Islamabad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Munir Akram, has vehemently criticized the construction of the Ram Temple on the site of the demolished Babri Mosque and pledged to actively raise issues of rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir and the temple issue on global platforms.
According to Kashmir Media Service, speaking to a private news channel, Ambassador Akram emphasized Pakistan’s efforts in engaging with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and United Nations representatives to address the matter of protecting sacred Islamic sites. He highlighted the support from OIC countries and discussed the ongoing diplomatic initiatives, including written appeals for urgent intervention to protect religious sites in India and the formulation of an action plan for their preservation.
Ambassador Akram urged countries with friendly relations with India to increase diplomatic efforts to counter policies similar to Hindutva in India. He noted that UN officials have acknowledged and encouraged Pakistan’s endeavors to bring the Kashmir issue to international forums, affirming the Kashmiris’ right to self-determination.
Furthermore, Akram expressed deep concern over the human rights violations, suppression of freedom of expression, and the persecution of journalists in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He stressed that these actions contravene international law and United Nations Security Council resolutions.
The ambassador asserted that the Kashmir dispute should be resolved peacefully in accordance with the UN Charter, relevant Security Council resolutions, and bilateral agreements. He called for the international community’s voice against these violations in Jammu and Kashmir, warning that silence might further embolden India in its policies. Pakistan continues to urge the international community to take concrete steps and hold India accountable for its extensive human rights violations in the region.
Akram’s statements highlight Pakistan’s commitment to addressing the Kashmir issue and related human rights concerns on global diplomatic stages.