Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. — Photo by Reuters

RAWALAKOT: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said Pakistan's nuclear capability was a source of strength to the country. He further said that Pakistan and the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) were inseparable.

Addressing party workers in Rawalakot, Gilani said the people brought the PPP into power and the party enjoys popular support.

He further said that the PPP respected political opposition and was open to constructive criticism.

He also said that the Kashmir issue held a very important position in Pakistan's foreign policy.

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