Pakistan Views

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf RazaGilani Wednesday said the people of Kashmir have offered sacrifices for their right of self-determination and assured that these sacrifices would not go in vain.Yousuf Raza Gilani was addressing the joint sitting of AJK Legislative Assembly and AJK Council after his arrival here.He said his government would hold meaningful talks with India for resolution of the Kashmir issue. Gilani said Pakistan has always pursued the path of peace and wants opportunities for the Kashmiris on both sides to meet each other. He called for promotion of tourism and trade across the line of control. He said solution of Kashmir issue was essential for the regional development. Gilani said that the AJK legislators will be included in Pakistan delegations. In the next federal budges Rs. Five million grant will be allocated for every member of the AJK Assembly, he further said. He promised to prepare strategy for setting up a women university in Azad Kashmir. He said the earthquake rehabilitation work will be stepped up in the region.