JI chief meets Sikh delegation, asks govt to pursue firm policy on Kashmir

ISLAMABAD: A Sikh delegation called on Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman on Monday and expressed happiness over Pakistan’s recent strategic success and appreciated JI’s firm stance in this regard.

The delegates reiterated that the people of Pakistan, regardless of religious, sectarian, or linguistic differences, stand united in the defence of the country. They also celebrated the success of Pakistan’s Armed Forces in countering Indian hostilities.

The JI chief said the entire nation had set aside political differences in the interest of national security and integrity — a positive sign that the government must take seriously. He urged the authorities to act responsibly and take immediate and meaningful steps to preserve this unity.

He further said Pakistan achieved a significant success against Indian aggression, and that any international mediation on Kashmir must be aligned with UN resolutions. “The government must not fall for empty statements from world leaders, and should avoid any illusionary hopes while pursuing a principled and firm policy on Kashmir,” he added.

Calling Kashmir the “jugular vein” of Pakistan, he said the people of Kashmir must be granted their right to self-determination. He criticised the Indian media for its toxic and false propaganda and urged the Pakistani government to expose the true face of the Hindutva ideology.

“The world should know that Indian PM Modi’s extremist vision poses a serious threat to the peace of South Asia. Muslims and other minorities in India are unsafe and frequently targeted,” he said. Hafiz Naeem said when a nation stands with honour and dignity, its economy can stabilise on its own. “We must not lose a won battle at the negotiation table,” he asserted.