Thursday, February 2 2006 16:24 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Islamabad: Pakistan today(Feb 2,2006) described as 'positive' Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's remarks that his government was committed to a 'pragmatic and practical' solution to all outstanding issues, including Jammu and Kashmir, and said that the Indian leader had shown some flexibility.

"Naturally it is a positive statement. We want both the sides to show sincerity, flexibility and courage for the solution of Kashmir dispute," Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Tasneem Aslam told the state-run PTV.

Aslam said that judging from the media reports of Singh's comments he has shown some flexibility.

Pakistan has repeatedly expressed desire for peaceful solution of bilateral issues, including Kashmir, she said.

Aslam said Pakistan wanted an atmosphere of cooperation in the region as being witnessed in other parts of the world so that the people could get opportunities for economic development.

The Prime Minister's comments on the Indo-Pak ties made in a press conference in New Delhi yesterday were prominently reported in the media here.