Former prime minister and chief of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League (N) party Nawaz Sharif on Thursday (Oct 17) said the visit by the Indian foreign minister to Islamabad was an opportunity for both South Asian neighbours to break the ice.

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"He's been in the helm of affairs for six years. I can remember n number of incidents when Gen Bajwa has made keynote addresses all over Pakistan and internationally in which he has spoken about peace," Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain said.

'This is not first time Gen Bajwa has spoken about peace,' says Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (R)

Amidst devastating floods and record-high inflation, Pakistan is batting for peace with India. Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Gen Bajwa stressed on the need for peace and developing a mechanism for resolving bilateral issues.

Pakistan bats for peace with neighbours; army chief says 'trying to break logjam'