Lieutenant General, retired, Asif Yaseen Malik (Former Secretary, Defense): It is a fact that large sections of Indian media are functioning as propaganda arms of Modi government and the Hindu Rashtra Ideology.  International community should take notice of massive human rights violations being committed by Indian troops in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Entire world is very much aware of the prevailing situation in the held valley for the last eighteen months. The entire valley has turned into the world's largest prison. The Indian forces have set the worst example of human rights abuses. The cluster bombs and pellet guns are being used against innocent Kashmiris. Pakistan will continue its moral, political and diplomatic support to people of Kashmir. It is the responsibility of OIC, the United Nations and other international organizations to ensure implementation of the UN resolutions on Kashmir issue. It is responsibility of the world powers to take serious notice of the terrorism of Indian government in IIOJ&K.

 Lt Gen (Retd) Naeem Khalid Lodhi :The quality of an effective and efficient media house is that it should be unbiased and neutral. But the Indian media is working on the agenda to promote state narrative and always allege Pakistan baselessly for any act. An article published in New York Times clearly stated that India failed to respect human rights not only in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, but in its own country as well. Now the world has also become aware of Indian blame games on Pakistan. The Indian face has been exposed, and world is not paying attention to the Indian narratives. The Indian farmers are protesting against the new farm bills passed by Indian government and the entire world is supporting the farmers and criticizing the policies of the Indian government. The minorities in India have not been given religious freedom.

  Fauzia Nasreen (Former Ambassador): Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka are located in South Asia and enjoy strong bilateral trade and economic relations. Pakistan is the second largest trading partner of Sri Lanka in South Asia. Sri Lanka was the first country to sign a Free Trade Agreement with Pakistan, which became operational from June 12, 2005. Sri Lanka always supported Pakistan’s stance on host of issues. There is a need for expanding Free Trade Agreement to enhance bilateral trade between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a flagship programme of Belt and Road Initiative of China and the entire region can benefit from this project for the promotion of economic activities. Enhancing connectivity between Gwadar Port and Sri Lankan ports will help provide easy access to business centers of Central Asian states. Both the countries should continue common efforts for promotion of bilateral cooperation in the sectors of trade, investment, health, education, agriculture, science and technology and other fields of mutual interest.

Dr. Aliya Hashmi (Economist):The recent visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Sri Lanka will further strengthen the bilateral relations of the two countries. The bilateral trade agreement between two friend countries is a positive development and both the countries can take advantage of each other's expertise. The literacy rate in Sri Lanka is almost 100%. Prime Minister Imran Khan and Sri Lankan counterpart have agreed to focus and uplift the people from poverty and will also be provided maximum relief. Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka are the developing countries but have opportunities to increase trade volumes and extending cooperation in diverse fields. Pakistan can export defense equipments and sports stuff to Sri Lanka. Both these countries have also been playing role to promote women empowerment.