As widely expected, India has decided to skip the SAARC Summit scheduled to be held in Islamabad in November. The decision comes shortly after heightened tension between India and Pakistan post- Uri attack where 18 jawans were killed. MEA has conveyed in its message that, " In the prevailing circumstances, the Government of India is unable to participate in the proposed Summit in Islamabad." "We also understand that some other SAARC Member States have also conveyed their reservation about attending the Islamabad Summit in November 2016," it said. In the aftermath of Uri attack, India has decided to review Most favoured Nation tag given to Pakistan and an inter-ministerial group has been formed to review the Indus Waters Treaty.

Source: dna September 27, 2016 15:53 UTC