--- Trump said Kashmir mediation offer not on table anymore: Indian envoy ---
Indian Ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said that US President Donald Trump has "made it clear that his offer to mediate on the Kashmir issue is not on the table anymore". He further said that Trump's offer was dependent on both India and Pakistan accepting it, adding that India had rejected it as the matter is bilateral.
--- UN won't be waiting for us with garlands: Pakistan Foreign Minister ---
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi while talking about raising concerns in the UN Security Council over revocation of Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir, said, "The UN won't wait with garlands to accept our objections." "Pakistanis should not live in a fool's paradise," he added. "Any of the 5 permanent UNSC members can be a hurdle," Qureshi further said.
--- No exchange of sweets between BSF, Pak Rangers at Attari-Wagah Border ---
The customary exchange of sweets between the BSF and Pakistan Rangers along the Attari-Wagah Border did not take place on Monday on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, officials said. BSF personnel were reportedly willing to exchange sweets but Pakistan Rangers did not revert.
Pakistan downgraded its diplomatic ties with India after the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
--- US lawmaker apologises to Indian-Americans over letter on Kashmir ---
US Congressman Tom Suozzi has apologised to Indian-Americans for not consulting them over a letter he wrote to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. "Moving forward, I'll make sure to solicit the input of all of my constituents who have a vested interest in Kashmir and work towards a peaceful region", he said.
--- Resolve Kashmir issue bilaterally: UNSC chair Poland tells Pak ---
Poland, which currently holds the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), has told Pakistan to resolve the issue of Kashmir bilaterally. "Poland believes that the dispute can only be resolved by peaceful means," Poland's Ambassador to India, Adam Burakowski, said. Pakistan had said it'll approach UNSC with China's support against India's move to abrogate Article 370 on J&K.
