PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said, “The imminent signing of the Islamabad accord marks a historic moment. At a time when the international spotlight is firmly on Pakistan, the ongoing unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir is damaging both the Kashmiri cause and Pakistan’s reputation. It is also creating an unnecessary opportunity for hostile actors and the India-Israel nexus to exploit the situation for their own purposes.”
He said, “I therefore appeal to all protestors to bring their demonstrations to a peaceful conclusion. Those individuals who have taken the law into their own hands should surrender themselves to the local authorities and allow due process to take its course.”
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said, “All political grievances and disagreements must be resolved through democratic, constitutional, and peaceful means. Parliament and the political process—not the streets—are the appropriate forums for addressing and settling such issues.”
He said, “The Pakistan Peoples Party has already called upon the Election Commission to withdraw its premature election schedule. We remain committed to pursuing a political solution and would seek to establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address outstanding grievances, move the process forward, and bring these matters to a just and lasting conclusion. The people of Kashmir should not have to endure repeated cycles of protest, confrontation, and uncertainty.”
The PPP Chairman further said, “If all stakeholders, including the Federal Government, are in agreement, the AJK Government could, in due course, review the notifications issued in relation to protesting parties. While there can be no compromise when it comes to upholding the rule of law and holding accountable those who have engaged in unlawful acts, we are equally committed to ensuring that individuals who have done nothing wrong are not made to suffer the consequences of the actions of others.”
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