Pakistan to continue Diplomatic, Political, Moral Support to Kashmiris: Musharraf
By Aziz Malik 'Pakistan Times' Federal Bureau Chief

ISLAMABAD: President General Pervez Musharraf Saturday reiterated the unwavering commitment of Pakistan to the cause of Kashmir and said that the government would continue to provide diplomatic, political and moral support to the Kashmiris for resolution of the dispute in accordance with the wishes of the people.

He was talking to the newly elected President of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), Raja Zulqarnain, who called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr here.

President Musharraf congratulated the President of AJK on his election and expressed the confidence that during his term in office he would strive for the socio-economic uplift of the Kashmiri people.

He assured full support of the Government of Pakistan in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of earthquake-hit areas of AJK.

Raja Zulqarnain appreciated the efforts of President Pervez Musharraf for highlighting the Kashmir issue at major international and regional forums.

He stated that the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir highly appreciate the efforts of Government of Pakistan, particularly the unflinching support provided to the Kashmir cause by President Musharraf.

The AJK President thanked President Musharraf and the Government of Pakistan for providing timely support in the aftermath of the terrible earthquake of 8th October last year, which caused widespread devastation in many areas of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.●