Nation renews pledge to continue support for Kashmiris’ just struggle: Shibli

Information Minister Senator Shibli Faraz on Wednesday led the rally to mark Youm-e-Istesal

ISLAMABAD, Aug 05 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Wednesday said that the “Youm-e-Istehsal” was being observed to draw attention of world community towards Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which has been virtually turned into a prison by fascist Indian government. Addressing a protest walk organised under the auspices of… Continue reading Nation renews pledge to continue support for Kashmiris’ just struggle: Shibli

HRW slams India over human rights abuses in Kashmir

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NEW YORK, Aug 05 (APP):Human Rights Watch (HRW), a prominent international watchdog body, has called on India to reverse its “abusive policies” in Jammu and Kashmir, and said it was dismayed that New Delhi persisted with “its repression of Kashmiri Muslims” despite the pandemic forcing the world to address discrimination and inequality. “Indian government claims… Continue reading HRW slams India over human rights abuses in Kashmir

United Nations resolution bars unilateral change of Kashmir’s status: Chinese scholar

BEIJING, August 5 (APP):According to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, pending the resolution of Jammu & Kashmir dispute, India cannot bring about a material change in the status in Jammu & Kashmir. The UNSC resolution envisages the resolution of the Jammu & Kashmir dispute through a plebiscite to be held under the auspices of… Continue reading United Nations resolution bars unilateral change of Kashmir’s status: Chinese scholar

Ambassador Janjua urges int’l community to play its role over IIOJK

Ambassador Janjua urges int’l community to play its role over IIOJK

ISLAMABAD, Aug 05 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and European Union Zaheer A Janjua has urged the international community to play its role and impress upon India to immediately lift the military siege, rescind the illegal and unilateral actions of August 5, 2019 over the IIOJK and comply with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)… Continue reading Ambassador Janjua urges int’l community to play its role over IIOJK

Growing international condemnation to dissuade India from illegal acts: Pakistan Ambassador to China

BEIJING, August 5 (APP):Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Moinul Haque Wednesday said that the growing international condemnation would dissuade India from illegal acts, as the situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) has gone far beyond mere “deep concern.” As we speak, the military siege of the Kashmiri people by the Indian police… Continue reading Growing international condemnation to dissuade India from illegal acts: Pakistan Ambassador to China

Pakistan always stood by Kashmiri people for right to self-determination: CM Balochistan

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QUETTA, Aug 04 (APP):Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan Aliyani Tuesday lauding the Kashmiris one year strive against Article 370’s revocation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir said Pakistan has always stood by the Kashmiri people for their right to self-determination. He said, in a statement, “United Nations and International Community should play their… Continue reading Pakistan always stood by Kashmiri people for right to self-determination: CM Balochistan

Pakistan to continue support to Kashmiris in struggle for right to self-determination: Munir Akram

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP):Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Munir Akram on Tuesday said that Pakistan will continue its support to Kashmiris of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in their struggle for the right to self-determination. Speaking at the Webinar in New York on completion of one-year military siege of the IIOJK,… Continue reading Pakistan to continue support to Kashmiris in struggle for right to self-determination: Munir Akram

New map to convey IIOJK part of Pakistan: Shibli Faraz

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Tuesday said the government was conveying to the international community through the new map that Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) was part of Pakistan. Sir Creek and Ladakh were also part of Pakistan and that was why they were shown… Continue reading New map to convey IIOJK part of Pakistan: Shibli Faraz

UN remains concerned over situation in IIOJK, reaffirms stand on dispute: Spokesman

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By Iftikhar Ali UNITED NATIONS, Aug 4 (APP):On the eve of India’s 5th August 2019 actions to strip the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) of its special status and to place the territory under a military lockdown, the United Nations on Tuesday reiterated its concern over the deteriorating situation in the disputed state.… Continue reading UN remains concerned over situation in IIOJK, reaffirms stand on dispute: Spokesman

‘Kashmir Siege Day’ to be observed in provincial metropolis; Special session of Punjab Assembly convened

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LAHORE, Aug 05 (APP): Kashmir Siege Day – ‘Yaum-e-Istehsaal e Kashmir’ – will be observed in the provincial metropolis on Wednesday (tomorrow) to protest against the military siege of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) by the Indian government and to raise voice against brutalities being perpetrated against the hapless Kashmiri people. The… Continue reading ‘Kashmir Siege Day’ to be observed in provincial metropolis; Special session of Punjab Assembly convened

UN experts call for urgent action to remedy ‘alarming’ rights situation in IIOJK

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 04 (APP):A year after India revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, UN human rights experts Tuesday called on India and the international community to take urgent action to address the “alarming” human rights situation in the territory. “Urgent action is needed,” the experts said in a statement issued in Geneva.… Continue reading UN experts call for urgent action to remedy ‘alarming’ rights situation in IIOJK

AJK PM seeks UN permanent members’ intervention to get Indian accesses stopped in IIOJK

MIRPUR (AJK): Aug 04 (APP):Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan Tuesday appealed to the permanent members of United Nations Security Council to prevail upon India to stop changing the demography of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and its atrocities on the innocent Kashmiris. Raja Farooq, in his… Continue reading AJK PM seeks UN permanent members’ intervention to get Indian accesses stopped in IIOJK

PM unveils political map of Pakistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday unveiled political map of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 04 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday unveiled a political map of Pakistan at a ceremony here, saying the whole political leadership of the country, Federal Cabinet and the Kashmiri leadership fully endorsed it. Speaking on the occasion, he said the new map clearly showed the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) as… Continue reading PM unveils political map of Pakistan

Nation to observe ‘one minute silence‘ on Aug 5

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP):The nation will observe a ‘one minute silence’ at 10am on Wednesday (August 5) to mark Youm-e-Istehsal on completion of one-year military siege of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The traffic across the country will also come to a halt for one minute. According to a press release of… Continue reading Nation to observe ‘one minute silence‘ on Aug 5

Photo exhibition held in London highlighting Indian atrocities in IIOJK

SAPM Syed Zulfiqar Bukhari who was on an official visit to the high commission for consultation with the Nafees Zakaria, also witnessed the exhibition

LONDON, Aug 04 (APP):The Pakistan High Commission (PHC), London Tuesday organized a day-long photo exhibition to mark one-year of illegal actions of August 5, 2019 by India and the ensuing military siege in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The photos of the Kashmiri victims of Indian atrocities were put on display in the… Continue reading Photo exhibition held in London highlighting Indian atrocities in IIOJK

New political map reflects nation’s desire : FM

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 04 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Tuesday said the Federal Cabinet had approved a new political map of Pakistan, which was a giant step as it reflected desire of the whole nation. Chairing a meeting to brief media anchorpersons here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over the situation in Indian Illegally… Continue reading New political map reflects nation’s desire : FM

Whole nation united on Kashmir cause: Afridi

Chairman, Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Shehryar Afridi talked to media outside Parliament House on Tuesday night

ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP):Chairman, Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Shehryar Afridi on Tuesday said that all the political parties, institutions, parliament and the people of Pakistan were united for the Kashmir cause and against worst brutalities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). He was addressing a grand 3D project show which was organized in… Continue reading Whole nation united on Kashmir cause: Afridi

Pakistan embassy in Kathmandu organizes talk programme on Jammu and Kashmir dispute

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP):Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu, Nepal organized a talk programme on “Jammu and Kashmir Dispute: 5 August 2019 to 5 August 2020”. The programme was attended by around fifteen distinguished writers, media men and analysts, as well as representatives of human rights organizations, said a press release received here from Kathmandu on… Continue reading Pakistan embassy in Kathmandu organizes talk programme on Jammu and Kashmir dispute

Pakistan’s new political map to highlight Kashmir dispute at international level: President

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP):President Dr. Arif Alvi Tuesday said Pakistan’s actions like unveiling of a new political map and renaming the Kashmir Highway as “Srinagar Highway” on the eve of Youm-e-Istehsal were aimed at highlighting the Jammu and Kashmir dispute at international level and the necessity of its early resolution. “The unveiling of a new… Continue reading Pakistan’s new political map to highlight Kashmir dispute at international level: President

Pakistan embassy in Jakarta organizes media briefing to highlight Jammu and Kashmir dispute

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP):In commemoration of “Youm-e-Istehsal”, the Embassy of Pakistan in Jakarta organized a “Media Briefing Session” on Tuesday. The event was attended by ten prominent media houses in Indonesia including CNN Indonesia, Metro TV, TVRI (Official TV of Indonesia), Antara News Agency, MNC Media group, Radio Republic Indonesia (official Radio of Indonesia), Voice… Continue reading Pakistan embassy in Jakarta organizes media briefing to highlight Jammu and Kashmir dispute

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