Nawaz Sharif says sad over Line of Control escalations

Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, Thursday expressed his sadness over the recent exchange of firing between the Pakistani and Indian troops in the disputed Kashmir region which has resulted into flaring up of tensions and loss of precious human lives.  

The Indian defence officials say that Pakistani troops attacked an Indian post along the LoC in Poonch sector in the disputed Kashmir region late Monday night, killing five Indian soldiers.  

Pakistan military said on Thursday that Indian troops fired at its border area and injured a civilian along the Line of Control (LoC), which divides the two countries in the disputed Kashmir region. The army also says that Indian troops fired on a post on Wednesday and critically injured two soldiers. 

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif convened a special meeting at the Foreign Ministry to discuss the situation arising out of the escalations along the LoC, the PM office said.

The Prime Minister said that it was imperative for both India and Pakistan to take effective steps to ensure and restore ceasefire on the Line of Control, a statement from the PM office said.

“The Prime Minister, during the briefing, also emphasized that while existing military to military channels could be more optimally utilized to prevent misunderstanding and not allowing situation to escalate.”

He said Pakistan is prepared to discuss steps with India for further strengthening of existing mechanisms both at the political and military levels.

Nawaz Sharif further said that it is incumbent upon the leadership of both sides not to allow the situation to drift and to take steps to improve the atmosphere by engaging constructively with a view to building trust and confidence.

The Prime Minister said the incident will not affect his upcoming meeting with his Indian counterpart, Manmohan Singh, in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly next month.

“I look forward to his meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York,” the statement quoted the PM as telling the meeting.

“During the meeting, we will discuss steps to further build trust and consolidate this relationship,” the Prime Minister added.

He reiterated the resolve that Pakistan will persist in its efforts to improve relations with India through a constructive dialogue on all issues.

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