&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-foreign-minister-calls-up-kashmiri-separatist-leader-geelani-194700">Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi </a>Wednesday claimed that India has failed to diplomatically isolate Islamabad, according to a media report.

Briefing Parliament, the minister claimed India on multiple occasions tried to harm Pakistan's diplomatic ties with other countries.

Ties between<a href="http://www.wionews.com/opinions/great-game-ii-india-pakistan-china-gas-pipeline-powered-by-russia-cannot-be-discounted-196820"> India and Pakistan </a>nosedived following a spate of terror attacks on Indian military bases by Pakistan-based terror groups since January 2016.

Following the strikes, India announced it will not engage in talks with Pakistan, saying terror and talks cannot go hand-in-hand.

India in September cancelled the proposed meeting between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Pakistan counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi in New York citing the brutal killing of security personnel by Pakistan-based entities.&nbsp;

"India's failure to isolate Islamabad diplomatically is a win for the country," Qureshi was quoted as saying by The Express Tribune.

He reiterated to strengthen Pakistan's position in the diplomat and global arena and continue to address any challenges that may arise.

Qureshi also maintained that countries willing to invest in Pakistan and benefit from mutual cooperation shall not be agreeable to India.

"It is to India's discontent that nations are willing to establish mutual trade ties with Pakistan," he said.&nbsp;

Qureshi's assertion of diplomatic successes of Pakistan came days ahead of the planned visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Saturday to expand economic and defence cooperation.&nbsp;

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday claimed that India has failed to diplomatically isolate Islamabad, according to a media report. Briefing Parliament, the minister claimed India on multiple occasions tried to harm Pakistan's diplomatic ties with other countries.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday claimed that India has failed to diplomatically isolate Islamabad, according to a media report. Briefing Parliament, the minister claimed India on multiple occasions tried to harm Pakistan's diplomatic ties with other countries. Ties between India and Pakistan nosedived following a spate of terror attacks on Indian military bases by Pakistan-based terror groups since January 2016. Following the strikes, India announced it will not engage in talks with Pakistan, saying terror and talks cannot go hand-in-hand. India in September cancelled the proposed meeting between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Pakistan counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi in New York citing the brutal killing of security personnel by Pakistan-based entities. "India's failure to isolate Islamabad diplomatically is a win for the country," Qureshi was quoted as saying by The Express Tribune. He reiterated to strengthen Pakistan's position in the diplomat and global arena and continue to address any challenges that may arise. Qureshi also maintained that countries willing to invest in Pakistan and benefit from mutual cooperation shall not be agreeable to India. "It is to India's discontent that nations are willing to establish mutual trade ties with Pakistan," he said. Qureshi's assertion of diplomatic successes of Pakistan came days ahead of the planned visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Saturday to expand economic and defence cooperation.

India's failure to isolate us diplomatically is a victory for Pak: Foreign minister Qureshi

Pakistan has no intention to interfere in India's internal matters and New Delhi should not make an issue out of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pak-foreign-minister-calls-hurriyat-leader-mirwaiz-umar-farooq-india-calls-it-regressive-step-193753">telephonic conversation with Kashmiri separatist leader </a>Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said.

India Wednesday summoned Pakistan envoy <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-summons-pak-high-commissioner-over-foreign-minister-qureshis-phone-call-to-hurriyat-leader-mirwaiz-umar-farooq-193958">Sohail Mahmood</a> and categorically told him that Qureshi's telephonic conversation was a "brazen attempt" to subvert India's unity and violate its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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Mahmood was "cautioned" by Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale that persistence of such behaviour will have "implications".

Talking to the media in Multan on Saturday, Qureshi said that Pakistan has no intention to interfere in the internal matters of India, but New Delhi should also stop blaming Islamabad for its problems, Dawn News reported.

The Foreign Minister acknowledged that he spoke with Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz and India should not make it an issue.

"We want to resolve the Kashmir dispute through dialogue but India is making undue hue and cry," Qureshi was quoted as saying by The Express Tribune.

"Issues are emerging in India but Pakistan has no role in that," he said.

Qureshi said that he would highlight Pakistan's view point on Kashmir issue at an event in the House of Common in London this week.

The Foreign Minister said that election in India was an internal matter and Islamabad would try to hold talks with the new government if it wanted to work with Pakistan.

India has made it clear to Pakistan that talks and terrorism cannot go together.

Pakistan's relations with many countries have improved because of successful diplomacy of the incumbent government, he claimed.

He said Saudi crown prince would visit Pakistan this month. "New agreements will be signed during his visit," Qureshi said.

The Pakistan Foreign Office said Tuesday that Qureshi spoke with the Hurriyat leader and discussed with him efforts of Pakistan government to highlight the Kashmir issue.

In New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs asserted that the entire Jammu and Kashmir "has been, is and shall remain the integral part of India and that Pakistan has no locus standi in any matters related to the State of Jammu and Kashmir, has been made clear again to the High Commissioner of Pakistan."&nbsp;

According to the government sources in New Delhi, India was particularly anguished over Pakistan's statement on Tuesday, sharing details of the conversation that centred around the Kashmir issue.

Though Pakistani leaders may have telephoned separatists in Kashmir in the past but perhaps, it was the first time in recent years that Islamabad put out a statement highlighting the talking points which New Delhi felt was a clear case of violation of the red lines, the sources said.

Meanwhile, Pakistan's major political parties issued a joint declaration at the end of All Parties Kashmir Conference on Saturday and said that peace in the region was not possible without resolving the Kashmir issue.

The declaration called on the Pakistan government to prepare an effective foreign policy to resolve the long-standing issue of Kashmir.

Pakistan has no intention to interfere in India's internal matters and New Delhi should not make an issue out of the telephonic conversation with Kashmiri separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said.

Pakistan has no intention to interfere in India's internal matters and New Delhi should not make an issue out of the telephonic conversation with Kashmiri separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said. India Wednesday summoned Pakistan envoy Sohail Mahmood and categorically told him that Qureshi's telephonic conversation was a "brazen attempt" to subvert India's unity and violate its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Also read: 6 times since 2014: Timeline of summoning of Pak high commissioner by Modi government Mahmood was "cautioned" by Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale that persistence of such behaviour will have "implications". Talking to the media in Multan on Saturday, Qureshi said that Pakistan has no intention to interfere in the internal matters of India, but New Delhi should also stop blaming Islamabad for its problems, Dawn News reported. The Foreign Minister acknowledged that he spoke with Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz and India should not make it an issue. "We want to resolve the Kashmir dispute through dialogue but India is making undue hue and cry," Qureshi was quoted as saying by The Express Tribune. "Issues are emerging in India but Pakistan has no role in that," he said. Qureshi said that he would highlight Pakistan's view point on Kashmir issue at an event in the House of Common in London this week. The Foreign Minister said that election in India was an internal matter and Islamabad would try to hold talks with the new government if it wanted to work with Pakistan. India has made it clear to Pakistan that talks and terrorism cannot go together. Pakistan's relations with many countries have improved because of successful diplomacy of the incumbent government, he claimed. He said Saudi crown prince would visit Pakistan this month. "New agreements will be signed during his visit," Qureshi said. The Pakistan Foreign Office said Tuesday that Qureshi spoke with the Hurriyat leader and discussed with him efforts of Pakistan government to highlight the Kashmir issue. In New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs asserted that the entire Jammu and Kashmir "has been, is and shall remain the integral part of India and that Pakistan has no locus standi in any matters related to the State of Jammu and Kashmir, has been made clear again to the High Commissioner of Pakistan." According to the government sources in New Delhi, India was particularly anguished over Pakistan's statement on Tuesday, sharing details of the conversation that centred around the Kashmir issue. Though Pakistani leaders may have telephoned separatists in Kashmir in the past but perhaps, it was the first time in recent years that Islamabad put out a statement highlighting the talking points which New Delhi felt was a clear case of violation of the red lines, the sources said. Meanwhile, Pakistan's major political parties issued a joint declaration at the end of All Parties Kashmir Conference on Saturday and said that peace in the region was not possible without resolving the Kashmir issue. The declaration called on the Pakistan government to prepare an effective foreign policy to resolve the long-standing issue of Kashmir.

Pakistan has no intention to interfere in India's internal matters: Qureshi after phone call to Mirwaiz

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/happy-to-meet-pm-modi-there-cant-be-a-military-solution-to-kashmir-imran-khan-at-media-interaction-180244">Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan</a>-led government unveiled their first 100 days performance report on Thursday at a ceremony arranged by Jinnah Convention Centre of Islamabad, Dawn News reported.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-suspended-3-billion-in-security-assistance-to-pakistan-in-2018-sources-180203">Khan's government</a> also vowed to pursue development in every field and also focus on economic growth throughout its tenure till 2023.

Prime minister addressed the ceremony and credited his wife, Bushra Bibi for keeping up with his tight schedule. He also mentioned that in his 100 days he only took one day off.

Khan also talked about corruption saying that they were seeking details of accounts through which money was laundered abroad.

Speaking about the government's performance Khan said the government was also devising a system to alleviate poverty in Pakistan. Also trying to introduce a uniform education curriculum across the country and also formed a task force to fix governments hospitals. He said that he made policies which could benefit the common man and same reason behind friendship with India as it will help increase trade between the two countries.

Shehzad Arbab, adviser to prime minister stated that the government till now have achieved 18 out of 13 34 targets and that work is underway for other 16 projects. He was also responsible for 100-day agenda and mentioned that the government worked mostly in six fields, including transformation of governance, strengthening the federation, revitalization of economic growth, uplift of agriculture and conserving water, revolutionizing of social service and ensuring national security.&nbsp;

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi also addressed the gathering and said, "In last five years, there was no one to present Pakistan`s stance before the world." Talking about Pakistan's bilateral relations with India he said, ''Tensions with India are not hidden from anyone but our approach is people-centric and we need peace for people to prosper. We need peace in order to speed up the development of our country."

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government unveiled their first 100 days performance report on Thursday at a ceremony arranged by Jinnah Convention Centre of Islamabad, Dawn News reported.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government unveiled their first 100 days performance report on Thursday at a ceremony arranged by Jinnah Convention Centre of Islamabad, Dawn News reported. Khan's government also vowed to pursue development in every field and also focus on economic growth throughout its tenure till 2023. Prime minister addressed the ceremony and credited his wife, Bushra Bibi for keeping up with his tight schedule. He also mentioned that in his 100 days he only took one day off. Khan also talked about corruption saying that they were seeking details of accounts through which money was laundered abroad. Speaking about the government's performance Khan said the government was also devising a system to alleviate poverty in Pakistan. Also trying to introduce a uniform education curriculum across the country and also formed a task force to fix governments hospitals. He said that he made policies which could benefit the common man and same reason behind friendship with India as it will help increase trade between the two countries. Shehzad Arbab, adviser to prime minister stated that the government till now have achieved 18 out of 13 34 targets and that work is underway for other 16 projects. He was also responsible for 100-day agenda and mentioned that the government worked mostly in six fields, including transformation of governance, strengthening the federation, revitalization of economic growth, uplift of agriculture and conserving water, revolutionizing of social service and ensuring national security. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi also addressed the gathering and said, "In last five years, there was no one to present Pakistan`s stance before the world." Talking about Pakistan's bilateral relations with India he said, ''Tensions with India are not hidden from anyone but our approach is people-centric and we need peace for people to prosper. We need peace in order to speed up the development of our country."

Pak PM Imran Khan-led government unveils first 100-day performance report

SAARC informal meet on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly saw India snubbing Pakistan and strongly raising the issue of terror.

The meet that happened in The Westin Grand Central hotel in New York was attended by all members of SAARC but the meeting that was to happen for two hours concluded in just over one hour with India's external affairs minister making the statement and leaving.

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Highlighting the number of threats and incidents that endanger South Asia, India's external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj said, terrorism remains the single largest threat to peace and stability in our region. She said it is "necessary that we eliminate the scourge of terrorism in all its forms, without any discrimination and end the ecosystem of its support."

But it was Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi was at his undiplomatic best. Confirming that there were no talks between India and Pakistan, Qureshi said, "EAM left midway, maybe she wasn't feeling well. I listened to her statement. She talked of regional cooperation. How is regional cooperation possible, when everybody is ready to sit &amp; talk &amp; you're blocking that?"

Without taking name he said, "attitude of one country is blocking the progress of SAARC, connectivity&amp;prosperity of this region &amp; defying the spirit of SAARC".

Meanwhile, India has slammed Pakistan saying remarks by Pakistani Foreign Minister about EAM leaving SAARC foreign minister's informal meeting were "surprising and unfortunate." New Delhi also dismissed allegations by Pakistani Foreign Min regarding India not being serious about SAARC as "baseless &amp; away from reality."

India did extensively talked about various SAARC related projects &amp; expressed its commitment for making SAARC a success as a regional grouping.

Interestingly, Afghanistan's foreign minister Salahuddin Rabbani had also left from SAARC FMs meet midway. Afghanistan has already highlight Pakistan using terror as a policy.

Afghanistan's Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah who represented his country at the annual UNGA meet said terror "breeding grounds and sanctuaries" need to be shut but the "response has been sparse."

It must be recalled that SAARC summit which was to be held in Islamabad was boycotted by not only India but Afghanistan, Bhutan and Bangladesh. Many will say what happened at the SAARC meet confirms Pakistan's isolation.

All eyes are now on September, 29th when India's external affairs minister and Pakistan's foreign minister will speak at UNGA.

SAARC informal meet on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly saw India snubbing Pakistan and strongly raising the issue of terror. The meet that happened in The Westin Grand Central hotel in New York was attended by all members of SAARC but the meeting that was to happen for two hours concluded in just over one hour with India's external affairs minister making the statement and leaving.

SAARC informal meet on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly saw India snubbing Pakistan and strongly raising the issue of terror. The meet that happened in The Westin Grand Central hotel in New York was attended by all members of SAARC but the meeting that was to happen for two hours concluded in just over one hour with India's external affairs minister making the statement and leaving. Also Read: The attitude of only 'one country' is hampering SAARC, says Pak foreign minister Qureshi Highlighting the number of threats and incidents that endanger South Asia, India's external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj said, terrorism remains the single largest threat to peace and stability in our region. She said it is "necessary that we eliminate the scourge of terrorism in all its forms, without any discrimination and end the ecosystem of its support." But it was Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi was at his undiplomatic best. Confirming that there were no talks between India and Pakistan, Qureshi said, "EAM left midway, maybe she wasn't feeling well. I listened to her statement. She talked of regional cooperation. How is regional cooperation possible, when everybody is ready to sit & talk & you're blocking that?" Without taking name he said, "attitude of one country is blocking the progress of SAARC, connectivity&prosperity of this region & defying the spirit of SAARC". Meanwhile, India has slammed Pakistan saying remarks by Pakistani Foreign Minister about EAM leaving SAARC foreign minister's informal meeting were "surprising and unfortunate." New Delhi also dismissed allegations by Pakistani Foreign Min regarding India not being serious about SAARC as "baseless & away from reality." India did extensively talked about various SAARC related projects & expressed its commitment for making SAARC a success as a regional grouping. Interestingly, Afghanistan's foreign minister Salahuddin Rabbani had also left from SAARC FMs meet midway. Afghanistan has already highlight Pakistan using terror as a policy. Afghanistan's Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah who represented his country at the annual UNGA meet said terror "breeding grounds and sanctuaries" need to be shut but the "response has been sparse." It must be recalled that SAARC summit which was to be held in Islamabad was boycotted by not only India but Afghanistan, Bhutan and Bangladesh. Many will say what happened at the SAARC meet confirms Pakistan's isolation. All eyes are now on September, 29th when India's external affairs minister and Pakistan's foreign minister will speak at UNGA.

India snubs Pak at SAARC meet in New York as Sushma Swaraj leaves meeting midway

The Government of Pakistan on Friday reacted to India's move to call off the meeting between the Foreign Ministers of both the countries. Pakistan government stated that India's reason to cancel the meeting was 'unconvincing'.

India on Friday called off the meeting between Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj and Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi that was supposed to take place in New York, United States later this month on the sidelines of annual UN General Assembly (UNGA) session.&nbsp;

The move came after the bodies of three Jammu and Kashmir cops were found in the region on Friday. The soldiers were allegedly abducted and killed by a Pakistan-backed terrorist organisation. India also stated that the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/true-face-imran-khan-revealed-says-mea-after-calling-talks-pak-167000">true face of Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has been revealed</a> in the wake of the brutal killings.&nbsp;

''Since yesterday's announcement of the meeting of foreign ministers of India and Pakistan, two deeply disturbing developments took place. Latest brutal killings of our security personnel by Pakistan entities and the recent release of series of 20 postal stamps by Pakistan glorifying terrorists,'' Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on Friday.

Pakistan government rejected India's claim stating that India had announced the bilateral talks much ahead of the "disturbing developments." It described India's comments on Pak PM Imran Khan, "against all norms of civilised discourse and diplomatic communication."

"The reasons cited by the Indian side for the decision to cancel the Foreign Ministers' meeting, within 24 hours of its public confirmation, are entirely unconvincing," read an official statement.

"Firstly, the alleged killing of BSF soldier took place two days prior to the Indian announcement of its agreement to hold the bilateral meeting," the statement read.

"When the allegations of Pakistan's involvement first appeared, the Pakistan Rangers clearly conveyed to BSF through official channels that Pakistan had nothing to do with it. Pakistan Rangers also extended help in efforts to locate the soldier's body. These facts were known to the Indian authorities and a part of the Indian media also reported that Pakistan had refuted its involvement. Yet, this motivated and malicious propaganda continued. Pakistan takes this opportunity to categorically reject these allegations once again. Our authorities would be prepared to conduct a joint investigation to establish the truth," it said.

Reiterating the significance of dialogue, the Pak government stated that it "has always desired peaceful and good-neighbourly relations with India, on the basis of sovereign equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefit. In our view, dialogue and diplomacy are the only constructive way forward for the two countries to address mutual concerns, rebuild trust, resolve longstanding disputes, and establish durable peace in South Asia. For its part, Pakistan will persist in its quest for peace and development. But, as we have consistently emphasised, our approach will continue to be guided by the aforementioned principles and the dictates of national dignity."

Friday's incident angered India after which the government decided to call off the upcoming meeting with Pakistan.

In a letter to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had sought a meeting between foreign ministers Sushma Swaraj and Shah Mehmood Qureshi on the sidelines of the UNGA.&nbsp;

The Indian government had said that the two leaders will meet at a mutually convenient date and time. But, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar made it clear that "the coming meeting was not a resumption of the dialogue process".

(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;

The Government of Pakistan on Friday reacted to India's move to call off the meeting between the Foreign Ministers of both the countries. Pakistan government stated that India's reason to cancel the meeting was 'unconvincing'.

The Government of Pakistan on Friday reacted to India's move to call off the meeting between the Foreign Ministers of both the countries. Pakistan government stated that India's reason to cancel the meeting was 'unconvincing'. India on Friday called off the meeting between Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj and Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi that was supposed to take place in New York, United States later this month on the sidelines of annual UN General Assembly (UNGA) session. The move came after the bodies of three Jammu and Kashmir cops were found in the region on Friday. The soldiers were allegedly abducted and killed by a Pakistan-backed terrorist organisation. India also stated that the true face of Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has been revealed in the wake of the brutal killings. ''Since yesterday's announcement of the meeting of foreign ministers of India and Pakistan, two deeply disturbing developments took place. Latest brutal killings of our security personnel by Pakistan entities and the recent release of series of 20 postal stamps by Pakistan glorifying terrorists,'' Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on Friday. Pakistan government rejected India's claim stating that India had announced the bilateral talks much ahead of the "disturbing developments." It described India's comments on Pak PM Imran Khan, "against all norms of civilised discourse and diplomatic communication." "The reasons cited by the Indian side for the decision to cancel the Foreign Ministers' meeting, within 24 hours of its public confirmation, are entirely unconvincing," read an official statement. "Firstly, the alleged killing of BSF soldier took place two days prior to the Indian announcement of its agreement to hold the bilateral meeting," the statement read. "When the allegations of Pakistan's involvement first appeared, the Pakistan Rangers clearly conveyed to BSF through official channels that Pakistan had nothing to do with it. Pakistan Rangers also extended help in efforts to locate the soldier's body. These facts were known to the Indian authorities and a part of the Indian media also reported that Pakistan had refuted its involvement. Yet, this motivated and malicious propaganda continued. Pakistan takes this opportunity to categorically reject these allegations once again. Our authorities would be prepared to conduct a joint investigation to establish the truth," it said. Reiterating the significance of dialogue, the Pak government stated that it "has always desired peaceful and good-neighbourly relations with India, on the basis of sovereign equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefit. In our view, dialogue and diplomacy are the only constructive way forward for the two countries to address mutual concerns, rebuild trust, resolve longstanding disputes, and establish durable peace in South Asia. For its part, Pakistan will persist in its quest for peace and development. But, as we have consistently emphasised, our approach will continue to be guided by the aforementioned principles and the dictates of national dignity." Friday's incident angered India after which the government decided to call off the upcoming meeting with Pakistan. In a letter to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had sought a meeting between foreign ministers Sushma Swaraj and Shah Mehmood Qureshi on the sidelines of the UNGA. The Indian government had said that the two leaders will meet at a mutually convenient date and time. But, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar made it clear that "the coming meeting was not a resumption of the dialogue process". (With inputs from ANI)

Pakistan calls India's reasons to cancel foreign ministers' meeting 'unconvincing'

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