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| ‘J-K people enjoy complete freedom of religion’ | | Asma Jahangir calls on Azad | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | Mar 7
Noted lawyer and human rights activist of Pakistan, Asma Jahangir, currently on a visit to Jammu & Kashmir, called on the Chief Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad here today.
Jahangir had a breakfast meeting with the Chief Minister during which they discussed the post-election scenario in Pakistan and the security situation in Jammu & Kashmir.
The Chief Minister welcomed the positive change in the thinking of Pakistani leadership and said it would go a long way in further improving the relationship between the two south-Asian neighbours. He hoped that the dialogue process between India and Pakistan, slowed down due to the internal situation there, would be taken further. He said lot of things had been lined up for confidence building and improving the bilateral relations including a visit by Prime Minister to Pakistan. The process, he said, suffered a hiatus due to the developments within Pakistan.
Azad welcomed the holding of elections in Pakistan and said it paved way for return of democracy there. He said he was hopeful that the new government would carry forward the peace process initiated by India and Pakistan about four years back. He said he was looking forward to harmonious and ever increasing good relations between the two countries.
Jahangir stressed the need for carrying forward the peace process and confidence building measures, saying it was in the best interests of the people of the sub-continent.
Azad informed the Pak human rights activist that people belonging to different faith and religion enjoy complete freedom of religion in this part of the country and are practicing their religion without any fear or external pressure. The UN representative was informed that the situation was no different in Kashmir valley as people enjoy complete freedom of religion and practice different religions. |
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