PM may meet Hurriyat in September

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August 19, 2005 15:47 IST

Moderate Hurriyat leader Maulana Abbas Ansari in Karachi on said a meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and leaders of his faction would take place in September.

Hurriyat leaders send confusing signals

"Invitation from India is expected in the first week of September to hold dialogue with the All Parties Hurriyat Conference leadership," Ansari told GEO television.

The Hurriyat's dilemma

Without directly blaming the hardline Hurriyat faction led by Sayed Ali Geelani, he said 'some elements' do not want to see the dialogue process between Pakistan and India progressing. He expressed hope that talks with the Indian leadership would be meaningful, paving the way for resolution of the Kashmir issue.

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