ISLAMABAD – Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar hassaid that no back channel diplomacy is presently taking place with India.
Speaking during a question hour session in the Senate on Thursday, Kharsaid hostility coming in from the neighbouring country is of unique nature.
The statement came in response to PTI Senator Faisal Javed Khan’s questionabout Pakistan’s decision regarding normalisation of ties with India untilthe revocation of the August 5 move. On August 5, 2019, the Indiangovernment abolished Article 370 of the Constitution which grants specialstatus to Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
Khar said relations have been marred by a number of provocative steps byIndia. She said the BBC documentary banned by India has vindicatedPakistan’s viewpoint on Gujarat massacre.
The minister said we continue to be on journey of peace. She described theopening of Kartarpur Corridor as a positive precedent saying such processesmust move forward.
Minister of State for Law Shahadat Awan told the house that television andradio channels air programs regarding the awareness of farmers.
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He said both Radio Pakistan and the PTV will be asked to broadcast moresuch programs with the aim to acquaint farmers with latest technology.
Responding to a Calling Attention Notice, Minister of State for FinanceAisha Ghaus Pasha said the government has a plan to improve the economicsituation. She said it is our determination to protect the poor segments ofthe society.
The house will now meet tomorrow at 10:30am.
