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| 'Comprehensive dialogue' the route to restoring peace in Kashmir: COAS |
| 2018-04-15 |
| [DAWN] "Those peace-loving innocent citizens [of India-held Kashmire] are being subjected to one of the worst forms of state terrorism ... any action taken by a non-Moslem state that constrains the violent impulses of Moslems or their allies ... . It is high time for the world community to wake up and play a positive role in bringing peace to that unfortunate part of the sub-continent." The army chief reiterated that lasting peace in the region can be achieved only through dialogue, saying: "It is our sincere belief that the route to peaceful resolution of Pak-India disputes ‐ including the core issue of Kashmire ‐ runs through comprehensive and meaningful dialogue. "While such dialogue is no favour to any party, it remains the inevitable precursor to peace across the region. Pakistain remains committed to such a dialogue, but only on the basis of sovereign equality, dignity and honour." Gen Bajwa said that even though Pakistain seeks harmonious and peaceful co-existence with all countries, "this desire for peace must not, in any sense, be construed as a sign of weakness". "Our valiant armed forces are fully prepared to respond across the full spectrum of threat in a befitting manner." |
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