Pakistan firm on Kashmir issue: FO

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Pakistan firm on Kashmir issue: FO

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FO has said Pakistan will not withdraw from its stance on Kashmir issue.

09 March,2012 03:53 pm

Pakistan says there is no question of freezing or putting into back burner the Kashmir dispute in pursuit of normalization of relations with India.Responding to the queries of media persons during the weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Friday‚ Foreign Office Spokesperson Abdul Basit said Pakistan is taking steps to normalize relations with India but reaching the final destination will inevitably contingent upon realization of the aspirations of Kashmiris.He said Kashmiris have given innumerable sacrifices in their just struggle for right to self determination and settlement of this issue in accordance with the UN resolutions is essential for viable peace in the region.He said the UN special rappateur on Human Rights has recently urged India to repeal all black laws including Jammu and Kashmir public safety act.When asked about the Siachen issue‚ the spokesman said we seek early resolution of this problem like the other issues including the core Jammu and Kashmir dispute. He said Siachen issue has been raised in the resumed dialogue process with India.