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Kashmir tops govt’s agenda: FM
MULTAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday said the government would continue to extend moral and diplomatic support to the Kashmiris and highlight the issue.
While talking to media people after offering Eid prayer at Shah Rukn-e-Alam Mosque, he ruled out the impression that the issue was dropped from the UN agenda. The Kashmir problem was still on the United Nations' agenda, he said, adding it was a wrong impression.
Qureshi hailed the government policies,
While talking to media people after offering Eid prayer at Shah Rukn-e-Alam Mosque, he ruled out the impression that the issue was dropped from the UN agenda. The Kashmir problem was still on the United Nations' agenda, he said, adding it was a wrong impression.
Qureshi hailed the government policies,
Kashmir dispute remains on UNSC’s agenda: UN
ISLAMABAD: The Jammu and Kashmir dispute remains on the United Nations Security Council's agenda, a UN spokesman categorically stated on Tuesday as he rejected "inaccurate" reports that it has been removed from the list of unresolved issues.
"Some articles that appeared recently on Kashmir are inaccurate," UN Spokesman Farhan Haq said, according to a Foreign Office statement.
He said the UN's latest list of matters "continues to include the agenda item under which the
"Some articles that appeared recently on Kashmir are inaccurate," UN Spokesman Farhan Haq said, according to a Foreign Office statement.
He said the UN's latest list of matters "continues to include the agenda item under which the
Kashmir no more ‘unresolved’ on UN list
LAHORE: To the utter dismay of Kashmiris as well as the Pakistan government, the United Nations in a dramatic way removed the Kashmir dispute from its list of "unresolved" issues which is tantamount to negation of the indigenous freedom movement of the Kashmiris.
According to a private news channel, the omission of Jammu and Kashmir from the list of disputes under the observation of the UN Security Council was noticed by Pakistan whose envoy has lodged a protest on the move.
According to a private news channel, the omission of Jammu and Kashmir from the list of disputes under the observation of the UN Security Council was noticed by Pakistan whose envoy has lodged a protest on the move.
Geelani calls for Obama to focus on Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A top separatist in Indian-held Kashmir on Sunday urged the US to intervene in the disputed region, saying Washington could eliminate its "trust-deficit" in the Muslim world.
Syed Ali Geelani said in a statement directed at President Barack Obama, who is visiting India, "Resolution of the (Kashmir) problem with American assistance will go a long way in eradicating the trust deficit between the US and the Muslim world."
Congratulating Obama on his three-day visit to
Syed Ali Geelani said in a statement directed at President Barack Obama, who is visiting India, "Resolution of the (Kashmir) problem with American assistance will go a long way in eradicating the trust deficit between the US and the Muslim world."
Congratulating Obama on his three-day visit to
Kashmir to be potentially explosive for Obama
WASHINGTON: Any mention of Kashmir by US President Barack Obama during his trip to India can be potentially explosive, a top American strategic expert has said, adding that Pakistan would dominate the topics discussed in Obama's talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Noting in his latest comment that Obama's visit would take place against the backdrop of the revival of Kashmir question, Bruce Riedel of Brookings Institute said Pakistan would move to capitalise on the
Noting in his latest comment that Obama's visit would take place against the backdrop of the revival of Kashmir question, Bruce Riedel of Brookings Institute said Pakistan would move to capitalise on the
Indian home minister reviews security on Kashmir visit
SRINAGAR: India's Home Minister P Chidambaram reviewed the security situation in Indian-held Kashmir on Sunday in the face of months of deadly protests against Indian occupation that have left over 100 people dead.
Chidambaram held a series of meetings with Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and top security and intelligence officials, a spokesman said.
It was Chidambaram's first visit to the state since June 11 when a 17-year-old student was killed by a police teargas
Chidambaram held a series of meetings with Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and top security and intelligence officials, a spokesman said.
It was Chidambaram's first visit to the state since June 11 when a 17-year-old student was killed by a police teargas
US must mediate on Kashmir: FO
ISLAMABAD: Expressing disappointment over India's non-serious attitude towards Indo-Pak talks, Pakistan on Thursday sought intervention by US President Barack Obama for the resolution of the Kashmir and other disputes between the countries.
"It is hoped that during his forthcoming visit to India, President Obama will take up issues that are central to ensuring peace and stability in this region. Pakistan hopes that the US being a major power can play its role for regional
"It is hoped that during his forthcoming visit to India, President Obama will take up issues that are central to ensuring peace and stability in this region. Pakistan hopes that the US being a major power can play its role for regional
Kashmir solution stressed
LAHORE
A seminar on 'solution of Kashmir and the role of the international world' was conducted at the University of the Punjab institute of communication studies, on Thursday.
The speakers emphasized that the resolution of the Kashmir issue is necessary for the progress of Pakistan. Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences Dean Dr Mughees-ud-din Shiekh presided over the seminar. Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Shamshad Ahmad, Institute of Communication Studies Director
A seminar on 'solution of Kashmir and the role of the international world' was conducted at the University of the Punjab institute of communication studies, on Thursday.
The speakers emphasized that the resolution of the Kashmir issue is necessary for the progress of Pakistan. Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences Dean Dr Mughees-ud-din Shiekh presided over the seminar. Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Shamshad Ahmad, Institute of Communication Studies Director
Kashmir to come after Siachen, Sir Creek: Musharraf
LAHORE
Improvement of ties between India and Pakistan only needed the resolving of Siachen and Sir Creek issues, former military ruler Pervez Musharraf told an Indian daily in an interview.
"One could easily go one by one. It will encourage and build confidence," he said. Other contentious issues could be resolved first, he added.
India and Pakistan had worked out "...some parameters of graduated demilitarisation, giving of maximum self-governance, and thirdly an
Improvement of ties between India and Pakistan only needed the resolving of Siachen and Sir Creek issues, former military ruler Pervez Musharraf told an Indian daily in an interview.
"One could easily go one by one. It will encourage and build confidence," he said. Other contentious issues could be resolved first, he added.
India and Pakistan had worked out "...some parameters of graduated demilitarisation, giving of maximum self-governance, and thirdly an
