RAWALPINDI, JAN 5 (DNA) – 238th Corps Commanders’ Conference was held at General Headquarters chaired by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. The participants undertook a comprehensive review of regional and domestic security environment with special focus on situation along the borders, internal security and other professional matters of the Army.

On Right of Self-Determination Day, forum expressed complete solidarity with resilient and brave Kashmiri brethren till the realization of their just cause in accordance with their aspirations and relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Decades of atrocities by Indian Occupation Forces have failed to suppress ever strengthening freedom struggle. Determined Kashmiris shall succeed, InshaAllah; the forum reiterated.

Forum expressed satisfaction over positive developments in Afghan Peace Process and efforts made for regional peace and stability. Dilating upon the current security environment, forum noted that defeat of complete threat spectrum is only possible through a comprehensive national effort, where all segments of the society play their rightful role.

Forum specially discussed the ongoing security situation along the Line of Control, Working Boundary and Eastern Border. Training and professional pursuits must remain our prime focus to enhance operational preparedness and thwart any possible misadventure; the forum noted. Highest standards of capability and maintaining cutting edge at all levels is vital to meet all challenges in tandem with other elements of national power, COAS emphasized.

Forum voiced extreme respect and appreciation for all those who are putting their lives at stake fighting against COVID-19.  The participants paid special tribute to all shuhada and their families for supreme sacrifices rendered for peaceful and secure Pakistan especially the recent incidents in Balochistan. Their sacrifices won’t go waste. Terrorists and their abettors will be defeated at all costs.

By News Desk

ISLAMABAD—An exhibit of rare pictures went on display in the Pakistani capital’s mega shopping mall on Tuesday to mark the 72^nd anniversary of the UN resolution on Kashmir plebiscite.

The exhibit contains rare photos from the UN Library in New York City that depict the early years of international diplomacy on Kashmir.

The exhibit was organized by YFK–International Kashmir Lobby Group, an INGO working with the international community on conflict resolution and human rights.

One of the rare pictures in the exhibit show a Kashmiri official giving the UN Secretary General a flag of the free part of Kashmir–Azad Jammu & Kashmir, with signatures from Kashmiris requesting international help in liberating territories under Indian military occupation.

On 5 January, 1949, the UN Commission for India and Pakistan passed a resolution stipulating a UN-supervised referendum, or plebiscite in the resolution’s language, so citizens of the State of Jammu & Kashmir could decide to join either Pakistan or India. This requirement is pending mainly because of India’s invasion and annexation of Kashmir.

Mr. Ahmed Quraishi, Executive Director of YFK, said that Kashmiris and the world are coming closer to resolving the Kashmir conflict.

“The year 2020 was a milestone in the Kashmir freedom movement,” Quraishi said, adding, “India’s losses in Kashmir are increasing, not decreasing. And besides a referendum, the UN is also demanding now an international investigation mainly in Kashmiri territories under Indian control. The world media is covering the occupation today more than at any other time in seven decades. Kashmir will be free.”

MNA & Member Kashmir Committee Ms. Naureen Farouq Ibrahim joined the exhibition. She reiterated the need to remember the UN Resolution and emphasized national unity in standing with the cause. “Every word, every step and initiative we take, no matter how big or small in individual capacity can earn a positive impact on Kashmir’s stand,” she said. “Kashmiris are our brothers and sisters. We acknowledge the sacrifice given by them to get freedom and stand united with them, in every democratic struggle.”

On this occasion, The YFK;

• Insists that India’s military occupation end immediately.
• Calls on New Delhi to meet international standards of justice and fair play by withdrawing the occupation army from Srinagar and all other Kashmiri cities.
• Demands that India allow Kashmiris to take charge of their government as a first step towards resolving the international dispute in accordance with UNSC Resolutions.
• Appeals to the European Parliament, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, OSCE, ASEAN, SAARC, the Arab League, and the OIC to recognize the right of Kashmiri people to Self-Determination, and view it as the unfinished agenda of the freedom movement that led to the independence of both Pakistan and Indian in 1947 through a democratic and legal struggle where people voted to join either Pakistan or India after the departure of British forces from the region. India sought UN help in 1948, culminating in the UNCIP Resolution of January 5, 1949.
• Reminds the world of the democratic nature of this Resolution. The first clause reads: ‘The question of the accession of the State of Jammu and Kashmir to India or Pakistan will be decided through the democratic method of a free and impartial plebiscite.’
• Urges the United Nations Security Council to seize itself of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Kashmir, where India’s military occupation authorities have been found involved in arbitrary and extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, denial of basic civil liberties, and the use of rape as a weapon of war. We urge that the world body should play its key role in resolving the Kashmir dispute for perpetual peace, progress and prosperity in South Asia.

YFK–International Kashmir Lobby Group (Youth Forum For Kashmir) is a non-partisan, international non-governmental organization, working for the peaceful resolution of Kashmir Conflict in accordance with United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions.

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Lahore, JAN  5 – Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Vice President Raja Muhammad Anwar has said the Indian government’s policy of hatred had threatened peace in the entire region. The Indian government wanted to change the demography of Kashmir, however, its attempts seem to be in vain. 

Talking to Vice President of Pakistan Businesses Forum, Ch Ahmad Jawad at FPCCI Regional Office, Anwar said Kashmiris are writing a history of courage, bravery and determination with their continued grapple for freedom in the face of immense pain, disappointment and inaction”. 

“Government has effectively exposed the Hindutva policies of the Indian government and its human rights violations at the global fora”. 
He said as per the new map by the Government of Pakistan, We are challenging India’s illegal occupation of Kashmir and claiming our right on the area through the map, he said. 

FPCCI Official said entire business community of Pakistan is criticising the Indian government for illegally taking away the rights of the Indian minorities,” 
FPCCI also raise its voice globally until the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir get their right to self-determination, he said. 

On this occasion; PBF Vice President and Former FPCCI Chief on Agriculture, Ahmad Jawad has called upon the UN Security Council to ensure implementation of its resolution of January 5, 1949, and hold a plebiscite in the disputed territory to enable the Kashmiri people to decide their future. 

Jawad said that the UN Security Council resolution of January 5, 1949, and other resolutions on the Kashmir conflict are still a reality which cannot be overlooked. 

As on August 5 2019, India had revoked the special status or limited autonomy granted to Jammu and Kashmir under the Indian constitution which is sheer violation and west put limp in their mouths. 

Regardless Kashmiris have unanimously rejected the illegal step taken by India in August 2019 
Jawad also said that the Indian government is also attempting to isolate Pakistan in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) region through the SAARC trade body which is condemnable act and it’s a straight move to sobotage SAARC business liaisoning. 

Though we understand trade ties and business relations need a sharp boost to incentivize peace as there is a strong feeling that enhanced connectivity between India and Pakistan will create corridors of peace but New Delhi should first change their mindset. 

Both trade leaders jointly called upon the world community especially FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers) and Confederation of Indian Industry to play their serious role in a just and peaceful resolution of the longstanding dispute of Jammu and Kashmir which has put peace in the entire region at stake and also stop Line of Control violations by the Indian forces which is happening time to time and in result innocent Kashmir’s of AJK was martyred .