Srinagar: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed concern over the killings across the Line of Control in Poonch and Rawalakot areas and urged the Pakistan government and the local government there to prioritise restraint, dialogue and engagement to resolve issues.Mirwaiz said his family has a long-standing historical association with the social, educational, religious and political development of communities across Jammu and Kashmir, including those on the other side of LoC ."Deeply saddened and pained by reports of loss of lives of civilians and police personnel in the continuing unrest on the other side of LoC, especially in Rawalakot and Poonch. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and all those affected by these tragic events," Mirwaiz said.He expressed concern over ongoing discussions regarding representation and the constitutional and political status of the large number of Kashmiri state subjects residing in Pakistan. "Questions touching upon identity, representation and political rights require sensitivity, dialogue and broad public confidence," Mirwaiz said. He said the legitimacy and strength of any system of governance rests ultimately upon the consent, trust and confidence of the people it serves.