India today asked Pakistan to desist from blocking every possible initiative under SAARC. He cautioned such a<br/>damaging approach will force countries of the region to look for other options like BIMSTEC to boost regional<br/>cooperation.<br/><br/> Without naming Pakistan, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar said some basic standards of regional cooperation have to apply. In an address at a leading think tank in New Delhi, he said Pakistan's opposition to major initiatives like those aimed at improving regional connectivity have frustrated a majority of the member countries.<br/><br/>Mr. Jaishankar, dwelling on China-Pak ties, said some issues arising out of the relationship are causing concern to India including the economic corridor Beijing is building through Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. He said there is no need for major powers to get involved in resolution of issues between India and Pakistan. <br/><br/><br/> The annual summit of the SAARC to be held in Islamabad was cancelled after India and many other member countries decided not to participate. AIR Correspondent reports, there has been an indication that India and some other countries may look for BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) for regional cooperation if Pakistan continues to create hurdles for SAARC