Kashmiris across the world observed ‘Black Day’ on Monday against the Indian atrocities in Occupied Kashmir. A complete
strike was observed in the region on Black Day. Kashmiri
leaders have demanded
India
to stop her stubbornness over the Kashmir issue and move forward for
resolving the crisis. The leaders have also said that India must stop
its human rights violation in Occupied Kashmir if she wants to hold
talks for solving the disputed issue.
Prime Minister of Pakistan while addressing to the General Assembly
of United Nations asked for the peaceful resolution of the Kashmir
according to the resolutions of the United Nations. According to a
Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup Pakistan, 86%
Pakistanis support the Prime Minister’s decision to solve the Kashmir
issue in the General Assembly; 13% oppose. A nationally representative
sample of adult men and women, from across the four provinces was asked,
“Recently Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, while speaking at the General
Assembly, expressed his desire to solve the Kashmir issue and give the
Kashmiris the right of self-determination. Do you support or oppose the
Prime Minister’s decision to solve the Kashmir issue in the General
Assembly?” In response to this question, 86% respondents said they
support the Prime Minister’s decision to solve the Kashmir issue in the
General Assembly, while 13% respondents said they opposed the decision
and 1% did not respond.
Pakistani nation is united for Kashmir cause and incumbent government
has also taken a principled stand on Kashmir issue. We believe that the
issue be resolved in accordance with the UN resolutions keeping in view
the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. Our diplomats must remind to
the world community about the promises made with the Kashmiris for
resolving the issue under the United Nations Security Council
resolutions. Nation must put aside all personal difference and asked to
stand united for the solution of disputes such as Kashmir. Kashmir is a
significant dispute and Kahmiris must be given the prerogative of self
determination. United Nations Organization (UNO) is an international
organization and if referendum can take place in Scotland then why not
in Kashmir. Islamabad has told New Delhi multiple times that it believes
dialogues are only way to resolve Kashmir issue despite the fact that
our armed forces are fully capable to deal with any adversity at
borders. Islamabad made it clear to India not to consider its desire for
peace as weakness. Pakistan armed forces are fully capable to thwart
any aggression but always demonstrated maximum restraints. Islamabad
wants resolution of Kashmir issue as per the aspirations of the Kashmiri
people while Indian leadership not only refused to accommodate
Kashmir’s leadership in the dialogue process but keep insisting occupied
Kashmir as integral part of India. One can easily differentiate the
Indian approach towards resolution of the core issue of Kashmir through
negotiations. Narendra Modi since assuming the office continuesly
claiming that Pakistan has been taught a “befitting lesson” with the
Army “shutting their mouth”, alleging they will not dare to repeat it
again. Ironically, Modi not only accused Even the Congress Party is
criticizing Narendra Modi for escalating tension alongside Pakistan
borders but what appeared to be part of election campaign, Mode
continued singing anti-Pakistan songs to win the elections
Making mockery of UN’ resolutions should be a matter of concern for
the UNSC but it never took the issue seriously. The J&K valley has
been illegally occupied by the Indian forces since 1948. Pakistan has
raised the issue in United Nations which not only termed it as “Disputed
territory” but also called Indian to resolve the issue through
negotiations acceptable to all. But India never accepted the Kashmirs
disputed territory and sent over 7 lac fifty thousand troops to suppress
the Kashmiri people struggle for getting rid of foreign occupation.
Pakistan considers Kashmir as its jugular vein but despite unprovoked
violations of the Indian security forces, Islamabad demonstrated maximum
restraints and only responded to the situation to avoid civilian
casualties. Pakistan had always raised the just cause of Kashmiris on
national and international level but the world community failed to live
up to its commitments. But New Delhi must not forget that Pakistan armed
forces are fully capable to respond to any aggression with full might
when it comes to defending the country against any aggression and
safeguard the territorial integrity of Pakistan. Modi must have to
understand that negotiation is the only way to resolve the issue.
Instead of relying on its military might, Modi should demonstrate
maturity and sincerity and stop blame-game and point scoring. The UN has
failed miserably to resolve the issue and being dictated by Washington
that has the present centre of global politics. There is a dire need to
send a clear message to Indians as well the world community that enough
is enough.