Stalled Indo-Pak talks impeding anti-terror efforts: Gilani

Rezaul H Laskar
Islamabad, Dec 19 (PTI) Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf
Raza Gilani Saturday underlined the need for the early
resumption of the peace process with India, saying the
non-resolution of outstanding issues between the two countries
is impeding Pakistan’s efforts to counter terrorism.

"Non-resolution of outstanding issues is impeding the
government of Pakistan’s efforts to effectively counter the
menace of terrorism," Gilani told a session of the
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir Council that he chaired at the Prime
Minister's House here.
Gilani "underlined the need for early resumption of
the stalled dialogue process with India". However, he said the
dialogue "must be meaningful and result-oriented".
Referring to the need to resume the peace process that
has been stalled since the Mumbai attacks in November last
year, Gilani said he had "impressed upon India and the rest of
the world that terrorism is the real issue".
Gilani said he had told world leaders that peace and
stability in South Asia "can only be guaranteed if all
outstanding issues between Pakistan and India, including the
Kashmir dispute, are resolved".
Pakistan has "shown commitment to reverse the course
of confrontation in South Asia", he contended.
"Pakistan is ready to start a journey of peace and
accommodation in order to provide a better environment to the
people to prosper and develop," Gilani said. PTI RHL
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