Islamabad: Contending that polls in Jammu and Kashmir never proved to be a substitute for ascertaining the will of the people of the State, Pakistan today (May 5, 2004) said it believed India would "not lose interest" in dialogue process to resolve the Kashmir issue after the general elections.

"Elections are being held in Jammu and Kashmir since 1950 and they have never proved to be a substitute for ascertaining the will of Kashmiri people," Foreign Office spokesman Masood Khan told reporters.

"That is why India and Pakistan have to hold dialogue on Kashmir. They will be looking into all aspects to resolve Kashmir dispute. This dialogue process is important for sustaining our interest in the solution of J&K dispute," he said.

Khan said he believed "India will not lose interest to hold talks with Pakistan to discuss a solution after elections in Kashmir".

The Foreign Secretaries of the two countries will be meeting next month and looking at all aspects of the Kashmir issue, he said, adding, "They have to look at solution that is acceptable to Pakistan, India and people of Kashmir."

He also denied reports that the talks between India and Pakistan to run a bus service were postponed due to differences over the composition of the delegation and said that the parleys would take place as soon as New Delhi indicated new dates.

"Last round was postponed due to scheduling problems. India has to come up with new dates. Hopefully we will be able to hold those talks," he said.