Islamabad: Pakistan is prepared for a comprehensive dialogue with India covering Kashmir as well as all other pending issues, Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday.
“Whenever talks take place, they will not be limited to Kashmir alone but will address all issues,” Dar told reporters outside Parliament in Islamabad when asked about the possibility of dialogue with India.
India, however, has maintained that discussions with Pakistan will focus solely on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and terrorism.
Dar stressed that Pakistan has never accepted a single-point agenda for talks. He revealed that while Pakistan had not sought mediation, an offer for talks at a neutral venue was made. “We were told to meet at a neutral location, and I said we are willing if that’s the case,” he stated.
The minister also disclosed that he received a call from the US urging a ceasefire with India. “I made it clear that Pakistan does not want war,” he said.
Tensions escalated after India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people. Pakistan retaliated with strikes on Indian military bases between May 8 and 10, prompting strong counter-attacks from India.
Both sides eventually agreed on May 10 to a ceasefire after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile exchanges. Dar confirmed that the truce remains intact.
On a separate query, Dar said the visit of the US Secretary of State to Pakistan has not yet been scheduled.
