Says Pakist­an and India must work to reduce povert­y and engage in dialog­ue with each otherPrime Minister Imran Khan has cautioned New Delhi from the rising tensions in Indian-occupied Kashmir before they reach a fever pitch. In an interview broadcast on the BBC on Wednesday, the country’s premier called on his Indian counterpart to settle the Kashmir issue. “The number one tasks of the two governments is how are we going to reduce poverty and the way we reduce poverty is by settling our differences through dialogue and there is only one difference – which is Kashmir,” he added. BJP election win will boost chances of Pakistan, India peace talks: ImranPM Imran also spoke about the dangers of confrontation between the two neighbours, saying “once you respond, no-one can predict where it can go from there”. “If India had come back and then again attacked Pakistan, Pakistan would have no choice but to respond,” he added.

Source: The Express Tribune April 10, 2019 17:23 UTC