Int’l media gives wide coverage to ‘charismatic’ Kashmiri leader Geelani’s passing

NEW YORK, Sep 03 (APP):International print and electronic media gave prominent coverage to the demise, while in Indian custody, of top Kashmiri politician Syed Ali Geelani, with a leading American paper calling him an “influential and uncompromising” leader. “Mr. Geelani had long argued that the valley should fall under Pakistan’s control because of its geographical… Continue reading Int’l media gives wide coverage to ‘charismatic’ Kashmiri leader Geelani’s passing

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat for a demarche over snatching of Ali Geelani’s body

ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): Pakistan on Friday summoned Indian Charge d’ Affaires to the Foreign Office and conveyed a strong demarche on Indian Occupation Forces’ “callous and inhuman” handling of the mortal remains of the iconic Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani. “It was conveyed that the Indian Occupation Forces’ shameless act of snatching the… Continue reading Pakistan summons Indian diplomat for a demarche over snatching of Ali Geelani’s body

In-absentia funeral prayers for Ali Geelani held at Faisal Mosque

ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): The funeral prayers of veteran Kashmiri Hurriyat leader and the icon of Kashmir freedom movement Syed Ali Geelani were offered in absentia at the capital’s Faisal Mosque. President Dr. Arif Alvi, federal ministers, parliamentarians and a large number of people from different walks of life offered the prayers. National Security Adviser… Continue reading In-absentia funeral prayers for Ali Geelani held at Faisal Mosque

Pakistan flag flies at half mast at HC London to mourn the demise of Syed Ali Geelani

  LONDON Sep 2, (APP): Pakistan flag was flying at half-mast at the Pakistan High Commission London on Thursday to observe a day of official mourning on the demise of veteran Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Gilani. Prime Minister Imran Khan announced that Pakistan’s flag would fly at half-mast and a day of official mourning will… Continue reading Pakistan flag flies at half mast at HC London to mourn the demise of Syed Ali Geelani

OIC commission strongly condemns Indian govt for denying burial rites for Ali Geelani

  ISLAMABAD Sep 2, (APP): The Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Thursday strongly condemned action of Indian government to deny right to choose burial rites and site for Syed Ali Shah Geelani, an iconic Kashmiri leader. Geelani for over seven decades peacefully supported human rights and freedoms… Continue reading OIC commission strongly condemns Indian govt for denying burial rites for Ali Geelani

Geelani struggled for Kashmiris’ right of self-determination till last breath: PM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said as late Syed Ali Geelani struggled for the Kashmiris’ right of self-determination till his last breath, all the sympathies of Pakistani people were with the bereaved family. He was talking to Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi, who called… Continue reading Geelani struggled for Kashmiris’ right of self-determination till last breath: PM

Iconic Kashmiri leader Ali Geelani laid to rest amidst curfew

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): The veteran Kashmiri freedom fighter Syed Ali Geelani was laid to rest early Thursday morning in Srinagar amidst heavy deployment of Indian occupation force who had earlier also snatched the body from the family. Hitting a new low, the occupying forces raided the residence of the late Kashmiri leader and snatched… Continue reading Iconic Kashmiri leader Ali Geelani laid to rest amidst curfew

PM saddened on Ali Geelani’s death, announces day of official mourning

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday expressed condolence over the death of Kashmiri freedom fighter Syed Ali Geelani and announced a day of official mourning. “Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Kashmiri freedom fighter Syed Ali Geelani who struggled all his life for his people & their right to self… Continue reading PM saddened on Ali Geelani’s death, announces day of official mourning

Geelani ‘epitome of Kashmir’s struggle for freedom’: Amb. Munir Akram

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 02 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, mourned the demise of the “great” Kashmiri leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, with the hope that the struggle to secure self-determination and freedom for Jammu and Kashmir will continue with “renewed vigour and determination.” “The Pakistan Mission to the UN and I… Continue reading Geelani ‘epitome of Kashmir’s struggle for freedom’: Amb. Munir Akram

Geelani ‘epitome of Kashmir’s struggle for freedom’: Amb. Munir Akram

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 02 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, mourned the demise of the “great” Kashmiri leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, with the hope that the struggleto secure self-determination and freedom for Jammu and Kashmir will continue with “renewed vigour and determination.” “The Pakistan Mission to the UN and I join the… Continue reading Geelani ‘epitome of Kashmir’s struggle for freedom’: Amb. Munir Akram

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