The ties between India and Pakistan came under severe strain after India's warplanes pounded a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp in Balakot in Pakistan in February 2019 in response to the Pulwama terror attack. The trade ties between Islamabad and New Delhi have remained suspended since 2019.

In an interaction with a group of Indian journalists, the three-time prime minister and president of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-N described Jaishankar's visit as a 'good opening' and said both sides should now engage and move forward.

MUMBAI: The visit of India's foreign minister to Pakistan earlier this week was a "good beginning" that could lead to a thaw in relations between the two rivals, former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was quoted as saying by Indian media on Friday (Oct 18). Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishan

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, along with Punjab Province Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, had a meeting with Indian journalists. This interaction underscored the potential for dialogue and understanding between the two countries amidst prevailing tensions. Stay informed about this significant event and its implications for the regional dynamics.