Government sources on Thursday said the Indian Air Force pilot, Wing Commander Abhinandan, had to be repatriated unconditionally and immediately and there was no question of any deal.
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Pakistan is "willing" to return IAF Pilot if it leads to de-escalation between the two countries. Speaking to Geo News, Qureshi further said, "Prime Minister Imran Khan is ready to hold a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi."
Meanwhile, the the Army, Air Force and the Navy are expected to brief the media on the situation at 5 pm.
