Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif may want to talk, but India isn’t listening—unless the topic is terrorism or Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
This week, Shehbaz Sharif hinted at Saudi Arabia being a “neutral venue” for talks with India. His remarks came via an interview reported in Pakistan’s Dawn, where he ruled out China but suggested Riyadh as a possible host. However, India has made its stand crystal clear.
India’s Stand: Terror First, Then Maybe Talk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has categorically ruled out any talks with Pakistan unless the agenda is strictly on ending terrorism and reclaiming PoK. No trade, no water talks, no reset—only accountability.
After the Pahalgam terror attack, India’s diplomatic gears shifted into high speed. A multi-party delegation is visiting 32 countries and the European Union, exposing Pakistan’s support for cross-border terror. This isn’t just foreign policy—it’s national defense.
As PM Modi rightly said, “Water and blood can’t flow together.”
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Shehbaz’s Wish List vs India’s Red Lines
While Shehbaz Sharif speaks of talks on “Kashmir, water, trade and terrorism,” India refuses to be pulled into a false equivalence. You can’t sponsor terror and also ask for dialogue. That’s not diplomacy. That’s emotional blackmail dressed in a suit.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto echoed Shehbaz’s call, saying all issues—especially terrorism—must be addressed. But here’s the irony: they speak of terror like it’s a third-party problem.
India’s Message to the World: Stop Buying the Drama
PM Modi’s address after Operation Sindoor wasn’t just to Pakistan—it was to the world. In response to US claims that talks may happen in a neutral venue, Modi flatly denied it. India will not fall into the old cycle of “talk while you bleed.”
No neutral venue, no mutual hugs, and no grey zones. Terror and talks don’t mix. Period.
So, to Shehbaz Sharif and company: Saudi Arabia may be neutral, but the pain India bears is not. Until Pakistan shuts down its terror factories and vacates PoK, don’t expect Delhi to show up for tea.
This isn’t just policy. It’s pride.
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