Pakistan committed to support just cause of Kashmiris: PM

ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said Pakistan is committed to extend moral, political and diplomatic support to its Kashmiri brethren in their just struggle for self determination.Talking to Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Atique Ahmad Khan at PM Secretariat, Prime Minister Gilani said the government would continue to support Kashmiris’ cause till the resolution of the dispute. He said peace, stability and development in the region could only be achieved through the resolution of all outstanding issues including the core issue of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Prime Minister reiterated the government’s commitment and fullest support to the people of Kashmir for their right to self-determination.
He said the dispute needs to be resolved in accordance with the aspirations of Kashmiri people as enshrined in the United Nation Resolutions.
The Prime Minister said the government of Pakistan despite economic constraints would extend all possible help to AJK for its infrastructure and other social development projects in order to improve the living standard of people.
Sardar Atique Ahmad Khan congratulated the Prime Minister on assuming charge of his office. He appreciated the support by the people and the government of Pakistan towards resolution of long standing Kashmir dispute.
He also lauded the government of Pakistan’s support for the development projects in AJK and also for the reconstruction efforts.