Pakistan, July 2 -- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said he supports efforts to ease tensions in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and welcomed any mediation by Maulana Fazlur Rehman. The remarks matter because political dialogue could help address the ongoing unrest in the region. Political stakeholders, Kashmiri communities, and residents of AJK are directly affected.

Speaking to Geo News, Khawaja Asif said any initiative by Maulana Fazlur Rehman to facilitate dialogue would be a positive development. He said he had already expressed support for such mediation on the National Assembly floor. The minister added that he would welcome any consensus reached among all concerned parties.

Khawaja Asif also highlighted the sacrifices made by Kashmir...