Pak committed to help Kashmiris says Gilani

Islamabad, Apr 25: Pakistan has said it was committed to extend moral, political and diplomatic support to the people of Kashmir in their ''just struggle'' for self determination. Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said here yesterday that the Pakistan government would continue to support the cause of Kashmiri people till the issue is resolved.

Talking to Prime Minister of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) Sardar Atique Ahmad Khan at PM Secretariat here, Mr Gilani said peace, stability and development in the region could only be achieved through the resolution of all outstanding issues including the core issue of Jammu and Kashmir. The Prime Minister reiterated the government's commitment and fullest support to the people of Kashmir for their right to self-determination. He said the issue needs to be resolved in accordance with the aspirations of Kashmiri people as enshrined in the United Nation Resolutions.

The Prime Minister said the government of Pakistan despite economic constraints would extend all possible help to PoK for its infrastructure and other social development projects in order to improve the living standard of people.

UNI