The top diplomats of Pakistan and India met in Islamabad and expressed a shared commitment to combating militant extremism. They indicated that further discussions may be held in the future. This was the second meeting in four months between the Foreign Secretaries of the two countries, following their first meeting in New Delhi after the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The talks were described as cordial and sincere, leading to the possibility of a more comprehensive dialogue. Both sides emphasized the importance of working together to address the threat of terrorism and prevent it from hindering the improvement of relations between the two countries. The issue of security is a top concern for India in relation to Pakistan, as New Delhi accuses Islamabad of supporting militant groups to gain control of Kashmir and counter Indian influence in Afghanistan. India has made tackling groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba a condition for resuming talks on various disputes, but Pakistan has been hesitant to comply, particularly in taking action against Hafiz Saeed, the founder of LeT. There are hints that India's stance on future talks may be becoming more flexible. She mentioned that there was a significant amount of introspection happening, emphasizing that the focus should be on the future rather than dwelling on the past. Pakistan was pleased with India's apparent shift in attitude. Bashir expressed optimism and confidence in a positive outcome at the ministerial level and in the overall relationship between the two countries. The Prime Ministers of Pakistan and India met in Bhutan in April to try to revive talks between the two nuclear-armed nations. The Mumbai attack caused a strain in relations, hindering U.S.-led efforts to bring peace to Afghanistan. Both prime ministers have instructed their foreign ministers and secretaries to meet soon to rebuild trust and continue the dialogue. Pakistani Foreign Minister Qureshi mentioned a positive change in the talks and stated that both sides were surprised by the progress. Thursday's meeting was seen as a positive development and a positive gesture. However, there are concerns that strong domestic issues may prevent both sides from making necessary concessions to improve relations. One potential obstacle to normalizing relations is the possibility of another militant attack in India, which could lead to political pressure and a halt in dialogue. India's Intelligence Bureau issued a warning about a potential attack on Thursday, with reports suggesting that militants may be trying to disrupt talks. Onkar Kedia, a spokesperson for the Home Ministry, confirmed to Reuters over the phone that the Intelligence Bureau has issued a terror alert.