120 Whither Kashmir? (Part II) - Islamabad Policy Research Institute
120 Whither Kashmir? (Part II) - Islamabad Policy Research Institute
120 Whither Kashmir? (Part II) - Islamabad Policy Research Institute
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36 IPRI Factfile<br />
women in Shopian have resulted in the people of Jammu and <strong>Kashmir</strong><br />
being subjected to further indignities.<br />
He said <strong>Kashmir</strong>is continue to face an economic blockade; their<br />
lives and properties have been attacked. Many <strong>Kashmir</strong>is have been<br />
martyred in a ruthless show of force. These include Sheikh Abdul Aziz, a<br />
prominent Hurriyat leader. The inhuman treatment of <strong>Kashmir</strong>is has<br />
been condemned by the Organization of the Islamic Conference and all<br />
those who feel for humanity and desire to seek peace, he added.<br />
He reiterated Pakistan’s call for an end to human rights violations<br />
in Indian occupied <strong>Kashmir</strong> saying India must respect its international<br />
obligations under international human rights and humanitarian law. He<br />
referred to the <strong>Kashmir</strong>-related confidence building measures taken to<br />
alleviate the sufferings of the <strong>Kashmir</strong>is.<br />
The Prime Minister said the unilateral ceasefire announced by<br />
Pakistan in November 2003 has provided the much required space for<br />
peace for <strong>Kashmir</strong>is living across the LoC. The opening of crossing points<br />
across the LoC helped in bringing together divided families. The<br />
Muzaffarabad-Srinagar and the Rawalakot - Poonch bus services and<br />
Cross-LoC trade are also testimony to Pakistan’s commitment to<br />
alleviating the suffering of the people of Jammu and <strong>Kashmir</strong>, he<br />
elaborated.<br />
Pakistan Times (<strong>Islamabad</strong>), February 15, 2010.<br />
http://pakistantimes.net/pt/detail.php?newsId=8343<br />
INDIA WASTED A YEAR BY SUSPENDING TALKS:<br />
FOREIGN OFFICE<br />
Pakistan on Monday said it is “not hesitant” about solving terror-related<br />
issues with India though the <strong>Kashmir</strong> dispute will have to be settled to<br />
ensure absolute peace in the region.<br />
Talking to a private TV channel, Foreign Office spokesman Abdul<br />
Basit said Pakistan would raise the thorny issues of <strong>Kashmir</strong> and water<br />
during the Foreign Secretary-level talks with India to be held on the<br />
February 25 in New Delhi.<br />
Welcoming Indian’s readiness to hold Foreign Secretary-level talks,<br />
Basit also urged Indian authorities to accept reality that <strong>Kashmir</strong> issue is a<br />
main hurdle in cordial relations between both countries and without its<br />
solution, stability and peace in the region would be a dream.
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