Practical steps for liberation of IIOJ&K responsibility of rulers: JI chief

ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman Monday said taking practical steps for the liberation of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) and addressing the issues of the state’s free regions was a responsibility of Islamabad’s rulers.

He reaffirmed the party’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people, stating that Jamaat-e-Islami will stand shoulder to shoulder with them until freedom. Speaking during a meeting with the JI leadership of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) here, Naeem said Jamaat-e-Islami had always been at the forefront of addressing the problems faced by AJK and GB whether it was securing the constitutional and political rights for the people of GB or resolving the issues of AJK residents.

He called for empowering the free regions of the state of Kashmir to transform them into a true base camp for the Kashmir freedom movement. He also urged the federal and provincial governments to refrain from interfering in the upcoming general elections in AJK and GB.

The meeting of Kashmiri leadership delegation led by Dr. Muhammad Mushtaq Khan, ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami AJK and GB, with JI Pakistan ameer included a detailed briefing on the latest situation in occupied Kashmir and the political landscape of AJK and GB.

Dr. Mushtaq invited Hafiz Naeem to visit the regions, which he accepted. Discussions also took place on preparations for Feb 5 Kashmir Solidarity Day, with Hafiz Naeem assuring a robust participation in its observance.