'Any evidence of Pak link to Mumbai attacks should be shared'

Islamabad, Dec 2 (PTI) India should share "any concrete
evidence" of Pakistani links to the Mumbai terror attacks so
that the two countries can resolve the issue "with
seriousness," opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)
chief Nawaz Sharif said Tuesday.

India has not blamed Pakistan government for the attacks
in Mumbai, Sharif told reporters after a meeting here with
Indian High Commissioner Satyabrata Pal.

"I met the High Commissioner and he explained India's
position. He told me that they are not blaming Pakistan. They
haven't blamed the government of Pakistan or any Pakistani
institution which is working under the government," the former
premier said.

"Therefore, they are trying to identify the culprits...I
said if you have any concrete evidence against any Pakistani
who is involved, please let us know."

Both countries have to make efforts to resolve the
issue "with seriousness", Sharif remarked.

India has blamed Pakistan-based elements for the
attacks and asked Pakistan government to act against them.

Sharif charged that the Indian media had acted in an
irresponsible manner by playing up the attacks and blaming
Pakistan, its government and its agencies. "This should not
have happened," he said.

The whole of Pakistan is united on national issues.
"Differences may be there, but when Pakistan's security and
integrity are concerned, we are one nation," he said.

Sharif also criticised the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
led government's functioning and policies, saying the PML-N
and the people have reservations in this regard. He pointed
out that the Charter of Democracy signed by him and slain
former premier Benazir Bhutto in 2006 is yet to be
implemented.

He also expressed concern at ethnic clashes in Karachi
soon after the attacks in Mumbai. "This must be closely looked
at to ascertain who is behind these acts."