Don’t Speak Against India, Nawaz Sharif Tells His Ministers

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif warns his ministers not to spread anti-India message. Cue to something good?

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. (Photo: Twitter)

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has stopped his ministers from making anti-India statements so that the peace process is not hit.

A close aide to Sharif said on Friday that the ministers and senior officials had been asked not to issue any statement that could damage the peace process.

There will be statements only that encourage the dialogue process rather than digging out the past. The PM has asked the close aides and cabinet members to promote peace.

An official in <i><a href="http://nation.com.pk/">The Nation</a></i>

He said Sharif was optimistic of better ties with India, which would benefit the whole region.

Sharif was annoyed by statements from India that New Delhi only wanted to discuss Pakistan occupied Kashmir in talks, but understands this is not the Indian government’s policy, the official added.

Sharif, the official said, wanted to give top priority to Kashmir, terrorism and trade when the two sides discuss peace.

Another official said Sharif and the military leadership were on the same page to make peace with India.