President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday denounced the elections in Occupied Kashmir.

According to details, the delegation of refugees from Kashmir called on the president in Islamabad. Expressing his thoughts on the occasion, President Zardari said: "The elections cannot be the substitute to the Kashmiri people's right to self-determination."

"The elections like this are unacceptable for the masses of the occupied Kashmir," said President Zardari.

The elections are part of the Indian strategy to further strengthen the occupation in Occupied Kashmir," said the president.

"Any of the steps from India are not going to stop the independence struggle of the Kashmiri people," he added.

Meanwhile, the delegation had briefed the president about the Indian atrocity in Occupied Kashmir during the tenure of the Narendra Modi-led government.

The delegation had also expressed its gratitude to President Zardari for continuing to extend ethical, political and diplomatic support for the Kashmiri masses.

– ADB to provide $2bn to Pakistan –

Separately on Tuesday, President Asif Ali Zardari asked Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa to extend the cooperation to the country in a bid to deal with the climate change.

According to details, Asakawa called on President Zardari in Islamabad. On this occasion, the president briefed the ADB president about the economic and environmental challenges. "The extreme environmental changes have harmed the economy, agriculture, education, and road infrastructure of the country," said the president.

President Zardari had expressed his gratitude to the ADB for extending its support to the country following the flash floods in 2022.

Highlighting the challenges faced by the country due to the terrorism, President Zardari said: "The country had to face great economic loss due to the war against terrorism."

Meanwhile, Asakawa said: "The ADB will provide $2 billion in annual aid to Pakistan in three years."

The ADB president had commended the efforts of the country to cope with the environmental challenges.

Asakawa had also acknowledged the recent indicators in line with the country's economic revival and stability.