“On this day, I invite all Canadians to recognize the tremendous contributions that the Pakistani-Canadian community has made – and continues to make – to our great country”.
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“As far as Jammu and Kashmir is concerned, we are dedicating this year’s Independence Day to the freedom of Kashmir”.
“On behalf of the Official Opposition and the Conservative Party, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Pakistan Independence Day”.
“India and others in the region have already received enough of Pakistan’s trademark exports: global terrorism, cross-border infiltrators, weapons, narcotics and fake currency”, Swarup said.
Pakistan envoy Abdul Basit said that Sacrifice of the people of Kashmir will not go in vain.
Terming as “absurd” Pakistan’s proposal of sending supplies to Jammu and Kashmir, India today strongly retorted that it along with others in the region have already received enough of “trademark exports” from that country including terrorism and infiltrators.
India-Pakistan ties have become frosty after largescale violence broke out in Jammu and Kashmir following the killing of Kashmiri militant Burhan Wani on July 8.
In provocative remarks, Pakistan said it is dedicating its Independence Day to Kashmir’s “freedom” and will continue to extend full diplomatic, political and moral support to the people of the state.
India’s sharp reaction came after it received a note verbale from Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry on Friday proposing to send supplies to Jammu and Kashmir.
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“Nawaz Sharif said that he is waiting for Kashmir to be handed over to Pakistan, he even wrote to UN Secretary General regarding this. But it will be about Pakistan occupied Kashmir, not Kashmir”, Rajnath said in his address in the Rajya Sabha. “People who want to trouble Pakistan, they should know that our people, be it Muslim, Hindu or Sikh, we are together and will not hesitate to make any sacrifice for Pakistan’s well-being”, he said.
