Ambassador Majeed urges international community to take notice of India’s atrocities in IoK

Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Dr Asad Majeed Khan has urged the international community to take strict notice of India’s ongoing atrocities in occupied Kashmir.

Addressing an event in the state of Virginia on Saturday, Ambassador Majeed said the Narendra Modi-led government had held nine million Kashmiris hostage with its ongoing clampdown in the occupied valley, and called on the world to break its silence on the grave situation.

The ambassador demanded that the world institutions send analysts and observers to the occupied valley and force India to withdraw its decision to end special status of occupied Kashmir.

India’s actions in occupied Kashmir posed a threat to regional peace and stability, he noted, adding that it was not clear how the situation would unfold in the coming days.

Ambassador Majeed pointed out that US President Donald Trump had offered as many as three times to play a role in mediating on the Kashmir crisis.

Indian forces continued their lockdown of occupied Kashmir for the 21st day on Sunday, after India withdrew Article 370 of its constitution that gave a special status to the disputed territory.

Indian authorities continued to impose strict curfew and other restrictions across the valley, preventing Kashmiris from holding demonstrations against the occupation and end of special status for Jammu and Kashmir.

According to the Kashmir Media Service, people are faced with acute shortage of essential commodities including baby food and life-saving medicines due to the persisting blockade that is resulting in a humanitarian crisis in the occupied valley.

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Chairman Senate Sanjarni cancels UAE visit as Modi honoured amid Kashmir crisis

Chairman of Senate Sadiq Sanjrani cancelled an official visit of his parliamentary delegation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured on his recent tour to the Gulf nation amid the crisis in occupied Kashmir.

Sadiq Sanjrani was scheduled to visit the UAE from August 25 to August 28 on the invitation of the UAE government. His delegation was to hold meetings with the UAE parliamentarians and government officials.

The Senate chairman, however, decided to cancel the trip as Pakistan vehemently supports Kashmiri peoples’ right to freedom from Indian occupation and condemns India’s atrocities in the occupied valley, a statement from the Senate Secretariat said.

Modi was awarded the UAE’s highest civilian honour on Saturday, as a human rights crisis brews in occupied Kashmir with the Indian government continuing its clampdown in the disputed territory. The Indian prime minister was conferred the award at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi during his first visit to the UAE capital after winning the recent elections.

Indian forces meanwhile continued their lockdown of occupied Kashmir for the 21st day on Sunday, after India withdrew Article 370 of its constitution that gave a special status to the disputed territory.

Indian authorities continued to impose strict curfew and other restrictions across the valley, preventing Kashmiris from holding demonstrations against the occupation and end of the special status for Jammu and Kashmir.

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PM Imran reviews progress on establishment of university at PM House

Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a meeting on Saturday to review the progress on the establishment of a state-of-the-art University of Engineering and Emerging Technologies here at the Prime Minister’s House.

The meeting discussed the matters regarding the establishment of national centres of research, innovation and entrepreneurship in artificial intelligence and allied technologies, and major national human resources development programme.

The meeting was attended by Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, Chairman Task Force on Science and Technology Professor Dr Atta-ur-Rehman, secretary science and technology, and senior officials, a PM Office statement said.

The minister for science and technology briefed the prime minister about various initiatives being taken by his ministry to promote scientific and technical education, besides encouraging research and development activities.

Prof Dr Atta-ur-Rehman, while briefing the prime minister about the progress made by the Task Force on Science and Technology, said they had prepared a comprehensive Knowledge-Economy Policy document.

The prime minister appreciated the efforts being made by the Ministry of Science and Technology in promoting scientific and technical education, and research.

After coming into power, Prime Minister Imran Khan vowed to modify the Prime Minister House into a state-of-the-art educational institute.

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Sindh govt bans pillion riding for Muharram

The Sindh government bans pillion-ridding for 9th and 10th of Muharram across the province in line with security arrangements planned for Ashura.

According to a notification issued by the provincial home department, a ban has also been placed on public display of weapons and gathering of five or more people apart from Muharram’s procession.

“The ban shall not be applicable to women, children below the age of 12 years, senior citizens, journalists, personnel of law enforcement agencies and security agencies in uniform and employees of the essential services,” read the statement.

Last year in September, the Sindh government had banned pillion-ridding across the province for three days as part of its measures to provide foolproof security to Muharram processions and gatherings.

According to a notification put out by the provincial home department, a ban had also been placed on public display of weapons and the use of loudspeakers without permission.

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FM Qureshi urges Antonio Guterres to immediately intervene over grave situation in Occupied Kashmir

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday spoke with United Nations Secretary General (UNSG) António Guterres and discussed India’s human rights violations and the security situation in occupied Kashmir.

Speaking to the foreign minister, the UN Secretary General said the world body is watching the alarming situation in occupied Kashmir and that his organisation would continue playing its role in this matter.

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that India's unilateral steps in occupied Kashmir had caused a precarious situation for peace in the region.

The foreign minister said reports about the situation in occupied Kashmir from international media and international human rights organisations were alarming. He said India had put the entire occupied Kashmir region under complete lockdown and banned communications. He said India's steps contravened international laws and violated UN resolutions.

Occupied Kashmir has been under curfew and lockdown since August 5 after the Indian government abolished Article 370, which granted special status to the valley. The curfew and lockdown have led to protests in the valley with thousands of Kashmiris including Hurriyat leaders placed under house arrest or detained.

UN-based organisation Genocide watch has issued an alert and urged the United Nations and its members to warn India not to commit genocide in occupied Kashmir.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has warned the international community that the leadership of Indian would probably attempt a false flag operation to divert attention from the massive human rights violations and unleashing of terror in occupied Kashmir.

In a meeting held last week, members of the United Nations Security Council for the first time in five decades discussed the critical situation in occupied Kashmir, urging parties to the dispute to refrain from taking any unilateral action.

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Pakistan, China air forces start joint exercise Shaheen VIII

The air forces of Pakistan and China began joint exercise ‘Shaheen-VIII’ in a location in northwest China.

The annual joint training is the eighth of its kind between the two countries since it was first launched in March 201, according to the Chinese media here on Saturday.

The joint training does not target any third party and aims to improve training standards of the two air forces through mutual learning, the sources said.

This joint training will help enhance close relations between the two countries in general and develop a mechanism for interoperability of both air forces in particular.

Last year, the joint training between the air forces of all-weather friends was held in Pakistan which was participated by a contingent of the Chinese air force, comprising combat pilots, air defence controllers, and technical ground crew along with fighter jets, bombers and early warning AWACS planes.

The joint exercise is conducted each year in both countries on an alternate basis.

The Chinese air force contingent participated in ‘Shaheen-VII’, which was held in Pakistan last year.

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FM Qureshi expected to speak with UNSG Guterres on Kashmir issue

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday will speak with United Nations Secretary General (UNSG) António Guterres and discuss India’s human rights violations and the security situation in occupied Kashmir.

Foreign Minister Qureshi is expected to speak with UNSG Guterres who is in Paris at approximately 5PM today.

Indian occupied Kashmir has been under curfew and lockdown since August 5 after the Indian government abolished Article 370, which granted special status to the valley. The curfew and lockdown have led to protests in the valley with thousands of Kashmiris including Hurriyat leaders placed under house arrest or detained.

UN-based organisation Genocide has issued an alert and urged the United Nations and its members to warn India not to commit genocide in occupied Kashmir.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has warned the international community that the leadership of Indian would probably attempt a false flag operation to divert attention from the massive human rights violations and unleashing of terror in occupied Kashmir.

In a meeting held last week, members of the United Nations Security Council for the first time in five decades discussed the critical situation in Indian  occupied Kashmir, urging parties to the dispute to refrain from taking any unilateral action.

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Two killed in attack on security check post in DI Khan

At least two people were killed when unidentified gunmen opened fire overnight on a security check post in Daraban Kalan tehsil of Dera Ismail Khan.

According to details, at least two others were injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire on the security check post located in Daraban Kalan, 60 kilometres from Dera Ismail Khan. Daraban Kalan is a congested area and a junction that links Khyber Pakhtunkwa with Punjab, South Waziristan and Balochistan.

The police personnel stationed at the post returned the fire, forcing the attackers to flee. Security men remained unhurt during the attack.

The wounded and injured were shifted to a nearby DI Khan hospital, police said. The deceased have been identified as the employees of a restaurant and petrol station.

Security forces have cordoned off the area following the attack and launched a search operation to track down the gunmen.

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Govt slaps ban on new jobs, purchase of all types of vehicles

The PTI-led government has slapped a ban on the purchase of all types of vehicles, creation of new posts, rationalised utilities spending, provision of one newspaper and keeping other expenditure at the bare minimum in order to ensure compliance on austerity drive during the current fiscal year.

The increasing budget deficit is a major area of concern for the government under the IMF programme and now the government has decided to show its political will to curtail the expenditure side through austerity drive. The austerity campaign had failed to yield any positive results during the last financial year 2018-19 when the budget deficit escalated to highest ever absolute figures during the first-year rule of PTI-led regime.

Although, the government had already slapped a ban on the provision of refreshments such as tea or biscuits during official meetings which sometimes irritated the bureaucrats. Some official meetings continued to proceed for hours on a daily basis so it created problems for those who are diabetic or suffering from other illness.

However, according to Office Memorandum (OM) issued by Ministry of Finance on Friday owing to financial constraints the competent authority is pleased to enforce austerity measures during the financial year 2019-20 with immediate effect:-

(i) There will be a complete ban on purchase of all types of vehicles (excluding motorcycles) both for current as well as development expenditure.

(ii) Creation of new posts will be banned except those required for development projects and approved by the competent authority.

(iii) Entitlement of periodical, magazines, newspapers etc of entitled officers will remain restricted to only one.

(iv) Principal Accounting Officers (PAOs) will ensure rationalised utility consumption i.e. electricity, gas, telephone, water etc and the expenditure on purchase of assets, repair & maintenance and other operational expenditure shall be kept at bare minimum level while remaining within the budgetary allocation for the financial year.

(v) Two sides of paper shall be used in all official communications.

To cater to the indispensable needs of the ministries/divisions/departments/organisations the competent authority is pleased to constitute an Austerity Committee comprising following officers to review the critical, unavoidable and significant proposals only in respect of the purchase of vehicles/creation of posts. The Austerity Committee will be comprised of (i) Additional Finance Secretary (Expenditure) (In Chair) (ii) Senior Joint Secretary/Joint Secretary (Expenditure) (Member) (iii) Senior Joint Secretary/Joint Secretary (Member) (Exp. - of ministry/division) concerned, finance division (iv) CF&AO of the ministry/division concerned (Member) (v) Representative of the ministry/division concerned (Member)/Department (Not less than an officer in BS-20) (vi) Deputy Secretary (Expenditure) (Secretary)

All ministries/divisions are requested to disseminate the instructions to all departments under their administrative control for strict compliance.

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Judicial remand of Rana Sanaullah extended till 28 August

An Anti-Narcotics Court on Saturday extended the judicial remand of PML-N MNA and former provincial law minister Rana Sanaullah for four days in a narcotics case.

During the hearing, the CCTV footage of Rana Sanaullah’s car entering motorway was presented before the court.

The court directed the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) to submit a complete record of the case in the next hearing.

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Pakistan fighting case of people of Occupied Kashmir at all forums: FO

Foreign Office Spokesperson, Dr Muhammad Faisal has said that Pakistan is fighting the case of the people of Occupied Jammu and Kashmir at all diplomatic forums.

Talking to a private news channel, he said Prime Minister Imran Khan is holding telephonic conversations with his counterparts of different countries for highlighting the plight of Kashmiri people.

He said Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi is also engaged in talks with Foreign Ministers of all important countries for apprising them about the deteriorating situation in Occupied Kashmir.

To a question about Financial Action Task Force meeting, the Spokesperson said Pakistan has presented its case effectively regarding FATF.

He said the next meeting of the Task Force would be held in October this year.

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President Alvi urges media to highlight human rights violations by India in IoK

President, Dr. Arif Alvi has said that India is playing with fire in the Indian Occupied Kashmir by changing the status of the territory and suppressing the people's will.

In an interview with a Canadian-American media outlet, Vice News, he said if India feels that it will improve situation with these laws, they are living in fool's paradise.

The President said the international community should continue putting pressure on India to foil its hegemonic intent to swallow the whole Kashmir.

He said Pakistan has internationalized the Kashmir issue after a long time and it would continue doing that.

The President said presence of the UN military observers in Kashmir itself has made Kashmir an international issue.

Dr Arif Alvi said India could carry out some false flag operation and attack Pakistan as it did in case of Pulwama incident.

Responding to a question, the President said India should withdraw the constitutional amendments and allow Kashmiris to decide their own future.

He also urged media to highlight all human rights violations being committed by India in Occupied Kashmir.

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PM Khan directs crackdown against Benami properties owners

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday directed all the deputy commissioners and development authorities’ chiefs to identify the Benami properties and submit the report within a month.

Prime Minister, seeking a report on Benami properties, has made it clear that the concerned DCs and development authority chiefs will be the responsible for the failure.

A letter issued by the Prime Minister‘s Office said that action will be taken against the officer concerned under Benami law. “All officers are obliged to submit their report to Chairman FBR by September 30,” letter read.

The letter stated that a copy of the report must also be sent to the Prime Minister‘s Office. “Immediate action is needed to identify Benami properties where as provincial governments should play an active role in identifying such properties”, stated letter.

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Buzdar decides to regularize employees of Walled City of Lahore Authority

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has decided to regularize employees of Walled City of Lahore Authority.

Approving a decision in this regard, he said that employees of WCLA will work with more dedication after this decision.

He said that the decision will end sense of insecurity among employees.

He said that government has decided to expand scopes of WCLA to other cities of the province and necessary steps have been taken in this regard.

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Iranian parliament presents Resolution supporting Kashmiri people

A resolution supporting Kashmiris’ struggle in occupied Kashmir has been presented in the Iranian parliament, Kashmir Media Service reported.

A member of the Iranian parliament, Ali Mathari, presenting the resolution said that all the Muslim countries including Iran had an important responsibility regarding the oppressed Kashmiri Muslims and the Kashmir dispute.

He said Iran could not remain dissociated from the fate and destination of Muslim Ummah. “Ending special status of Kashmir was an important matter and the Muslim countries should support the people of Kashmir in this hour of trouble.” The people of Kashmir, he added, are innocent and India is cruel because it is violating the legal rights of the Kashmiris.

 

 

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India violates all UN resolutions related to Kashmir dispute: President

President Dr Arif Alvi says Pakistan did not want war with India, but if it was thrust upon it then Pakistan would give a befitting response, which would have dangerous effects in the region.

In an interview with private television channel, he said that Modi’s government was impressed by Hitlar's mindset and Indian nuclear use threat is very dangerous and could have serious repercussions.      

He said both India and Pakistan are nuclear powers and the world should take notice of the irresponsible statement of the Indian defence minister.

He said India had no right to change the status of Kashmir, and New Delhi had violated all the UN resolutions related to the Kashmir dispute.

Arif Alvi said the Indian government never accepted the UN Security Council resolutions on Kashmir and always perpetrated heinous crimes in the held valley by killing thousands of innocent Kashmiris.    

The president said the people of Kashmir reserve the right to decide about their future and India must immediately stop oppression and state terrorism in the Indian occupied Kashmir.

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SC announces verdict on Judge Arshad Malik video case

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday announced its verdict on petitions regarding Judge Arshad Malik’s video scandal.

The case was being heard by a three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Asif Saeed Khosa.

During the proceedings, the chief justice remarked that the case raised five important questions.

1. Is the video authentic?

2. If the video is authentic which forum should it be presented on?

3. What impact will the video have on Nawaz Sharif’s case?

4. What will be the impact of the video on the judge’s future?

5. Which forum will view the behaviour of Judge Arshad Malik?

The chief justice said the detailed verdict would be available on the Supreme Court's website.

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PM Khan holds meeting of Kashmir Core Group

Pakistan reaffirms its abiding commitment to Kashmir cause. This was decided in a meeting of the Kashmir Core Group in Islamabad today with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair.

The main focus was on Pakistan's extensive political and diplomatic outreach and efforts to raise the international community's awareness about the dire human rights and humanitarian situation in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir and the serious risks for peace and security posed by India's illegal and unilateral actions of 5 August 2019.

The continued lockdown of millions of Kashmiris since 5 August 2019 and India's repression and growing atrocities were strongly condemned. Pakistan's abiding solidarity with the Kashmiri brethren in siege was reaffirmed.

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NAB makes Nawaz Sharif part of Chaudhry Sugar Mills probe

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday made Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif part of Chaudhry Sugar Mills investigation.

According to sources, the NAB had reportedly traced numerous telegraphic transfers (TTs) from foreign countries to Nawaz Sharif’s account.

The anti-graft watchdog sent a questionnaire to Nawaz Sharif in Kot Lakhpat Jail and sought asset details of the former prime minister.
Kot Lakhpat Jail’s superintendent handed over the questionnaire to Nawaz Sharif in the prison, the sources added.

 

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NAB Tightens The Noose Against Shahbaz Sharif Further

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to investigate Opposition leader in National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif for paying billions of rupees on consultants during his two back to back reign as a chief minister of Punjab while according to NAB sources Shahbaz Sharif paid an amount of Rs 20 billion on consultants during his rule.

The NAB has tightened the noose against Shahbaz Sharif further as the anti-graft body has started an investigation for paying consultants during the last ten years in Punjab.

The anti-corruption body sources said that despite having qualified persons in the government departments they bestowed consultancy firm with the huge amount of money who conducted an election campaign for the ruling party.

Shahbaz Sharif paid more than Rs 20 billion to consultants in his two government tenure from 2008 to 2018.

The NAB sources said that Punjab government paid an amount of Rs 490.80 million on four coal power plants, an amount of Rs 120.75 million on Khadim Punjab rural road program while an amount of Rs 200 million on feasibility study report for installation of cable cars in Muree.

Sources said that the NAB has asked the Planning and Development Department, Department of Finance and other concerned departments to submit record in this regard.

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Paraglider falls to death in Chitral

A paraglider hailing from Lahore died after his glider fell into Dolomos area due to gusty winds, authorities said on Wednesday.

Local police said paraglider Khawaja Shiraz Nasir, 35, was flying from Moghlasht to Charira in his glider when it fell from high altitude due to stormy winds.

Nasir's backbone was fractured due to the impact and was rushed to DHQ hospital but he died on the way.
Khawaja Shiraz Nasir was the son of Major (Retd) Shahid Nasir and television actor Sumbul Shahid, and a nephew of popular TV artist Bushra Ansari.

A close friend of Nasir said the deceased was associated with paragliding since ten years and was the founder and chief executive of Adventure Travel Pakistan, a Lahore-based tour operating company specialising in mountaineering expeditions.

The deceased used to bring scores of tourists to Chitral and other northern areas in Pakistan for adventurous activities. His body was later sent to Lahore through an ambulance.

Hindu Kush Paragliding Association expressed heartfelt grief and sorrow over the death of Nasir and prayed for eternal peace to his soul.

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UN Secretary General advice for Pak-India dialogue to settle Kashmir issue

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has reiterated his suggestion for a dialogue between India and Pakistan to settle the grave crisis stemming from New Dehli’s annexation of the disputed Kashmir region.

In his regular media briefing at United Nations Headquarters in New York, Spokesman of the UN Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric said that the UN Chief is a strong believer of a dialogue, Radio Pakistan reported.

The spokesman said the position of the United Nations on this region is governed by the UN Charter and applicable Security Council resolutions.
He said the UN Secretary-General also recalled the 1972 Agreement on bilateral relations between India and Pakistan also known as the Simla Agreement, which states that the final status of Jammu and Kashmir is to be settled by peaceful means, in accordance with the UN Charter.

On August 5, the Indian government had announced the scrapping of the special status of occupied Kashmir by revoking Article 370 of the Indian constitution.

The New Dehli’s move was rejected by Islamabad and since then the row between two sides has escalated quickly to an extent that the Kashmir issue has become a nuclear ‘flashpoint’ in the region.

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India Has Closed Doors For Talks On Kashmir: Shiekh Rasheed

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has said that India has closed its door for talks on Kashmir adding that Modi is a fascist and Hitler which will face his fate soon.

Addressing a presser in Railways headquarters Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed said that he will be going to hold seven rallies for expressing solidarity with Kashmiris adding that Prime Minister Imran Khan has been fighting the Kashmir case actively.

The Railways Minister said that Modi has created an alarming situation for Muslims adding that we should raise voice against atrocities on Muslims in India as well.

Sheikh Rasheed said that China is our strong friend while Chinese President declaring the extension in the tenure of Army Chief welcoming and said that he has met with a single Army Chief of Pakistan who is Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa.

He said that Shahbaz Sharif has trapped immensely as on one side there is blood on the other side is politics adding that Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ended politics of the Sharif family and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) for good.

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Islamabad High Court orders disciplinary proceedings against judge Arshad Malik

The Islamabad High Court on Thursday ordered disciplinary proceedings against accountability court judge Arshad Malik for violating the code of conduct.

The court order against Accountability Court II Judge Malik stated, “The disclosures and admissions made by Mr Muhammad Arshad Malik, District & Sessions Judge/Former Judge, Accountability Court-II, Islamabad in his press release dated 07.07.2019 and the affidavit dated 11.07.2019, prima facie, constitute acts of misconduct and violation of the code of conduct, which warrant initiation of disciplinary proceedings against him.

“Therefore, the Hon’able Chief Justice of this Court has been pleased to order to place the said Judicial Officer under suspension and repatriate to his parent department i.e. Lahore High Court, Lahore, with immediate effect, for disciplinary proceedings to be conducted in accordance with law.”

Judge Malik, after becoming embroiled in the so-called judge video scandal, had penned a letter to the IHC in July wherein he had refuted Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz’s claims and revealed other information related to the controversy.

In an affidavit submitted to the court, Malik had denied the contents of the video — which purportedly showed him admitting to a lack of evidence against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif — and termed them edited, fabricated, and aimed to defame him.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan will announce its verdict on petitions regarding judge Arshad Malik’s video scandal on Friday.

The case is being heard by a three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Asif Saeed Khosa.

Last month, the Supreme Court took up the case on a petition submitted by a citizen named Ishtiaq Ahmed, who appealed to the apex court for an independent judicial inquiry of the video scandal.

On July 12, judge Arshad Malik was relieved from his duties by the federal government for his alleged involvement in the controversial video scandal.

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COAS General Bajwa meets PM , Briefly Discussed IOK

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at the PM Office on Thursday.

According to reports, Prime Minister Imran Khan and Gen Bajwa discussed the overall security situation along with the situations in Indian occupied Kashmir and Line of Control.

This is the first meeting between the two after Prime Minister Imran Khan appointed General Qamar Javed Bajwa Chief of Army Staff for another three years.

 

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Genocide Watch calls upon UN to warn India over clampdown in Kashmir

A US based organization Genocide Watch, has issued an alert for Occupied Kashmir in the wake of India's ongoing clampdown in the Muslim majority region following revocation of its special status.

It issued the alert just as PM Imran Khan urged the international community to prevent the impending genocide in Occupied Kashmir.

The Genocide Watch, which keeps an eye on disputes across the world, gave a brief history of Kashmir in its alert while detailing the reasons which led it to issue the warning.

Explaining the reasons behind issuing the alert, the organization also recalled the Indian atrocities in Kashmir where occupation forces have carried out genocide and massacres, killing people with impunity.
​Genocide Watch called upon the United Nations and its members to warn India not to commit genocide in Kashmir.

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PM Imran demands UN peacekeepers, observers be allowed in Kashmir

Prime Minister Imran Khan has demanded that the UN peacekeepers and observers be allowed in Occupied Kashmir where India intends to carry out genocide of Muslim population.

In an interview with the New York Times, he said fascist and Hindu supremacist Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi intends to eradicate occupied Kashmir's mostly Muslim population and populate the region with Hindus.

He said the lives of eight million people are at risk in the occupied valley. He said we are all worried that there is ethnic cleansing and genocide about to happen.

The Prime Minister also expressed his concerns that India might undertake a deceptive false flag operation in Kashmir to try to justify military action against Pakistan. He said Pakistan would be forced to respond.

He said this escalation in tension between the two nuclear armed countries should be alarming for the world.

Responding to a question, the Prime Minister said he would no longer seek dialogue with India. He said there is no point in talking to them as his repeated overtures for peace and dialogue were rebuffed by the Indian Prime Minister.

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FM Qureshi Danish counterpart discuss current situation in IoK

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has telephoned his Danish counterpart Jeppe Kofod on Wednesday to apprise him about rights violation and current situation in the Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK).

Qureshi informed Mr Kofod about the Indian unilateral step of scrapping the special status of occupied Kashmir to change the demographic composition of the territory.

He said the unilateral actions by India are in total contravention of international laws and UN Security Council resolutions.

Qureshi said India has put in place a complete curfew in Occupied territory since August 5, and committing relentless human rights violations there.

The FM said the UN Secretary-General has also taken notice of the situation. He said the Kashmiri people have no access to food and medicines due to complete clampdown.

The foreign minister said Pakistan has always expressed readiness and are ready for talks with India.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi asked his Danish counterpart to play his role to get the curfew lifted in occupied Kashmir and bring an end to the difficulties faced by Kashmiri people.

The Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs said his country has concerns on the current situation. He said we will ask both the sides to pursue the course of dialogue to save the region from any conflict.

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Kashmir issue becomes grave threat to peace of entire world: FO

Foreign Office Spokesperson, Dr Muhammad Faisal has said that the government is evaluating the possibilities of raising the annexation of Kashmir by India at all possible international forums to expose New Delhi’s nefarious designs.

He was briefing the Senate Standing Committee on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan in Islamabad.

Dr Faisal said Kashmir issue has become a grave threat to the peace of the entire world. He said Pakistan is fully alert. He further said the world is being sensitized over the situation.

The Spokesperson said the international community is being engaged at all levels and Parliament, foreign missions are playing pro-active role to expose Indian agressions.

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Modi regime violating all norms of human rights in IoK: PM Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that as an ambassador of Occupied Kashmir, he will raise voice of Kashmiris at all international forums.

Talking to Secretary Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf for OIC, Dr. Abdullah Riar in Islamabad, the Prime Minister said Modi regime while violating all norms of human rights, is preparing to resort more atrocities on innocent Kashmiris.              

During the meeting, it was decided that Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaf will stage a strong protest on the arrival of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York on the occasion of United Nations General Assembly Session.

The Prime Minister also directed PTI wing for International affairs to make arrangements in this regard.

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Hamza Ali Abbasi confirms tying the knot with fellow actress Naimal

Actor Hamza Ali Abbasi said Wednesday he was tying the knot with fellow actress Naimal Khawar Khan of Anaa fame, confirming the marriage rumours that were circulating on social media.

Taking to Twitter, he said "yup, its true" as then-unconfirmed rumours made rounds on social media over the past 24 hours. "Massive respect to Naimal for being ok with a Ganja me on Nikkah," he added jokingly, referring to his bald head as he performed Hajj earlier this month.

Hamza, however, clarified that he had intended to reveal the good news after August 25, which is when his and Naimal's nikkah would be performed.

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COAS General Bajwa visits POF Taxila

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited the Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah and Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) on Wednesday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

According to an ISPR press release, Gen Bajwa COAS inaugurated Urea Formaldehyde Moulding Compound (UFMC) Plant at Wah Nobel Chemicals Factory during his visit to the Pakistan Ordnance Factories.

The UFMC project was completed within 8 months. "This new plant is equipped with latest and most economical silver catalyst technology, which will reduce the production cost," the ISPR said.

The Army chief also visited the POF display centre where new defence products were showcased. "COAS appreciated the achievements of Research and Development Department of POF," the ISPR said in the press release.

The Army chief stressed upon the Pakistan Ordnance Factories management to "adopt proactive approach for entering into joint ventures with foreign countries as well as private sector and bringing diversification to its product range".

At the Heavy Industries Taxila, Gen Bajwa was shown defence manufacturing facilities including upgradations of various tanks.

"The COAS appreciated efforts and contributions of POF and HIT in manufacturing defence and security equipment at par with international standards making defence capability robust and self-reliant saving national exchequer," the ISPR said.

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CM Balochistan calls upon PM Khan, discuss development undertaking

Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan called on Prime Minister Imran Khan today (Wednesday) and apprised of development undertakings by the provincial government, reported.

Balochistan’s overall situation and development projects came under discussion during the meeting.

Punjab government gives special importance to the construction and development of Balochistan, said Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Ahmed Buzdar in today’s moot with Baloch Minister.

Sardar Usman Buzdar while talking to Balochistan Minister for Industries Haji Muhammad Khan expressed the desire to expand Dera Ghazi Khan Airport and start foreign flights along with top-notch facilities to be provided to aircraft for night landing.

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He also said that Punjab government will set up a cardiac hospital in Balochistan and District Headquarters Hospital Dera Ghazi Khan and other medical centers will be upgraded to facilitate people.

Both the leaders also strongly condemned Indian move to change the status of Occupied Kashmir.

Expressing solidarity with the Kashmiri people, the Punjab cabinet on August 5 slammed India’s mover of revoking Article-370 from its constitution.

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Climate Change Ministry to celebrate countrywide Clean, Green Day on monthly basis

Climate Change Ministry to celebrate countrywide Clean, Green Day on monthly basis

Ministry of Climate Change will celebrate countrywide Clean and Green Day on monthly basis.

According to the Ministry, the program will start with Clean Green Hunza project.

Under the proposed project, one day each month will be fixed for cleanliness in Karakorum University Hunza Campus.

The program will be later extended countrywide while Minister for Climate Change will add the project in next year's developmental projects.

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Political parties are united on NAP: Interior Minister

Interior Minister Ijaz Ahmed Shah has said all the political parties are united on the National Action Plan (NAP), News reported on Wednesday.

“Every individual has to play its role for development and prosperity of Pakistan”, he said while addressing in a workshop related to the National Action Plan (NAP).

Recalling the past, Shah said the NAP was formed after the deadliest attack on the Army Public School (APS) Peshawar.

He said NAP remained fruitful in eliminating terrorism from the country.

The National Action Plan was announced by the then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, after the heinous attack over Army Public School (APS) Peshawar that killed at least 144 people including 132 children.
Last year, the federal government had decided to amend the 20-point National Action Plan (NAP).

The incumbent PTI led federal government had decided to abolish the majority of points of the currently enforced National Action Plan and had asked provinces to table their proposals for the amended NAP.

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Govt to bring amendment in cyber-crime law to remove flaws: Farogh Naseem

Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Dr. Muhammad Farogh Naseem Wednesday (today) held a joint press conference with the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on media and broadcasting, Firdous Ashiq Awan.

The law minister apprised the media present that all civil laws have been updated on the website of the Ministry.

He also unveiled that the entire archives of law-related quandaries that took place in the country since its inception are now available online.

“We will unveil an application for smartphones after formal approval of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan,” said Naseem.

“The ministry has penned 22 new laws, 7 have been approved and are being implemented, the passing of 15 laws is pending as yet in the assembly which we are mulling to get approved.”

The Minister lauded the role being played by the officials of the ministry of law.

Earlier on June 27, Dr. Muhammad Farogh Naseem said that the government would bring amendment in cyber-crime law to remove flaws.

Talking to journalists, Farogh Naseem said that the law ministry had prepared a draft of amendments and added that after finalizing the draft bill, it would be presented before the cabinet.

He underscored the need to balance the cyber-crime laws and added that the amendment bill would remove flaws and make things better.

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PM Imran reviews polio situation in country

A high level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan is in progress in Islamabad to discuss the polio situation in the country.

The meeting is being briefed about the steps taken by the provinces to eradicate the polio virus.

The meeting is being attended amongest others by Special Assistant on National Health Services Dr Zafar Mirza, the Chief Ministers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan and the Chief Secretaries of Punjab and Sindh.

Representatives of Bill and Melinda Gates, World Health Organization and the UNICEF are also attending the meeting.

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Shireen Mazari writes to UNICEF demanding Priyanka Chopra’s removal as ambassador

Federal Minister for Human Rights, Shireen Mazari in a letter to UNICEF executive director raised the issue of heinous rights violation in land-locked, illegally occupied territory of Kashmir after annexing it unilaterally in the recent past.

Mazari in the letter said that the occupational forces of India were undertaking activities that went against all norms of human decency and the human rights charter, a curfew imposed on the region has entered into its 17th day with varying reports of food, water, and medicine shortage.

The Minister also pointed out Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra’s recent support shown towards the nefarious activities being carried out in the valley where close to 0.8 million soldiers have held a population of 9 million hostages. Mazari said that United Nation’s Ambassador For Peace, Priyanka Chopra was supporting the tyrannical government of India and it’s head of state against innocent Kashmiri’s and their plight for freedom.

The Minister in the letter demanded the immediate removal of the Bollywood actress as an ambassador of peace after his open support of a possible genocide. Mazari said that “Chopra and her stance on the matter have reduced the position of ‘peace ambassadorship’ into a joke,” 

Earlier on August 7, The Minister opined in the parliament that India was the one who took the Kashmir dispute to the United Nation’s and sought external mediation on the issue and now it has backtracked, it had labeled Kashmir issue disputed in the past and had accepted that it was a global issue rather than a regional one.

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India is heading towards Pulwama 2: FO spokesperson

Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal on Wednesday said Pakistan is considering raising the issue in occupied Kashmir at the Human Rights Council.

Dr Faisal while briefing the Senate Standing Committee on Kashmir said the United Nations Security Council called for a session on Kashmir in response to Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s letter on August 13.

“India had issues with the Security Council meeting being called following its actions in Kashmir,” he said. “They [India] took the stance that this was their internal issue and tried to make sure that the session did not happen.”

He further told the members of the committee that nearly a million people are under house arrest in the valley and that there has been a curfew for the last 16 days. “There are reports of 2,000 to 4,000 Kashmiris being picked up Indian occupying forces. India is afraid if they lift the curfew there will be a strong reaction,” Dr Faisal said.

“We are fearful that the situation is heading towards Pulwama 2,” he said.

Dr Faisal added, Pakistan Army is ready and we are effectively responding. “We are planning to raise the issue at the Human Rights Council.”

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Raja Pervaiz skips court appearance in Rental Power Project case

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Wednesday skipped court appearance in Rental Power Project reference.

The hearing was conducted in the accountability court of Islamabad, where Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and witnesses Shah Muhammad and Ali Muhammad skipped today’s court appearance.

The court while adjourning the hearing of the case till September 12, ordered the NAB officials to ensure the presence of the witnesses.

On July 1, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf was formally charged in the reference.

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) stalwart was charged through a representative in Reshma and Gulf Power Project probe.

The Rental Power Project case pertains to private power companies that faced allegations of having received more than Rs22 billion mobilisation advance from the government to commission the projects but failed to set up any plants.

Ashraf, a Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) politician who served as premier between June 22, 2012 and March 25, 2013, is accused of misusing his authority to get approval from the cabinet Economic Coordination Committee for an increase in the down payment to the rental power companies from 7 to 14 per cent to overcome the power crisis from the country.

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Govt approves establishment of Hepatology, Breast Cancer Institute in Peshawar

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved establishment of a Hepatology and Breast Cancer Institute in Peshawar.

According to details, the institute will be established at a cost of six-hundred million rupees.

Special Assistant to Chief Minister Kamran Bangash has welcomed this initiative and termed it a milestone for the provincial capital.Earlier in July, KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan paid visits to Civil Hospital Jamrud and Headquarter Hospital Landi Kotal to review health facilities being provided to the nationals.

He said the government has initiated the recruitment process for the appointment of 400-500 doctors and technical staff, whereas, a gynecologist will be appointed in the hospitals within one week.

The chief minister added that the government will terminate services of the physicians who are unnecessarily referring patients to the private clinics.

 

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PM Imran, CM Balochistan discuss provincial situation

Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on Wednesday.

Balochistan's overall situation and development projects came under discussion during the meeting.

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Assets case: Court adjourned hearing of Agha Siraj till Sept 04

Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani and other accused were produced in Accountability Court in hearing of assets case on Wednesday.

The court adjourned hearing of the case due to absence of the investigation officer of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).

During the hearing the Judge asked about the investigation officer and he was informed that the case investigation officer was absent.

The judge expressed his displeasure over absence of the NAB IO.

NAB prosecutor told the court that the investigation officer was attending hearing of another case in the high court.

The judge ordered the NAB to submit progress report of the case today and adjourned the case hearing till September 04.

Agha Siraj Durrani has been in jail in NAB reference about assets beyond known sources of income, while his brother Agha Maseehuddin, Gulzar Ahmed and other accused have got interim bails from courts.

The accountability bureau has filed a reference pertaining to assets beyond means of income against Durrani and others.

The NAB named 20 persons including Agha Siraj as accused in the reference filed in accountability court Karachi.

According to the NAB charge-sheet the accused were involved in corruption of upto 1.6 billion rupees.

The NAB executive board had approved filing of a reference against Agha Siraj Durrani in assets case.

A team of NAB Karachi had arrested Agha Siraj Durrani from a hotel in Islamabad in February this year.

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Senior citizens to get monthly stipend in Punjab

Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar has announced a special program for the elderly citizens in which a monthly allowance will be given to people above the age of 65.

On the occasion of World Senior Citizen Day today, the CM said elderly people are our asset and safeguarding their rights is the responsibility of everyone.

“It is also our moral and religious duty to take care of our senior citizens,” he said, adding that the government of Punjab has started a special program for senior citizens in which all people in the province, above the age of 65, will get a monthly allowance.

He said Rs3 billion have been allocated for the program.

A day earlier, Shahbaz Gill, the spokesperson of the Punjab Chief Minister, announced a monthly stipend for girls and women who have survived an acid attack.

Other than providing a monthly stipend, the government has also legislated on the matter of eliminating the practice of acid attacks, Gill said during his visit to a house of an acid attack survivor girl in Gujrat.

 

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Spider-Man to leave Marvel Universe after Disney and Sony split

Marvel's superhero films could lose their most famous character after Sony confirmed Tuesday that talks over its deal to share Spider-Man with the Disney-owned studio have broken down.

The Marvel movies have together grossed $22 billion at the global box office, and British actor Tom Holland's Spider-Man has become an increasingly central figure in the most lucrative franchise in film history.

But while the teen web-slinger has for decades been the crown jewel of the Marvel comic book empire on which the films are based, Sony owns the character's movie rights.

He only began appearing in Disney-owned Marvel's "cinematic universe" after the Hollywood giants stuck an almost-unprecedented, and still highly secretive, 2015 deal to co-produce and split profits across the films.

A key aspect of that partnership has now broken down. Sony confirmed that Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige widely credited with the phenomenal boom in comic book movies of the past decade  will no longer produce Spider-Man films, with a spokesman adding the studio was "disappointed."

Sony spokesman said in a statement that we hope this might change in the future, but understand that the many new responsibilities that Disney has given him do not allow time for him to work on IP (intellectual property) they do not own.

The separation makes it "almost certain" that the character Spider-Man will be absent from crossover appearances in future Marvel films. According to Deadline, which broke the news, Disney had wanted to significantly increase its financial stake in new Spider-Man movies, while Sony refused to alter existing terms.

 

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Mike Hesson turns down Pakistan coaching job

Mike Hesson turns down Pakistan coaching job

Former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has reportedly turned down an offer by the Pakistan Cricket Board to take over from Mickey Arthur as the head coach.

Hesson, who enjoyed a successful stint as Black Caps head coach from 2012 to 2018, declined the offer to coach the Pakistan men’s national cricket team.

Hesson was also approached by Bangladesh’s cricket board, but he turned down that offer as well. South African Russell Domingo was announced as Bangladesh’s new coach last week.

Former captain Misbah-ul-Haq meanwhile remains the favourite for Pakistan head coach job. According to a source, Hesson declined the offers because he wasn't keen to return to the year-round schedule of international coaching and give up his television commitments with Star Sports.

 

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Accountability court extended the physical remand of Maryam Nawaz till September 4

An accountability court in extended the physical remand of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Vice President Maryam Nawaz’s till September 4.

Maryam had appeared before an accountability court today in connection with the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case.

Yousaf Abbas, a cousin of Maryam who was also arrested by National Accountability Bureau the same day, was produced before the court alongside the PML-N leader and was also remanded into the accountability watchdog custody for 14 days.

Both Maryam and Yousaf have been ordered to appear before the court on September 4.

On August 8, NAB had arrested Maryam along with her cousin Yousaf Abbas in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case.

 

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‘Kashmir a bilateral matter’: UK PM Boris urges Pakistan-India talks

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a phone call on Tuesday made clear to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi that Kashmir is a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan and that they both resolve the issue between themselves.

British Prime Minister Johnson “made clear that the UK views the issue of Kashmir as one for India and Pakistan to resolve bilaterally. He underlined the importance of resolving issues through dialogue,” a spokeswoman for his Downing Street office said.

He said both the leaders discussed the current situation in Kashmir.

Yesterday, US President Donald Trump in a telephonic conversation with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi had urged efforts to reduce tension between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir issue.

“The president conveyed the importance of reducing tensions between India and Pakistan and maintaining peace in the region,” White House spokesman Hogan Gidley said in a statement.

“The two leaders further discussed bilateral issues and regional peace.”

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River Sutlej may face flood situation in Ganda Singh

Water level continuously increasing in Sutlej River as presently 60,000 cusecs of water is passing through Head Ganda Singh.

As per details, the water released by India into the Sutlej River, in sheer violation of the Indus Water Treaty has inundated more than 2 dozen villages on both sides of the river bed in Kasur district.

The district administration has set up 17 relief camps to accommodate affected people.

According to the PDMA spokesperson 100,000 cusecs water from Indian side is expected to Pakistan today.

 

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Narender Modi caught in his own net over Kashmir issue: Fawad Chaudhry

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry Wednesday said that Indian Prime Minister Narender Modi is caught in his own net over Kashmir issue.

Fawad  Chaudhry in his tweet said another mediation offer by US President Donald Trump shows that the world is concerned about the situation in Kashmir.

The whole world has rejected @narendramodi fascists tactics and RSS Nazi philosophy, this is a watershed moment for Kashmir, he continued. 

President Trump another offer of mediation shows world is concerned on “Explosive situation “ in Kashmir, whole world has rejected @narendramodi fascists tactics and RSS Nazi philosphy, this is a watershed moment for Kashmir, Modi caught in his own net,

— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) August 20, 2019

Earlier, US President Donald Trump has once again reiterated his resolve for mediation between Pakistan and India on Kashmir conflict.

“I would do my best to meditate or help somehow with the tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir issue”, he said while talking to the reporters at Oval office.

Kashmir region has been facing a communication blockade since Aug. 5, when India scrapped special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Trump again offers to mediate on Kashmir Dispute

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday once again offered to mediate the “explosive” situation in Kashmir.

Long a flashpoint between nuclear armed India and Pakistan.

Trump said he would raise the matter over the weekend with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the pair are set to meet at the G-7 Summit in France which kicks off on August 24.
He said that Washington has urged to act to ease tensions in the Himalayan valley.
“Kashmir is a very complicated place. You have Hindus and you have the Muslims and I wouldn’t say they get along so great,” Trump told reporters. “I will do the best I can to mediate,” he said.

President Trump’s statement comes in the wake of the US calling for to quickly release detainees and restore basic liberties in Indian Occupied Kashmir.

“We continue to be very concerned by reports of detentions, and continued restrictions on the residents of the region,” a senior State Department official said.

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