Dr. Mujahid Gilani (Hurriyat Leader): The Kashmiris have always strived for their merger with Pakistan. The visit of the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to AJK and addressing the Hurriyat leadership is significantly important. Pakistan at its end always advocated the Kashmir issue on all international forums in an effective way. The Kashmiri diaspora across the globe have expectations from Pakistan. The United Nations needs to play its role to ensure implementation of its resolutions on Kashmir issue according to which the Kashmiris have the right of plebiscite. After the unilateral and illegal move of Indian government of abrogating special status of Kashmir, there is hatred on the peak in Kashmir for the Indian government. The Kashmiris are not taking the current election process in Kashmir and the political parties in IIOJ&K are also voicing against the policies of Modi’s government. Pakistan is continuing its political, diplomatic and moral support to Kashmir cause and Kashmiri people have great respect for Pakistani nation as well.

Altaf Hussain Wani (Hurriyat Leader): Kashmiri people are thankful to the government of Pakistan for highlighting Kashmir issue on all international forums. Moreover, the Prime Minister announced a massive relief package for the people of AJK despite the critical economic situation in the country. The foreign minister in the OIC conference in Gambia also highlighted the Kashmir issue. During the visit of Iranian President to Pakistan, the leadership of Iran and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to strive for the peaceful solution to Kashmir issue in accordance with UN resolutions. In his visit to AJK, Shehbaz Sharif directed the concerned ministers to ensure close collaboration with Kashmiri leadership. On the other hand, the entire Hurriyet leadership in IIOJ&K has been kept under house arrest and the Indian