KASUR: Demand for lenient visa policy

Published November 18, 2004

KASUR, Nov 17: Haryana State Assembly member Ajey Singh Chutala, who is the son of the chief minister, said lenient visa policy between India and Pakistan would strengthen trade and agriculture sectors in both countries.

He was addressing a reception held in his honour by district Nazim Rana Imtiaz Ahmad at Lambey Jageer, Phoolnagar, on Wednesday. Rajya Sabha (Upper House) member and Minority Commission of India chairman Sardar Tarlook Charan Singh was also present on the occasion.

Ajey Singh said the Indian government has amended its visa policy for the people of above 60 years of age who want to visit Pakistan on the recommendation of his father. He said peace in the region would help ensure progress and prosperity of the people of the two countries.

He urged Islamabad and New Delhi to resolve all outstanding issues through negotiations adding that wars could not lead to resolution of any dispute. -APP

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