Islamabad: The National Assembly of Pakistan unanimously passed a resolution emphasizing the necessity of a just and peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute for lasting peace, security, and stability in South Asia. The resolution aligns with United Nations Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

According to Radio Pakistan, the resolution was jointly tabled by Minister for Kashmir Affairs Engineer Amir Muqam and Chairman Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon. It urges the international community, especially the United Nations, to fulfill its responsibilities towards the Kashmiri people and take steps to implement relevant UN resolutions. The resolution also calls for holding India accountable for human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

The National Assembly reiterated Pakistan’s support for the Kashmiri people’s struggle for self-determination and condemned human rights violations in the region. It rejected India’s actions of August 5, 2019, aimed at altering the disputed status of Jammu and Kashmir. The resolution demands that India cease human rights violations, halt demographic changes, and allow international organizations access to the region.

The resolution underscores the importance of determining the final status of Jammu and Kashmir in accordance with UN resolutions and the Kashmiri people’s will. It calls for continued diplomatic efforts by the Pakistani government at international forums to highlight the dispute and advocate for the Kashmiri people’s rights.

In addition to the resolution, the National Assembly passed seven bills, including amendments to the Pakistan Council for Science and Technology, Corporate Social Responsibility, and the Code of Criminal Procedure. The House is scheduled to reconvene at eleven a.m. tomorrow.