Wednesday, June 17, 2026
ADVT 
National

Pakistan PM writes to Modi, offers talks

Darpan News Desk IANS, 07 Jun, 2019 11:26 PM

    Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday wrote a letter to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi offering dialogue to reconcilable problems.

    In a letter to Modi congratulating him on his second term as the Prime Minister, Khan wrote that Pakistan desires the resolution of all problems, including that of the disputed Kashmir region, the Geo TV reported.

    He further added that talks between the two nations were the only solution to help both countries' people overcome poverty and that it was important to work together for regional development.

    Pakistan, Khan wrote, wished for peace in the South Asian region and that, alongside stability, were required for the states as well as the region to move forward, the report said.

    Modi had assumed prime ministership for the second time on May 30.

    On Thursday, the Foreign Ministry had said no meeting between PM Khan and Modi was scheduled on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Kyrgyz capital Bishkek.

    "To the best of my knowledge, no meeting is being arranged between Prime Minister Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on the sidelines of the SCO meet," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar had said.

    Talks about dialogue between Pakistan and India started gaining momentum after Khan had earlier congratulated Modi on the Bharatiya Janata Party's electoral victory in the Lok Sabha elections.

    Khan had expressed his desire for the two countries to work together for the betterment of their people. In a tweet earlier, he had congratulated Modi, saying he looked forward to working for "peace, progress and prosperity in South Asia".

    Modi had responded in a Twitter post, thanking PM Khan for his "good wishes" and saying he, too, wanted peace in the region.

    The messages came just hours after Pakistan said it tested a surface-to-surface ballistic missile capable of carrying conventional and nuclear warheads.

    India tested its latest supersonic cruise missile on Wednesday.

     

    MORE National ARTICLES

    20-Year-Old Woman Stabbed In Southeast Vancouver

    20-Year-Old Woman Stabbed In Southeast Vancouver
    Vancouver Police are investigating an early morning stabbing in Champlain Heights that sent one woman to hospital.

    20-Year-Old Woman Stabbed In Southeast Vancouver

    Pot Shop Raids 'Highly Unlikely' On Wednesday: Head Of Police Chiefs

    Pot Shop Raids 'Highly Unlikely' On Wednesday: Head Of Police Chiefs
    The head of Canada's police chiefs says it's "highly unlikely" there will be raids of unlicensed pot shops on the day marijuana becomes legal.

    Pot Shop Raids 'Highly Unlikely' On Wednesday: Head Of Police Chiefs

    Doctors To Debate Medical Pot As More Patients Expected To Ask For Prescriptions

    Two doctors with contrasting viewpoints on the issue will participate in a debate on Tuesday — the day before recreational cannabis is legalized — as part of a live streamed event hosted by the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

    Doctors To Debate Medical Pot As More Patients Expected To Ask For Prescriptions

    B.C. Receives 173 Cannabis Shop Applications But Only One Store Opening Oct. 17

    B.C. Receives 173 Cannabis Shop Applications But Only One Store Opening Oct. 17
    VICTORIA — British Columbia's public safety minister says the government has received 173 applications for cannabis retail outlets, but only one approved store will open Wednesday when marijuana sales become legal in Canada.

    B.C. Receives 173 Cannabis Shop Applications But Only One Store Opening Oct. 17

    Child Dead After Being Hit By Transit Train In Calgary

    The girl was rushed to Alberta Children's Hospital after being struck by the CTrain in the city's southwest during the rush hour.

    Child Dead After Being Hit By Transit Train In Calgary

    Is Canada Ready? Trudeau Rolls Political Dice With Cannabis Legalization

    OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is ready for cannabis legalization as the country prepares to push the green light on recreational use for adults. 

    Is Canada Ready? Trudeau Rolls Political Dice With Cannabis Legalization