Pakistan s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that trade between Islamabad and New Delhi has been halted since 2019 due to India s imposition of heavy duties on imports from Pakistan after the Pulwama attack. Dar s remarks came in response to a query in the National Assembly about trade challenges with neighboring countries, particularly India. Despite earlier expressions of interest from Pakistan s business community to resume trade, Dar clarified that there are no plans to revive trade relations with India, which have been dormant since 2019.
The United States said it encouraged talks between India and Pakistan over ‘targeted killings report row, but will not “get into the middle” of the situation. The statement assumes significance in the wake of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh s recent remarks on targeted killings inside Pakistan.
India and Pakistan attempted to interfere in Canadian elections in 2019 and 2021, as revealed by Canada s spy agency. The documents suggest that India and Pakistan tried to influence Canadian politics through clandestine activities.
Pakistan s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, expressed optimism for improved ties with India post its upcoming elections from April to June. Amid strained relations due to alleged terrorism support and territorial disputes, Asif hopes for a shift after India s elections. He also addressed Pakistan s relations with Afghanistan and ongoing efforts against terrorism.
The recommendation of panel comes two days before Pakistan’s general elections, with former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leading the race. Sharif has advocated for good relations with India, praising the country’s progress. | Latest News India