FM Qureshi vows to raise Kashmir issue at all global forums

MULTAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to forcefully raise the Kashmir dispute at all global forums.

Speaking to journalists in Multan, the foreign minister said that he will visits Sri Lanka and Qatar during and apprise the leadership there about the Indian atrocities in occupied Kashmir.

He said India is under pressure due to deteriorating situation of the restive valley and may resort to any false flag operation against Pakistan.

Responding to a question, the foreign minister said Pakistan has effectively presented its stance in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regarding the steps taken against money laundering and counter terror financing.

He said the Indian nefarious designs to get Pakistan blacklisted will be foiled. He said the government’s ultimate aim is to get the country out of the FATF’s grey list.

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Regarding China Pakistan Economic Corridor project, the Foreign Minister pointed out that certain elements are scared of this game changer project.

He said the CPEC has entered into the second phase which will usher in a new era of development in the country.

Earlier, addressing the second convocation of Air University Multan, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said a peaceful neighbourhood and a people-centric development agenda is top priority of the government.

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He said the government’s sincere desire is to build lasting peace in the region, however, India’s illegal annexation on Kashmir continue to obstruct peace, development and prosperity in South Asia.

Qureshi maintained that the entire world is condemning the atrocities of Indian forces in occupied Kashmir. He said the lockdown in held Kashmir has been ongoing since 118 days, and the sacrifices of innocent Kashmiris will not go in vain.

He urged students to focus on their studies and play their active role in the socio-economic development of Pakistan. The foreign minister and Air Chief Mujahid Anwar Khan awarded medals and degrees to 493 passing out students.