Foreig­n minist­er says PM Modi reluct­ant to engage with Pakist­an for gainin­g politi­cal mileag­e in upcomi­ng pollsKARACHI: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said the United States should not lose time-tested ‘old friends’ despite changing its priorities and making new strategic partners in South Asia. But please understand the value of long-standing friendship [with Pakistan],” he said while discussing priorities of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s new government. Commenting on the Pakistan-India ties, he said he was disappointed by India’s reaction to the olive branch extended by Prime Minister Khan. The foreign minister said the administration of President Donald Trump had the right to choose new partners. He continued: “Prime Minister Imran Khan has rekindled the hope in youth.

Source: The Express Tribune September 28, 2018 19:52 UTC