ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is in touch with the Indian government over the Pathankot airbase terrorist attack and is working on the leads provided by it, the Foreign Office said Monday, days after Indian security forces failed to clear the heavily-fortified military compound near the Indo-Pak border.
In a statement issued late Monday night, the Foreign Office spokesperson said Pakistan categorically condemns the unfortunate terrorist incident in Pathankot.
“We understand the pain of many families who have lost their dear ones in this tragedy, as Pakistan itself is a major victim of terrorism. We have extended our deepest condolences to the Government and people of India,” it said.
The spokesperson said that, in line with its commitment to effectively counter and eradicate terrorism, Pakistan was in contact with India over the matter and working on the leads provided to it.
Following reports of India ‘mulling its options’ on whether to go ahead with foreign secretary-level talks with Pakistan scheduled for later this month, the Foreign Office urged the two countries to remain committed to the dialogue process.
“Living in the same region and with a common history, the two countries should remain committed to a sustained dialogue process. The challenge of terrorism calls for strengthening our resolve to a cooperative approach,” it said.
India says a final decision on the talks, scheduled for January 15, is expected to be taken after their security forces complete their operation at the Pathankot air base.
