India, Nov. 7 -- Pakistan has indicated that it is willing to consider granting a visa to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann if he wishes to attend the upcoming World Punjabi Conference in Lahore. However, his proposed visit would also depend on approval from the Indian government.

Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan addressed the matter during his weekly media briefing on Friday. Responding to a question about Mann's possible visit, Khan said Islamabad would consider his visa application if the Punjab Chief Minister decided to travel to Pakistan.

He clarified, however, that permission from Pakistan would not automatically mean Mann could make the journey, as clearance from the Indian government would also be requir...