According to Newspaper of azad kashmir Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has invited India to come forward with a positive approach for resolving Kashmir dispute through negotiations. Addressing the joint sitting of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and Kashmir Council here on Wednesday ' he emphasized that the region will remain in the grip of uncertainty and confrontation as long as Kashmir dispute is not resolved in accordance with UNHC resolutions and the aspirations of Kashmiri people.
Newspaper of azad kashmir describe non resolution of the dispute will also have adverse effect on the socio-economic development of the region, he added. Sharif expressed the confidence that the Indian leadership while realizing the sensitivity of the issue will reciprocate to his invitation of dialogue in a positive manner and give right to self-determination to the people of J&K. He said good friendly relations between the two countries could promote if India accepts' the right to self-determination of Kashmiri people. He reiterated that Pakistan wants to resolve all outstanding issues with India' including the core issue of Kashmir' through meaningful and result oriented dialogue. Nawaz Sharif said Kashmir dispute remains on the list of unfinished agenda of the United Nations and this issue has a central place for peace in the South Asia.
He said like other parts of the world' the Kashmiris also have the right to decide their future with their own free will. Sharif observed that Pakistan had taken several concrete steps to reduce the hardships faced by the people living on both sides of the Line of Control. The steps include the opening of the Line of Control to facilitate trade and movement of the people. These steps clearly reflect that Pakistan desires for peace in the region. "Pakistan is a peace loving country and our desire for peace is also reflective from the dialogue process with the Taliban. Referring to the strong bonds of love and brotherhood existing between the people of Pakistan and Kashmir' the Prime Minister said the sacrifices of those who laid down their lives for freedom will not go in vain. He said the unwavering struggle of Kashmiri people is indicative of the fact that this dispute cannot be overlooked or ignored.
According to Newspaper of azad kashmir the international community cannot remain silent on the gross human rights violations in the occupied territory, he maintained. He said Pakistan will continue to echo voice for the rights of Kashmiri people at all forums till the realization of their dream. Assuring all out support to the Kashmiri people in their just struggle for right to self-determination' Sharif said Pakistan strictly adheres to its stance on Kashmir dispute that it should be resolved in accordance with the UN resolutions and aspirations of the Kashmiri people. Referring to the close affinity between Kashmiri and Pakistani people' the Prime Minister said that development of Azad Kashmir is as dear to him as that of Pakistan. He said the government is planning for the development of basic infrastructure in the State and added that a session of talks should be held between the leadership of AJK and Pakistan. The projects include linking Muzaffarabad and Mirpur with G.T. road through dual carriage-way, extending Islamabad express way up to Muzaffarabad, plan to link Muzaffarabad with Karakorram Highway and construction of railway link between Islamabad to Muzaffarabad and later from Muzaffarabad to Chakothi.
He acknowledged that there is vast potential of hydropower generation in AJK which could be harnessed through proper strategy to overcome the energy problem in the country. Speaking on the occasion' Prime Minister Chaudhry Abdul Majeed appreciated Mr. Nawaz Sharif's efforts for unequivocally raising the Kashmir dispute at the international level including the United Nations and meeting with US President. He said Kashmiris have rendered unparallel sacrifices for their right to self-determination which should not go waste. This very right has also been accepted by the international community, he added. Leader of the Opposition Raja Farooq Haider also spoke on the occasion.
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