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Basit was responding to a question about India linking the resumption of peace talks to Pakistan taking action against the perpetrators of the Mumbai attacks,including Saeed. New Delhi has accused Saeed of playing a key role in planning and facilitating the attacks.

The spokesman did not say how Pakistan intended to deal with Saeed,for whom Interpol recently issued a Red Corner Notice.

The trial of suspects arrested by Pakistani authorities in connection with the Mumbai attacks is proceeding and Islamabad is 8220;serious about bringing the perpetrators to book,8221; Basit said.

At the same time,he said,Pakistan 8220;still believes that the composite dialogue is the only way forward.8221; He also made it clear that if the stalled dialogue were to be resumed,8221;it would not be a favour to Pakistan because talks and exchange of views is the only way8221; to improve ties between the two sides.