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Pakistan denounces Indian minister’s provocative remarks; says it stands resolute to safeguard its sovereignty

ISLAMABD, April 06 (APP): Pakistan on Saturday denounced the provocative remarks made by the Indian Defence Minister during a recent televised interview, in response to a media revelation regarding India’s clandestine operations within Pakistan. “Pakistan stands resolute in its intent and ability to safeguard its sovereignty against any act of aggression, as demonstrated by its… Continue reading Pakistan denounces Indian minister’s provocative remarks; says it stands resolute to safeguard its sovereignty

Pakistan denounces fresh round of curbs on Kashmiri political parties

ISLAMABAD, March 19 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday denounced the Indian authorities’ decision to declare the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Freedom League and four factions of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League as “unlawful associations”. It also denounced the decision to extend the ban on Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (Mohd. Yasin Malik faction) for five more… Continue reading Pakistan denounces fresh round of curbs on Kashmiri political parties

India seizes properties worth millions in IIOJK under social crimes pretext

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP):India under Narendra Modi, continues to pursue a concerning trend of depriving Kashmiris of their properties, as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seizes 11 properties valued at billions of rupees in Srinagar, occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The ED’s action targeted properties on the pretext of an alleged bank fraud, received a press release… Continue reading India seizes properties worth millions in IIOJK under social crimes pretext

Sports promote peace, love amongst people: Hussain Muhammad

DUBAI, Feb 23 (APP): Consul General at Pakistan Consulate General Hussain Muhammad on Friday said that cricket and all other sports give the message of peace and promote love amongst people by dispelling misunderstandings and hatred. He was speaking as Chief Guest at the post match presentation ceremony of Pakistan-India Blind Cricket T-20 international series,… Continue reading Sports promote peace, love amongst people: Hussain Muhammad

Indian Republic Day celebration a facade to cover-up democratic failures, minorities’ persecution: Analysts

ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP): The recent consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the unabated persecution of minorities and gross human rights violations in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) are among the many factors evidencing the Indian Republic Day as mere a facade. Observed on January 6, the Kashmiri leadership and human rights… Continue reading Indian Republic Day celebration a facade to cover-up democratic failures, minorities’ persecution: Analysts

Pakistan slams construction of ‘Ram Temple’ on Babri Mosque’s site

ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): Pakistan on Monday condemned the construction and consecration of the ‘Ram Temple’ on the site of the demolished Babri Mosque in the Indian city of Ayodhya and urged the international community to take cognizance of the growing Islamophobia, hate speech and hate crimes in India. “The United Nations and other relevant… Continue reading Pakistan slams construction of ‘Ram Temple’ on Babri Mosque’s site

Pak Charge d’ affaires, Zaireen attend Urs of Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP): Charge d’ Affaires Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi Aizaz Khan and a group of 230 Pakistani Zaireen participated in the 812th annual Urs of Hazrat Khawaja Syed Moinuddin Hasan Chishti (RA) in Ajmer Sharif, India. The charge d’ affaires also paid obeisance at the Dargah of one of the most… Continue reading Pak Charge d’ affaires, Zaireen attend Urs of Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti

Mushaal concerned over deteriorating political, HR situation in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Human Rights & Women Empowerment Mushaal Hussein Mullick Monday has expressed serious concern over the deteriorating political and human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). While talking to Pakistan Television, Mushaal Hussein Mullick warned that brazen demographic change by India in… Continue reading Mushaal concerned over deteriorating political, HR situation in IIOJK

Pakistan HC issues visas to Indian Hindu pilgrims for Katas Raj, Chakwal visit

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP): Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, India has issued 62 visas to a group of Indian Hindu pilgrims for their visit to Shree Katas Raj Temples, also known as Qila Katas, in Chakwal district of Punjab from 19-25 December. Expressing his views on the occasion, Charge d’ Affaires Aizaz Khan wished… Continue reading Pakistan HC issues visas to Indian Hindu pilgrims for Katas Raj, Chakwal visit

Caretaker PM says govt. continuing its efforts to promote, safeguard human rights

ISLAMABAD, Dec 09 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that the Government of Pakistan would continue its efforts to promote and safeguard human rights, both domestically and internationally. He reiterated Pakistan’s unflinching resolve to further advance respect for and protection of the rights and freedoms of all our citizens as enshrined in the… Continue reading Caretaker PM says govt. continuing its efforts to promote, safeguard human rights

Amnesty International wants FATF to review India’s obliteration of human rights, crackdown on dissenting voices

ISLAMABAD, Nov 04 (APP): Amnesty International, Charity and Security Network and Human Rights Watch has urged the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to call on the Indian government to stop prosecuting, intimidating and harassing human rights defenders, activists and non-profit organisations on the pretext of countering terrorist financing. The global human rights watchdog, in its… Continue reading Amnesty International wants FATF to review India’s obliteration of human rights, crackdown on dissenting voices

Speakers stress FATF for “head-on” confrontation of Indian links with crimes

ISLAMABAD, Nov 1 (APP): The speakers including cabinet members, academicians and intelligentsia on Wednesday highlighting a “strong” nexus between crime and Indian politics, called for strict scrutiny of India’s involvement in state-terrorism, drug trade and illegal weapons to avert adverse impacts on the stability of South Asian region. They were addressing a seminar titled “Unveiling the… Continue reading Speakers stress FATF for “head-on” confrontation of Indian links with crimes

PM assures to take up Lahore smog issue at diplomatic level with India

LAHORE, Oct 30 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday assured the Punjab government of taking up the issue of the smog caused by the burning of crops with India at the diplomatic level. The prime minister, who chaired the meeting of Punjab cabinet, was told by Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi that… Continue reading PM assures to take up Lahore smog issue at diplomatic level with India

Peace, stability in S. Asia remain contingent upon resolution of J&K dispute: Amb. Asim Iftikhar

ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said that peace and stability in South Asia remained contingent upon peaceful resolution of Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the United Nations Security Council resolutions and wishes of the Kashmiri people. He highlighted that 27 October 1947 was one of the… Continue reading Peace, stability in S. Asia remain contingent upon resolution of J&K dispute: Amb. Asim Iftikhar

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