MIRPUR: Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Raja Farooq Haider said that India was committing gross human rights abuses in held Kashmir and the entire population in the valley has been living under extended curfew for four months.

While talking to a delegation of Lahore High Court Bar Association led by Rana Zia Abdul Rehman today, the Prime Minister condemned the human rights violations in IHK and reaffirmed the commitment of the AJK government to utilize its full strength and resources for the liberation of Kashmir.

He assured the people of IHK that they would never find themselves alone in their struggle for right to self-determination.

Prime minister also lauded the services of lawyers’ community for the stability of a democratic system and supremacy of constitution in the country. He said the commitment of lawyers for the protection of democracy and democratic system was proof of their determination.

He said the lawyers’ community had given numerous sacrifices for restoration of judiciary and added that the role of lawyers’ community is of paramount importance in introducing reforms in the system of provision of justice.