On the occasion of Pakistan Day, Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit, in his Pakistan Day speech said Pakistan wants to have good relationship with India and resolve all issues. "The issue of Jammu and Kashmir must be resolved as per the aspirations of Kashmiris," said Basit.
Apparently, Basit also praised Azadi League in his speech, saying their struggle is for the freedom.
The day marks the historic event of 1940, when the Lahore Resolution was passed demanding a separate homeland for Muslims of the subcontinent.
Separately, President Mamnoon Hussain said Islamabad is ready for dialogue with India over the Kashmir issue.
“We are ready for dialogue with India and want to resolve the issue of incomplete agenda of the division of the subcontinent, in accordance with the UN resolutions on Kashmir,” the President said at the celebration ceremony marked by military parade in the capital.
During the address, Hussain added Pakistan's traditional atomic power is to ensure regional peace and stability. He also hailed the role of Pakistani security forces in combating terrorism and said after operation Zarb-i-Azb, Raddul Fassad will continue till the elimination of the remaining terrorists.
Media reports also suggest that Hussain slammed India for what he said were its "irresponsible actions and violation of the ceasefire" which he claimed posed threats to Pakistan's security.
He reiterated that Pakistan will continue moral, political and diplomatic support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir for their right to self-determination.
The President also urged the international community to play its role for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute.
Pakistan, he said, had no "aggressive designs" against any country but maintained minimum deterrence for regional peace and stability.
Pakistan had been fighting the war on terror for years and that the armed forces and other law enforcement had made huge sacrifices.
"Pakistan is now much secure than the past because of the unprecedented sacrifices of our armed forces and the people."
