Pakistan parliament resolution says Kashmir not an integral part of India

The resolution urged the world community to take note of "the plight of innocent Kashmiris"

The Pakistan Parliament  passed a resolution on October 7, stating that Jammu and Kashmir was not an integral part of India.

The resolution, tabled by Sartaj Aziz, Advisor on Foreign Affairs, was passed on the third day of the joint session of parliament. It also refuted India's claims regarding the September 18 attack on an army camp at Uri, saying that placing such allegations against Pakistan was condemnable. 

It also condemned "false Indian claims of carrying out a surgical strike" in Pakistan and added that Indian spy, Kulbhushan Jhadav, was involved in spreading terrorism in Balochistan.

The resolution also urged the international community to carry out an independent investigation into "gross human rights violations" in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

It condemned the use of force by the Indian Army and called for the world community to take notice of the "plight of innocent Kashmiris", Geo News reported.

It said that Pakistan is ready for talks with India over the Kashmir issue provided that it be solved according to the United Nations resolution and plebiscite be held in the state.

After passing the resolution, the opposition Pakistan People's Party leaders asked the government some tough question about its handling of the Kashmir issue.

PPP Senator, Sherry Rehman, slammed Pakistan's foreign policy, asking the as to why they were not able to mount a serious, sustained and protracted defence of the country.

"Kashmir is one of the most important issues for us regarding our foreign policy. You cannot build your foreign policy through one speech," Rehman said, referring to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's UNGA speech.

Senior PPP leader, Khursheed Shah, said that it would have been better if the Prime Minister was also present during the session.

The joint session was eventually adjourned for an undeclared period.

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had earlier told that the Kashmir "liberation struggle" has taken a new turn after the "martyrdom" of militant commander Burhan Wani.