Kashmir will be tackled through ‘Back-Channels’: Pak

ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister, Pervez Rasheed has said that Musharraf is responsible to weaken the Kashmir issue at worldwide level and only because of him this issue has been linked with terrorism.

The breakthrough came in talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif, who immediately got flak back home for omitting the Kashmir issue in the joint statement.

The Pakistan had granted bail to Lakhvi in December 2014 over lack of evidence. USA national Headley, an alleged member of LeT and his Canadian accomplice Rana are accused of plotting terror activities, including 26/11 attack in India, but India has not managed to gain access to the duo.

SRINAGAR, India (AP) – At least two Indian soldiers were killed in an exchange of gunfire with Pakistani troops and Kashmiri insurgents in two separate incidents in Indian-controlled Kashmir, Indian officials said Thursday.

PPP Chief said if both the leaders of India and Pakistan demonstrate courage and wisdom, this diplomatic initiative would lead them to a sustained, inclusive, meaningful and result-oriented dialogue process between the two atomic powers of south Asia in order to pave way for resolution of all outstanding issues including the core issue of Jammu and Kashmir which is the bone of contention between India and Pakistan right from 1947.

Commenting on the Samjhota Express incident, the Minister said the case was pending with Indian court and hoped that elements involved in the heinous crime would be brought to justice.

Later talking to newsmen, he said that all the political parties are working together for restoration of peace in Karachi.

The adviser said that the meeting between the two leaders was held in “very good atmosphere” as both sides believed that peace in the region was vital for progress.

About NAB’s accountability, he said the process of accountability should continue while the institutions should be strengthened and weaknesses should be addressed.

The Minister said cases had been kept pending for years on a mere allegation and neither investigation was completed nor cases were presented in the court.