NEW DELHI: Fate of the talks between the foreign secretaries of Pakistan and India, scheduled for January 15, is in danger of being scrapped and a decision in this regard would be taken after the operation to clear Indian Air Force (IAF) is completed, senior sources in Indian government said.
Talks scheduled for next week in Islamabad between the Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan may be delayed by Delhi.
The Foreign Secretary talks are scheduled for January 14 and 15. But according to the top government sources Delhi may choose to first ask for a consultation between National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and his Pakistani counterpart Sartaj Aziz.
However, a final decision is expected in the next few days.
Five terrorists have been killed since the attack began on Saturday at dawn. A sixth is still being hunted at the base.
The attack on Pathankot, just 25 km from the border with Pakistan, came a week after a surprise visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif, the first by an Indian premier in 12 years. The attack may have been carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammed, according to security officers, based on an initial analysis. The Pakistan-based terror group is seeking independence for Kashmir.
Pakistan has condemned the attack and said it wanted to continue to build on the goodwill created by the impromptu meeting between Mr Modi and Mr Sharif last month.
The NSAs have been mandated by Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Nawaz Sharif to discuss countering terrorism, while the Foreign Secretaries are meant to discuss a roadmap for the new comprehensive dialogue.
The discussions on what to do next have been taking place at the highest levels with the PM meeting top officials including the NSA and the Foreign Secretary last night. PM Modi met senior ministers as well this morning.
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