Minister of State for External Affairs V.K. Singh on Monday said that Pakistan is still virtually being ruled by its Army as new Prime Minister Imran Khan has been propped up by it. "After all, if a person is propped up by the Army, the Army still rules," Singh said while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event organised by industry body Ficci here. "Let-s wait and watch how things go, whether the person remains under the Army-s control or doesn-t," he said.

Asked about the prospects of talks between New Delhi and Islamabad, he reiterated that India-s policy is very clear. "Dialogue will happen provided the environment is made conducive for it," Singh said. His remarks come amid wide speculation about talks between India and Pakistan after Khan, who assumed office last month, said that the two neighbours must hold a dialogue "and resolve their conflicts, including Kashmir".