Pakistan Denounces India's Claims on Kashmir at UNSC, Calls for Resolution
Occupied Kashmir will never be 'integral part of India': Islamabad slams New Delhi for 'misleading' UNSC
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Pakistan and India exchanged accusations at the United Nations Security Council regarding the Kashmir dispute. Pakistan's Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad emphasized that Jammu and Kashmir remains an international dispute, while India's envoy reaffirmed its claim over the region as integral to India.
- 01Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, called for resolution of the Kashmir dispute during the UNSC's Annual Report presentation.
- 02India's UN envoy, Harish Parvathaneni, accused Pakistan of misusing UN platforms for political gain and reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India.
- 03Pakistan highlighted ongoing human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir, including arbitrary detentions and restrictions on freedoms.
- 04The Kashmir dispute remains on the UNSC agenda, with over 20 communications regarding the India-Pakistan question noted during the reporting period.
- 05Ambassador Ahmad also addressed the Palestine issue, urging the implementation of UNSC Resolution 2083 regarding Gaza.
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During a recent session of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Pakistan and India engaged in a heated exchange over the Kashmir issue. Pakistan's Permanent Representative, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, criticized India for misleading the UNSC regarding Jammu and Kashmir, which he asserted is an internationally recognized dispute. Ahmad emphasized the need for a resolution that respects the right to self-determination for the Kashmiri people, highlighting ongoing human rights violations in the region. In response, India's UN envoy, Harish Parvathaneni, accused Pakistan of using the UNSC for its political agenda and reaffirmed India's claim that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. Ahmad also pointed out the continued relevance of the Kashmir issue on the UNSC agenda, mentioning that over 20 communications regarding the India-Pakistan question were presented during the reporting period. Additionally, he raised the Palestine issue, urging the implementation of UNSC resolutions to address the situation in Gaza. Ahmad called for reforms within the UNSC to create a more democratic and accountable multilateral system.
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The ongoing tensions and disputes over Kashmir directly affect the lives of residents in the region, impacting their rights and freedoms.
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