Chairman Kashmir Committee Maulana Fazalur Rehman on Thursday sought special attention of international stakeholders to help resolve the core issue of occupied Kashmir between India and Pakistan for lasting peace in the region.
Fazalur Rehman, who is here in his capacity, as Chairman of the Special Committee of the Parliament on Kashmir reiterated that only a peaceful solution of occupied Kashmir and not use of force, can bring about peace and prosperity in the entire region. The Chairman Kashmir Committee is here along with two members of the delegation including Dr Atiya Inayatullh MNA (PML-Q) and Ayaz Sadiq MNA (PML-N) to seek the support of EU Parliament members and Nato on Kashmir.
Maulana Fazalur Rehman also held Inter- Parliamentary meetings with the members of committees in the European Parliament on South Asia, Foreign Affairs Committee, International Trade Committee and Sub- Committee on Human Rights. He demanded the European Parliament to pay heed towards human rights violations in Indian Held Kashmir by Indian forces since 1948 and also urged European Parliament to play mediatory role for resolution of long outstanding issue between India and Pakistan.
The Chairman Kashmir Committee said Pakistan also condemns drone attacks, as they have proved counter productive resulting in loss of innocent lives. He said Pakistan has also suffered tremendous economic and human losses due to its involvement in war on terror.
The Chairperson of the special inter parliamentary meetings Jean Lambert commended Pakistan's role as a frontline state and acknowledged Pakistan's tremendous sacrifices.
The delegation stressed that military operations alone cannot provide a long-term answer to creating a secure and peaceful environment in the region, however a comprehensive strategy was the solution for a successful outcome of the international engagement.
The Ambassador of Pakistan, Jalil Abbas Jilani informed the members about the difficulties currently posed at WTO level by India's reluctance to agree on EU initiative for trade access for Pakistan to EU following the floods.