Peaceful, Indigenous Struggle Of Kashmiri People Can't Be

The peaceful and indigenous struggle of the Kashmiri people cannot be brought down by the malicious tactics of the Indian forces, said Sardar Masood Khan, President AJK

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Aug, 2017 ) : The peaceful and indigenous struggle of the Kashmiri people cannot be brought down by the malicious tactics of the Indian forces, said Sardar Masood Khan, President AJK.

The AJK President expressed views when he called on Sartaj Aziz, Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission here at the Pakistan Secretariat, according to press release. The President congratulated Sartaj Aziz on assumption of his new post and hoped that, under his watch, the Planning Commission will achieve its short and long term goals.

Matters of national significance, ongoing development projects in AJK and the situation in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) were discussed in detail during the meeting. The President apprised Aziz on the atrocious human rights violations, taking place in IOK at the hands of the Indian occupation forces.

Sartaj Aziz assured that the Government of Pakistan will continue to diplomatically and politically support the people of Kashmir at all forums. He said the people of Pakistan consider the Kashmir issue as their own and will keep supporting their cause.

Sardar Masood Khan also informed him of his recent visits abroad and his interactions with Parliamentarians of various countries and the Ell Parliament wherein he stressed upon the peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue.

The President expressed his wish that the Planning Commission will extend its various development projects to AJK in order to help the people of the region in playing an active role in the economic and social development of Pakistan and the Azad state.

Sartaj Aziz assured AJK President that the Planning Commission would support development projects in AJK especially in the areas of infrastructure, economy, health education agriculture and industry.

Matters relating to construction of medical colleges, bridges and key buildings in AJK were also deliberated upon. The President briefed Sartaj Aziz about the four projects under the OPEC which are at different stages of implementation.

Aziz said that Pakistan with the help of China, would ensure the Industrial Zone in AJK and the Mansehra-Muzaffarabad-Mirpur Expressway, under the OPEC projects, are constructed to the highest industrial and technological standards.

The President thanked the Pakistan Government for its untiring support to the Kashmiri people in their efforts in attaining their just right to self-determination.