Gilani backs 'separatist' movement in JK

Islamabad, Feb 5: Pakistan on Thursday, Feb 5, reiterated that it will continue support to the separatist campaign in Jammu Kashmir.

Addressing a meeting, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said, "We will continue extending our political, moral and diplomatic support to the people of Kashmir and our principled stance will not be changed on the issue of Kashmir."

Gilani said, "Pakistan wants early resolution according to the aspirations of the Kashmiri people, as it is imperative for lasting peace in the region."

Pakistan Kashmir President Raja Zulqarnain Khan and Prime Minister Raja Mohammed Farooq Khan called on Gilani at his residence in Islamabad on the eve of 'Kashmir solidarity day'.

This development comes amid reports that India has sent a formal proposal to Pakistan for talks between their foreign secretaries.

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