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Addressing a National Assembly session, Khan said that Pakistan will release Abhinandan as a peace gesture. He said tensions between the two countries are due to the Kashmir issue which could only be resolved via dialogue. The PM added that Pakistan wants peace and will continue to strive for peace and stability in the region.
He added that there were reports that India was planning a missile attack on Pakistan yesterday and the latter had fully prepared for it. However, Pakistan wants peace and will strive for it, he said.
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Indians Thank Imran Khan For His Gesture
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On Wednesday, two Indian jets were shot down by a vigilant PAF for intruding into Pakistan’s territory. Indian Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was taken into custody.
DG ISPR confirmed the arrest and said that Pakistan aimed peace, but had to respond to Indian aggression. He asked the international community to intervene and help bolster the peace process. Prime Minister Imran Khan also reiterated Pakistan’s peace-friendly stance saying that war was not the solution to the crisis.
The captured soldier lauded professionalism of the Pakistan army saying that he "would not change his statement if he goes back to his country".
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