ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday maintained that the claim made by India about the possibility of involvement of Pakistan-based groups in the serial blasts of New Delhi did not amount to evidence.

Foreign Office spokesperson Tasneem Aslam told a news conference here that Islamabad expected New Delhi to share evidence if any about possible involvement of Pakistani ``elements.''

Ms. Aslam said in case India took Pakistan into confidence about connection of Pakistani groups in the blasts, it would take action against those found responsible.

The spokesperson confirmed that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during the course of his telephone conversation with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Monday informed him about preliminary investigations pointing to possibility of some Pakistani links to the blasts.

Musharraf's assurance

Ms. Aslam said Gen. Musharraf assured him of Pakistan's full cooperation in the investigations and both expressed their resolve to continue the peace process between the two countries.

In response to questions, the spokesperson quoted External Affairs Minister K. Natwar Singh as saying that India was willing to consider Pakistani proposal on demilitarisation of Jammu and Kashmir.

"This is a positive indication. If India is agreeable to the idea then the two countries can have discussions to work out details," Ms. Aslam said.

To another question, the spokesperson said necessary arrangements were in place to implement the understanding reached between Pakistan and India for opening of five crossing points on the Line of Control (LoC) from November 7.

"This would be a big step for Kashmiris on both sides of the LoC as it would make it easier for them to meet each other and share their grief following the devastating earthquake."

Foreign pledges

He said that foreign pledges stood at $2.051 billion that also included assistance, goods, grants, food aid, soft credit and pledges against U.N. Flash Appeal.

Listing priorities, he said that one tent for one family was the immediate priority.

He said two medical and rehabilitation centres were required for PoK and NWFP.

Besides, two air ambulances were also needed for speedy evacuation of casualties. He said that four mobile operation theatres and hospitals were also required.

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