MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq has urged India to rescind and reverse its illegal and unjust action of August 5, 2019 and create a conducive atmosphere for a just and peaceful resolution of the longstanding Kashmir dispute in accordance with the United Nations resolutions.
The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing a press conference following the Parliamentary Kashmir Committee meeting held at a local hotel here.
During his address, the AJK premier stated that India’s contentious decision to remove the special status of occupied Jammu and Kashmir has inflicted significant harm on the prospects for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue.
He emphasized that Pakistan has consistently opposed and condemned this action at all levels, firmly expressing the nation’s unequivocal rejection of India’s decision to abolish the special status of the region.
The AJK premier described the Parliamentary Kashmir Committee meeting in Azad Kashmir as a constructive development, noting that it has conveyed a positive message across the line of control.
He asserted that this visit reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kashmiris’ legitimate struggle and its commitment to peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue.
Prosperity of AJK
He also acknowledged the Kashmir Committee’s vital role in the development and prosperity of Azad Kashmir.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister reiterated his government’s commitment to completing ongoing development projects in the region.
Pertinently, the high-profile meeting reaffirmed Pakistan’s moral, diplomatic, and political support for the Kashmiris’ ongoing liberation movement.
The committee also directed for the preparation of a feasibility report for the establishment of an international standard airport in Mirpur.
On this occasion, the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon also addressed the media.
