Nisar Ahmed Thokar
Islamabad, Aug 28: The All Parties Hurriyat Conference-M Pak chapter paid eulogizing tributes to Mirwaiz Moulvi Muhammad Yousuf Shah for his contribution in the field of politics and social-welfare.
During a prayer function held at the amalgams office in Islamabad on Saturday, the APHC leaders highlighted the supreme sacrifices of the veteran religious scholar said.
They maintained that the late Mirwaiz would be remembered for a long time in the history of Kashmir for his religious and social services.
The participants of the meeting also lauded Mirwaiz dynasty’s role for educating people and creating political awareness amongst the masses in Kashmir.
Of those who were present on the occasion included Mehmood Ahmed Saghar, Syed Yousuf Naseem, Faiz Naqashbandi, G Nabi Nowsheri and several others
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Demonstrations held in AJK
NISAR AHMED THOKAR
Islamabad, Aug 15: Kashmiris living on this side of the line of control today observed India’s I-Day as black day to protest its continued denial of right to self-determination to the people of J&K and unabated rights violations perpetrated by armed forces in the valley.
Public gatherings, rallies and demonstrations were held in different parts of AJK including Mirpur, Kotli, Rawalakot, and Bhimber, whereas factions of All Parties Hurriyat Conference organized a seminar and a demonstration at Muzaffarabad separately.
APHC-M and Kashmir Liberation Cell jointly organized a seminar at press club Muzaffarabad, which was attended by Taqdees Gilani, Chairperson Hope, AJK legislator Murtaza Gilani, Chudhary Majeed, the president of PPP AJK and other Hurriyat representatives including Sheikh Yaqoob, Muzaffar Shah, Manzoor-ul-Haq Altaf Wani, Mir Tahir Masood, Raja Khadim Hussain, Abdul Hameed and others.
Addressing the gathering, they maintained that India had been denying Kashmiris’ the right to self-determination. They also flayed the unabated rights violations in Kashmir and urged the world community to impress upon India to stop the bloodshed.
Meanwhile, the APHC-G staged a demonstration at Domail Muzaffarabad. Besides Hurriyat leaders, the rally was attended by the people from different walks of life. The rally, in which Hizb activists also participated, marched from Qaid-e-Azam Bridge and culminated peacefully at UNMOGIP office.
The protesters denounced HR violations in Kashmir and urged the world community to play its role to mitigate the sufferings of Kashmiris.
Addressing the gathering speakers said on one hand India was portraying itself as the biggest democracy of the world and on the other it had violated the basic principles of democracy by usurping the democratic rights of the 13 million people of Kashmir.
Referring to the ongoing peaceful struggle in Kashmir, they said it was high time that the UN should play its role to seek an amicable settlement of Kashmir dispute.
They expressed solidarity with those whose nears and dears were killed recently.
Latter a memorandum addressed to UN secretary general was presented to UNMOGIP officials. The memorandum while highlighting the plight of Kashmiri people, appealed to the highest body to take cognizance of ‘state-terrorism’ in the valley.
Islamabad, Aug 15: Kashmiris living on this side of the line of control today observed India’s I-Day as black day to protest its continued denial of right to self-determination to the people of J&K and unabated rights violations perpetrated by armed forces in the valley.
Public gatherings, rallies and demonstrations were held in different parts of AJK including Mirpur, Kotli, Rawalakot, and Bhimber, whereas factions of All Parties Hurriyat Conference organized a seminar and a demonstration at Muzaffarabad separately.
APHC-M and Kashmir Liberation Cell jointly organized a seminar at press club Muzaffarabad, which was attended by Taqdees Gilani, Chairperson Hope, AJK legislator Murtaza Gilani, Chudhary Majeed, the president of PPP AJK and other Hurriyat representatives including Sheikh Yaqoob, Muzaffar Shah, Manzoor-ul-Haq Altaf Wani, Mir Tahir Masood, Raja Khadim Hussain, Abdul Hameed and others.
Addressing the gathering, they maintained that India had been denying Kashmiris’ the right to self-determination. They also flayed the unabated rights violations in Kashmir and urged the world community to impress upon India to stop the bloodshed.
Meanwhile, the APHC-G staged a demonstration at Domail Muzaffarabad. Besides Hurriyat leaders, the rally was attended by the people from different walks of life. The rally, in which Hizb activists also participated, marched from Qaid-e-Azam Bridge and culminated peacefully at UNMOGIP office.
The protesters denounced HR violations in Kashmir and urged the world community to play its role to mitigate the sufferings of Kashmiris.
Addressing the gathering speakers said on one hand India was portraying itself as the biggest democracy of the world and on the other it had violated the basic principles of democracy by usurping the democratic rights of the 13 million people of Kashmir.
Referring to the ongoing peaceful struggle in Kashmir, they said it was high time that the UN should play its role to seek an amicable settlement of Kashmir dispute.
They expressed solidarity with those whose nears and dears were killed recently.
Latter a memorandum addressed to UN secretary general was presented to UNMOGIP officials. The memorandum while highlighting the plight of Kashmiri people, appealed to the highest body to take cognizance of ‘state-terrorism’ in the valley.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Naeem Malik bereaved
Nisar Ahmed Thokar
Islamabad, Aug 14: Kashmiris in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have condoled the demise of mother of former Hizb commander Ghulam Hassan Malik alias Naeem Malik.
Malik’s mother passed away on Wednesday after protracted illness at Malik-pora Pulwama.
Besides Hurriyat representatives of both the factions, Kashmiris living in twin cities visited Malik’s residence at PWD colony Islamabad to express sympathy with the bereaved family. UJC chief Syed Salaudin, Mehmood Ahmed Saghar, Ghulam Muhammad Safi, Ghulam Nabi Nowsheri and other leaders visited his house and conveyed condolences to the family.
Islamabad, Aug 14: Kashmiris in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have condoled the demise of mother of former Hizb commander Ghulam Hassan Malik alias Naeem Malik.
Malik’s mother passed away on Wednesday after protracted illness at Malik-pora Pulwama.
Besides Hurriyat representatives of both the factions, Kashmiris living in twin cities visited Malik’s residence at PWD colony Islamabad to express sympathy with the bereaved family. UJC chief Syed Salaudin, Mehmood Ahmed Saghar, Ghulam Muhammad Safi, Ghulam Nabi Nowsheri and other leaders visited his house and conveyed condolences to the family.
Pakistan observes I-Day with austerity
NISAR AHMED THOKAR
Islamabad, Aug 14: Amidst devastating floods and incessant rains, Pakistan observed its 64th Independence Day today with austerity.
The government and the armed forces called off the scheduled programs to express solidarity with the millions of people rendered homeless by the recent flash-floods across the country. This was for the first time in past 63-years that August 14 functions were called off. The day was by and large a cheerless as the country is facing worst ever natural calamity.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani in his address to the nation said that in view of the devastating floods government has decided to call off all official celebrations. “The government institutions too have been directed to exhibit austerity. As the nation is facing the worst-ever natural disaster,” he said.
Gilani said that his government was committed to mitigate the sufferings of flood victims.
He pointed out that the death toll in the floods across the country stands at 1,318 whereas 3, 98000 flood victims have been shifted to safer locations. He pointed out that 20 million people have been hit by the floods.
Appreciating the nation’s undying spirit to face the challenges Gilani said that Pakistan had a history to face the challenges with great-spirit and unity and perseverance. “Pakistan as a nation is strong enough to deal with any challenge and would effectively play its role in rehabilitating the millions of flood victims,” he said.
Gilani said that the government was making all out efforts to provide relief to the flood victims. He however maintained that the government had not enough resources to deal with this catastrophe and urged the entire nation as well as the international community to come forward in a big way to help out the people who have lost their livelihood and possessions during the ongoing floods across the country.
Islamabad, Aug 14: Amidst devastating floods and incessant rains, Pakistan observed its 64th Independence Day today with austerity.
The government and the armed forces called off the scheduled programs to express solidarity with the millions of people rendered homeless by the recent flash-floods across the country. This was for the first time in past 63-years that August 14 functions were called off. The day was by and large a cheerless as the country is facing worst ever natural calamity.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani in his address to the nation said that in view of the devastating floods government has decided to call off all official celebrations. “The government institutions too have been directed to exhibit austerity. As the nation is facing the worst-ever natural disaster,” he said.
Gilani said that his government was committed to mitigate the sufferings of flood victims.
He pointed out that the death toll in the floods across the country stands at 1,318 whereas 3, 98000 flood victims have been shifted to safer locations. He pointed out that 20 million people have been hit by the floods.
Appreciating the nation’s undying spirit to face the challenges Gilani said that Pakistan had a history to face the challenges with great-spirit and unity and perseverance. “Pakistan as a nation is strong enough to deal with any challenge and would effectively play its role in rehabilitating the millions of flood victims,” he said.
Gilani said that the government was making all out efforts to provide relief to the flood victims. He however maintained that the government had not enough resources to deal with this catastrophe and urged the entire nation as well as the international community to come forward in a big way to help out the people who have lost their livelihood and possessions during the ongoing floods across the country.
Friday, August 13, 2010
AJK cabinet condemns HR violations in Kashmir
URGES UN TO CALL EMERGENCY SESSION
NISAR AHMED THOKAR
Islamabad, Aug 12: Voicing its full support to the ongoing peaceful struggle in Kashmir, the AJK cabinet met on Thursday and passed a unanimous resolution denouncing what it termed as the gross human rights violations by Indian forces in the troubled region.
Chaired by Prime Minister Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan, the cabinet meeting was held at Muzaffarabad, which was specially attended by AJK president Raja Zulqarnain Khan. The cabinet minister offered gratitude to the Secretary General of the United Nations Organization for his concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in the valley and appealed him to call an emergency session of the UN Security Council as Kashmir already existed on UNSC agenda as an international dispute. The maiden session of the Cabinet adopted a resolution seeking international community’s support for the relief and rehabilitation of millions of people, who have been terribly hit by flash-floods and the torrential rains across Pakistan and AJK. Expressing deep shock and grief over the loss of human lives, the participants of the meeting condoled with the flood affected families. The session made a passionate appeal to the international community, particularly philanthropists and the charity donors around the world to extend generous assistance for the relief and rehabilitation of millions of flood victims. They also thanked Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif for visiting AJK and providing immediate relief to the flood victims of the region. Lauding the formation of coalition government in the region, they said that incumbent regime would strive for the greater solidarity, integrity and security of Pakistan under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan in AJK.
NISAR AHMED THOKAR
Islamabad, Aug 12: Voicing its full support to the ongoing peaceful struggle in Kashmir, the AJK cabinet met on Thursday and passed a unanimous resolution denouncing what it termed as the gross human rights violations by Indian forces in the troubled region.
Chaired by Prime Minister Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan, the cabinet meeting was held at Muzaffarabad, which was specially attended by AJK president Raja Zulqarnain Khan. The cabinet minister offered gratitude to the Secretary General of the United Nations Organization for his concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in the valley and appealed him to call an emergency session of the UN Security Council as Kashmir already existed on UNSC agenda as an international dispute. The maiden session of the Cabinet adopted a resolution seeking international community’s support for the relief and rehabilitation of millions of people, who have been terribly hit by flash-floods and the torrential rains across Pakistan and AJK. Expressing deep shock and grief over the loss of human lives, the participants of the meeting condoled with the flood affected families. The session made a passionate appeal to the international community, particularly philanthropists and the charity donors around the world to extend generous assistance for the relief and rehabilitation of millions of flood victims. They also thanked Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif for visiting AJK and providing immediate relief to the flood victims of the region. Lauding the formation of coalition government in the region, they said that incumbent regime would strive for the greater solidarity, integrity and security of Pakistan under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan in AJK.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
AJK speaker concerned
Nisar Ahmed Thokar
Islamabad, Aug 11: The speaker of AJK Legislative Assembly Shah Ghulam Qadir has urged the world community to take effective cognizance of the worsening human rights situation in Kashmir.
Addressing a press conference at Muzaffarabad on Wednesday, Shah voiced serious concern over the simmering situation in the troubled valley and said that the escalating violence and target killing of Kashmiri youth by Indian forces were a great challenge for humanity and world at large.
The Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader said that the international community should come forward in a big way to put an immediate end to the unabated human rights violations being inflicted upon the hapless people of Kashmir.
Referring to PML-N’s stance on Kashmir, Shah said that Nawaz Sharief has voiced his grave concern over the latest situation in Kashmir and called for an immediate end to rights abuses in the valley.
While appreciating Kashmiris’ unprecedented sacrifices and their political resolve he said that it was astonishing to note that the political leadership on this side of line of control has failed to play its due role to highlight the plight of Kashmiris. He said that the political leadership has miserably failed to fulfill their responsibilities vis-à-vis the ongoing freedom struggle in Jammu and Kashmir.
Referring to PML-N’s stance on Kashmir, Shah said that Nawaz Sharief has voiced his grave concern over the latest situation in Kashmir and called for an immediate end to rights abuses in the valley. The PML-N spokesperson said that his party would play its due role to strengthen Kashmiris’ legitimate movement both at national as well as international level.
He said that in view of the current mass uprising in the valley, state-wide strike should be observed in AJK to express complete solidarity with the struggling people of Kashmir. He maintained Indian Independence Day would be observed as a black day as mark of protest against India’s illegal occupation on Jammu and Kashmir.
Expressing solidarity with the flood affected people of the region he said on one hand people have badly suffered as a result of the flash-floods while on the other hand the rulers were busy in the formation of government.
Islamabad, Aug 11: The speaker of AJK Legislative Assembly Shah Ghulam Qadir has urged the world community to take effective cognizance of the worsening human rights situation in Kashmir.
Addressing a press conference at Muzaffarabad on Wednesday, Shah voiced serious concern over the simmering situation in the troubled valley and said that the escalating violence and target killing of Kashmiri youth by Indian forces were a great challenge for humanity and world at large.
The Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader said that the international community should come forward in a big way to put an immediate end to the unabated human rights violations being inflicted upon the hapless people of Kashmir.
Referring to PML-N’s stance on Kashmir, Shah said that Nawaz Sharief has voiced his grave concern over the latest situation in Kashmir and called for an immediate end to rights abuses in the valley.
While appreciating Kashmiris’ unprecedented sacrifices and their political resolve he said that it was astonishing to note that the political leadership on this side of line of control has failed to play its due role to highlight the plight of Kashmiris. He said that the political leadership has miserably failed to fulfill their responsibilities vis-à-vis the ongoing freedom struggle in Jammu and Kashmir.
Referring to PML-N’s stance on Kashmir, Shah said that Nawaz Sharief has voiced his grave concern over the latest situation in Kashmir and called for an immediate end to rights abuses in the valley. The PML-N spokesperson said that his party would play its due role to strengthen Kashmiris’ legitimate movement both at national as well as international level.
He said that in view of the current mass uprising in the valley, state-wide strike should be observed in AJK to express complete solidarity with the struggling people of Kashmir. He maintained Indian Independence Day would be observed as a black day as mark of protest against India’s illegal occupation on Jammu and Kashmir.
Expressing solidarity with the flood affected people of the region he said on one hand people have badly suffered as a result of the flash-floods while on the other hand the rulers were busy in the formation of government.
APHC urges UN to take cognizance of Kashmir situation
Remembers Sheikh Aziz
NISAR AHMED THOKAR
Islamabad, Aug 11: The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (M) Pakistan chapter on Wednesday staged a sit-in in front of UNMOGIP office in Islamabad and urged the world body to take stock of the simmering situation in Kashmir valley.
Led by the APHC convener Mehmood Ahmed Saghar, the protest demonstration was attended by Mir Tahir Masood, Sheikh Yaqoob, Dr Aala, Manzoor-ul-Haq, Altaf Wani, Syed Muzaffar Hussain, Abdul Majeed, M Abdullah Gilani, Khadim Hussain, Abdul Hameed, Sheikh Mateen, Tufail Altaf and several others. Whereas the JKLF leader Rafique Ahmed Dar was also present on the occasion.
The participants demanded that UN should discharge its moral and legal responsibility vis-à-vis the resolution of Kashmir dispute.
Speaking briefly on the occasion, the Hurriyat representatives denounced the stepped-up human rights violations in Kashmir valley.
Referring to the killings of innocent civilians they said “Indian forces have unleashed reign of terror in the valley by killing more than 50 people in two months time”.
They said valley was under complete siege for last several weeks and people were being subjected to starvation during ‘uninterrupted curfew and undue restrictions across the valley’.
The speakers paid eulogizing tributes to Sheik Abdul Aziz, who was killed by troopers on August 11, 2008.
Describing him as the man of principles, they said simplicity, honesty and truthfulness have been the hallmark of the deceased leader’s personality.
A memorandum addressed to UN secretary General Ban Ki Moon was also presented to UNMOGIP officials.
The participants offered Fateha to Sheikh Abdul Aziz and other Kashmiri martyrs who laid down their lives during the ongoing struggle for right to self-determinaiton.
Meanwhile, similar function was held at PL House Rawalpindi wherein rich tributes were paid to Sheikh Abdul Aziz.
Kashmir traders also organized a prayer function at Gunj Mandi Rawalpindi to pay homage to the deceased leader.
NISAR AHMED THOKAR
Islamabad, Aug 11: The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (M) Pakistan chapter on Wednesday staged a sit-in in front of UNMOGIP office in Islamabad and urged the world body to take stock of the simmering situation in Kashmir valley.
Led by the APHC convener Mehmood Ahmed Saghar, the protest demonstration was attended by Mir Tahir Masood, Sheikh Yaqoob, Dr Aala, Manzoor-ul-Haq, Altaf Wani, Syed Muzaffar Hussain, Abdul Majeed, M Abdullah Gilani, Khadim Hussain, Abdul Hameed, Sheikh Mateen, Tufail Altaf and several others. Whereas the JKLF leader Rafique Ahmed Dar was also present on the occasion.
The participants demanded that UN should discharge its moral and legal responsibility vis-à-vis the resolution of Kashmir dispute.
Speaking briefly on the occasion, the Hurriyat representatives denounced the stepped-up human rights violations in Kashmir valley.
Referring to the killings of innocent civilians they said “Indian forces have unleashed reign of terror in the valley by killing more than 50 people in two months time”.
They said valley was under complete siege for last several weeks and people were being subjected to starvation during ‘uninterrupted curfew and undue restrictions across the valley’.
The speakers paid eulogizing tributes to Sheik Abdul Aziz, who was killed by troopers on August 11, 2008.
Describing him as the man of principles, they said simplicity, honesty and truthfulness have been the hallmark of the deceased leader’s personality.
A memorandum addressed to UN secretary General Ban Ki Moon was also presented to UNMOGIP officials.
The participants offered Fateha to Sheikh Abdul Aziz and other Kashmiri martyrs who laid down their lives during the ongoing struggle for right to self-determinaiton.
Meanwhile, similar function was held at PL House Rawalpindi wherein rich tributes were paid to Sheikh Abdul Aziz.
Kashmir traders also organized a prayer function at Gunj Mandi Rawalpindi to pay homage to the deceased leader.
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