The statement added that “Pakistan or any other party has no right to speak on behalf of Kashmir and the continued glorification of terrorists belonging to proscribe organisations makes it amply clear where Pakistan’s sympathies continue to lie”.
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Continuing to needle India on the Kashmir issue, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today also declared slain Hizbul commander Burhan Wani as a “martyr” and said July 19 will be observed as black day to protest “atrocities” against Kashmiris by Indian security forces.
Most parts of the Indian-administered Kashmir remain under curfew a week after the killing of a popular militant leader in the disputed Himalayan region.
Addressing the Special Cabinet meeting in Lahore on Friday, he termed the movement of Kashmiris as a movement of freedom.
“Pakistan, which is raking up the Kashmir issue and human rights issues, should care about human rights violations taking place in Balochistan, Baltistan and PoK”, he said.
“Theatrics are not going to change the reality that Pakistan is a country which helps terrorist, launch attacks against India and the same time breeds terrorism to such an extent which is now also harming its own citizens”, he added.
“Hurriyat leadership and Kashmiris are thankful to the Government and people of Pakistan for their unflinching support for the freedom struggle of Kashmiris”, the joint statement read.
Authorities in Indian-occupied Kashmir imposed curfew on Friday and blocked mobile phone services to stop people from gathering in the streets and stage protests over killing of a prominent freedom fighter Burhan Wani.
The meeting also chose to observe as Black Day on Tuesday in protest against atrocities being committed by Indian troops in the Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Lodhi’s comments came a day after India hit back at Pakistan and accused Islamabad of not only pushing in terrorists but also fanning discontent within the Valley by providing support to terrorist outfits.
The unrest sparked a diplomatic spat as Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif expressed shock at Wani’s killing and the “excessive force” used by Indian security personnel.
The current situation in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir is in fact the result of the continued denial by India of the right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people, assured by the United Nations in its multiple resolutions.
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Sharif in order to appease the West and global community also gave lip service and condemned the recent terrorist attacks in France, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Turkey and Indonesia.
