The Hindu : Militants, a defence line for Pak.: Salahuddin

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Monday, Jun 09, 2003

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Militants, a defence line for Pak.: Salahuddin

New Delhi June 8. Pakistan cannot end its support to militants as they serve as a defence line for the country, says the Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen chief, Syed Salahuddin.

In an interview with a Pakistani magazine, News Line, Salahuddin denied that the Kashmiri militants were losing support in Pakistan. "No, it is not true. The Pakistani Government and the President, Pervez Musharraf, will not end their moral and diplomatic support to us. They are sincere to the Kashmir cause. ``The mujahideen struggle serves as a defence line for Pakistan. One should stop thinking that Pakistan can distance itself from the Kashmiri movement," he said.

"The militants do not have a clear picture of global and regional politics, but are influenced by international events. They see Pakistan's changed policy towards Afghanistan. They should not lose their heart," he added.

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