Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said a peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in line with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions remains essential for protecting the rights of the Kashmiri people and ensuring lasting peace across the region. She made the remarks while marking Accession to Pakistan Day and reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued […]
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Pakistan renews unwavering support for Kashmiris on Accession Day
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior federal ministers reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination on Accession to Pakistan Day. They said the Jammu and Kashmir dispute should be resolved in accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions while reiterating Pakistan’s continued diplomatic, political and moral support for […]
Bilawal Bhutto Urges Pakistan Government to Help Reopen Kashmir Like Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the Kashmir Issue deserves the same level of attention as Pakistan’s recent diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. He stated that if Pakistan can help reopen the Strait of Hormuz through mediation, it should also work to ease restrictions affecting Kashmir. Addressing an election rally in […]
Pakistan, India trade accusations at UN debate
Pakistan and India exchanged sharp accusations during a debate at the United Nations (UN) Security Council on the protection of civilians, with Islamabad accusing New Delhi of terrorism, repression and violating international law. Read More: Pakistan raises Indus Waters Treaty suspension at United Nations The diplomatic exchange took place after India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, […]
Pakistan vows nation unity and strength against external challenges: Ishaq Dar
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that when a nation stands united, no external force can weaken its foundations, stressing that national unity remains Pakistan greatest strength. Read More: Military Issues Stern Warning After Ma’raka-e–Haq Anniversary Speaking at a ceremony marking the first anniversary of “Marka-e-Haq” at Air Headquarters Islamabad, Ishaq Dar […]
All Parties Hurriyat Conference reaffirms stance on electoral politics
The All Parties Hurriyat Conference has reiterated its long-standing policy of non-participation in electoral politics, stating it will neither transform into a political party nor support or oppose any group during elections in Pakistan or Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Read More: Elections cannot replace resolution process for Kashmir dispute The decision was made during a […]
Pakistan rejected sentencing of Kashmiri leaders
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has strongly rejected the sentencing of prominent Kashmiri political leaders Aasiya Andrabi to life imprisonment, along with 30-year jail terms awarded to her associates Fehmeeda Sofi and Nahida Nasreen by a court in New Delhi. Read More: Kashmiri Activist Asiya Andrabi Sentenced to Life In an official statement, Pakistan described the verdict […]
Zardari urges dialogue with India, warns against escalation
President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday urged India to shift from confrontation to meaningful negotiations, warning that Pakistan was fully prepared to defend itself if provoked. Read More: UN report confirms India’s aggressive actions, says Zardari Addressing a joint sitting of parliament at the start of the new parliamentary year, Zardari described war as a last resort and […]
India wary of Trump peace board possible Kashmir role
India has yet to formally engage with US President Donald Trump proposed ‘Board of Peace’, amid concerns in diplomatic and media circles that the initiative could open the Kashmir dispute to international mediation. Read More: US-India ties under strain after May conflict: report New Delhi was notably absent from the charter-signing ceremony held on the sidelines […]
Pakistan rejects remarks by Indian foreign minister, cites regional concerns
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday strongly rejected what it called “irresponsible assertions” by Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, accusing New Delhi of attempting to divert attention from its own conduct as a neighbour. The Foreign Office said India was once again deflecting scrutiny from policies that undermine regional peace and stability. Read More: FO rejects Indian FM’s […]