Pak developments are of deep concern, says S M Krishna

Bangalore, Jan 22: External Affairs Minister S M Krishna today said developments in Pakistan are of "deep concern" from the point of stability in South Asia. "Peace prevailing in Pakistan brings some kind of stability in south Asia", he told reporters at the taluk headquarters town of Sira in Tumkur district of Karnataka.

"In that background, the current situation is a matter of deep concern". But Krishna expressed confidence of things getting back to normal, adding, Pakistan government is working towards that.

Asked about the Karnataka High Court order that investigation should continue into offences against him relating to dereservation of forest area in mineral rich fragile zones during his tenure as Chief Minister, Krishna said his advocates would take care of the case.

PTI