Pakistan to raise voice against violations of human rights in IoK: Asad

ISLAMABAD, March 25 (APP):National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser Monday said Kashmir was the jugular vein of Pakistan and solution of the Kashmir issue must be found according to resolutions of the United Nations.
He expressed these views during meeting with Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan who called on him at the Parliament House.
He further said the recent Pulwama attack was the result of aggressive and atrocious policies of the Indian government in occupied Kashmir and India was bent on continuing this barbarity while violating all basic human rights.
“It is the basic right of Kashmiri people to exert the right of self-determination and freedom,” Asad Qaiser said.
The speaker said Kashmir issue was the core priority of Pakistan’s Parliament and there was unanimous consensus across the political parties in the Parliament.
Pakistan would always raise voice for the protection of the Kashmiris basic rights at all forums and we strongly condemn the cross border escalation on the part of India, he added. 
Asad Qaiser said Kashmir dispute remained close to the heart of every Pakistani and the future of both Pakistan and Kashmir was linked.
He asserted that durable peace in South Asia could not be achieved without resolution of Kashmir issue in accordance with the aspirations of Kashmiri people.
On this occasion, he also reiterated his support and condemned the arrest of Kashmiri Hurriyat leaders and said Indian Prime Minister Modi was trying to deflect the public opinion for election in India by creating mayhem and destruction in IoK.
Asad Qaiser said Indian government was trying to lessen the importance of Kashmir dispute through different cheap tricks and Pakistan would not let India succeed through such heinous efforts.
Kashmir being the flash point of conflict, required a peaceful solution for sustained regional peace and prosperity,” he said.
He stressed upon the world leaders to take notice of the aggressive and barbaric acts of the Indian government in IoK. 
He expressed his resolve that the Pakistani nation and government would always support the cause of self- determination and freedom of Kashmiri people.
The AJK president Masood Khan highly appreciated endeavours of the Parliament of Pakistan in taking up the Kashmir issue at various bilateral and multilateral forums. “Parliament of Pakistan’s firm stand on Kashmir and solidarity with people of IoK is praiseworthy,” he said.
He also condemned the ban on Jamat-i-Islami and violence against Muslims in IoK. He added that the role of Parliamentary diplomacy was central to supporting the Kashmir cause.
He expressed confidence in efforts of the National Assembly Asad Qaiser to prioritize Kashmir issue at international forums.
He said that the people of AJK always stood with people of IoK and strongly condemned the atrocities committed by India in IoK.
He urged the Indian government to solve Kashmir issue as per resolutions of the United Nations and immediately halt its atrocities and barbarism in IoK.
He said the whole nation was united for Pakistan’s integrity and stability whereas Pakistan was fully capable to counter threats posed by India. 
He also congratulated Asad Qaiser for being elected as National Assembly speaker. He commended the speaker‘s efforts to maintain the decorum of the House and his sagacious and wise handling of matters.