Two former Pakistan ministers called for dialogue with India as relations between the two countries continue to remain sour. This comes as EAM Jaishankar is in Pakistan to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.

"Why be so rigid, both countries must think about having a bilateral talk on the sidelines of the Shanghai Commission Organisation (SCO) Summit. A conversation is necessary, whether today or tomorrow.

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar landed in Pakistan on Tuesday for a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, the first top diplomat from Delhi to visit the country's arch-rival

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated at the SCO summit that terrorism and extremism on India-Pakistan borders hinder trade and connectivity. He emphasized the need for mutual respect and territorial integrity for cooperation.

In an interview with ARY News, Bhutto Zardari urged both nations to engage in dialogue on the sidelines of the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Member States of the SCO.

S Jaishankar, who is in Pakistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO Summit being hosted by Islamabad, had a brief interaction with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today at an official dinner held for all the summit attendees.

India responded strongly to Pakistan at a UN debate, highlighting its values of democracy and diversity. India accused Pakistan of spreading falsehoods and reminded the world of Pakistani terrorism and persecution.