–UK, Turkey and Qatar stress the need for de-escalation of tensions between nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours–International media all praise for Pakistan’s peace gestureISLAMABAD: The international community is appreciating Pakistan’s efforts for peace in the region as United Kingdom (UK), Qatar, Turkey and international media hailed Prime Minister Imran Khan’s decision of releasing captured Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. According to Qatar News Agency, both sides exchanged views on regional and international developments, especially differences between Pakistan and India. The Wall Street Journal noted that India has rebuffed the offer of talks by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. American papers also deplored the war hysteria created by Indian media. “I reached out to New Delhi after assuming charge as prime minister.

Source: Pakistan Today March 03, 2019 19:18 UTC