Tehran, May 28 -- In a diplomatic overture, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his willingness to engage in peace talks with India to resolve all outstanding issues between the two neighboring countries, including Kashmir, terrorism, water sharing, and trade.

Sharif's remarks came weeks after India and Pakistan agreed to halt cross-border firing that had intensified following the Pahalgam terrorist attack and India's retaliatory Operation Sindoor. He made the statement in Tehran during the second leg of his four-nation tour.

"We want to resolve all disputes, including the Kashmir issue and the water issue, through negotiations and are also ready to talk to our neighbour on trade and counter-terrorism," he said. Highlig...