‘New Pakistan Govt Should Facilitate Kashmir Solution’
Islamabad, May 21: Stressing the need for a just and peaceful settlement of Kashmir dispute, speakers at a seminar in Islamabad Pakistan on Tuesday expressed hope that the upcoming Government of Pakistan would make all efforts to settle the dispute in line with the Kashmiris’ aspiration and in the light of UN resolutions.
The seminar, held in connection with the anniversary of late Moulvi Muhammad Farooq and Abdul Ghani Lone, was presided over by Mirwaiz Muhammad Ahmed. Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK) premier Choudhary Abdul Majeed, Jamaat-e-Islami PaK Chief Abdul Rashid Turabi, Moulana Muhammad Yousuf of Jammiat Ulema-e-Islam, MQM legislator Tahir Kokhar, MC leader Sardar Sagheer Chugtai, APHC-M Convener Mehmood Ahmed Saghar, Syed Yousuf Naseem, Faiz Naqshbandi, Sheikh Muhammad Yaqoob, JKLF leader Rafiq Ahmad Dar and several others spoke on the occasion. APHC (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq delivered a telephonic speech on the occasion from Srinagar.
Highlighting the struggle and sufferings of Kashmiris, speakers on the occasion said it was high time that the world community should play its much needed role to bring an end to the decades-long old conflict in the region.
Prime Minister of Pakistan administered Kashmir, Choudhary Abdul Majeed said that Kashmiris believe in right to self-determination and the movement would continue on all fronts unless India gives Kashmiris their promised right. “It is India who pledged to give right to self-determination to the people of Kashmir but it was very unfortunate that India later backed out of its promise,” he said.
Referring to Kashmiris’ commitment and dedication to their cause, Choudhary said that Kashmiris would never compromise on their basic demand for freedom. Expressing his full faith and confidence over the Hurriyat leadership, the Prime Minister said that he had great respect for APHC leaders and was ready to take dictations from them. He, however, stated that there was a dire need that the Hurriyat leadership must ensure a broad-based unity within their rank and files.
Terming unity as paramount for success, the PM said, “No power on earth can deprive you from your rights provided you are one and united.” He said that the Kashmir struggle has entered into “now or never” phase where every Kashmiri would have to play his/her role with utmost sincerity.
Regarding the next Pakistan government, Choudhary Majeed said, “As a democrat I respect and honour the mandate the people of Pakistan have given to Mr. Nawaz Sharif and hope that the new government would shape up future policy on Kashmir in letter and spirit of the unanimously adopted resolution by the National Assembly of Pakistan.” He said the parliamentary resolution was voice of the entire Pakistani nation.
Citing the challenges faced by Pakistani nation, he said that there was no doubt that Pakistan was facing multiple challenges but the economic stability of the country was inescapably linked to just and amicable settlement of Kashmir dispute.
In his telephonic speech, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said the time has come when India should accept the ground reality and take concrete measures to resolve the lingering dispute in line with the wishes and aspirations of Kashmir people. Lauding Pakistani nation for holding peaceful polls, he said, “We believe that the next Government of Pakistan will make special efforts to resolve Kashmir dispute taking into confidence the Kashmiri leadership on both sides of the line of control.”
He made it clear that Kashmir was not a territorial or border dispute but it was a human problem relating to the right of self-determination of millions of Kashmiris.
Terming the settlement of K-dispute as vital for durable peace in the region, he expressed the hope that the PML-N government would evolve a mechanism whereby Kashmiris could be made part of the negotiating process.
Paying rich tributes to political, religious and social services of Mirwaiz Moulvi Muhammad Farooq and Khwaja Abdul Ghani Lone, the speakers on the occasion said that the duo played significant and remarkable role in the ongoing struggle for right to self-determination.
Regarding Indo-Pak dialogue, the speakers made it clear that Kashmiris were not averse to talks but peace with India should not be at the cost of Kashmiris’ aspirations. Before entering into any dialogue with India, they said that the Government of Pakistan must keep in mind the struggle, sacrifices and aspirations of Kashmiri people. They were of the view that resolution of Kashmir conflict should be given top priority instead of trade and other issues.
The seminar was organized by All Parties Hurriyat Conference (M) Pak chapter and co-sponsored by Kashmir Liberation Cell. This is for the first time that on the special directives of PaK premier the anniversary of veteran Kashmiri leaders was observed at government level.
The seminar, held in connection with the anniversary of late Moulvi Muhammad Farooq and Abdul Ghani Lone, was presided over by Mirwaiz Muhammad Ahmed. Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK) premier Choudhary Abdul Majeed, Jamaat-e-Islami PaK Chief Abdul Rashid Turabi, Moulana Muhammad Yousuf of Jammiat Ulema-e-Islam, MQM legislator Tahir Kokhar, MC leader Sardar Sagheer Chugtai, APHC-M Convener Mehmood Ahmed Saghar, Syed Yousuf Naseem, Faiz Naqshbandi, Sheikh Muhammad Yaqoob, JKLF leader Rafiq Ahmad Dar and several others spoke on the occasion. APHC (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq delivered a telephonic speech on the occasion from Srinagar.
Highlighting the struggle and sufferings of Kashmiris, speakers on the occasion said it was high time that the world community should play its much needed role to bring an end to the decades-long old conflict in the region.
Prime Minister of Pakistan administered Kashmir, Choudhary Abdul Majeed said that Kashmiris believe in right to self-determination and the movement would continue on all fronts unless India gives Kashmiris their promised right. “It is India who pledged to give right to self-determination to the people of Kashmir but it was very unfortunate that India later backed out of its promise,” he said.
Referring to Kashmiris’ commitment and dedication to their cause, Choudhary said that Kashmiris would never compromise on their basic demand for freedom. Expressing his full faith and confidence over the Hurriyat leadership, the Prime Minister said that he had great respect for APHC leaders and was ready to take dictations from them. He, however, stated that there was a dire need that the Hurriyat leadership must ensure a broad-based unity within their rank and files.
Terming unity as paramount for success, the PM said, “No power on earth can deprive you from your rights provided you are one and united.” He said that the Kashmir struggle has entered into “now or never” phase where every Kashmiri would have to play his/her role with utmost sincerity.
Regarding the next Pakistan government, Choudhary Majeed said, “As a democrat I respect and honour the mandate the people of Pakistan have given to Mr. Nawaz Sharif and hope that the new government would shape up future policy on Kashmir in letter and spirit of the unanimously adopted resolution by the National Assembly of Pakistan.” He said the parliamentary resolution was voice of the entire Pakistani nation.
Citing the challenges faced by Pakistani nation, he said that there was no doubt that Pakistan was facing multiple challenges but the economic stability of the country was inescapably linked to just and amicable settlement of Kashmir dispute.
In his telephonic speech, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said the time has come when India should accept the ground reality and take concrete measures to resolve the lingering dispute in line with the wishes and aspirations of Kashmir people. Lauding Pakistani nation for holding peaceful polls, he said, “We believe that the next Government of Pakistan will make special efforts to resolve Kashmir dispute taking into confidence the Kashmiri leadership on both sides of the line of control.”
He made it clear that Kashmir was not a territorial or border dispute but it was a human problem relating to the right of self-determination of millions of Kashmiris.
Terming the settlement of K-dispute as vital for durable peace in the region, he expressed the hope that the PML-N government would evolve a mechanism whereby Kashmiris could be made part of the negotiating process.
Paying rich tributes to political, religious and social services of Mirwaiz Moulvi Muhammad Farooq and Khwaja Abdul Ghani Lone, the speakers on the occasion said that the duo played significant and remarkable role in the ongoing struggle for right to self-determination.
Regarding Indo-Pak dialogue, the speakers made it clear that Kashmiris were not averse to talks but peace with India should not be at the cost of Kashmiris’ aspirations. Before entering into any dialogue with India, they said that the Government of Pakistan must keep in mind the struggle, sacrifices and aspirations of Kashmiri people. They were of the view that resolution of Kashmir conflict should be given top priority instead of trade and other issues.
The seminar was organized by All Parties Hurriyat Conference (M) Pak chapter and co-sponsored by Kashmir Liberation Cell. This is for the first time that on the special directives of PaK premier the anniversary of veteran Kashmiri leaders was observed at government level.
