"Common friends" of India and Pakistan are playing their role to defuse tension between the two countries as war is not in the interest of either nation, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Friday. "War is not in the interest of any country and all issues should be resolved through dialogue," Gilani said. "The peace-loving countries and the common friends of Pakistan and India are playing their role to defuse tensions between the two countries," he told reporters on the sidelines of a ceremony here marking the wedding of the son of former foreign minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri. Pakistan wants peace and will not initiate any military aggression, he said. "The nation, government, politicians and Pakistan Army are united to defend the country," he said, adding if war is imposed on Pakistan, it will give a befitting response to India. The army is effectively playing its role to defend the geographical frontiers of the country and is capable of meeting any eventuality, he added. India is levelling allegations against Pakistan without any proof, Gilani said, adding the government will take action against any persons linked to the Mumbai terror attacks if it is given evidence of their involvement. "Pakistan has offered to conduct a joint investigation into the Mumbai attacks but we have received no response from the Indian side," he said. Gilani said he hoped the Indian government will act responsibly and not resort to any aggression.
