Pathankot attack: Nawaz Sharif calls Narendra Modi, assures Pak’s support in probe
Pakistan had said that it is working on the ‘leads’ provided by India on the terror attack
Pakistan had said that it is working on the ‘leads’ provided by India on the terror attack
New Delhi:
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday called up Narendra Modi after combing operations ceased in Pathankot. Sharif assured Modi that his government would take prompt and decisive action against the terrorists behind the Pathankot attack.
#PathankotAttack PM Sharif calls PM Modi, assures that his Govt wd take prompt & decisive action against terrorists pic.twitter.com/aV41NRCUnV
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 5, 2016Earlier in a statement, Pakistan had said that it is working on the -"leads-" provided by India on the terror attack on the IAF base in Pathankot.
Extending Pakistan's deepest condolences to the Government and people of India on the -"unfortunate terrorist incident-" in Pathankot, a statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, -"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.-"
Noting that the terror attack that left seven security personnel dead has been categorically condemned by Pakistan, the spokesperson said, -"In line with Pakistan s commitment to effectively counter and eradicate terrorism, the Government is in touch with the Indian government and is working on the leads provided by it.-"
The statement, however, did not give details of the -"leads-" provided by India. It also said that India and Pakistan should remain -"committed-" to a sustained dialogue process. -"Living in the same region and with a common history, the two countries should remain committed to a sustained dialogue process,-" it said, adding, -"The challenge of terrorism calls for strengthening our resolve to a cooperative approach.-"
It is likely that National Security Advisors of the two countries may have an urgent meeting in the next few days after which a call would be taken on the Foreign Secretary-level talks.