By Iftikhar Ali and Shafek Koreshe UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (APP): Pakistan has called for expeditious steps towards the implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on Kashmir with the appointment of a special envoy to promote a just and peaceful settlement of the festering dispute that has led to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.… Continue reading Pakistan seeks early Kashmir settlement; calls for appointment of special UN envoy: PM
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At UN, Pakistan pushes for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination for peace in South Asia
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 3 (APP): A top Pakistani diplomat has fervently called for a settlement of the decades-old Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan for establishing lasting peace in the region, while denouncing attempts by occupiers to conflate freedom struggles with terrorism. Speaking in a General Assembly’s committee, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi, permanent representative of Pakistan to… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan pushes for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination for peace in South Asia
Ayaz urges PUIC to demand indepdent genocide probe in IOK
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Tuesday urged the Secretary General of Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (PUIC) member states to demand an independent probe of genocide in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IHK). Addressing the 36th meeting of the Executive Committee of PUIC in Ankara, Turkey, he in 2009,… Continue reading Ayaz urges PUIC to demand indepdent genocide probe in IOK
Pakistan committed to peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue: PM
BAKU, Azerbaijan, Oct 15 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday said Kashmir was the main cause of unrest in the region and India must show seriousness for its resolution and honour its commitment, under the United Nations Security Council resolutions. He said Pakistan was committed to peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue as it was a peace-loving country.… Continue reading Pakistan committed to peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue: PM
PA condemns Indian atrocities in IHK, shows solidarity with Kashmiris
LAHORE, Oct 15 (APP): A unanimous resolution was tabled in the Punjab Assembly on Friday to condemn brutalities by the Indian forces in the Indian Held Kashmir (IHK) and show solidarity with the innocent Kashmiris. Provincial Law Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan tabled the resolution during the PA session with Speaker Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan in… Continue reading PA condemns Indian atrocities in IHK, shows solidarity with Kashmiris
At UN, Pakistan highlights plight of Kashmiri women in Indian Occupied Kashmir
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 14 (APP): Reaffirming its commitment to women’s cause, Pakistan has drawn international community’s attention to the sufferings of the Kashmiri women in Indian Occupied Kashmir during a debate on women’s issues in a committee of the U.N. General Assembly. “In Indian occupied Kashmir, thousands of women have falling victims to brutal oppression and occupation,”… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan highlights plight of Kashmiri women in Indian Occupied Kashmir
Dossier on Human Rights Violations in Kashmir handed over to President of UN General Assembly
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 13 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif’s Special Envoys have handed over a dossier to the President of UN General Assembly, Peter Thomson, concerning human rights violations in Indian Occupied Kashmir. The Prime Minister’s Envoys on Kashmir—Senator Mushahid Hussain and Dr. Shezra Mansab Ali, MNA — arrived in New York from Washington over the… Continue reading Dossier on Human Rights Violations in Kashmir handed over to President of UN General Assembly
PMLN CEC condemns aggression, HR violations by Indian forces in Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (APP): The Central Executive Committee of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Monday while strongly condemning atrocities by Indian security forces in the Occupied Kashmir vowed to continue political, diplomatic and moral support to Kashmiris struggling for their right of self determination. The CEC, chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, in a resolution, lauded… Continue reading PMLN CEC condemns aggression, HR violations by Indian forces in Kashmir
Kashmiris voice can not be stifled: Rajwana
LAHORE, Oct 9 (APP): Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana has said Kashmir issue is crying for peaceful resolution but, unfortunately, India has been trying to stifle the voice for freedom by Kashmiris. In an interview with the APP on Sunday, the Punjab Governor said “The more Kashmiris are coerced into subjugation, the more Kashmir… Continue reading Kashmiris voice can not be stifled: Rajwana
Pakistan for independent probe on HR violations in Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): Reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to meaningful dialogue with India for resolving outstanding issues including Kashmir dispute, Joint Sitting of the Parliament Friday called upon international community to play role for stopping bloodshed in Indian Occupied Kashmir and conduct independent investigation of human rights violations. The joint sitting of the Parliament unanimously adopted… Continue reading Pakistan for independent probe on HR violations in Kashmir
Pakistan warns of looming human catastrophe in Indian-held Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday warned that the “sorry state of human rights” in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) denying civilians the access to food, medicine and emergency care, could lead to a severe human catastrophe. “With continued curfew in the Valley resulting in shortage of food, there is going be a big human… Continue reading Pakistan warns of looming human catastrophe in Indian-held Kashmir
Two youth killed in Langate in IOK: Puppet authorities
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): The puppet authorities have claimed that two youth were killed in an encounter with Indian forces at Langate in Handwara area of Kupwara district, this morning. According to Kashmir Media Service, the youth were killed near Indian Army’s 30-Rashtriya Rifles camp in Langate. The authorities said that search operation was going on. Meanwhile,… Continue reading Two youth killed in Langate in IOK: Puppet authorities
Pakistan underscores Kashmir settlement as India’s actions at LoC threaten peace, security
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 6 (APP): Pakistan has told the U.N. General Assembly that India had created conditions that threaten regional peace and security by engaging in unprovoked shelling across the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmiri region, and urged the United Nations to help resolve the Kashmir problem. “The UN is obliged play a role in… Continue reading Pakistan underscores Kashmir settlement as India’s actions at LoC threaten peace, security
Pakistan for serious, result-oriented engagement with India: Abdul Basit
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit has called for “serious and sustained diplomacy”, “result-oriented engagement” with India to pave the way to establish durable peace and prosperity that would help eliminate porverty from the two countries. In an interview with India’s daily Indian Express, High Commissioner Abdul Basit said Pakistan does not see… Continue reading Pakistan for serious, result-oriented engagement with India: Abdul Basit
Politicians’ united stance on Kashmir has sent a ‘strong message’ to India: Analysts
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): The unanimous stance of Pakistani politicians on Kashmir issue has sent a loud and clear message to India that its aggressive designs would be be thrashed by a united nation, diplomatic and political analysts said on Tuesday. Former ambassador Akram Zaki told APP that it was encouraging that the government and… Continue reading Politicians’ united stance on Kashmir has sent a ‘strong message’ to India: Analysts
Pakistan’s Ambassador Jilani hands over dossier on Indian brutalities to US State Dept
WASHINGTON, Oct 4 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani on Monday met with Ambassador Richard Olson, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan at the State Department and handed over a dossier containing information on the gross human rights violations by the Indian security forces in the Indian Occupied Kashmir.… Continue reading Pakistan’s Ambassador Jilani hands over dossier on Indian brutalities to US State Dept
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