Islamabad: Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on February 5 vowed "steadfast and unflinching" support for the "struggle for self determination" in Jammu and Kashmir even as he urged India to respond positively to "our peace initiatives" and resume dialogue.

In separate messages on the 'Kashmiri Solidarity Day' being observed officially by Pakistan on February 5, Musharraf and Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali accused India of carrying out state-sponsored terrorism against Kashmiris and violating their human rights. They appealed to the international community to take note of it.

Musharraf said Pakistan observed 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' every year to re-affirm its "steadfast and unflinching support for Kashmiris' struggle for self determination".

"The international community must not let India renege from its legal and moral obligations to let the Kashmiri people decide their future. Neither can it allow India to continue with this policy of state terrorism," he said.

Musharraf also called recently held elections in Jammu and Kashmir as "sham".

Claiming that Pakistan has taken several steps for the commencement of Pakistan- India dialogue for resolution of Kashmir issue, he said, "We call upon India… to respond positively to our peace initiatives."

Jamali, in his message, said, "On assuming office of Prime Minister, I had sincerely offered resumption of dialogue to India. Pakistan is a recognised party to Kashmir dispute and has moral and legal obligations to the people of Jammu and Kashmir."

PTI