Pakistan PM seeks ‘permanent peace’ with India, says ‘war not an option’
2 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan PM seeks ‘permanent peace’ with India, says ‘war not an option’

Live Mint  

‘We want permanent peace with India through dialogue’, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was quoted by The News International. "We want permanent peace with India through dialogue as war is not an option for either of the countries," he was quoted saying by the news media house. In response to a question about the national economy and the IMF programme, the PM said that Pakistan's economic crisis stem from structural problems along with political instability in the recent decades. The PM also shed light on his futuristic programme of free laptops given to high achievers in PMLN's previous tenure, which not only helped the students to continue their education in the times of COVID-19, but also helped the youth of Pakistan to get a strong foothold in the global freelance market.

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Chinese modernization serves as model for Pakistan to promote economic development: Pakistani PM
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese modernization serves as model for Pakistan to promote economic development: Pakistani PM

China Daily  

This photo taken on March 21, 2023 shows the view of cooling towers at the Thar Coal Block-I Coal Electricity Integration project in Sindh province, Pakistan. ISLAMABAD -- The unique Chinese modernization serves as a model for Pakistan to promote economic development, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said, extending congratulations on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the …

'Pakistan congratulates people of India': Shehbaz Sharif-led party hopes for peace between two nations
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Pakistan congratulates people of India': Shehbaz Sharif-led party hopes for peace between two nations

India TV News  

A provincial minister of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party on Tuesday congratulated the winners in the general elections in India and said that its outcome may bring progress and prosperity to the region. "Pakistan congratulates the people of India and the winners of the election and hopes that its outcome may bring peace, progress and prosperity in the subcontinent," …

Syed Ata Hasnain | What India should Expect from Shehbaz Sharif Government
9 months, 1 week ago

Syed Ata Hasnain | What India should Expect from Shehbaz Sharif Government

Deccan Chronicle  

With the PDM 2.0 government now embedded in Pakistan and Imran Khan’s vitriolic outbursts against India behind us, can we now expect any improvements in India-Pakistan relations? Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, young and ambitious, may view himself as the messiah who would revenge India for the ignominy that his grandfather faced with the defeat in former East Pakistan and in Shimla …

US Says It Will Welcome ‘Productive, Peaceful’ Talks Between India, Pakistan
9 months, 2 weeks ago

US Says It Will Welcome ‘Productive, Peaceful’ Talks Between India, Pakistan

News 18  

The US said it will welcome “productive and peaceful talks” between India and Pakistan but highlighted that both nations will determine the “pace, scope, and character of” the talks. “The United States values its relationship with both India and Pakistan, and we want to see them have a productive and peaceful relationship,” US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said. “We …

US wants India and Pakistan to have ’productive & peaceful relationship’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

US wants India and Pakistan to have ’productive & peaceful relationship’

Live Mint  

Washington, Mar 7 The US has said it wants India and Pakistan to have a "productive and peaceful relationship" but made it clear that the pace, scope, and character of any dialogue was a matter for the two neighbours to determine. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said this on Wednesday while responding to a question on Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

US backs direct talks between Pakistan and India after Sharif’s statement
1 year, 4 months ago

US backs direct talks between Pakistan and India after Sharif’s statement

Al Jazeera  

US Department of State says Washington has always maintained the two neighbours should engage in dialogue. Islamabad, Pakistan – A day after Pakistan’s leader proposed “conditional” talks with archenemy India, the United States said it supports direct talks between the nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours. When asked to respond to Sharif’s statement, US Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller on Wednesday …

Environment free of terror imperative...: India on Pak PM's remarks on talks
1 year, 4 months ago

Environment free of terror imperative...: India on Pak PM's remarks on talks

India Today  

India on Thursday said an environment free of terror and hostilities is imperative for normal ties with Islamabad, days after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his willingness to hold talks with New Delhi. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India wants normal ties with all its neighbouring countries including Pakistan and the onus is on Islamabad to create …

Pakistan is ready to talk to India on issues, Shehbaz Sharif says: ‘War not an option’
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan is ready to talk to India on issues, Shehbaz Sharif says: ‘War not an option’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif …

Pakistan ready for talks if India willing to address serious issues: Shehbaz Sharif
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan ready for talks if India willing to address serious issues: Shehbaz Sharif

The Hindu  

Pakistan is ready to talk to India on bilateral problems if India is willing to address “serious matters”, said Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on August 1. Inaugurating the Pakistan Minerals Summit in Islamabad, Mr. Sharif said that the two countries can no longer settle disputes through war. This is the second offer of dialogue Mr. Sharif has made in …

India has no reason at all to help Pakistan in its crisis
1 year, 10 months ago

India has no reason at all to help Pakistan in its crisis

Live Mint  

Pakistan is currently in the deepest economic crisis in its history. On 13 February, Sunil Jakhar, former president of the Congress in Punjab, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party last year, tweeted: “As millions suffer food shortages, a virtually bankrupt Pakistan desperately needs help. Yet, during the India-Pakistan Agra summit meeting in 2001, at a breakfast for senior journalists hosted …

Pakistan’s Dual Policy: Keep Talking About Peace And Export Terrorism - News18
1 year, 11 months ago

Pakistan’s Dual Policy: Keep Talking About Peace And Export Terrorism - News18

News 18  

The sudden spurt of excitement in Indian media over Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s interview to Al Arabiya TV was unsurprising, even if it was entirely unnecessary. Even more galling is the sense Shehbaz Sharif has that India is desperate for a peace deal with Pakistan and that he can dictate terms to it. Quite to the contrary, Pakistan will …

We want normal ties with Pakistan, says India
1 year, 11 months ago

We want normal ties with Pakistan, says India

The Hindu  

India desires “normal neighbourly relation” with Pakistan in an atmosphere that is free of violence, the Ministry of External Affairs stated on Thursday. Responding to a question on Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s offer of holding “serious” dialogue with India on the Kashmir issue, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India’s position on talks with Pakistan has not changed. We have …

Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif wants ‘serious and sincere talks’ with PM Modi on Kashmir
1 year, 11 months ago

Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif wants ‘serious and sincere talks’ with PM Modi on Kashmir

Firstpost  

Dubai: Reeling from a severe economic crisis, food shortage and rejuvenated freedom movements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, Pakistan now wants peace with India. In an interview with UAE-based Al Arabiya TV, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for “serious and sincere talks” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on “burning points like Kashmir.” Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan has …

\'Have learnt our lesson\': Pak PM Sharif calls for talks with India
1 year, 11 months ago

\'Have learnt our lesson\': Pak PM Sharif calls for talks with India

Deccan Chronicle  

Abu Dhabi: In an interview with an Arabic news channel, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan "learnt its lessons" from the wars it fought with India. Admitting the difficult financial and security position that Pakistan finds itself in, Mr Sharif said the wars caused "distress, poverty and unemployment" to its population. But as soon as its Prime Minister …

Pakistan PM seeks India talks on ‘burning issues such as Kashmir’
1 year, 11 months ago

Pakistan PM seeks India talks on ‘burning issues such as Kashmir’

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for talks with India to discuss “burning issues such as Kashmir” while asking the United Arab Emirates to play a role in resolving the differences between the two neighbours. Terming the UAE a “brotherly country” while on a visit there last week, Sharif, in an interview with Al Arabiya aired …

India tears into Islamabad, says 'it is global epicentre of terrorism'; Pakistan PM in attendance
2 years, 2 months ago

India tears into Islamabad, says 'it is global epicentre of terrorism'; Pakistan PM in attendance

India TV News  

Asserting that India desires normal relations with all its neighbours, including Pakistan, Minister of State for External Affairs, Meenakashi Lekhi said Islamabad must immediately cease cross-border terrorism. Addressing the summit which was attended by several world leaders including Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Lekhi said India desired normal relations with all its neighbours, including Pakistan. "Pakistan is thereby advised to …

India slams Pakistan for raising Kashmir at UNGA
2 years, 3 months ago

India slams Pakistan for raising Kashmir at UNGA

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: India has hit back sharply at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his critical remarks about the status of human rights and minority rights in India and Jammu and Kashmir at the UN General Assembly. India termed Mr Sharif’s remarks as "false accusations" and "done to obfuscate misdeeds in his own country." In his address to the UNGA, …

'It's high time India understands...': Pak PM talks peace, but sings the jaded Kashmir tune again at UNGA
2 years, 3 months ago

'It's high time India understands...': Pak PM talks peace, but sings the jaded Kashmir tune again at UNGA

India TV News  

Highlights Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif at his UNGA address called for peace with India He cited issues with India and said that the nation needs to understand that "war is not an option" "India must take credible steps to create enabling environment for constructive engagement", he said Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at his UNGA address on Friday called for …

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif talks of 'permanent peace' with India: ‘War not an option’
2 years, 4 months ago

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif talks of 'permanent peace' with India: ‘War not an option’

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has spoken about Islamabad’s desire to have “permanent peace” with India and that dialogue is the way to go about it as war is not an option for either of the countries. “Pakistan resolves to maintain peace in the region, and that sustainable peace in the region was linked to the resolution of the Kashmir …

Pakistan PM: Want ‘just and peaceful’ resolution with India on Kashmir
2 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan PM: Want ‘just and peaceful’ resolution with India on Kashmir

Live Mint  

Pakistan Prime Minster Shehbaz Sharif affirmed on Thursday that Pakistan aspires peaceful bilateral ties with India. The remarks by Pakistan PM also came after former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan praised India for its independent foreign policy. Imran Khan's political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf played out a video clip in Lahore of India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar where he said …

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses desire for peaceful ties with India, Kashmir issue resolution
2 years, 4 months ago

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses desire for peaceful ties with India, Kashmir issue resolution

India TV News  

Highlights Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his desire for peaceful relations with India Sharif also urged the international community to play a "facilitative role" Sharif expressed views during meeting with newly-appointed Australian High Comm­issioner to Pak Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his desire for peaceful relations with India based on the principles of "equity, justice and mutual …

No environment for ’fruitful, constructive dialogue’: Pak FO on ties with India
2 years, 7 months ago

No environment for ’fruitful, constructive dialogue’: Pak FO on ties with India

Live Mint  

Pakistan has ruled out any imminent talks with India due to the absence of a proper “environment” for "a fruitful, constructive dialogue." The remarks by Foreign Office spokesman Asim Iftikhar came in response to questions on ties with India during a weekly briefing on Thursday, according to news agency PTI report. Iftikhar said that notwithstanding Pakis­tan’s desire for a diplomatic …

No environment for ‘fruitful, constructive dialogue’ with India: Pakistan Foreign Office
2 years, 7 months ago

No environment for ‘fruitful, constructive dialogue’ with India: Pakistan Foreign Office

The Hindu  

Pakistan has ruled out any imminent talks with India due to the absence of a proper “environment” for a “fruitful, constructive dialogue”. Mr. Iftikhar said that notwithstanding Pakis­tan’s desire for a diplomatic resolution of disputes, “the environment for a fruitful, constructive dialogue is not there”. India has repeatedly told Pakistan that it desires normal neighbourly relations with Islamabad in an …

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif Writes To PM Modi, Seeks Peaceful Resolution Of 'Outstanding Disputes' Including J&K
2 years, 8 months ago

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif Writes To PM Modi, Seeks Peaceful Resolution Of 'Outstanding Disputes' Including J&K

ABP News  

New Delhi: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has written a letter to his Indian counterpart PM Narendra Modi, pitching for "meaningful" engagement. Shehbaz Sharif sought "peaceful resolution" of all outstanding issues between the two countries, news agency PTI reported people familiar with the development as saying on Sunday. In the letter, Shehbaz Sharif stressed that socio-economic development of the people …

PM Shehbaz Sharif pitches for meaningful India-Pakistan engagement
2 years, 8 months ago

PM Shehbaz Sharif pitches for meaningful India-Pakistan engagement

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has written a letter to his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, pitching for "meaningful" engagement between the two countries, people familiar with the development said on Sunday. In a Twitter post, Modi congratulated Sharif on becoming the prime minister of Pakistan and said India desires peace and stability in a region free of terrorism. …

Shehbaz Sharif pitches for meaningful India-Pakistan engagement
2 years, 8 months ago

Shehbaz Sharif pitches for meaningful India-Pakistan engagement

The Hindu  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has written a letter to his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, pitching for a “meaningful” engagement and a “peaceful resolution” of all outstanding issues by the two countries, people familiar with the development said on Sunday. In the letter, Mr. Sharif said the socio-economic development of the people of the two countries as well as the …

PM Sharif: Peaceful settlement of Kashmir dispute ‘indispensable’
2 years, 8 months ago

PM Sharif: Peaceful settlement of Kashmir dispute ‘indispensable’

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan’s new PM Shehbaz Sharif tells his Indian counterpart he wants a ‘peaceful settlement of outstanding disputes’. Pakistan’s new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says a “peaceful” settlement of the Kashmir dispute with neighbouring India is “indispensable”. Thanking his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for his good wishes on his election as premier, Sharif on Tuesday said Islamabad “desires peaceful and cooperative …

As Shehbaz Sharif Becomes the New Pakistan PM, What Does It Mean for India?
2 years, 8 months ago

As Shehbaz Sharif Becomes the New Pakistan PM, What Does It Mean for India?

The Quint  

On 11 April, Shehbaz Sharif became the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan after his predecessor Imran Khan was booted off unceremoniously through a no-confidence vote. After 3 years and 8 months in office and a lot of attempts to stay in power, Khan ultimately shared the same fate as the 21 Pakistan PMs before him, none of whom were able …

Pakistan desires peaceful, cooperative ties with India, says Shehbaz Sharif, thanks PM Modi for felicitating him
2 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan desires peaceful, cooperative ties with India, says Shehbaz Sharif, thanks PM Modi for felicitating him

Firstpost  

Newly elected Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasised that peaceful settlement of outstanding disputes including Jammu and Kashmir is indispensable Islamabad: Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan’s newly-appointed Prime Minister, on Tuesday thanked his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for felicitating him and said his country desires “peaceful and cooperative” ties with India. Shehbaz Sharif, however, emphasised that peaceful settlement of outstanding disputes including …

Pakistan desires peaceful ties with India: Shehbaz Sharif thanks PM Modi for wishes
2 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan desires peaceful ties with India: Shehbaz Sharif thanks PM Modi for wishes

India Today  

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory tweet and said, “Pakistan desires peaceful & cooperative ties with India.” Thank you Premier Narendra Modi for felicitations. https://t.co/0M1wxhhvjV — Shehbaz Sharif April 12, 2022 PM Modi had congratulated Sharif on his election as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Sharif replied to Modi’s tweet saying, “Peaceful …

‘Pakistan desires peaceful ties,’ says Shehbaz Sharif in response to PM Modi
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Pakistan desires peaceful ties,’ says Shehbaz Sharif in response to PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan should secure peace and focus on the socio-economic development of their people, Pakistan’s new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday while responding to a congratulatory message from PM Narendra Modi. Sharif was elected as premier during a parliamentary vote boycotted by more than 100 MPs from former prime minister Imran Khan’s party — the …

Congratulations, India desires peace in region free of terror: PM Modi tells new Pak counterpart
2 years, 8 months ago

Congratulations, India desires peace in region free of terror: PM Modi tells new Pak counterpart

India Today  

India desires peace and stability in a region free of terror, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said as he led the nation and the world in congratulating Pakistan's 23rd Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. India desires peace and stability in a region free of terror, so that we can focus on our development challenges and ensure the well-being and prosperity of our …

Explained: What Shehbaz Sharif’s appointment as Pakistan PM will mean for India
2 years, 8 months ago

Explained: What Shehbaz Sharif’s appointment as Pakistan PM will mean for India

Firstpost  

Shehbaz Sharif is an able administrator with a focus on development. We want peace with India, but peace is not possible without resolution of the Kashmir issue,” said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s president, who has been appointed by the Opposition for the prime minister’s post. Eyes on development Sharif is Improving ties with India will help Pakistan’s development agenda and …

Pakistan Army chief Gen. Qamar Bajwa calls for talks with India
2 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan Army chief Gen. Qamar Bajwa calls for talks with India

The Hindu  

Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Bajwa on April 2 said that all disputes with India should be settled peacefully through dialogue, saying Islamabad continues to believe in using diplomacy to resolve all outstanding issues, including Kashmir, to keep the “flames of fire away from our region”. “Pakistan continues to believe in using dialogue and diplomacy to resolve all outstanding issues …

Pakistan, India peace move silences deadly Kashmir frontier
3 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan, India peace move silences deadly Kashmir frontier

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — The machine guns peeking over parapets of small, sandbagged concrete bunkers and the heavy artillery cannons dug deep into Himalayan Kashmir’s rugged terrain have fallen silent. “If Pakistan is indeed looking to move toward a new regional role, embracing geopolitics, reducing tensions with India is a must, and if India is going to pivot to deal with …

Pakistan PM to India PM: We too want peaceful relations
3 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan PM to India PM: We too want peaceful relations

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s prime minister has responded to a recent peace overture from his Indian counterpart, writing in a letter to Narendra Modi that Islamabad also desires peaceful relations with New Delhi, officials said Tuesday. Imran Khan’s letter was dispatched to Modi a day ago, according to two government officials who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with government …

Pakistan offers conditional peace, India says onus on Islamabad to end terror
3 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan offers conditional peace, India says onus on Islamabad to end terror

India Today  

Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Thursday that "stable" Indo-Pak relations is a "key" to unlock the untapped potential of South and Central Asia by ensuring connectivity between East and West Asia. Addressing a session of the first-ever Islamabad Security Dialogue, General Bajwa said that it was time for India and Pakistan to "bury the past and …

Peace With Pakistan Will Give India Direct Access to Central Asia, Says Imran Khan
3 years, 9 months ago

Peace With Pakistan Will Give India Direct Access to Central Asia, Says Imran Khan

News 18  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said India will be benefitted economically by having peace with his country as it will be able to directly access resource-rich Central Asia through it. Khan dwelt at length on the issue of peace in the region, including peace between Pakistan and India, saying "the unresolved Kashmir issue was the biggest hurdle between …

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