The situation in the Kashmir valley continues to be peaceful. The curfew was lifted from all areas on Sunday. However, restrictions under section 144 continued to remain in parts of Srinagar city and other major towns.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, the all-party meeting convened by the Jammu and Kashmir government today appealed to all political parties irrespective of their affliation to come forward and help in restoration of peace and normalcy in the state.<br/><br/>After a meeting that lasted over four hours, the parties also decided to meet Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. A statement read out by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah after the meeting in Srinagar urged the Centre to strengthen the on-going peace process through the internal and external dialogue.<br/><br/>PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti boycotted the meeting saying it was an exercise in futility. It was also boycotted by the Panthers Party but attended by leaders from major national parties like Congress, CPI(M) and BJP besides the ruling National Conference.<br/><br/>The meeting decided that an all-party delegation shall call on the Prime Minister and invite his attention to the various problems faced by the people. The parties urged the state government have an inquiry conducted to ascertain the circumstances leading to the death of civilians.<br/><br/>The meeting expressed deep anguish at the unfortunate loss of lives during the recent disturbances and appealed to the state government to consider adequate relief for the families of the deceased. It, however, expressed dismay over the economic loss suffered by the people during the disturbances, particularly by the small traders, vendors, daily wagers and weaker sections of the society.