ISLAMABAD (DNA) -Pakistan parliament adopts unanimous resolution condemning Indian act of changing status of occupied Kashmir.Fakhar Imam Chairman Kashmir committee presented the resolution in the house.The resolution condemned Indian act and termed it blatant violation of international law.The resolution added, the Indian act seeks to put the regional peace in jeorpardy.Parliament also demanded immediate release of Kashmiri leadership calling upon the international community to take note of Indian brutalities.
Indian HC Ajay Bisaria asked to leave Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, AUG 7 (DNA).. The Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria has been asked to leave Pakistan.Sources said the decision is taken after meeting of the National Security Council.Meanwhile Pakistan on Wednesday decided to downgrade diplomatic ties with India besides suspending trade ties.The decision was taken during meeting of National Security Counicl. Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the meeting.The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, Interior Minister, Minister for Education, Minister for Human Rights, Minister for KA&GB, Law Minister, Adviser Finance, CJCSC, COAS, CAS, V-CNS, SAPM on Information, DG-ISI, DG-ISPR, Secretary Foreign Affairs and other senior officers.
Pakistan downgrades diplomatic ties with India; trade suspended
ISLAMABAD, AUG 7 (DNA) Pakistan on Wednesday decided to downgrade diplomatic ties with India besides suspending trade ties.The decision was taken during meeting of National Security Counicl. Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the meeting.The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, Interior Minister, Minister for Education, Minister for Human Rights, Minister for KA&GB, Law Minister, Adviser Finance, CJCSC, COAS, CAS, V-CNS, SAPM on Information, DG-ISI, DG-ISPR, Secretary Foreign Affairs and other senior officers.
New Delhi already had informed U.S of decision to abolish Kashmir’s special status back in February
NEW DELHI, AUG 07 (DNA) – Reports emanating from Indian media revealed that before scraping away the special constitutional status of Indian Occupied Kashmir (IoK), the External Affairs Minister of India, S Jaishankar, had apprised the US government, specifically US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, of the agendas of the Modi-led government with regards to the occupied Himalayan territory.On Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, the Minister of Home Affairs of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government scraped away Article 370 from the Indian Constitution, which provided a special constitutional status to Jammu & Kashmir.
Pakistan Mango festival in Tokyo draws huge interest
TOKYO, AUG 7 (DNA) -As part of its public diplomacy activities and to further introduce and popularize Pakistani mangoes in Japan, the Embassy of Pakistan organized “Pakistan Mango Festival” in Tokyo. A large number of guests including Japanese dignitaries, Government functionaries, diplomats, members of civil society and media persons attended the event and had a first-hand experience of the taste and aroma of the famous Pakistani mangoes.Welcoming the guests, Ambassador Imtiaz Ahmad stated that Pakistan with 2 Million tons of yield was the 5th largest producer and the 3trd largest exporter of mangoes. He proudly stated that mango is called the ‘King of Fruits’ and Pakistani mango is among the sweetest fruits on the face of the earth. He informed the guests that Punjab and Sindh provinces of Pakistan are known for growing over 200 main varieties of mangoes.
Joint session of Parliament condemns Indian move
ISLAMABAD, AUG 07 (DNA) – The joint session of the Parliament continuing discussion on situation of occupied Kashmir today.The session is also discussing the Indian government’s move to revoke Article 370 in the Indian Constitution which grants special status to the State of Jammu and Kashmir.Taking part in the debate, Minister for Human Rights Dr. Shireen Mazari said Indian attempts to change the status of Occupied Kashmir are not only illegal, but they also defy the Geneva Convention which attributes any change in demographic composition of held territory as war crime.She said with the revocation of Articles 370 and 35-A India has violated the Shimla Accord, the decisions of its superior courts and all international norms. Even the Supreme Court of India gave a ruling in 2016 that central government cannot change these articles without the approval of state government.
Indonesian ambassador, Hasanuddin University discuss ways of improving bilateral ties
MAKASSAR, AUG 07 (DNA) – The Indonesian Embassy in Islamabad, in collaboration with Hasanuddin University (UNHAS), conducted a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) in Makassar, South Sulawesi Province, exploring the possibilities to further improve the bilateral relation between Indonesia and Pakistan .In the FGD, the Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan, Iwan Suyudhie Amri, explained the latest developments of Pakistan, including its relations with neighboring countries as well as the dynamics -opportunities and challenges- of bilateral relations between Indonesia and Pakistan.
PM Imran, Saudi Prince discuss Indian move regarding occupied Kashmir
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Wednesday telephoned Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and discussed latest developments in occupied Kashmir.According to details, both the leaders discussed the development of the situation in the region and efforts exerted towards it.The conversation was made following Indian government’s move of ending occupied Kashmir’s special status by repealing Articles 370 and 35A.The announcement was made by Indian Home Minister Amit Shah during his address in Rajya Sabha, upper house of Indian parliament.
Group of Hong Kong activists say they will not back down on demands
HONG KONG, AUG 06 (DNA) — A group of activists dressed in the Hong Kong protest uniform of masks and hard hats held a widely televised news conference Tuesday (Aug 6) and urged the city’s leader Carrie Lam to “return power to the people”.The three activists, who declined to give their real names, held the news conference in the Mong Kok neighbourhood of Hong Kong. Representatives of the protest movement have not held any news conferences since the demonstrations began two months ago.”We call on the government to return the power back to the people and to address the demands of Hong Kong citizens,” one activist said during the news conference shown on several TV channels in Hong Kong.
Bollywood stars denounce Indian decision of ending IOK’s special status
MUMBAI (DNA) – Amid criticism against Indian government for ending occupied Kashmir’s special status, the Bollywood actors have also denounced Home Minister Amit Shah’s announcement of abrogating Articles 370 and 35A.According to details, stunning actress Dia Mirza took to social media and said that she is with the Kashmiri people.Meanwhile, actress Zaira Wasim wrote, “This shall too pass.”
