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Business Recorder
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
AJK PM pays tribute to Kashmiri martyrs for their role in freedom
ISLAMABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister (PM) Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq on Sunday recognised the courage of the Kashmiri martyrs of 13 July, emphasizing that their sacrifice formed the bedrock of the Kashmiri freedom movement, a fight that will endure. In an exclusive conversation with a local news channel, he emphasised that the spirit of resistance shown by the martyrs continues to inspire generations of Kashmiris. He urged the international community to acknowledge the Kashmiris' legitimate right to self-determination and called for renewed efforts to resolve the longstanding conflict through peaceful dialogue. Anwar ul Haq further reaffirmed that the struggle for Kashmir's freedom is a collective responsibility that will carry on until justice is achieved. Responding a query, he also warned that India's brutality shows no signs of abating, despite the courageous response from our Shaheen brave Pakistani armed forces. He stressed that if such aggression is not stopped, it will only lead to further escalation and intensified resistance from the Kashmiri people. He warned that if such aggression persists, it will only harden the resolve of Kashmiris, escalate their struggle for freedom and provoke a fierce and uncompromising response from Pakistan's armed forces. He also held India responsible for the ongoing bloodshed and violence in Balochistan, accusing it of fueling unrest and destabilizing the region through covert operations. He warned that such interference not only threatens regional peace but also undermines the sovereignty and security of neighboring countries, calling on the international community to take notice and hold India accountable for its actions.
United News of India
29-06-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
J&K LG assures jobs, business support to families of terror victims
Srinagar, June 29 (UNI) J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today asked families of terror victims eligible for government jobs to submit their cases to the respective Deputy Commissioners, assuring them of fast-tracked appointments within a month. Sinha met the family members of Kashmiri Civilians killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists in the last three decades during the day. A government spokesman termed it a "historic step" to finally recognise and honour the thousands of innocent civilians in Kashmir who were brutally killed by Pakistani terrorists. The LG bowed to the family members and paid tributes to the common Kashmiri citizens who fell victim to the bullets of Pakistani terrorists. Save Youth, Save Future Foundation, a non-profit organisation is playing a crucial role in documenting the families of terrorism victims. Over 40,000 people, including civilians, security personnel, and even children, have lost their lives to terrorism since 1990. In majority of cases, FIRs were not filed in common Kashmiris' killing by terrorists, the spokesman said. The Lieutenant Governor said Government of India launched this initiative to enable families affected by terrorism to share their pain and expose the conspiracies of the terror ecosystem. 'For decades, these families were marginalised and their voices were not heard. Justice was denied. Their pain was ignored, their stories untold, and the truth deliberately suppressed. Hundreds of families have gained strength and support to say their loved ones were killed by Pakistani terrorists. It's shocking, before 2019 terrorists' funeral processions were allowed while thousands of common Kashmiris killed by terrorists, remained forgotten and unacknowledged," the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor asked the family members of terror victims who are entitled for Government jobs to submit their cases to concerned Deputy Commissioners. He assured them of a speedy process of appointment within a month and financial assistance, hand-holding to family members who want to start their own business venture. 'In cases where FIRs were not registered, directions will be given to register FIRs in those cases. Action will also be taken to free the land and property of terror victims' families encroached by terrorist sympathisers or separatist elements," the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor said that Government of India and security apparatus is committed to bring voices of victims to the forefront and ensure justice. 'I know, for years truth was buried under pressure of terror ecosystem. Now, the families are exposing Pakistan and their supporters inside Kashmir. It will be ensured that the real culprits, whether they are in Jammu and Kashmir or hiding in Pakistan, are given the harshest punishment," the Lieutenant Governor observed. The Lieutenant Governor further said: 'We must expose the people wearing masks in the society. We must break the society's silence and must speak up against those committing atrocities'. The Lieutenant Governor highlighted that while India is progressing by leaps and bounds day by day, the neighbouring country, known as the global terror hub and breeding ground for terrorists, is yearning for bread. "Today Pakistan is counted as the biggest beggar in the world and our country has become the fourth largest economy in the world. While our youth today are making a name for themselves in innovation and entrepreneurship, Pakistan is sending its youth to terror training camps. It aims to kill common Kashmiris. But, we have drawn a new line with Operation Sindoor and we will give a befitting response to any misadventure by the enemy," the Lieutenant Governor said. He said under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, all efforts are being made to ensure accelerated inclusive development and security officials are working to ensure that these families receive the justice, recognition, and support they deserve after years of suffering in silence. 'I also assure all the families affected by Pakistan-sponsored terrorism that your culprits will not be spared," the Lieutenant Governor said. More than 80 terror victim families interacted with the Lieutenant Governor and exposed the terrorists and their backers. These families from South Kashmir have been enduring tremendous hardships after losing their family members in barbaric terror acts perpetrated by terror outfits. During the interaction, these families countered decades of false propaganda and Pakistan's role in fuelling terrorism in Kashmir valley. They said a fake and dangerous narrative was promoted, one that portrayed Pakistani terrorists as victims and Indian security forces as aggressors but real victims, common Kashmiris' killed by Pakistan terrorists were ignored and neglected due to influence of separatist outfits and the ecosystem. UNI MJR SSP
Business Recorder
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
No peace in South Asia without Kashmir dispute resolution: APHC
ISLAMABAD: All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Sunday said that clouds of war will remain hovering on the horizon of South Asia as long as the Kashmir dispute, the oldest one on the UN agenda is not resolved in the light of UN Security Council resolutions and in accordance with the wishes of the Kashmiri people. According to Kashmir Media Service, APHC vice Chairman Ghulam Ahmad Gulzar in a statement in Srinagar terming the Kashmir dispute a major impediment to stability and progress in South Asia said that in order to avert the looming catastrophe, this issue must be resolved permanently on the basis of justice without any further delay. Gulzar said it is not only a significant bottleneck, hindering the bilateral relationship between India and Pakistan, but also has a catastrophic impact on the lives of ill-fated Kashmiris who have been subjected to violence for nearly eight decades. APHC vice chairman said that the Kashmir issue is an Apple of discord and a major source of tension, wars and political and economic instability. 'The present standoff between India and Pakistan has again proved that it is a volcano and, if neglected, may potentially lead to nuclear war in the region,' he warned. Terming just the resolution of this core issue a prerequisite, he said that the Kashmir issue is not a territorial or border dispute but a human issue relating to the well-being of millions of Kashmiris. Demanding justice for hapless Kashmiris, he warned that if this volatile issue is not resolved on the principle of justice, peace and stability will remain elusive. Advocating tripartite dialogue on Kashmir, he said Kashmiris are not warmongers but peaceful people, and they want a peaceful resolution to the issue. Reiterating that APHC' s principal stand, he impressed upon India and Pakistan to start meaningful, result-oriented, and time-bound dialogue and include Kashmiris' genuine leadership in the process to reach an honourable and permanent settlement. He also stressed the need for a conducive atmosphere for any dialogue process and impressed upon India to stop human rights violations, withdraw its troops, repeal all black laws, and release all political prisoners in Kashmir. While welcoming the offer for mediation from US President Donald Trump, UN secretary general Antonio Guthrie' s, Turkey, Iran, and other countries, Gulzar said that third-party mediation can lead to an amicable and just resolution of the dispute. He said that no occupation lasts forever Kashmiris' resilience will outlast India's repression as history is witness that empires fall, but the spirit of resistance survives. The APHC leader appealed to the international community to come forward, intervene, and implement UN resolutions on Kashmir for the permanent peace in the region.
Business Recorder
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Unequivocal support to Kashmiris' struggle: AJK President extends gratitude to Azerbaijan
MIRPUR: Azad Jammu Kashmir President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry has expressed his profound gratitude to the people and the government of Azerbaijan for their steadfast support of Kashmiris' legitimate struggle for the right to self-determination. In an exclusive interview with Head of Media and Information Literacy Centre of Azerbaijan and Vice Rector of Tele-Radio Academy AZ Television Almaz Mahmood Nasibova at Jammu Kashmir House in the federal metropolis on Sunday, the AJK President expressed the optimism that Azerbaijan will continue to play its role to seek an early and amicable settlement of the lingering dispute in line with Kashmiris' wishes and aspirations. Terming India's imperialistic presence in the region as a threat to peace and stability in the region, Barrister Chaudhry said that India's illegal and forcible control over the territory poses an existential threat to Kashmiris, who he said have been fighting for the past several decades to achieve their birthright, guaranteed to them under multiple UNSC resolutions. 'The Kashmir issue is one of the unresolved issues pending on the UN agenda,' he said, adding that the lingering dispute has been the bone of contention between Pakistan and India. 'The threat of war will continue to loom over South Asia unless the Kashmir dispute is addressed in its historical perspective,' the president remarked. Barrister Chaudhry hailed Azerbaijan for its all-out support to Pakistan during the recent Pakistan-India tensions. He also praised the friendly countries, including the US, UK, Saudi Arabia, and other countries, for their significant role in diffusing tension in the region and facilitating a ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed nations. He said that India has miserably failed in its attempts aimed at tarnishing Pakistan's image at an international level under the guise of a false flag operation. He highlighted the Pakistan Army's significant contribution in defending the country's territorial sovereignty and delivering a crushing response to India, which he said has compelled the enemy to lick the dust and seek a ceasefire. He said that the people of Kashmir have welcomed US President Donald Trump's mediation offer. Describing Kashmiris as the main stakeholders in the Kashmir dispute, the president stressed holding tripartite talks and associating Kashmiri leadership in the decision-making process to find out a lasting solution to the Kashmir issue. The recent military standoff between the two countries, he said, has proved it beyond any reasonable doubt that the Kashmir issue is a flashpoint between the two nuclear powers. 'Unless the Kashmir issue is resolved in accordance with the UN resolutions, there can be no guarantee of lasting peace and security in South Asia,' he added. Given the volatile situation in the region, the president said that it was high time that the world community should come forward in a big way and play its much-needed role to help resolve the Kashmir dispute peacefully. Responding to a query, Barrister Chaudhry said that the literacy rate in Azad Kashmir is higher than in the four provinces of Pakistan. He also underscored the Kashmiri women's role in the development of the society.
Mint
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Asaduddin Owaisi's advice to PM Modi, Amit Shah over protests in Kashmir against Pak: ‘Adopt Kashmiris'
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP and chief Asaduddin Owaisi has advised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of taking advantage of the spontaneous protests in Kashmir against Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, asking them to 'adopt Kashmiris'. Citing the protests, Asaduddin Owaisi said they showed there was no support for Pakistan left in the region. In an interview to PTI, Asaduddin Owaisi said PM Modi and Amit Shah should confront Pakistan and adopt Kashmiris. He said, 'In fact, it is a historic opportunity for the government, for Prime Minister Modi, for Home Minister Amit Shah. They should use this opportunity properly. You should definitely confront Pakistan but you should also adopt Kashmiris." Asaduddin Owaisi said that after the April 22 terror attack in Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, 'there was maatam [mourning] in every Kashmiri household'. When asked to explain what he meant by 'adopt Kashmiris' remark, the AIMIM leader said the Central government should ensure there are no attacks on Kashmiris. He said they should ensure that there are no human rights abuses there. 'All this should be done. We shouldn't lose this opportunity. Don't leave the Kashmiris to their fate. Adopt them,' Asaduddin Owaisi said. He said it is the unwritten ideology of Pakistan to foment instability and communal divide in India and to thwart its economic growth. And it has been doing so since it sent tribal invaders into Jammu and Kashmir after India's independence. 'You can never trust Pakistan as long as the Pakistani deep state, Pakistani ISI, Pakistani military's objective is to destabilise Bharat,' the AIMIM leader said. On April 22, Pakistan-linked terrorists gunned down 26 people, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. Political parties, religious leaders and social organisations condemned the horrific attack and held protests in many parts of J-K following the terror strike.
