Netizens Applaud Pak PM Imran Khan’s Kartarpur Corridor Speech

However, others were critical of Pak PM’s speech at a ceremony to lay the foundation stone of Kartarpur Corridor.

Pak PM Imran Khan said that if India takes one step towards peace, Pakistan will take two.

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At a ceremony to lay the foundation stone of the Kartarpur Corridor, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday, 28 November, spoke about resolving the Kashmir conflict and the country’s relationship with India

Khan said that “the only issue between us is Kashmir, all it needs is just two capable leaderships to resolve this issue. Just imagine the potential we have if our relationships become strong,” reported news agency ANI.

He also said that if India takes one step towards peace, Pakistan will take two.

Social Media Welcomes Pak PM’s Peace Overture

Many users on social media welcomed Khan’s stand on India-Pakistan relations.

Some Netizens Critical of Khan’s Speech

There were, however, those who were critical of Khan’s speech, with some pointing out the Pakistan PM’s alleged support for JuD Chief Hafiz Saeed.

The foundation stone for the Kartarpur Corridor was laid in the presence of Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

Union Ministers Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Hardeep Singh Puri, and Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu also attended the event in Pakistan.

The corridor will pave the way for Indian pilgrims to visit Darbar Sahib Kartarpur Gurudwara in Pakistan, believed to be the final resting place of Guru Nanak Dev.