Press Release

Press Release No.213/2003

Pakistan has agreed to host experts level talks between the Civil Aviation authorities of Pakistan and India to consider all aspects for resumption of air links between the two countries. The dates for the meeting would be fixed after mutual consultations in due course.

The proposal to the above effect has been communicated to the Government of India.

Islamabad

16 July, 2003

 

Press Release No.212/2003

 

Referring to the formation of the Governing Council in Iraq, the official Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs termed it as a welcome first step in the direction of returning governance and restoring sovereignty to the people of Iraq as soon as possible, which has been the constant principled position of the Government of Pakistan, within and outside the UN Security Council.

The Spokesman expected that the Governing Council would initiate contacts with the Diplomatic Missions in Baghdad, where Pakistan is represented.

Islamabad

16 July 2003

 

Press Release No. 214

 

The Government of Pakistan strongly condemns the arrest of senior APHC Leader, Mr. Yasin Malik. The arrest of Mr. Malik in Jammu on 15 July 2003 is yet another manifestation of India’s policy to brutally suppress the freedom movement in the Indian Occupied Kashmir. It also betrays the Indian government’s claim of seeking a peaceful settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.

To facilitate a peaceful settlement of the Kashmir dispute, in accordance with the wishes of the Kashmiri people, the Indian Government must put an end to the harassment of the APHC leadership, respect fundamental rights of the Kashmiri people including their right to assembly and peaceful protest and enter into a meaningful dialogue with Pakistan for a fair settlement of the Kashmir dispute.

Islamabad

16 July, 2003