ISLAMABAD, Nov 26: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday expressed the hope that the composite dialogue process between Pakistan and India would lead to resolution of all issues , including the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the aspirations of the people of the Valley.

"Pakistan is keen to live in peace with its neighbours by establishing sustainable relations based on territorial integrity, sovereignty and equality," the prime minister observed while briefing the cabinet about his visit to India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

He said Pakistan planned to lay a pipeline to import gas from Qatar, Iran or Turkmenistan to meet its energy requirements in a growing economy, adding that the offer to India to join the project was based on Pakistan's sincere commitment to promote cooperation in the field of energy.

The cabinet approved 'rationalization' of Civil Aviations Authority's embarkation fee by up to 150 per cent. The fee for economy class for international flights was increased to Rs500 from Rs200 while that for the business and first classes to Rs1,000 from Rs300. For domestic flights, it would be Rs100 in place of existing Rs80.

The CIA was directed to present within 30 days a comprehensive plan for its different development projects, including that of the Islamabad airport. A plan was approved to expedite the negotiation process for finalization of the readmission agreement with the European Union and the Managed Immigration with Britain.

The prime minister said his meeting with the All Parties Hurriyat Conference leaders in Delhi was extremely useful and added that they were appreciative of Pakistan's consistent support for the cause of Kashmiri people. He told them that people of Pakistan eagerly awaited their visit to the country.

Mr Aziz reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to boost bilateral ties with India, adding that Pakistan would welcome confidence-building measures to achieve the objective. The cabinet discussed internal situation and expressed confidence that steps taken by the government would lead to political harmony and understanding.

It appreciated the resolve of the NSC to fight out terrorism. The cabinet expressed satisfaction over the success of the military operation in Wana. It lauded the record allocation of more than Rs20 billion for Balochistan.

The cabinet discussed the prime minister's first address to the nation and described it as 'credible' because it contained far-reaching reforms for judicial and police systems.

The premier asked the ministers to undertake foreign tours only if these were in the national interest. The cabinet approved negotiations for the MoU to be signed with Saudi Arabia for combating drug smuggling.

It also approved an amendment to the Foreign Private Investment (Promotion and Protection) Act 1976 and the ratification of the convention between Pakistan and Vietnam to avoid double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.