On Israel, do what is in Pakistan's interest, says Mandviwalla.

ISLAMABAD -- Commenting on the potAential of Pakistan establishing diplomatic ties with Israel, PPP Senator Saleem ManAdviwalla said on Saturday that the country should do what is in its own best interests.

In an interview with DawnNews, Senator Mandviwalla, whose party is a part of the coalition government at the centre, said: 'We should not stop dialogue and trade with any country. People criticise Israel... [but] we have to look after our own interests.'

Pakistan does not recognise Israel and, therefore, doesn't have diplomatic relatiAoAAns with it. The country has been a staunch supporter of demands for a Palestinian state.

Last month, the revelation that Pakistani expats and a couple of citizens recently travelled to Israel as part of a delegation had sparked a controversy.

Speaking to DawnNews, Senator Mandviwalla said that all Middle EastAern nations were negotiating and trading with Israel, adding that Pakistan must also do what...