Islamabad, Sep 17: Pakistan’s new President Arif Alvi on Monday raked up the Kashmir issue in his first address to the joint session of Parliament, saying Kashmiris have a right to “self-determination” as he sought the international community’s help.
At the same time, he stressed that Pakistan wants peaceful relations with India.
“We want a peaceful solution to the Kashmir issue and will continue efforts for this. Kashmiris have a right to self-determination and I urge the international community to help,” the president was quoted as saying by Geo news.
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