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  • Pakistan seeks more evidence from India in Mumbai attack case: Foreign Office

    Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakariya File Photo Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakariya

    Pakistan has sought more evidence from India in connection with Mumbai attack case in order to take the matter to a logical conclusion.

    Addressing the weekly press briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakariya said that Pakistan has written a letter to India in this regard, however, no response has been received from the other side yet.

    Pakistan intends to resolve all outstanding issues with India through dialogue.

    We are ready to hold composite dialogue with India, he added.

    To a question, the spokesperson stated that the authorities are working on information provided by RAW agent Kulbhushan Jadav. Several members of his network have already been detained.

    When asked about Afghan refugees’ stay in Pakistan, he confirmed that their registration deadline has been extended by six months.

    Earlier on Wednesday, the Foreign Office spokesperson strongly condemned terrorist attack at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul.

    "It is with deep anguish and pain that we have learnt about the terrorist attack at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul. Reports indicate multiple explosions and gunfire, resulting in the loss of over 35 precious lives. There are also reports of more than 140 injured.

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    We condemn this mindless act of terrorism in the strongest possible terms, the Foreign office said in a statement.

    "We offer our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and to the brotherly people and government of Turkey. We also pray for the speediest and fullest recovery of those wounded in this despicable attack."

    The Foreign Office said: "Pakistan reiterates its condemnation of terrorism in all forms and manifestations. Like always, we stand in strong solidarity with the fraternal people of Turkey in their fight against terrorism. There is no doubt that this scourge would be decisively defeated with Turkey’s iron will and unshakeable resolve."