New York, Sep 26 President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan wants peaceful relations with India, and urged resolution of the Kashmir issue, as it is the key to peace in the region.

He said the only way forward with India is the dialogue, saying Pakistan hails the resumption of dialogue with India and Pakistan wants friendly relations with its neighbour.

He said Pakistan struggled hard for the democracy in the country and the real challenge is to perpetuate it.

Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, he said Pakistan hosted over 2.5 millions of Afghanis and Pakistan wants their safe return to their homeland.

Today's Pakistan is the country of democracy and peace, The News reported.

The people of Pakistan saw the democracy evolved in Pakistan and they worked really very hard for it, he said, adding Pakistan is ready to make the world worth living. (ANI)