The Pakistan masses do not consider the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in terms of getting hold of a piece of land; it is rather the question of life and death and liberty of over 13 million people. In accordance with the principles of partition (1947) and being an integral part of the Muslim Ummah, Pakistan stands obliged and committed to support the Independence movement of Kashmiris. It has always been the policy of the Pakistani nation and successive Pakistan Governments that the issue has to be resolved through plebiscite as laid down in the UN resolutions.

Disappointed with the fate of the resolutions of the United Nations and the false Indian promises the Kashmiri Muslims initiated their struggle. As a result of this "Jihadi" movement, the mujahideen established supremacy in the state and were blessed with full popular support. India tried every means of coercion and regimentation but failed to keep away the Kashmiri people from the independence struggle. In view of this development and the resolve of the Kashmiri people, the United States and other Western powers were supposed to persuade India to stop its coercive actions and let the people freely decide their fate. These powers, however, come every now and then with new formulas and fresh proposals like dividing Kashmir, making it independent and giving it in the UN trustee- ship. The latest proposal suggests Oslo type solution. This seems to have been favoured in the Pakistan government circles. Fact of the matter is that Oslo dialogue simply failed to restore to the Palestinians true sovereignty in their homeland and could give them only some local authority that too in a very small area. Therefore, the tension has increased rather than the issue getting resolved.

From these western countries and through some inner circles in the government, Pakistan is under pressure to recall its forces from Siachin and initiate dialogue with India for normalisation and extension of trade relations.

In the above said background, this seminar demands that Pakistan Government holds to its principle stand on the issue and provide full support to the Kashmiri people.

If at all the government feels it appropriate to enter into negotiations, then it must take cognisance of the following points.:

• Siachin is part of the northern areas of Jammu and Kashmir. Therefore, it should not be discussed separately. Kashmir solution should be sought through a package deal, which will automatically resolve the Siachin issue.

• Militarily and economically, the Siachin campaign is much more costlier for India than Pakistan. Even the Indian media admits that the Indian losses in Siachin and Kashmir are unprecedentedly higher than even the wars of 1962, 1965 and 1971. If India gets rid of Siachin, it can easily direct its military might against the Kashmiri mujahideen. Strategically therefore, it would not be advisable to accept recalling army from Siachin. The matter should be linked to the overall package deal.

• Inspite of the difficulties, the resistance movement in the Occupied Kashmir sustains. The government of Farooq Abdullah has failed. It is therefore, time to press India through the OIC, to agree to meaningful dialogue, because as evident from the history, India otherwise never agrees to serious negotiations on Kashmir and attempts only to buy time or avoid international pressure.

• In view of the foregoing, talking of good relations with India amounts to self deception. More recently, India has increased its defence budget by 21 percent. It has also successfully test-fired Prithvi only three weeks back. Any process of normalisation of relations with India should therefore be taken in this perspective.

• The Government of Pakistan should not talk about dividing Kashmir or considering "Oslo" or "Dayton-type" options. Such formulas are against our national interest and totally irrelevant to the historic background in Kashmir.

• To make the resistance movement fruitful, it is time to intensify our support for the mujahideen and strengthen the All Parties Hurriyat Conference. Government should try to ensure that the A.P.H.C. leadership is allowed to participate in the forthcoming OIC conference in Islamabad.

It is to be remembered that if Pakistan entered into negotiations with India without first making it to accept reasonable conditions, the dialogue will end in nothing positive. It will rather help India to show that Kashmir was a regional dispute. Pakistan, rather yielding to American and Western pressure, should persuade them to compel India to accept and go by the UN resolutions. For normalisation of relations with India, Pakistan should proceed accord top priority to Kashmir and strictly adhered to. India and the world community should be made to realise that as long as the basic question of Kashmir is not solved, other matters pertaining to trade etc. can not be fruitfully discussed and agreed upon.

The Seminar demands the OIC and the Government of Pakistan that for the peaceful settlement of Kashmir issue, India should be compelled to agree to the following:

(1) In accordance with the resolutions of the Security Council of the United Nations, India should withdraw its forces from the disputed State of Jammu and Kashmir and should not hinder the process of plebiscite;

(2) Immediately stop coercion against the civil population and release the detained youngsters and political prisoners;

(3) Allow the Human Rights agencies and media personnel to freely move into Occupied Kashmir and should not prohibit agencies engaged in relief works;

(4) The "Fact-Finding Mission" of the O.I.C. be allowed to go to Kashmir to objectively study the existing situation.

The above noted are the minimum conditions and pre-requisites for the solution of Kashmir issue according to the aspiration and wishes of Kashmiri people.