“We’re obviously concerned by reports of rising intolerance and violence”, Kirby said, adding that the USA stands in solidarity with Indian people and government supporting exercise of freedom of religion and expression and confronting intolerance.
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Chief Siraj ul Haq called for a joint session of parliament as well as an all-parties meeting to thrash out a national strategy on Kashmir, reported Express Tribune.
The VOA quoting the Afghan Defence Ministry said this disclosure was made during a meeting between the Afghan and Pakistani military officials in Kabul on Tuesday. Last week Hafiz Saeed led a “Kashmir Caravan” march from Lahore to Islamabad and vowed to march towards Jammu and Kashmir until the Kashmiris gained “freedom”. He sounded a note of warning to Indian home minister not to visit Pakistan as there won’t be anyone to welcome him.
She appealed Pakistan PM to make its envoys aware about the Kashmir issue in its historical and all other relevant perspectives. He said commitment with Kashmiris will be strengthened in the days to come.
It also comes at a time ties between the two nuclear-armed neighbours are seeing a chill in the aftermath of the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani. Noted Indian human rights activist and journalist Teesta Setalvad while addressing a ceremony the other day said Kashmir dispute can not be resolved through use of brute force, advising the Indian government to pursue the course of unconditional dialogue for settlement of the issue.
Islamabad denies the allegation, saying it only provides diplomatic and moral support to the Kashmiri struggle for right to self-determination. Worldwide rights bodies are acting as a silent spectator, he added.
He appealed to Islamabad to use its influence at the global level and help resolve the Kashmir dispute.
Pakistani leaders have criticised India over the Kashmir unrest, and the country observed on July 20 a “black day” to protest against the killings.
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The situation in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) remained tense on Friday as locals angry over the issue of rigged election polls, carried out protests in Neelum Valley and consequentially faced police action.
