ISLAMABAD, AUG 11 (DNA) – The telephone call was part of Prime Minister’s outreach to sensitize world leaders about the grave situation in Indian occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IoJ&K) resulting from India’s latest unilateral and illegal actions in violation of the UNSC resolutions and international law.This was the first telephonic conversation between the two leaders.The Prime Minister informed President Widodo that IoJ&K remained under a complete clampdown and that there was a serious risk of innocent Kashmiris getting killed in large numbers as a result of enhanced repression by Indian security forces.
India crossed all limits of human rights violations in occupied Kashmir: Fakhar Imam
ISLAMABAD, August 11 (DNA): Chairman Kashmir Committee Syed Fakhar Imam said India has crossed all limits of tyranny and human rights violationsin occupied Kashmir.Talking to private news channel on Sunday, he said Indian Prime MinisterNarendra Modi is trying to destabilize regional peace with hisunconstitutional measures and narrow minded approach.
Demonstration in Toronto condemns India’s sinister move on Kashmir
TORONTO, August 11 (DNA): Hundreds of Canadian Kashmiris and theirsympathizers held an anti-India demonstration in Toronto, Canada,against abrogation of special status of Jammu and Kashmir by India.The demonstrators including women were holding banners and placards with
slogans like ‘Free Kashmir, “Stop genocide in Kashmir”, “We stand withKashmir”, “End the occupation”,‘Who Cares Kashmir, “Modi is a fascist”and “Stand with Kashmir.” The demonstration was led by Kashmiricommunity leader, Farooq Siddiqui.
Iran president calls for diplomatic settlement of Kashmir issue
TEHRAN, (DNA) – Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has called for diplomatic settlement of Kashmir issue, saying that Iran advocates restoration of rights of the Muslims living in other countries.Rouhani said that he contacted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan by phone during which he said that Pakistani government will spare no effort to re-establish peace and security in Kashmir.Congratulating the Muslim’s Eid Al-Adha on a phone call, President Rouhani said, “Iran and Pakistan have always been two friendly, of good neighborly ties and they will remain so.”
Pakistan community of France pledged its support for Kashmiris
PARIS, AUG 11 (DNA) – Pakistani community of France offered special prayers for the safety and welfare of Kashmiris and pledged their support to their demand for self-determination in the Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) during EidulAdha prayers.Special arrangements were made at the Embassy of Pakistan to France where community members, officers and staff of the Embassy alongwith their families offered Eid Prayers in large number.
Russia wants Kashmir resolved through Simla, Lahore pacts
MOSCOW, AUG 11 (DNA) – Expressing serious concern over the deteriorating situation in the Indian Held Kashmir (IHK), Russia has asked Pakistan and India to resolve the issue through political and diplomatic means on a bilateral basis in accordance with the provisions of Simla Agreement of 1972 and the Lahore Declaration of 1999.The situation in the IHK deteriorated after India revoked Article 370 of the Constitution on August 5 withdrawing the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcating the state into two Union Territories — Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
India want Davis Cup tie moved from Pakistan over occupied Kashmir
New Delhi: (DNA) – India have asked the International Tennis Federation to shift their upcoming Davis Cup tie from Pakistan to a neutral venue due to escalating political tensions between the two nations.The Indian team are scheduled to tour Pakistan’s capital Islamabad for the Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie to be held on September 14 and 15.But relations between the neighbours are badly strained after India revoked the special autonomy status of Occupied Jammu and Kashmir on August 05.
Pak visa to Indian popstar, 14 crew surprises many
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Amid the ongoing Pak-India face-off on the Line of Control, former president Pervez Musharraf’s billionaire cousin invited Indian popstar and Bollywood singer Amrik (Mika) Singh and his crew to perform at his daughter’s wedding.To the surprise of many who wanted to invite Indian artistes to perform at weddings in October-February period, the Indian singer Mika Singh and his 14 member crew were granted visa for three cities of Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad for 30 days after clearance by the ministries and agencies concerned.
Yasir Hussain requests Pakistani artists to boycott Bollywood
KARACHI (DNA) – Famed actor Yasir Hussain has requested all Pakistani artists to completely boycott Bollywood in the wake of escalating unrest in the occupied Kashmir.In a social media post, the actor said that now, everyone will judge him but he doesn’t care as he loves Pakistan and cries for Kashmir.Indian government has made boundary of art now its our time to boycott them, he added.
Iran supports Pakistan on occupied Kashmir dispute
ISLAMABAD/TEHRAN (DNA) – Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has telephoned Iranian Speaker Ali Larijani on Saturday to discuss ongoing situation in the occupied Kashmir.During the conversation, both the sides condemned the Indian serious human rights violations in occupied Kashmir and agreed to adopt joint strategy for highlighting Kashmir cause at international forum.Asad Qaisar said the curfew imposed by Indian government in Occupied Kashmir to make them hostage is a shameful act. He said Pakistan considers its brother and neighbor, Iran, an important friend of its difficult time.
