Pakistan, May 13 -- Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has strongly urged the United States to prioritize the Kashmir issue in its foreign policy in order to lay the foundation for lasting peace in South Asia. In his statement, Shujaat emphasized that the international community must not ignore long-standing disputes like Kashmir, much like it has not neglected global issues such as Israel-Palestine. He argued that if the world truly seeks peace and stability, it cannot afford to overlook the critical issue of Kashmir.

Shujaat also commended the U.S. President's recent efforts to engage in the India-Pakistan ceasefire process, which he called a step in the right direction. He expressed optimism that the U.S....