Pakistan, June 26 -- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has welcomed criticism from PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari over his remarks on Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), but said he remains firm on his position.

Speaking to media, Asif said politics was being played over reserved seats for refugees in Azad Kashmir and that politicians were insulting those who had sacrificed during the war.

"I welcome Bilawal's criticism, but I stand by my point of view," the defence minister said.

Asif said that if his party issued a "shut up call", he would remain silent on the matter.

He also said it was for the government to decide whether issues surrounding the matter could be resolved through the leadership of JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman.

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