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SWABI, Sep 22 (APP):Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan, SAFRON, and President of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engineer Amir Muqam, here Monday said that peace in this region cannot be established without resolving the Kashmir dispute.
He said Jammu and Kashmir is the lifeline of Pakistan, and this relationship is based on the statement of father of the nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
He said that the Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT) has now become a seven-star welfare model.
He expressed these views while addressing a ceremony during his visit to the modern complex of Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust in Swabi. The Federal Minister visited the modern complex of KORT in Swabi and addressed a special event held in honor of orphan children.
On this occasion, he appreciated the services of the institution and said
“KORT has provided facilities to orphan children beyond their imagination. This institution has become a seven-star welfare model.”
He paid tribute to the Chairman of KORT, Chaudhry Muhammad Akhtar, saying that everyone who has contributed to this noble cause deserves appreciation, and their efforts are commendable.
He shared a personal experience of helping a child severely injured during floods in Shangla, saying such acts of kindness bring spiritual peace.
Engineer Amir Muqam reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir is Pakistan’s lifeline, and this is the foundation of our bond as per Quaid-e-Azam’s statement.
He said that the affiliation of KORT with Kashmir further strengthens its mission and ideology. He remarked that the services of KORT remind him of the Danish Schools initiated by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, where quality education, food, and accommodation are provided to underprivileged and orphaned children.
The Federal Minister added that the children studying here will play an important role in shaping Pakistan’s future. He recalled witnessing the devastation of the 2005 earthquake firsthand, which caused widespread destruction in five districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir. Now, when he visits those areas, he sees how the nation came together for their rehabilitation and rebuilding.
KORT, which began its journey from Mirpur, Azad Kashmir, after the 2005 earthquake to support orphan children, is now also operating in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and taking care of orphan children there as well.
He emphasized that the organization has been actively serving humanity for the past two decades.
KORT not only provides food, shelter, and education to the children but also ensures their mental, social, and spiritual development.
Amir Muqam said, “India has been committing atrocities in occupied Kashmir. India assumed the Kashmir issue was dead, but now the whole world has realized its importance.”
He further said “Peace in this region is not possible without resolving the Kashmir issue. We want the Kashmir issue to be resolved not through war, but through dialogue and negotiations.”
The world has now acknowledged that resolving the Kashmir was imperative for lasting peace and stability.