Pak calls for independent probe into rights violations in J&K

Image
Press Trust of India Islamabad
Last Updated : Oct 27 2017 | 2:28 PM IST
Pakistan's top leadership today reiterated the country's moral, diplomatic and political support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and called for an independent probe under the UN into the alleged human rights violations in the Valley.
President Mamnoon Hussain urged India to implement the UN resolutions, saying peace and prosperity of the entire region is linked with the resolution of the long-standing dispute of Jammu and Kashmir.
Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said India must honour the commitments of its founding fathers and ensure implementation of the UN Security Council resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir.
They (President and Prime Minister) issued separate messages to mark "October 27 Black Day" and reiterated Pakistan's steadfast moral, diplomatic and political support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, Radio Pakistan reported.
Abbasi called for an independent, transparent and fair investigation into the alleged human rights violations under the United Nations in Jammu and Kashmir.
On October 27, 1947, the then Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir Hari Singh had signed the instrument of accession with the Union of India.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Oct 27 2017 | 2:28 PM IST

Next Story