ISLAMABAD
\nPakistan has made it clear it has never hesitated from talks with India.
\nWe will maintain national security and minimum deterrence.
\nWe have always supported talks for peace and stability in the region. All options are under consideration on Indus Waters Treaty Marka-e-Haq will determine future and not past. Pakistan is fully active with reference to national security, regional security and international obligations, this was said by Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi in a weekly press briefing here Thursday.
\nPakistan attaches importance to peace in South Asia. The global partners too consider regional stability necessary.
\nSome times provocative statements come to fore from Delhi. But Pakistan stance is always as per international law.
\nToday Marka-e-Haq has completed one year today. This is significant incident of the history of Pakistan.
\nReiterating resolve for security and sovereignty of Pakistan he said Pakistan Hamesha Zinda Bad.
\nHe has expressed optimism over a potential agreement between the United States and Iran.2
\nAlthough details of the message exchanges between the two countries could be disclosed, Pakistan remained hopeful for a positive outcome.
\nHe added that it is not yet clear whether the deal will be a single-page agreement or a longer document.
\nAndrabi also emphasized Pakistan\u2019s commitment to its natural resources, stating, \u201cNot a single drop of Pakistan\u2019s water can be taken illegally.\u201d All options related to the Indus Waters Treaty are under consideration, the spokesperson added.
\nThe Foreign Office highlighted that the international community continued to monitor peace and security in South Asia. Pakistani authorities, including the Indus Water Commissioner, are closely observing river conditions to ensure effective management of water resources.
\nCiting to Indian reaction towards Pakistan defence cooperation with other countries, he said this is not any new thing . Pakistan is working with its partners countries and India cannot affect it.
\nCondemning attack on UAE , he said Pakistan is opposed to terrorism and aggression of all sorts and is desirous of peace in the region.
\nResponding to question regarding Afghanistan he said some local agreements in border areas are good omen. However Pakistan basic issue is use of Afghan land for terrorism. The improvement in ties is possible only if clear guarantee is given on this issue.
\nHe expressed grave concern over purchase of arms by India saying Pakistan will maintain its credible minimum deterrance.
\nAbout return of Pakistanis in UAE he said different cases are being seen individually and no political aspect is included therein.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has made it clear it has never hesitated from talks with India. We will maintain national security and minimum deterrence. We have always supported talks for peace and stability in the region. All options are under consideration on Indus Waters Treaty Marka-e-Haq will determine future and not past. Pakistan is fully active with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":543920,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-545149","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n