Pakistan's Imran Khan , Calls For Debate , To Resolve Differences With India.
On February 22, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan called for a televised debate with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resolve the two nations' differences.
On February 22, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan called for a televised debate with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resolve the two nations' differences.
Al Jazeera reports that in the past 75 years, the two nuclear-powered rivals have fought three wars.
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Al Jazeera reports that in the past 75 years, the two nuclear-powered rivals have fought three wars.
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Recently, ties have been strained over the contested northern region of Kashmir, which both nations lay claim to.
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Recently, ties have been strained over the contested northern region of Kashmir, which both nations lay claim to.
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While appearing on 'Russia Today,' Khan said that it would be to the benefit of 1.7 billion people living in the subcontinent for differences to be resolved through debate.
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While appearing on 'Russia Today,' Khan said that it would be to the benefit of 1.7 billion people living in the subcontinent for differences to be resolved through debate.
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Khan reportedly also stressed his administration's policy to have trade relations with all countries.
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Khan reportedly also stressed his administration's policy to have trade relations with all countries.
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According to Al Jazeera, the remarks by Khan come after similar comments by Pakistan's top commercial official, Razak Dawood.
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According to Al Jazeera, the remarks by Khan come after similar comments by Pakistan's top commercial official, Razak Dawood.
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Dawood reportedly told journalists that he supported the development of trade ties with India, which he feels would be mutually beneficial.
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Dawood reportedly told journalists that he supported the development of trade ties with India, which he feels would be mutually beneficial.
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Khan also highlighted Pakistan's limited regional trading options with Iran, which is under strict U.S. sanctions, and Afghanistan, which is devastated by decades of war.
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Khan also highlighted Pakistan's limited regional trading options with Iran, which is under strict U.S. sanctions, and Afghanistan, which is devastated by decades of war.
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As a result, Pakistan has developed strong economic ties with China, which has already invested billions of dollars in its Belt and Road Initiative.
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As a result, Pakistan has developed strong economic ties with China, which has already invested billions of dollars in its Belt and Road Initiative.
