Kerry favours continuation of Pak-India peace talks despite hurdles
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ISLAMABAD: The United States on Saturday said that continuation of India-Pakistan peace talks is in the best interest of the regional stability, Radio Pakistan reported.
US Secretary of State John Kerry telephoned Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and lauded his role in carefully tackling the prevailing situation in the wake of the recent gunmen attack on Indian air base.
Nawaz apprised Kerry that Pakistan is swiftly carrying out investigations into Pathankot incident and will soon unearth the truth.
“World will see our effectiveness and sincerity in this regard,” he added.
Kerry hoped that “talks between Pakistan and India would continue despite efforts to thwart the process”.
Pakistan was eliminating terrorism from its soil and would not allow anyone to use its soil to conduct terror operations abroad, Nawaz told the US Secretary of State.
US Secretary Kerry extended full support to the prime minister in finding out the actual perpetrators behind Pathankot incident.
Earlier on Thursday, a US State Department spokesman had said it was up to the Pakistan government to determine how long it would take to investigate the attack on the Pathankot air base following information provided by India.
The statement came after India said it was awaiting Pakistan’s response on the information provided on the Pathankot incident, following which it will decide on the resumption of bilateral talks scheduled for later this month.
India's foreign ministry said Islamabad has been given actionable intelligence that those who planned the assault came from Pakistan.
"As far as we are concerned, the ball is now in Pakistan's court," spokesman Vikas Swarup told reporters when asked if the talks were on. "The immediate issue in front of us is Pakistan's response to the terrorist attack."
The US State Department spokesman said Pakistan has condemned the attack and has made clear its commitment to investigate it.
Seven Indian security men and four suspected gunmen were killed during an assault, on Indian air base near the Pakistan border, which threatened to undermine the two countries' fragile peace process.
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Jan 09, 2016 10:35pm
US / Kerry should also phone Modi to tell him and Indian media not to blow things out of proportions.
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Jan 09, 2016 10:47pm
Pakistan wants concrete evidence, "what does concrete mean". There were logistic, guidance and directions, calls made from Pakistan to the terrorists.
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Jan 09, 2016 10:49pm
70,000 of Pakistani civilians have died of terrorism in recent years.......we would try our best India to catch killers of your SEVEN people.......we already have lot to do.......do not expect too much........we are already sick and tired of this terrorism ourselves........God please guide the people who SPONSOR it in our country........
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Jan 09, 2016 10:54pm
Hope something good outcome!
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Jan 09, 2016 10:56pm
I dont understand why US is peeping its nose in India Pakistan internal matter.
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Jan 09, 2016 11:01pm
It will be good for both the countries and broadly for South Asia if the perpetrators are found and taken to task by Pakistan. Both the nations have been suffering from this disease.
Pakistan, I hope, tries it's level best to find the terrorists behind the pathankot attack.
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Jan 09, 2016 11:01pm
Peace is important, but not more important than security of our citizens.
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Jan 09, 2016 11:01pm
US has always supported Pakistan at the time of crisis... This is an unequivocal message to India that nobody's buying their story and do not create unnecessary hurdles in the way of peace... Resolve Kashmir issue as per UN resolutions...
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Jan 09, 2016 11:15pm
US wants talks so that eventually it comes to Kashmir resolution, the cause of all the problems. US knows that.
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Jan 09, 2016 11:18pm
Very good move. Pakistan should ensure very quick investigation and arrests if anyone found guilty.
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Jan 09, 2016 11:23pm
It took India 4 days to conclude the operation. But it wants Pakistan to act on it immediately.
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Jan 09, 2016 11:26pm
Pakistan need to follow her own national and strategic interests and not give in to outside pressures.
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Jan 10, 2016 12:01am
Your image in the world has hit rock bottom already. If you don't take corrective measures, you will be all alone.
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Jan 10, 2016 12:10am
But GOI thinks differently...What US thinks does't matter. This is golden opportunity for Pakistan to nab the perpetrators and take India in confidence so that they resolve all outstanding issues together.
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Jan 10, 2016 12:23am
What is the problem with USA?
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Jan 10, 2016 12:36am
Susma Swaraj favours continuation of North Korea - USA peace talks despite hurdles.
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Jan 10, 2016 12:47am
The Truth about America:
1....... 48 million Americans are living on food stamps.
2....... 3 million student loans are in default.
3....... 4 million credit cards are in collections.
4....... 2 million homes are in foreclosure.
5....... 18% is the unemployment.
6....... $19 trillion is the US debt.
7....... 70 million Americans don't have health insurance.
8....... US exports are almost nothing.
10...... 6 million American are homeless.
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Jan 10, 2016 12:49am
Kerry may say anything but he is not the one who will decide. India being a status quo power has nothing to lose if there are no talks. Unless we can show some tangible progress in the investigation of Indian allegations regarding Pathankot attack the Secretary level talks may not be held and even if held will not produce any results except hot air and more acrimonious exchanges.
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Jan 10, 2016 12:51am
Without any movement on the Pathankot attack investigation, talks will be a farce. India should wait until there is solid action on the terrorist group involved.
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Jan 10, 2016 12:53am
Nawaz Sharif is Asia 's tiger, he has to prove it by arresting key handlers of this terrorist attacks.
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Jan 10, 2016 01:18am
By the way who is this carry guy whome we have to keep happy? A class monitor?
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Jan 10, 2016 01:27am
US suddenly singing Indias tune?
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Jan 10, 2016 01:55am
Oh, you needed that push... now make a little money.
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Jan 10, 2016 02:08am
Good. If there is a solid proof that these terrorists went from Pakistan then Pakistan must take sever action against them. There is NO place for the terrorists in Pakistan or India.
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Jan 10, 2016 02:13am
Pakistan is very clever country and understands everything so please stay away from Pakistan before u get ur self in big trouble?
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Jan 10, 2016 02:25am
Lets see how much Pakistan have changed from the past.
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Jan 10, 2016 03:02am
do more!.
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Jan 10, 2016 03:51am
Kerry is calling not to say good job. Read between lines.
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Jan 10, 2016 03:53am
Diplomatic speak for "get moving on this!"
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Jan 10, 2016 04:43am
lets see
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Jan 10, 2016 05:04am
It was heartening to read that PM Sharif has assured that world will see Pakistan's sincerity.
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Jan 10, 2016 05:07am
Now this is what we expect from NS. If the truth is unearthed whosoever the culprit be; it will indeed show sincere efforts of NS government and talks will proceed. We expect positive results as majority of the Indians have never doubted the intent of NS. NAMO AND NS ARE ON RIGHT PATH. Let us hope for the best for the better economic future of both India and Pakistan.
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Jan 10, 2016 05:22am
"Nawaz apprised Kerry that Pakistan is swiftly carrying out investigations into Pathankot incident and will soon unearth the truth."
Pakistan informed India that Pakistan needs solid evidence from India.
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Jan 10, 2016 06:02am
Pakistanis need to reflect...they think of themselves a certain way and this is at odds with how the world sees them. The media and citizenry should be a little more self critical and introspect instead of blaming external factors.
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Jan 10, 2016 06:03am
6 gunmen, actually. There were two teams, one each comprising of 4 and 2 gunmen.
The 4-gunman team was tasked at keeping the security forces engaged, in order to allow the 2-gunman team to find and destroy aircrafts and helicopters within the air base.
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Jan 10, 2016 06:23am
Pakistan-India may be brothers, but USA is no father to dictate terms.
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Jan 10, 2016 06:32am
The fate of peace talks and Indo-Pak relationships are entirely in Pakistan's hands now. Show sincerity and we will resume from where we had left.
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Jan 10, 2016 06:40am
Taking more time to investigate and then starting blame game will make matter worst.
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Jan 10, 2016 06:50am
It is in the best interest of Pakistan to show the world that it is sincere in its effort fighting terrorism.
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Jan 10, 2016 06:56am
It is sad that US needs to tell the neighbors to talk with each other. Pakistanis and Indians are from the same race and share the same cultural heritage. We must stop fighting and be friendly to each other. Let us not have the religion or terrorists come between us and our peace/prosperity. Our strength is in unity and respecting diversity.
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Jan 10, 2016 06:59am
Its good for pakistan , pakistani people and soui east Asia at large in long run.
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Jan 10, 2016 07:44am
Watch nothing going to happen.
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Jan 10, 2016 07:47am
@Indian :
No Problem!!. You have your own problem!. Deal with it!!!!
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Jan 10, 2016 07:57am
The headlines.very different in Indian papers..
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Jan 10, 2016 08:17am
US has lost its power and influence ,we don't need to listen to what they say, just follow our national interests, no need to waste time following US orders.
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Jan 10, 2016 08:20am
"The world will see our effectiveness and sincerity in this regard"
An extremely reassuring and unambiguous statement from the highest level of office.
Thank You Mr Prime Minister.
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Jan 10, 2016 08:23am
All evidences r being dedtroyed.....anyways any countru cannot provide evidence other than handlers instructions to terrorirsts conversation and twlephone numbers
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Jan 10, 2016 08:27am
This sort of cooperation and willingness to fight terrorism is heartening to see. May god give strength to Nawaz & Raheel to fight the monster with in.
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Jan 10, 2016 09:24am
Did he really call to say just that?
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Jan 10, 2016 09:43am
@Akram : One reason to delay the operation in India is to gather more data in the form of telephonic messages etc. The telecom gateways traces suspected calls and it takes time to capture sufficient data for enough evidence.
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Jan 10, 2016 09:57am
@Akram No one is asking Pakistan to finish investigation in 4 days. Take 4 weeks or 4 months. India will wait. So must talks. Please note this isn't obstinacy. Talks aren't possible without trust.
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Jan 10, 2016 09:58am
I think Pakistan appears to be sincere this time. Let not India doubt them, hurry up them and start giving hasty statements from different corners. Give them time. Keep Belief in the Sharif. After all, everybody lives on hope.
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Jan 10, 2016 10:13am
@Akram India wanted to nab the terrorists alive, but unfortunate, they were heavily armed.
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Jan 10, 2016 10:14am
@A Shah India is a good friend of US.
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Jan 10, 2016 12:17pm
Pakistan a Honest country in the world. Act properly in the crisis
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Jan 10, 2016 12:23pm
Pakistan will never break his promises .
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Jan 10, 2016 01:46pm
Lets assume two powerful people talking to each other for some serious issues and suddenly a third party, relatively very weak comes and tried to ruin the talk by poking one and hurting other. What should those two gentlemen do? They must kicked out that person from there and continue talking. Here those two gentlemen is referred to India and Pakistan. So moral of the story is, lets kicked out those people who doesn't want India and Pakistan's discussion go forward. So find out those culprits and kicked them out and then talk again. As simple as that.
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Jan 10, 2016 03:00pm
@Ahmed USA
Really.
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Jan 10, 2016 03:22pm
@A Shah
If tune is truth then why not pay it.
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Jan 10, 2016 03:35pm
@Akram "It took India 4 days to conclude the operation. But it wants Pakistan to act on it immediately"
Then you also take 4 days to act and arrest, who is saying you do it in 1 days.
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Jan 10, 2016 04:56pm
@Rohit May God give the courage and wisdom for Modi and the indians to have sincereity enough to honour their pledge to implement UN Kashmir plebiscite.
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Jan 10, 2016 05:10pm
Can Mr Kerry ask India to heed the International Community's call to resolve the simmering Kashmir issue by giving Kashmiris their right to self determination as it is the core issue to be settled for the establishment of durable peace between India and Pakistan. Peace in South Asia hinges on the just resolution of the Kashmir dispute. The revival of the Composite Dialogue can be a step in that direction. India must agree to discuss Kashmir to lend credibility to peace talks.
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Jan 10, 2016 06:29pm
@Shah, Canada .... Kerry is telling Modi not to blow things out of proportion.
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Jan 10, 2016 06:32pm
@Angry Pitbull .... Because of all the angry pitbulls on both sides of the fence.
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Jan 10, 2016 06:36pm
@Kailash ... Then you are an Indian who is part of the problem, not part of the solution.
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Jan 10, 2016 06:40pm
@Raja ... There is no such thing as a quick investigation. The investigators go where their leads and the facts take them. There is no time table.
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Jan 10, 2016 06:46pm
@Indian .... You are correct. Indians should not have to be pushed into peace.
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Jan 10, 2016 06:48pm
@satnam .... What the US thinks does matter.
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Jan 10, 2016 07:02pm
@Abdul .... The unemployment figure in the United States is 5%.
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Jan 10, 2016 07:32pm
@Sunil .... They were heavily armed? That's a surprise.
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Jan 10, 2016 07:38pm
@Changez_Khan - Thanks for your ethical, moral and humane thoughts. I wish we all are more like you.
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Jan 10, 2016 08:11pm
@Sunil;
' There were logistic, guidance and directions, calls made from Pakistan to the terrorists.'
To date the Indian authorities and media has been claiming that the calls were made from India to Pakistan, is this a new story?
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Jan 10, 2016 08:13pm
@DeLhIiTe!;
'perpetrators are found and taken to task by Pakistan.'
you first need to provide some evidence that the terrorists are in Pakistan.
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Jan 10, 2016 08:17pm
Even if this is not a false flag operation, it is very easy for India to have a standing policy of quickly making a few phone calls to Pakistan from the vicinity of a terrorist attack. India can also easily falsify phone records.
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Jan 10, 2016 08:21pm
@Zak What US told is to investigate and punish the culprits at the earliest so that peace talks can proceed.
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Jan 10, 2016 08:31pm
who cares citizens? both governments want revenue generated from Kashmir. poor people do not know there is no one who care for you,neither India nor Pakistan. governments of both sides want to distract attention of people by playing these tricks. in both countries there is no future of the poor.
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Jan 10, 2016 08:46pm
To me, the continuation of peace talks despite hurdles seem to be coming from very experienced politicians who know the world and can act as mentors for new nations.
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Jan 11, 2016 12:21am
Our generations have been destroyed by hatred...let there be beginning of a new era.
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Jan 11, 2016 09:31am
The Truth about America: 1....... 48 million Americans are living on food stamps. 2....... 3 million student loans are in default. 3....... 4 million credit cards are in collections. 4....... 2 million homes are in foreclosure. 5....... 18% is the unemployment. 6....... $19 trillion is the US debt. 7....... 70 million Americans don't have health insurance. 8....... US exports are almost nothing. 10...... 6 million American are homeless.@Abdul
If US produces nothing then how is it still the largest trading partner for most countries......forget the fact that most modern products/services were developed there.....where in the world did you get the figure of 18% unemployment
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