Thursday, July 21 2005 22:04 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Islamabad: Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf tonight (July 21, 2005) said he was hopeful of resolving all disputes with India, including Jammu and Kashmir, peacefully and judiciously.

"We want peace in the region. That is why we are talking to India to resolve all disputes because of which we have fought three wars," he said in a televised address to the nation.

"We want a judicious resolution to all disputes, above all Kashmir issue which should be solved as per the wishes of Kashmiris," Musharraf said.

Expressing the hope that all issues, including Kashmir, will be resolved, he said this would help usher in peace in the region.

Musharraf said, "Some people" are against the efforts to resolve Indo-Pak disputes peacefully.

"These are the people who are trying to take Pakistan behind in time. These are all wrong decisions," he said.

The President said everyone should join him to fight terror.