As the US grapples with the Af-Pak problem, eight Indian-American organisations today appealed to the Obama Administration to make military aid to Pakistan conditional and ensure that it is not used against India.  

In a unanimous resolution passed after a Capitol Hill briefing on 'Cross-Border Terrorism in Kashmir and the Hindu (Pandit) Victims: Challenges and Solutions' they urged the Obama Administration to make sure that "the American military aid to Pakistan should not be used against India."  

Also Read   Related Stories News Now - US firms lobby against Obama's 'Bangalore-Buffalo' rhetoric - US firms lobby against Obama's 'Bangalore Buffalo' rhetoric - US to push countries to sign CTBT - Pace of economic downturn has diminished: White House - Manmohan is great leader not only of India but of world: Brown - Protectionism, an issue of concern, needs to be resisted: USIBC

Also Read   Related Stories News Now - Markets end on a strong note - Nabard FY14 operating surplus soars 28% to Rs 1,635 cr - RBI eases banks' term deposit restrictions - NMDC Q4 net down 21.74% to Rs 1,642.28 cr - Balrampur Chini Q4 profit up by 15% More

"India must warn all foreign terrorists of dire consequences of their barbaric acts and eliminate the terrorist camps in the neighbouring countries and agencies that support these illegal adventures," it said.  

The resolution moved by Jeevan Zutshi from International Kashmir Federation and supported by all members attending the briefing urged Obama Administration to put pressure on Pakistan to reform its education system and school syllabus that teaches hatred of non believers of Islam.

Hosted by the International Kashmir Federation and co-hosted by Hindu American Foundation, the groups which participated at the briefing were US India Political Action Committee, Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin, National Federation of Indian American Associations, Indian American Friendship Council, Indo-American Community Federation and United Hindu Front.  

The resolution also urged India to take all measures to eliminate the threat of terrorism from its soil.  

Among those who spoke on the occasion were NFIA president Rajen Anand; Deepak Ganju, managing editor of Shehjar magazine; Ishani Chowdhury, director of Public Policy at Hindu American Foundation, and Vijay Sazawal, founding member of the Indo-American Kashmir Forum.  

Legislative aide of a number of US Congressmen were also present at the meeting.

New Ipad Application :Business Standard's all new IPad App Click here to download for free Other Stories      - Markets end on a strong note - Nabard FY14 operating surplus soars 28% to Rs 1,635 cr - RBI eases banks' term deposit restrictions - NMDC Q4 net down 21.74% to Rs 1,642.28 cr - Balrampur Chini Q4 profit up by 15%

Tags : Af-Pak issue | Barack Obama | Pakistan | Terrorism   Read Business news in  Advertisements -  Journey on, We are by Your Side. Click here to know more -  Help a Child Achieve her. Click to know more -  Benefits Upto Rs. 2.36 Lakhs on the Fully Loaded TJet Petrol. -  The Best Seller is Also the No. 1 in Mileage. Click here -  Watch The Film Here. Click here to know more.. -  Leader in Passenger Car & Automobile Tyres. Click here -  1 billion in saving for Unilever without any tangles. -  Learn How One City is Running on FOOD SCRAPS. -  One Partnership Endless Possibilities. Click here to know more -  Helping doctors detect diseases earlier, saving costs & extending lives. -  36 Lakhs can get you a pool of Luxuries. Click here -  Which is the best plan for your daughter -  Check out the TRUE COLOURS of your Stocks, Now for FREE! -  One of the leading business schools in the world.Know More