Pakistan asks India to ensure protection of Dosti Bus: FO

E-Paper | April 30, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday called upon Indian authorities to ensure protection of "Dosti" bus passengers.

Foreign Office Spokesman Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry in a statement said, “It is essential for both sides to take steps to cool passions and resume meaningful dialogue.”

Commenting on last week's incident when protestor's in India's Amritsar city had stopped the Lahore-bound Dosti Bus, the spokesman said it was regrettable incident.

The spokesperson added that India should also ensure the security of the Pakistani embassy and its staff.

The protestor's in India had stopped the Dosti bus against the killing of five Indian soldiers at the Line of Control (LoC) on August 5.

India had accused Pakistani troops of involvement in the killing.

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Amitav

Aug 10, 2013 05:12pm

India does not need any protection of Dosti Bus while the Bus is in India. Make sure to protect in Pakistan, a terror nation - stamped by the world, not by Indians.

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Neil B

Aug 10, 2013 06:12pm

really

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Agha Ata

Aug 10, 2013 06:43pm

Who are they kidding with? It is nothing but a ladders and snakes game (LUDO) that children play. The next time there would be some real big thing happening. That would bring all parties down to square one! Just between you and me . . . one of them is playing with a loaded dice!

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Taimur

Aug 10, 2013 08:10pm

"India had accused Pakistani troops of involvement in the killing" should hv added "while Defence Minister doubts Army involment as seems the attackers were in Pak Army uniform" Is Dawn catering few Indian readers?. Be on course of Pak interest first policy. Dawn is not independent news bureau, must understand this is Pak News paper and should protect Pak interest first., food for thought, may be also learn from Indian Meda!!!!!!!!!!!

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jay verma

Aug 10, 2013 08:28pm

The spokesperson added that India should also ensure the security of the Pakistani embassy and its staff. It must be both sided.

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Manish Gupte, PhD

Aug 10, 2013 10:12pm

Trade which allows retaliation at various levels is much better! India promotes "Made in Pakistan" and Pakistan promotes "Made in India"! As people's incomes are tied to each other, there is peace. And, genuine trade actually creates more wealth as countries specialize!

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Modi

Aug 11, 2013 05:35am

@Amitav: Oh, for God's sake, cant you put aside your hatred for a moment to think and act in a sane and mature manner without throwing tit for tat brickbats ! This is the main problem with all South Asians-Indians and Pakistanis. They are both immature and emotional people who rarely think with their brains!

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