MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq has said that India’s treatment of religious minorities vindicates that the two-nation theory and Muslims' demand for a separate homeland was absolutely right and justified. He expressed these views while addressing the flag-hoisting ceremony held on Monday to mark the 76th Independence Day anniversary of Pakistan. "My view is the same as that of Syed Ali Geelani," the PM said, adding, "We are Pakistanis, Pakistan is ours. The PM AJK said India's 5th August 2019 action cannot deter Kashmiris from pursing their goal of freedom from the Indian occupation. Appreciating the Pakistan army chief's recent statement on Kashmir, he said that the statement has boosted the morale of Kashmiris on both sides of the LoC.

Source: The Nation August 15, 2023 13:00 UTC