The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba claimed responsibility. Among those killed was a Kashmiri doctor Dr Shahnawaz Dar, who was supposed to return home for the post-wedding function of his daughter.
The Pakistan foreign minister emphasised that while Pakistan has consistently welcomed constructive engagement through inclusive dialogue on all outstanding issues, it firmly opposes any unilateral approaches or attempts to impose India’s will or hegemony.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi remarks came after Pakistan PM showed his willingness to talk with India.
Former ambassador to Pakistan, Satinder Lambah, claimed that the two nations had held multiple meetings and were on the brink of signing a "peace treaty" but everything changed after the UPA-II government lost General elections in 2014.
The pilgrims would visit Shree Katas Raj Temples, also known as Qila Katas or complex of Katas Temples. The Katas Raj Temples complex is built around a pond, which is considered sacred by Hindus.
"One step from them should come in a positive manner and then we will see if the step has effect on ground", General Rawat said.
"The onus is on Pakistan to take credible steps, to create conducive conditions, for such talks which of course means taking action against terrorists, taking action against terrorist infrastructure which operates from its soil," he said.
The comment came in the backdrop of a case filed by PCB against BCCI for not playing any bilateral cricket with them despite signing a MoU.
New Delhi: Borrowing from Narendra Modi's phraseology, Pakistan on Tuesday said that 'acche din aa rahe hain' for bilateral ties with India and expressed hope that the process of granting non-discriminatory market access to the
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