Azad Jammu Kashmir President, Raja Zulqarnain Khan has said that peace in the region is linked with the permanent settlement of Kashmir dispute in accordance with the wishes of Kashmiri people.
He said this while addressing to the participant officers of Armed Forces War Course in the National Defence College who called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadar here recently.
The President was of the view that despite showing the flexibility by the Government of Pakistan to India for the peaceful solution of the dispute, India never gave positive response and demonstrated highhandedness in this regard.
He said Indian stubborn attitude was the main hindrance in the way to resolve p0roblems and create better atmosphere in the region, he added. He urged the world community to play positive role and put pressure on India to give matching response to Pakistan's sincere efforts and endeavour for the noble cause of peace.
He said that peace process and talks between the two Governments was stared due to continuous efforts and firm resolve of President Pervez Musharraf.