Pathankot attack handled by JeM chief Maulana Azhar

Without setting any deadline for Pakistan to take any action, Swarup said, “The terrorist attack on Pathankot airbase has once again put renewed focus on the challenges posed by the cross border terrorism”. “It was chose to remain in touch with the Government of India in this regard”, a statement issued after the meeting by Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office said.

Addressing the meeting, Prime Minister Sharif said Pakistan was ready to boost cooperation with neighbouring India as part of counterterrorism efforts. As a result, Indian NSA Ajit Doval has spoken at least three times by phone with his Pakistani counterpart, Naseer Khan Janjua, since the attack, including last Saturday evening when the fighting was still ongoing, the Pakistani official said. The reports further said that the terrorists while talking on these numbers addressed the handler as “Ustaad” and shared information about the whereabouts in India.

“We would like to have solid information to build a case for action”.

Sharif assured Modi that Pakistan would not hesitate to take “prompt and decisive action” if the involvement of Pakistan-based elements in the attack on the IAF base was proved beyond doubt.

The hacker group – Indian Black Hats, based of Kerala – said that they have dedicated the hacking to the 18-month old daughter of late Lt Col Niranjan of the National Security Guards. He advised the Indian government to engage with the Pakistani civilian and security establishment, saying that it would be essential.

According to cyber crime experts’ several hacking groups of India is responsible for the mass defacement of important Pakistani websites.

With an objective of putting that extra bit of pressure on Pakistani authorities to bring perpetrators of Pathankot attack to justice, India has postponed its Foreign Secretary-level talks with the country, as of now.

Six terrorists and seven security personnel were killed in the attack. The Pakistan Prime Minister promised us prompt and decisive action.

“We have extended our hand of friendship to Pakistan but we will not countenance cross-border terrorist attacks”, he said.

“It’s not for us to ascribe a timeline to somebody else’s investigation”, spokesman John Kirby said.

Swarup stated that India will not compromise on cross-border terror and the dialogue with Pakistan is aimed toward “peace and tranquillity”.