Pakistani lawmakers approve resolution against Indian atrocities in Occupied Kashmir

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani lawmakers on Tuesday approved a resolution in the National Assembly condemning Indian atrocities in Occupied Kashmir.

The resolution was tabled by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Naveed Qamar and supported by the government.

According to the resolution, Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called Occupied Kashmir an integral part of India while this is a disputed territory.  Further, the resolution says the Modi government has a history of threats but these will not deter Pakistan from supporting the cause of Kashmiris.

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The resolution also mentioned Pakistan’s desire to have good relations with neighbouring countries. It was said in the resolution that Balochistan was an internal matter of Pakistan. 

The statement by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the Indus Water Treaty was also condemned in the resolution.  

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Since July, India security forces have martyred over 115 Kashmiris while thousands have been injured. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif raised the issue of Indian atrocities in Occupied Kashmir at the United Nations General Assembly and during meetings with world leaders.

In what is being viewed as a measure to divert attention from the human rights abuses in Kashmir, India without any proof has blamed Pakistan for the Uri attack.