*ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has impressed upon the international community to takecognizance of blatant human rights violations by the Indian occupyingforces in Kashmir.*
At his weekly news briefing on Thursday (today), Foreign OfficeSpokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal said the occupied valley has been convertedinto the largest prison in the history of mankind.
More than fourteen million people are incarcerated in their homes. He saidthe Indian government has stationed over nine hundred thousand troops inthe valley and Kashmiris are being denied access to any form ofcommunication.
He further stated that a humanitarian crisis is looming as occupied Kashmiris facing the shortage of food and medicines.
When asked about US President Donald Trump’s telephonic conversations withPrime Minister Imran Khan, the spokesperson said Trump’s consistentengagement is a manifestation of his interest in the resolution of Kashmirdispute.
Dr Muhammad Faisal said Pakistan is considering all options on Kashmir. Hesaid active consultations are going on amongst all the stakeholders forthis purpose.
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The spokesperson said India cannot impose curfew in the occupied territoryfor an indefinite period. He said the resolution of this outstandingdispute is imperative in accordance with the UN Security Councilresolutions.
He said several countries have offered mediation on Kashmir dispute but wecannot move forward unless India agrees to it.
The spokesperson expressed concerns over the closure of social mediaaccounts which are supporting the Kashmir cause. He said it is against thefree speech and the matter has been taken up with the relevant authorities.