Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Sher Afgar Khan Niazi, here on Monday said that the four-point solution suggested by President General Pervez Musharraf can result in amicable settlement of the long standing issue of Kashmir.
Talking to media at Karachi Airport on arrival he said the four-point solution envisages that the boundaries of united Kashmir be kept intact; India should withdraw its forces; local Government be established in Kashmir and; a committee comprising representatives of three stakeholders-Pakistan, India and Kashmir be formed
"This is the best solution to the Kashmir issue," Dr Sher Afgan remarked. To a question, he said an amendment bill would be submitted on Private Members Day by President Pakistan Muslim League (PML) Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, which is meant to protect more women's rights. This bill will ensure that women get their rightful share in the parent's property in the light of the teachings of Quran and Sunnah; it will make illegal the outdated traditions such as Wani and marriage with Quran; it will prohibit announcing of three Talaqs (divorce) in one go and; prohibit forcing a woman for marriage.
The Federal Minister hoped the bill would be passed soon. To another question, he said the election will be held towards the end of 2007 under a caretaker Government which will be formed at the time of the completion of the present Assembly's term that is November 16, 2007.
To a query regarding building of dams, Dr Sher Afgan said the Cabinet has approved the package of construction of five dams including Kalabagh Dam with the consent of all the federating units. According to the decision these dams will be built in a chronological order and by 2016 He said Chairperson Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarians, Benazir Bhutto will not come to Pakistan despite her announcement that she would be in the country before end of this year. There will be no resignations from Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal and the Assemblies will complete their term, the Federal Minister maintained.
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