Prime Minister Kakar Affirms Pakistan’s Support for Kashmiris

MUZAFFARABAD, Dec 142023 :Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq and Speaker AJK Legislative Assembly Chaudhry Lateef Akbar on Thursday met with Caretaker Prime Minster Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar here at the Speaker Chamber.

Prime Minister AJK welcomed PM Kakar on his arrival in Kashmir and thanked him for expressing solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir after the decision of the Indian Supreme Court.

PM Kakar said hearts of all Pakistanis beat with their Kashmiri brothers and sisters.

“The struggle of the Kashmiris for their freedom will not be shaken after the Indian illegal actions, but will further strengthen”, the prime minister remarked.

Azad Jammu and Kashmir Visit:

Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar visits Azad Jammu and Kashmir today, reinforcing Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the Kashmiri people. In a powerful address at the Legislative Assembly, he vehemently rejects India’s Supreme Court verdict on the status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), emphasizing the international dispute nature and calling for adherence to UN Security Council Resolutions.

Terrorist Attack Condemnation:

Pakistan acknowledges international support following the recent terrorist attack on its security forces. UN Security Council strongly condemns the attack, urging accountability for perpetrators affiliated with Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Pakistan expects Afghanistan to take concrete actions against those responsible and prevent the use of its soil for terrorism.

UN General Assembly Resolution on Gaza:

Pakistan welcomes the UN General Assembly’s resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and access to Gaza. The resolution reflects global concern over Israeli atrocities in Palestine. Pakistan condemns Israeli hostilities in the West Bank, Lebanon, and Syria, urging international intervention to halt Israel’s aggression and emphasizing the need for a just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Bilateral Relations with Russia:

Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe), Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, concludes successful bilateral consultations in Moscow with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko. The two nations agree to enhance dialogue and cooperation in trade, energy, counter-terrorism, and connectivity, emphasizing collaboration on regional issues.

Global Refugee Forum Participation:

Special Representative for Afghanistan Ambassador Asif Durrani represents Pakistan at the Global Refugee Forum in Geneva, emphasizing proportionate, equitable, and predictable international burden-sharing for refugees, particularly Afghan refugees.

Pakistan-UK Counter-Terrorism Dialogue:

The Pakistan-UK Counter-Terrorism dialogue commences in Islamabad, led by Director General (Counter Terrorism) Abdul Hameed and UK Head of Counter Terrorism and Extremism Network (CTEN) for Asia Chris Felton. Discussions encompass cyber-security, counter-terrorism finance, capacity building, and regional counter-terrorism landscape assessments.

These developments underscore Pakistan’s commitment to regional stability, justice for the Kashmiri people, and global cooperation in addressing pressing challenges.