ISLAMABAD, August 1: Pakistan has formally approached the Indian government with an offer to grant consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav, the Indian spy sentenced by Pakistan on charges of esionage and terrorism, the Foreign Office said on Thursday.
Speaking at a weekly press briefing, FO Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal said that work was being done on granting consular access to Jadhav and that measures in this regard were being taken in accordance with last month’s decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
He said India was informed last Friday that Jadhav could be granted consular access today (Friday).
Dr. Muhammad Faisal said Pakistan has been facilitating the peace process with the Taliban in good faith and as a shared responsibility of the international community to bring peace, prosperity and stability in Afghanistan and the entire region.
He said Prime Minister Imran Khan is committed with Afghan peace process.
The Spokesperson said matters related to the visit of Taliban as announced the Prime Minister are being finalized.
Responding to a question about any progress on US President Donald Trump’s offer of mediation on Kashmir issue, the Spokesperson said Pakistan looks forward to efforts of the international community for resolution of the Kashmir dispute.
He said Foreign Office summoned the Indian High Commissioner on 28th and 30th of the last month, and today as well and lodged a strong protest over the ceasefire violations.
There are reports that ten thousand additional Indian forces personnel are being deployed in occupied Kashmir, which will further deteriorate human rights situation in the held territory.-Sabah
