'Indian occupied Kashmir issue should be resolved according to Kashmiris' aspiration'

20 Nov, 2004

Pakistan Muslim League (PML) Secretary General Mushahid Hussain has said Indian occupied Kashmir issue should be resolved in accordance with the aspirations of Kashmiri people. He said measures should be taken for the peaceful resolution of Indian occupied Kashmir issue as disputes cannot be solved through wars, he stated this while speaking in a PTV programme.
He said both India and Pakistan have to show flexibility for resolution of longstanding Indian occupied Kashmir issue.
Mushahid called upon India to stop human right violations and atrocities against the innocent people in the Indian occupied Kashmir. Freedom struggle cannot be suppressed with use of power, he added.
To a question, he said freedom struggle initiated by the Kashmiris in Indian occupied Kashmir was indigenous.
He said President General Pervez Musharraf is a courageous leader And handling Indian occupied Kashmir issue very wisely.
He called upon all political parties not to oppose government initiatives for the solution of Indian occupied Kashmir issue adding President Musharraf's policy on Indian occupied Kashmir enjoy public support.
To a question, he said if Indian occupied Kashmir is integral part of India then why Indian Prime Minister had asked for exploring different options for solution of Indian occupied Kashmir dispute during his meeting with President Musharraf in New York.
He termed Indian Prime Minister's announcement regarding withdrawal of troops from IOK as a positive gesture.

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