Regional peace: Kashmir dispute resolution must, says Rashid
Delegation praises Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for reviving Kashmir issue
Delegation praises Prime Minister for reviving the Kashmir issue. PHOTO: FILE
ISLAMABAD:
Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid on Tuesday reiterated that the Kashmir issue will be resolved in accordance with United Nations resolutions and aspirations of the people of Kashmir.
While meeting a delegation of Kashmiri Hurriyat leaders, headed by Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Salvation Front Zafar Akbar Bhat, in Islamabad on Tuesday, Rashid said that resolution of the Kashmir dispute was imperative for durable peace and stability in the region.
He recalled that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has highlighted the Kashmir dispute at all international forums including UN General Assembly and reminded the international community of its responsibilities in fulfilling the promise made with the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The minister further reiterated the continued support of the government and the people of Pakistan for Kashmiris in their struggle for self-determination. The delegation praised the Prime Minister for reviving the Kashmir issue which they said had become dormant under the regime of General (retd) Pervez Musharraf.
They also prayed for the health and speedy recovery of PM Nawaz.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 15th, 2016.
Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid on Tuesday reiterated that the Kashmir issue will be resolved in accordance with United Nations resolutions and aspirations of the people of Kashmir.
While meeting a delegation of Kashmiri Hurriyat leaders, headed by Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Salvation Front Zafar Akbar Bhat, in Islamabad on Tuesday, Rashid said that resolution of the Kashmir dispute was imperative for durable peace and stability in the region.
He recalled that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has highlighted the Kashmir dispute at all international forums including UN General Assembly and reminded the international community of its responsibilities in fulfilling the promise made with the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The minister further reiterated the continued support of the government and the people of Pakistan for Kashmiris in their struggle for self-determination. The delegation praised the Prime Minister for reviving the Kashmir issue which they said had become dormant under the regime of General (retd) Pervez Musharraf.
They also prayed for the health and speedy recovery of PM Nawaz.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 15th, 2016.