Talks only way to resolve issues: Khar

According to Khar,they had been able to achieve the impossible in ensuring an end to a hostile and negative narrative with India within the Foreign Office of Pakistan. That does not mean that we are not aware of the fact that that we have the issue of Jammu and Kashmir to resolve,but what we are convinced is that the way to resolve the issue of Jammu and Kashmir,the way to resolve all issues is through the negotiating table. Khar also said that Pakistan was willing to go with the agreement it had in the past with India to resolve issues like Sir Creek and Siachen.

MEA to take in 500 officers

The Ministry of External Affairs is facing an acute shortage of personnel and is planning to induct 500 officers in the next few years,Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai said here today. Mathai also said visa regimes and consular issues continue to remain a major challenge.