Pakistan Reaffirms Support for Azad Jammu and Kashmir Development

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has pledged to support Azad Jammu and Kashmir's development and the Kashmiri people's right to self-determination, the state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported.

He made these commitments during a meeting with Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Dr. Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan in Islamabad.

The Prime Minister expressed his government's commitment to accelerating development and improving living standards in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. 

He congratulated Dr. Najeeb Naqi Khan on assuming the presidency and extended his best wishes. Sharif also reiterated Pakistan's unwavering support for the Kashmiri people's struggle for self-determination, saying Pakistan will continue to back them until they achieve their legitimate rights.

The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan will provide moral, diplomatic, and political support to the Kashmiri people until they are granted the right to decide their future through a free and impartial plebiscite, in accordance with United Nations resolutions. This stance is consistent with Pakistan's long-standing position on the Kashmir issue.

The Kashmir dispute is a longstanding conflict between India and Pakistan, with both countries claiming sovereignty over the region. Azad Jammu and Kashmir, also known as Free Jammu and Kashmir, is a region administered by Pakistan. The international community has called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, with the United Nations advocating for a plebiscite to determine the region's future.

Pakistan's support for Azad Jammu and Kashmir and the Kashmiri people's right to self-determination is a key aspect of its foreign policy. The country's leaders have consistently maintained that a just and lasting solution to the Kashmir issue is essential for peace and stability in the region.