ISLAMABAD – Ms Jackson Lee, who co-chairs the Pakistan caucus in the USCongress but also has good relations with the Indian American community,presented a 5-step formula to the governments of the United States, India,Pakistan and to communities in Kashmir to defuse tensions in the region.
“Both nations are equal in power and dignity throughout the world andtherefore a bilateral between the United States and the leadership of Indiaand another bilateral between the leadership of Pakistan is imperative andmust take place,” she said in a statement released by her office.
She said she has already sent letters to both the US president andsecretary of state on this point and will soon be discussing this withrepresentatives of India and Pakistan.
Residents continue to suffer immensely as the Kashmir valley continues toremain under strict curfew and military lockdown for the 46th consecutiveday,linkThursday in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IoK).
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The heavy deployment of Indian troops has created an atmosphere of fear,forcing the people to remain indoors. The continued blockade of the valleyhas aggravated the situation to an alarming proportion. The residentsconfined to their homes are facing difficulties in meeting their dailyneeds.
