Kashmir is the part of our soul: Army Chief

Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said Kashmir dispute has to be resolved as per aspirations of people of Kashmir and relevant UNSC resolutions.

He was speaking with students and faculty of various educational institutions of Azad Kashmir, members of Youth Parliament Pakistan from AJK and members of Youth State Assembly from Azad Kashmir in Rawalpindi here on Thursday.

The Army Chief said Kashmir is part and parcel of our soul it is not an issue of geography but our love with the people of Kashmir.

He said Indian deliberate targeting of innocent civilians in Azad Kashmir and continued siege of innocent Kashmiris in Occupied Kashmir are worst examples of the human rights violations.

General Bajwa said we stand with our Kashmiri brothers and sisters and shall never disappoint them.

He urged the youth to stay steadfast, work hard and have confidence in themselves and the national leadership.

Youth also conveyed their resolve and said that Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control are and shall stay Pakistanis for life.

Earlier in the day, Chief Executive Officer  (CEO) of International Islamic Bank Sheikh Ali Bin Abdullah Al Thani called on COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa, at the General Headquarters (GHQ).

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), both the leaders discussed economic cooperation and other matters of mutual interests. They also talked about ways to enhance regional security.

Speaking on the occasion, the army chief said that the security situation in Pakistanis getting improved day-by-day and that foreign investment is essential for achieving long-lasting peace.

Sheikh Ali Bin Abdullah Al Thani appreciated the role of the Pakistan army for enduring peace and stability in the country and the region.