Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Islamabad is ready for a composite dialogue with India to discuss all issues, including Kashmir. Speaking to the media, Dar stressed that Pakistan will not “beg for talks” but wants respectful engagement.
Relations between the two neighbors have worsened in recent months. After the deadly Pahalgam attack in April, India launched Operation Sindoor, striking terrorist bases. Pakistan retaliated with attacks on Indian military camps. This exchange quickly escalated, with both sides carrying out drone and missile strikes. The tension eased only after both countries reached an understanding on May 10.
Dar reminded that the composite dialogue with India began in 2003 under General Pervez Musharraf. It covered eight major issues, including Kashmir, trade, and security. However, the process collapsed after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and was never revived.
While Indian leaders maintain that talks will only focus on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and terrorism, Dar insisted that Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts had gained global attention. He also warned that Pakistan is fully prepared to respond strongly to any aggression by India on land, air, or sea.
