Islamabad, February 03, 2023 (PPI-OT):Speakers at a seminar in Islamabad, today, demanded a solution to the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and aspirations of the Kashmiri people. The seminar was organized by the India Study Center of the Institute of Strategic Studies International (ISSI) in connection with the Kashmir Solidarity Day. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Nawabzada Iftikhar Ahmed Khan Babar, in his address maintained that regardless of political affiliations, all political leaders in Pakistan have contributed to the Kashmir cause. He emphasised that Pakistan’s efforts for the people of Kashmir were not limited to a single day and have a history of over seven decades.

Director of the India Study Center at ISSI, Dr Arshad Ali, spoke about the long-standing Kashmir dispute on the United Nations’ agenda and how the policies of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had resulted in Kashmiri Muslims becoming second-grade citizens. Director General of ISSI, Sohail Mahmood, pointed out that the Kashmir dispute is a scar on the conscience of the international community, as the right to self-determination for the people of Kashmir has been denied for 75 years. He expressed concern over the ban on internet in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir and the repressive measures taken by Indian forces in the territory.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mumtaz Zahra Baluch reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the people of Kashmir and linked the issue with peace in South Asia. She stated that Pakistan has stood with the people of Kashmir for generations. Chairman of the World Forum for Peace and Justice, Ghulam Nabi Fai, stated that according to international media, Kashmir has become a living nightmare for the people of Kashmir. He warned that Kashmir was on the brink of genocide.

Chairman of the Board of Governors, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, highlighted the grave violations of human rights being faced by the Kashmiris. He stressed that the Kashmir dispute must be resolved in accordance with the UNSC resolutions for ensuring durable peace in the region.

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