Udenrigsudvalget 2018-19 (2. samling)
URU Alm.del Bilag 12
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PRIME Minister chairs meeting of the National Security Committee
Islamabad, 4 August 2019
Meeting of NSC was held at PM Office on August 4, 2019, with Prime
Minister in the Chair to discuss Indian actions that are contributing to fast
deteriorating situation in IOJ&K. The meeting was attended by Mr. Pervez
Khattak, Minister for Defence, Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Foreign
Minister, Brig. (Retd.) Ijaz Ahmad Shan, Minister for Interior, Mr. Ali
Amin Khan Gandapur, Minister for KA&GB, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh,
Advisor on Finance, CJCSC, COAS, CNS, CAS, PM AJK, SAPM on
Information, DG ISI, DG ISPR, Secretary Foreign Affairs, Secretary KA &
GB and Secretary National Security Division. Forum was briefed on India’s
deplorable suppression of populace in IOJ&K, plans to use bogey of
terrorism for political ends disregarding situation on ground, use of c luster
munitions against civilians to provoke Pakistan and use of disinformation
manoeuvre to confuse the real intent i.e. changing the demographic
structure and the internationally recognised disputed status of IOJ&K.
Forum noted with concern India’s destabilising
efforts through dubious
means. India having lost all moral authority in IOJ&K and sensing erosion
of its belligerent stance at international level keeps resorting to illegal,
undemocratic and inhuman measures that have resulted in huge loss of li ves
and property in IOJ&K. Recent buildup of forces and their brutal use against
an unarmed population is adding fuel to fire. The forum strongly condemned
such Indian strategy at this time when Pakistan and the international
community are focused on resolving the Afghan conflict. The recent Indian
measures will increase the levels of violence and turn this area into a
flashpoint and a destabilising factor in the midst of two strategically capable
neighbouring countries. The forum further noted that the mor e India is
exposed internally and internationally in its machinations, the more there
are chances that it may resort to desperate and risky options including false
flag operations. Pakistan remains ready to defend itself against any Indian
misadventure or aggression and will continue to provide all out diplomatic,
moral and political support to the brave people of IOJ&K in their indigenous
struggle to get justice and their right to self-determination in line with
UNSC resolutions. Pakistan condemns Indian actions in this regard which
would have adverse implications for regional and international peace.
Pakistan reiterates that Kashmir is a long standing unresolved international
dispute which needs peaceful resolution. Pakistan therefore urges India to
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come forth to resolve the issue in accordance with the aspirations of the
Kashmiri people. PM AJK assured the forum that Kashmiris on both sides
of LOC are determined to withstand Indian hostilities and fully trust
Pakistan to stand for them through thick and thin. PM Imran Khan in his
remarks said that Pakistan will always stand with Kashmiris and will not be
deterred from its just stance based on UNSC resolutions and aspirations of
Kashmiri people. He said that India is totally disregarding international
obligations and her arrogance will only result in heightening the conflict
dynamics in the region. PM invited attention of world leaders and
international bodies towards irresponsible, unilateral and irrational
behaviour of Indian leadership. India needs to ensure rights of the people
including those living in occupied territories and also to abide by its own
commitments to UNSC. PM concluded the meeting by reaffirming
Pakistan’s resolve to respond to any Indian misadventure or aggression with
full support of the nation.
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Foreign Minister's letter to the United Nations on the situation in IOK
Placed below is text of the letter addressed by the Foreign Minister to the United
Nations Secretary General, Presidents of the United Nations Security Council and
United
Nations
General
Assembly
on
1
August
2019:
Quote
“Excellency,
I wish to bring to your attention three inter-locking developments relating to Indian
occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IoK) that entail grave dangers to regional peace and
security
in
South
Asia.
First, the growing scale and seriousness of the human rights situation in IoK. The
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has testified to the
gravity of human rights abuses in its second report released last month. This latest
report documents, extensively and independently, the full range of atrocities- killing
of civilians including in custody, blinding of young Kashmiris including children
through the use of pellet guns and the use of rape, torture and enforced
disappearances
as
tools
of
state
suppression.
These gross and systematic violations of human rights are being enabled by India
through the continued application of its draconian laws in IoK and abetted by a
culture of impunity rampant among security forces. The United Nations has a
responsibility to speak out against these violations, documented by an independent
entity such as OHCHR and occurring in a territory recognized by the UN Security
Council
as
disputed.
Second, the pace of Indian firing and shelling across the Line of Control (LoC) is
picking up again. Not only these Indian actions violate the Ceasefire Understanding
of 2003 between Pakistan and India, they are causing civilian casualties and leading
to heavy damages to civilian infrastructure. Left unaddressed, these unprovoked
steps have the potential to escalate the situation in the area, with grave implications
for
peace
and
security.
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Cross-LoC violations have been accompanied by recent India media reports
highlighting leaked communications from the Indian Home Ministry about
deployment of additional 10,000 or more paramilitary forces in IoK. The Indian
occupied Kashmir is already the most militarized zone in the world, with over
700,000
troops
deployed
for
several
decades.
Reports of additional forces are corroborated by developments on the ground,
including landing of special flights carrying these forces at Srinagar airport and
additional companies reaching the Indian Occupied Kashmir Valley by road. So far,
no senior Indian government official has publically denied these media reports or to
calm down the situation, lending further credence to these reports.
Reports about Indian railways authority’s decision to purchase and store rations for
at least a week’s consumption
to meet any crisis situation indicate that security
situation in IOK is likely to deteriorate further. There is, therefore, a pervasive sense
of fear and anxiety among the Kashmiris in IoK, which continues to grow in the
wake
of
these
developments.
Three, the aforementioned developments tend to validate widespread concerns that
India is preparing ground to abolish Article 35-A of its Constitution as a first step,
followed by the revocation of Article 370. Article 35-A defines the residents of IoK
and limits subjects like property ownership and state citizenship to the current
residents
of
the
area.
Pakistan has consistently opposed any steps that seek to alter the demographic
structure of IoK since they can materially affect the plebiscite arrangements to be
held under the UN auspices. These Indian moves are also a clear breach of the UN
Security Council Resolutions on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, particularly with
regard to realization of the right to self-determination of the Kashmiris. This is an
old Indian ploy to which we had drawn your attention through Pakistan’s earlier
letter
dated
27
April
2017.
Excellency,
Notwithstanding such Indian moves, the relevant UN Security Council resolutions
provide that “the final disposition of the State
of Jammu & Kashmir will be made in
accordance with the will of the people expressed through the democratic method of
a free and impartial plebiscite conducted under the auspices of the United Nations.”
In light of the developments mentioned above, I wish to draw your attention to
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 38, which calls upon Pakistan and India,
‘to inform the Council immediately of any material change in the situation which
occurs or appears to either of them to be about to occur while the matter is under
consideration by the Council, and consult with the Council thereon’.
Pakistan is of the view that the steps being taken by India, as outlined above, have
the real potential to further lead to the deteriorating human rights situation in IoK as
well as carry serious implications for peace and security in South Asia.
I, therefore, urge you and the United Nations to immediately take note of the serious
situation and in this regard a) urge India to stall state oppression and stop human
rights abuses; b) refrain from unprovoked firing across LoC; and c) halt any actions
that could bring about a material change in the situation on ground, in violation of
Security
Council
resolutions
on
Jammu
and
Kashmir.
I take this opportunity to reiterate
Pakistan’s call to establish a UN Fact-Finding
Mission to visit IOK to assess the on-ground situation. Pakistan also supports the
OHCHR’s recommendation for establishment of a Commission of Inquiry to
investigate into the gross human rights violations. Commensurate with the gravity
of evolving situation in IoK and to prevent its potential ramifications for the region,
I would once again urge you to appoint a UN Special Representative on Jammu and
Kashmir.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my
highest consideration.”
Unquote
Islamabad
5 August 2019
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Response to Indian Announcements on Occupied Jammu & Kashmir
Pakistan strongly condemns and rejects the announcements made today by the
Indian Government regarding the Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir.
The Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir is an internationally recognized disputed
territory.
No unilateral step by the Government of India can change this disputed status, as
enshrined in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions. Nor will this
ever be acceptable to the people of Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistan.
As the party to this international dispute, Pakistan will exercise all possible options
to
counter
the
illegal
steps.
Pakistan reaffirms its abiding commitment to the Kashmir cause and its political,
diplomatic and moral support to the people of Occupied Jammu and Kashmir for
realization
of
their
inalienable
right
to
self-determination.
Islamabad
5 August 2019
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Pakistan's strong demarche to India on its illegal actions with regard to Indian
Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IOJ&K)
(2019-08-05) The Foreign Secretary summoned the Indian High Commissioner to
the Foreign Office and conveyed a strong demarche on the announcements made
and actions taken by the Government of India with regard to Indian Occupied Jammu
and
Kashmir
today.
The Foreign Secretary conveyed Pakistan's unequivocal rejection of these illegal
actions as they are in breach of international law and several UN Security Council
resolutions. Pakistan’s resolute condemnation of the unlawful actions aimed at
further consolidating the illegal occupation of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir
(IOK)
was
underscored.
The Foreign Secretary also condemned the preceding pre-meditated steps such as
complete lock-down of IOK, deployment of additional 180,000 troops, imposition
of curfew, house arrest of Kashmiri leaders and suspension of communication
services,
among
others.
Pakistan's consistent opposition to all Indian attempts to change the demographic
structure
and
final
status
of
IOK
was
emphasized.
The Foreign Secretary called upon India to halt and reverse its unlawful and
destabilizing actions, ensure full compliance with UN Security Council resolutions,
and refrain from any further action that could entail serious implications.
The Foreign Secretary reiterated that Pakistan will continue to extend political,
diplomatic and moral support to the indigenous legitimate Kashmiri people’s
struggle for realization of their inalienable right to self-determination.
Islamabad
5 August 2019