ISLAMABAD – Dr. Mohammad Faisal-Spokesperson of the ministry of ForeignAffairs expressed that, UN report is a success of Pakistan and now worldhas woken up. We condemn the black laws in Kashmir like; Armed ForcesSpecial Powers Acts (AFSPA), excessive use of force, use of rape as a toolof war, suspension of communication and internet.Addressing at the event, titled “A Plebiscite And An InternationalInvestigation On Kashmir: A Test For India’s Role As A Responsible UNMember State” was held by the YFK–International Kashmir Lobby Group (YouthForum For Kashmir), marking the day of Kashmir’s Accession to Pakistanhere, said a press release on Friday.
He further said that, OIC delegation has been visiting AJ&K, so have EUdelegations, we have nothing to hide, we are open. He emphasized that, Itis a high time for international community to fulfill its promise and urgeIndia to end its occupation.
Ambassador Zamir Akram-Former Permanent Representative of Pakistan to theUnited Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Geneva said that, UN mostlyignored Kashmir since 1957 but the Office of the Human Rights Commissionerfound the courage to write such reports. I’m surprised and happy.
He further expressed that, It calls upon India to fully respect the rightof self-determination of Kashmiri people. He asked Pakistani Government tobe more proactive as they have this document in hand. Last two Governmentsplaced Kashmir on back burner. Referring to Molana Fazlur Rahman he saidthat, Unsuited people were sent as envoy in world capitals. We can’t affordto let this chance slip out of our hands. Why should Pakistan deny theexcess to UN team? We should not put ourselves with India.
Altaf Hussein Wani-Head of the Kashmir Delegation to The United NationsHuman Rights Council (UNHRC) Geneva emphasized that, more than 13 types ofHR violations are mentioned in the report. India denied the report and itsmedia started propaganda, more they tried to malign the report, and themore people got interested. He was of the view that, Humanitarianintervention in Kashmir is here in the form of this report and now we willsee political intervention very soon.
Ahmed Quraishi-Executive Director YFK–International Kashmir Lobby Group(Youth Forum For Kashmir) expressed that, Since 1957 till recent time wehad same vocabulary, same terms and same speeches. But today something hadchanged and now we have report from UN. Pakistan is assessing what to donext, this report have changed things intentionally. But there is aconfusion in India that how to move forward.Syed Faiz Naqshbandi-Convener All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) saidthat, We need to highlight what is the difference between India andPakistan which is even mentioned in the report. There are no pellet guns,no HR violations in AJ&K. Pakistan has time and again asked to deploy UNteams on borders. Pakistan should allow fact finding missions to AJ&K toexpose Indian propaganda.
High-level government officials, diplomats, media, decision makers andpolicy students attended the session.Kashmir is a pending agenda item on UN Security Council. In addition to areferendum, the UN is now demanding an international investigation inKashmir.
UN High Commissioner Zeid Ra’ad Al-Hussein mentions Burhan Wani in thefirst-ever Kashmir report released by the United Nations in June 2018. – APP