On his part, Malik said that Pakistan had started the trial of the five militants with transparency. The hearings would begin after Eid and are likely to be completed in two to two-and-a-half months.

Urging India not to cast doubts on Pakistan's sincerity, the interior minister said that as Pakistan respected Indian courts, India should respect Pakistan's courts.

About Laskhar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed, Malik said he had been released by Pakistani courts.

Responding to a question, the minister said this was not the right time to indulge in the blame game as people of both countries want cordial relations.

He added Pakistan also wanted that the culprits involved in

the Samjhauta Express tragedy be brought to trial.