PDP pins hope on new govt in Pak for renewal of peace process

Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today welcomed the "successful completion" of general elections in Pakistan and expressed hope that establishment of a stable and liberal government in the neighbouring country would help pick up the threads of peace process once again.
"We welcome the successful completion of general elections in Pakistan and express hope that establishment of a stable and liberal government in that country would help pick up the threads of peace process once again," PDP patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said here.
"I compliment the people of Pakistan for giving democracy a big boost by voting in large numbers in an atmosphere marred by threats of violence. It augurs well not just for the interests of that country, but could well impact Indo-Pakistan relations in a positive manner," he said.

Nawaz Sharif has been one of the architects of composite dialogue between the two neighbours and his "return to power has raised hopes" of a sincere follow up to the initial progress made on it, Sayeed said.