Pakistan not epicentre of terrorism says Nawaz Sharif

It is time for the two countries to address their bilateral issues with seriousness to avail of a historic opportunity to devote their energies and resources to development and betterment of their teeming millions, he said.  

“Had our two countries not wasted their precious resources in a never-ending arms race, we would not only have avoided the futile conflicts, but also emerged as stable and prosperous nations,” he said.

“We would not be found wanting in walking the extra mile. Our dream is to realise the potential of mutually beneficial economic cooperation at the bilateral level as well as the broader regional level under SAARC,” he said.  

“Even more promising are the prospects of inter-regional cooperation...There is a huge potential for inter-regional trade, transit and connectivity,” he added.