(2016-02-04) [This is a rush transcript. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.] The Floor is open for Questions Question Indian media has reported that Mr. Anupam Kher, a prominent Indian actor, has been denied a visa by the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. Your views on the issue. Secondly, it has been reported that a Pakistani official in our High Commission in Dhaka was kidnapped recently. Similarly, it was also reported that one of their officials also disappeared in Islamabad and was subsequently found. The Bangladesh authorities summoned our High Commissioner in Dhaka regarding the disappearance of their official but we did not summon their High Commissioner when our official was kidnapped. Your comments. (Mateen Haider - Dawn News) Answer Our High Commissioner in New Delhi spoke to Mr. Anupam Kher three days before the Literature Festival to which he was invited. He was offered visa. However, Mr. Kher conveyed that he would not be able to visit Pakistan due to other commitments. With regard to your second question, our High Commissioner in Dhaka was called in by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, 2 February 2016, for discussion of various issues. The High Commissioner raised the issue of a Pakistani official who was illegally detained by the authorities in Bangladesh. Pakistan has always desired to maintain a positive relationship with Bangladesh. Pakistan extends all due courtesies and privileges to the members of the Diplomatic community stationed in Pakistan and expects Bangladesh to do the same. Question There are reports that the 06 February 2016 Quadrilateral Meeting on Afghanistan has been cancelled. Your comments. Secondly, there are reports that the Iran-Nawabshah section of the Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline was being constructed by a Russian Company which has been placed under US sanctions. Your comments. (Zarghoon Shah - Geo TV) Answer With regard to your first question, let me reconfirm that the meeting of the Quadrilateral Coordination Group, scheduled for 06 February 2016, will be held in Islamabad as planned. Secondly, to the best of my knowledge, we have signed an agreement with Russia for the North-South (Lahore-Karachi) gas pipeline and all issues related its construction were discussed during the recent visit of the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Resources to Moscow. Question What is the update regarding India-Pakistan Foreign Secretary level talks? We celebrate Kashmir Solidarity Day on 05 February every year but the Indian forces continue to perpetrate atrocities on helpless Kashmiris. Your comments. (Khawaja Nayyer Iqbal - Kashmir Post) Answer No date has been fixed for the Foreign Secretary-level talks. As you have rightly pointed out, India continues to violate the human rights of and brutalize Kashmiris in the occupied Kashmir. Pakistan has always condemned these atrocities. Kashmir Solidarity Day, to be observed tomorrow, reminds us of the Indian atrocities and the need for Kashmir dispute to be resolved in accordance with the UN Security Council Resolutions and aspirations of the people of Kashmir. Question In one of the press briefings it was stated that the Afghan Cd'A was called to the Foreign Office and concerns were expressed regarding the handlers of the Charsadda attack from Afghanistan. Any update from the Afghan side? Secondly, if we recall, US General Mc Crystal said in 2009 and Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel publicly stated in 2013, that India financed terrorism and instability in Pakistan. Now Hakimullah Mehsud's aide Latif revealed that India-Afghanistan jointly direct terrorism in Pakistan. Will Pakistan take up the issue with the two countries and inform UN and other countries? (Shaukat Paracha - Aaj TV) Answer With regard to your first question, I do not have any specific information but both sides are in touch at various levels regarding the use of Afghan soil by certain elements involved in the Charsadda terrorist attack. With regard to your second question, I wish to underscore that, dossiers on India's involvement in fomenting terrorism in Pakistan have already been shared with the US and the UN. Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed not to allow their respective territories to be used against each other. We expect that this commitment will be honoured. Question Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, in his memoires, has described demolition of Babri Masjid by Hindus as a matter of national shame and politically motivated. Your comments please. (Amjad Ali - PTV) Answer We respect the views of the President of India in this regard. We believe that all places of religious worship should be respected and protected. Question It has been reported that Pakistan and Afghanistan's Intelligence chiefs are meeting today. What is the agenda of the meeting? Secondly, it has been reported that the Indian government has provided proof to the UK Government regarding three Pakistan addresses of Dawood Ibrahim. Are Pakistani authorities doing anything in this regard? (Shahzad Malik - BBC) Answer I am not aware of any meeting of intelligence officials taking place today. Questions about Dawood Ibrahim have been asked several times in the past. Let me reiterate that he has no presence in Pakistan. You may be aware that Indian authorities have admitted at the Ministerial level that Dawood Ibrahim's whereabouts were not known to them. Question What are the recommendations of the Parliamentary Committees on Foreign Affairs regarding the agenda of the forthcoming Pakistan-India Secretary level talks? (Fida Hussain - Radio News Network) Answer Views of all institutions and stakeholders are sought during the policy making process. As I have stated earlier in response to your questions, agenda of the talks will be discussed after date for the Foreign Secretary level talks is finalized. Question I know that this question relates to Ministry of Interior, but I still want to ask as to why even after emergency passport is issued to Pakistanis by our Embassies abroad, some Pakistanis run into problems and are sometimes deported by Interior Ministry officials on arrival? (Ali Hussain - Business Recorder) Answer You have rightly said that this issue relates to Ministry of Interior. You may wish to contact them. Question In Bangladesh two more individuals have been awarded the death sentence on charges of supporting Pakistan in 1971. Pakistan has earlier condemned such punishments. What is our stance on the latest sentence? Secondly, in a recent statement, the new US Military Commander for Afghanistan has alleged that there are Taliban safe havens in Pakistan. Your comments. (Saad Umar - Weekly Pakistani) Answer Pakistan expressed its concern whenever such sentences were executed in Bangladesh. Pakistan does not differentiate between good and bad terrorists. This policy has been at the heart of Operation Zarb-e-Azb, which has been acknowledged and appreciated by the international community, including the US leadership, as a successful operation against terrorists and extremists. Question Indian Foreign Secretary stated yesterday that they were in touch with Pakistan on various issues. Do you think the Foreign Secretary level talks will be held after completion of Pathankot incident investigations? (Abid Khursheed - ATV) Answer Both sides are in touch regarding the date of Foreign Secretary level talks. We will let you know when it is finalized. Question Former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi stated yesterday that there was political pressure on the Foreign Ministry during the Raymond Davis incident. Your comments. Secondly, do we have further details regarding the Saudi Arabia led 34-Nation coalition against terrorism? Has Pakistan taken a decision about the role it is going to play in the coalition? (Anwar Abbas - Waqat News) Answer With regard to your first question, let me reiterate that, as a matter of policy, we do not comment on statements of our politicians. As to your second question, we remain in touch with the Saudi authorities with regard to various issues relating to the coalition against terrorism. We will share details about our role in the coalition when it is decided.