LAHORE, Dec 3: The PML(N) on Monday expressed concern over the reported statements of PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto on the freedom movement in occupied Kashmir and Pakistan’s role in it during her visit to India.

A resolution adopted at a meeting of the divisional scrutiny committees, held under the chairmanship of Zulfiqar Khosa, said these statements were in conflict with national interests.

The PML-N and the PPP are allies in the ARD.

Another resolution urged the government to make serious efforts for the recovery and return home of the Pakistanis besieged in Afghanistan.

The bombing of Pakistani territory by the US planes was condemned, holding it an attack on the country’s sovereignty.

The inhuman treatment of the Taliban and others at Qala Jangi by the Northern Alliance forces was termed as a war crime.

The arrest of prominent nuclear scientists and their investigation by the FBI was described as insulting for the country.

A resolution demanded the release of acting PML-N president Javed Hashmi.

Similarly, expulsion of the wife and two daughters of former chief minister Shahbaz Sharif from Pakistan was condemned.

The meeting decided to raise a new tier of divisional organization. It was also decided that the organizational structure at the lower tiers would remain unchanged.

Mr Khosa said in his speech that by adopting a viewpoint of Afghanistan which was contrary to the national aspirations, and supporting Indian point of view on the freedom movement in occupied Kashmir, the PPP chairperson had hurt the feelings of the entire nation.

He ruled out alliance with the PML-QA, saying the PML-N would make adjustments with the recognized political forces.

Ms Tehmina Daultana, Khwaja Saad Rafiq and other leaders also addressed the meeting.