Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, the Prime Minister of Pakistan has said that people of the Indian Administered Kashmir are a ‘huge force’ and all they need is ‘good leadership’, reported the Dawn.
While addressing the Legislative Assembly of Pakistan Administered Kashmir Abbasi urged politicians to continue supporting the struggle of the people of the ‘Indian-held’ Kashmir.
“The people of Kashmir will continue to fight for freedom even if we [politicians] do not stand united [behind them],” he said. “But our unity will give them strength,” he asserted.
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“Kashmiris are a huge force. All they need is good leadership and it is your responsibility to provide that,” the PM said. “The government will provide all the resources that you need in this regard.”
The Pak premier also added that they have always wanted a peaceful solution to the Kashmir issue.
PM Abbasi reaffirmed Pakistan’s support to the people of Kashmir and their leaders fighting for freedom from ‘Indian rule.’ He said that Indian government knew it could not suppress the struggle of Kashmiris even if they tried.
He added that political leaders, despite their differences, should not “doubt each other on the [Kashmir] issue”.
Praising the resolve of the Kashmiri people, PM Abbasi said that “all Pakistan had to do” was to continue drawing attention to the Kashmir issue on every forum available. He urged AJK leaders to work together to mobilise the people of held Kashmir.
