD+) meaning Pak wont survive a week.

You are aware that we hold all the cards right now. Everywhere. On Social Media. Diplomatically, in the MSM. In the air. On the ground. Everywhere it matters in todays world. The fact trump today has said they are having back channel engagements and the saudi foreing minister is on his way. the Chinese have also been heavily involved and your talking about War? oh bhai meray, do you realise what war in this region means? millions of people will die, including people on PP and families, children, relatives. Nobody wins..

lets keep our joash kharoash to the cricket field..this is not a joke..
 
You really think Rahul Gandhi will be apt PM for India? Imran Khan will eat him alive in diplomatic ties. Modi is the perfect foil for Pakistan.

For a nation that is progressing well, you need to hold higher standards and I'm not saying Rahul Gandhi fits the bill however Modi just comes across as a far right wing uneducated dimwit.
 
If Raul (Fake name Rahul) Gandhi becomes PM:

Imran: Rahul Beta, come here sit next to me.

Raul Gandhi: **Smiles***, all shy and sits next to Imran..

Imran: Now look here beta, I need you to sign these documents asap.

Raul Gandhi: Why do you want me to sign this, what is it ?

Imran: Look Beta it basically says you are handing over IOK Kashmir to Pakistan so we get what we couldn't right after independence.

Raul Gandhi: ***Now all nervous*** Ummm Ummm can I speak to my mommy first ?

Imran: No beta, you are a good boy, you don't need your mommy to tell you to do everything in life, here I will give you some POPPINS, it is very tasty.

Raul Gandhi: Ohhhh uncle Imran, you are the best, *Signs over the documents to Imran*****



THE END

Sounds like Bilawals bhai!!
 
And war is the exact thing PM Khan wants to avoid considering Pak economy. Why you think all peace talks from Pak PM and military since yesterday even though Pak had upper hand? One would be naive to think they genuinely wants peace...else they would not have sent jets to attack Indian military bases. They did that to score brownie points infront of Pak awaam and now fearing repurcussions. A full fleged war (which requires 10 billion USD+) meaning Pak wont survive a week.
Yes, and India will not even take a hit on their economy if it comes to war right? India cannot afford war either, as it will set them back by a huge margin.
 
If Raul (Fake name Rahul) Gandhi becomes PM:

Imran: Rahul Beta, come here sit next to me.

Raul Gandhi: **Smiles***, all shy and sits next to Imran..

Imran: Now look here beta, I need you to sign these documents asap.

Raul Gandhi: Why do you want me to sign this, what is it ?

Imran: Look Beta it basically says you are handing over IOK Kashmir to Pakistan so we get what we couldn't right after independence.

Raul Gandhi: ***Now all nervous*** Ummm Ummm can I speak to my mommy first ?

Imran: No beta, you are a good boy, you don't need your mommy to tell you to do everything in life, here I will give you some POPPINS, it is very tasty.

Raul Gandhi: Ohhhh uncle Imran, you are the best, *Signs over the documents to Imran*****



THE END

Absolutely. I am amazed by the intellect of few Indians and their obsession with Gandhi family. Few of us still have that gulaami mindset. Calling Modi a war monger? How is he a war monger? Attacking terror camps is different from attacking Pak establishment. Entire country is with Modi on the IAF strikes but few liberals and leftists still don't learn. Liberals expected Manmohan Singh kinda response as he did post 26/11.

If Rahul Gandhi becomes PM, Indians should stop this Kashmir drama and hand it over to Pakistan. Let the Italian prince destroy our economy by doing many other scams like previous congress rule.
 
For a nation that is progressing well, you need to hold higher standards and I'm not saying Rahul Gandhi fits the bill however Modi just comes across as a far right wing uneducated dimwit.

Modi featured in times magazine 2016 as top 5 most powerful man. Recently got peace award in Japan. Remind me any congress leader hold any higher standards than PM Modi.

Don't let me open my mouth on Gandhi family (starting from Mahatma Gandhi till Rahul Gandhi)....all made of same cloth.
 
If Rahul Gandhi becomes PM, Indians should stop this Kashmir drama and hand it over to Pakistan.

Don't care who is PM here or there. Hand the bloody thing to them anyway, and build a wall for good measure.

Keep Ladakh. And Jammu. The rest goes.
 
why the hate for this guy? this is a genuine question as i dont follow indian politics very closely..

1. Born with a silver spoon.
2. Is a bit thick.
3. Powerless in the face of corruption and scams in UPA II.
4. Family over merit.
5. Can't do anything on his own steam.

Just a broad overview.
 
There should be a full fledged war now. Untill Masood Azhar is given to india
 
There should be a full fledged war now. Untill Masood Azhar is given to india

So act.
What are you waiting for? A bus to come by and crush Pakistan?

Pakistan is showing so much goodwill and wants peace. What exactly do you think a war will bring?
 
So act.
What are you waiting for? A bus to come by and crush Pakistan?

Pakistan is showing so much goodwill and wants peace. What exactly do you think a war will bring?

Let them do what they want. They will get a befitting response in any scenario. They already saw a trailor
 
You really think Rahul Gandhi will be apt PM for India? Imran Khan will eat him alive in diplomatic ties. Modi is the perfect foil for Pakistan.

Yes, over Modi yes ,our PM was the biggest let down ever that Rahul Gandhi made sense.
 
1. Born with a silver spoon.
2. Is a bit thick.
3. Powerless in the face of corruption and scams in UPA II.
4. Family over merit.
5. Can't do anything on his own steam.

Just a broad overview.

Yeah but he is hardly going to make decisions,his strategists are going to, last two days do you really think he would be worse than Modi.
 
Man i cant understand fans of Modi ,Im being shallow here but personally so much ego hurt for me in last 24 hrs, that i would not be able to vote FOR BJP.
 
Yeah but he is hardly going to make decisions,his strategists are going to, last two days do you really think he would be worse than Modi.

Not at all. His reputation is improving by default. Should just stay still for a few days.
 
Yeah but he is hardly going to make decisions,his strategists are going to, last two days do you really think he would be worse than Modi.

Yes mani shankar aiyar and co. Will strategise for him. Like they did for MMS.
 
Yes mani shankar aiyar and co. Will strategise for him. Like they did for MMS.

Leave it Joshilla bhai massively disappointed at what happened, Republic still praising Modi seems like we ve exchanged place with Pak Army that used to spin stories in their media.
 
You think Imran might go for it?

The decision would not entirely be his.

They are never going to do that over 100 men. Never mind one.

I think some have misunderstood what I have said. i am not saying occupied Kashmir will be fully demilitarised, I am saying that there are areas which have, over the last 3 or 4 years, become extremely militarised, where the army has carried out mass atrocities such as trying to purposefully blind civilians and so on, and so forth.

A decrease in that presence and an opening of dialogue between so called militants and the Indian military needs to be a demand.

Will it be met? Highly unlikely but Pakistan must be willing to negotiate hard, because for the first time in a while, Pakistan have a major playing card and they can and should use it for the betterment of the Kashmiri people.
 
The decision would not entirely be his.



I think some have misunderstood what I have said. i am not saying occupied Kashmir will be fully demilitarised, I am saying that there are areas which have, over the last 3 or 4 years, become extremely militarised, where the army has carried out mass atrocities such as trying to purposefully blind civilians and so on, and so forth.

A decrease in that presence and an opening of dialogue between so called militants and the Indian military needs to be a demand.

Will it be met? Highly unlikely but Pakistan must be willing to negotiate hard, because for the first time in a while, Pakistan have a major playing card and they can and should use it for the betterment of the Kashmiri people.

Ah fair enough!
 
why the hate for this guy? this is a genuine question as i dont follow indian politics very closely..

I genuinely do not hate him, I pity him, part of me honestly believe he has a mental disability. Like I always said, politics such as being a PM is not for children...
 
Modi is not going to talk peace till elections are over and he gets a second term. this is his get out of jail card. pakistan will be helping him get his second term if they release the prisoner anytime soon.

Imran want Modi to win next elections.
 
And war is the exact thing PM Khan wants to avoid considering Pak economy. Why you think all peace talks from Pak PM and military since yesterday even though Pak had upper hand? One would be naive to think they genuinely wants peace...else they would not have sent jets to attack Indian military bases. They did that to score brownie points infront of Pak awaam and now fearing repurcussions. A full fleged war (which requires 10 billion USD+) meaning Pak wont survive a week.

Kisi thandi bottle k dhakan (sorry I dont know your name), do you read what you write? You’re saying Pakistan wants to start a war and Pakistan realized it can’t afford a war? Maybe what you’re really trying to say is Pakistan cant afford a war which is why they are trying to hold peaceful dialogues.
 
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