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Balochistan and Sindhi activists protest in front of UN against atrocities by Pakistan Army

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 13 (ANI): Balochistan and Sindhi activists protested against enforced disappearances and atrocities by Pakistan Army. Protest was held at broken chair in front of UN office. Activists protested with banners highlighting grave human rights violations by Pakistan. 42nd session of UN Human Rights Council is underway.

Imran Khan's Muzaffarabad rally has been a flop show: PoK political activist

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 13 (ANI): Political Activist from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) Amjad Ayub Mirza said that Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's Muzaffarabad rally was a flop show. "Imran Khan's rally in Muzaffarabad (PoK) has been a flop show, people were loaded in trucks from Abbottabad and Rawalpindi for the rally. People in PoK have boycotted the rally completely. The world should congratulate people over it," said activist in Geneva.

Pakistan PM is abusing emotions of people in Pok: Gilgit-Baltistan Activist

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 13 (ANI): Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan announced on twitter that he is going to do rally in Pakistan occupied Kashmir to show solidarity with Kashmiri people. While speaking to ANI, on this issue Gilgit-Baltistan activist Senge H Sering said that Pakistan Prime Minister (Imran Khan) is abusing emotions of people in Pok. "I think Pakistani PM is abusing emotions of people in PoK. Pak is playing deaf, they are not trying to realise that their role in JandK has been exposed. International community and people now want Pak to withdraw from Gilgit-Baltistan and PoK"

Will fight, tell world what Pak is doing: Baloch activist

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 12 (ANI): Baloch activist condemned Pakistan government for atrocities in Balochistan. He said, "Balochistan was not a part of British India. Balochistan was a free state. They sent the army to occupy Balochistan. Since that day atrocities are going on. They want to suppress us, they want to loot and plunder our wealth. Our intellectuals are killed, our students are objected. Systematically they are instilling fear in the heart of Baloch people. We are going to fight and tell the whole world what they are doing in Balochistan."

Pakistan not a "civilized country": Baloch activist

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 12 (ANI): Baloch activist condemned the atrocities in Balochistan, Sindh and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Organiser of Baloch Human Rights Council, Razzak Baloch slammed Pakistan of occupying Balochistan. He said, "I came here to tell the United Nations, civilized world, that Pakistan is not a civilized country. They should be ashamed of talking about human rights of other areas like Kashmir. They don"t see what they are doing in Balochistan, Sindh, Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). They occupied our land within one year. Balochistan doesn"t belong to Pakistan. Pakistan occupied it with a military force. Since that day our life is miserable. We want military out of Balochistan."

Brian Toll supports Article 370, says it's about giving 'economic opportunities' to Kashmir

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 12 (ANI): Former Director of European Commission, Brian Toll supported Article 370 and said that it is about giving economic opportunities to the people in Kashmir. Toll said, "Article 370, for India, is about actually giving economic opportunities to the people in Kashmir, according to the govt and let's hope that it works. As far as it affects Gilgit-Baltistan, it is technically a part of India. It is another area that needs to have opportunities for economic development. It needs to have its people represented in relevant political bodies, have a voice on economic in the area so China-Pak Economic Corridor needs to be of interest of people of Gilgit-Baltistan." He further said, "It is very important to see the overall issue and Gilgit-Baltistan finding its place in a world order, having a voice and being able to express itself, not being controlled from Pakistan's central Islamabad."

Baloch activist slams Pak Army over enforced disappearances in Balochistan, seeks UNHRC's help

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 11 (ANI): One of the activists from Baloch on September 11 slammed Pakistan Army and its intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) for violation of human rights in Balochistan. The Baloch activist from Makran, Yunus Baloch said that Pak's Army and ISI are kidnapping people and killing them. The Baloch activists are protesting at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to raise their voice against Pakistan's atrocities in Balochistan and for their rights. Yunus added that the China is also supporting Pakistan Army.

Gilgit-Baltistan activists support abrogation of Article 370, 35A

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 11 (ANI): Gilgit-Baltistan activists reacted on the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35-A. They supported the scrapping of Article 370 and 35A move saying that these articles were a tool to enhance the scope of terrorism in J-K. Unfortunately, the people who were benefiting from Article 370 became allies of Pakistani military and they were promoting Pakistan's strategic interest in Jammu and Kashmir. Director of Institute of Gilgit-Baltistan Studies (Washington DC), Senge H. Sering said, "Article 370 had become a tool in the hands of few in Jammu and Kashmir which gave them veto power over other ethnic and religious groups." They call Jammu and Kashmir as constitutional part of India and the country has all right to amend its own constitution. They call it India's internal matter. They also blamed Pakistan for bifurcation of PoK and Gilgit-Baltistan in 1949 and scrapping of State Subject Rule in Gilgit-Baltistan in 1974.

Human Rights Activist in Geneva tears into Pak on terrorism and human rights violations

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 11 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, British Human Rights Activist Peter Tatchell said, "All the evidence from human rights offenders inside Pakistan and international rights organistation like human rights watch show that rights across Pakistan pieces stories of abduction, disappearance, torture, and extradition killing carried out by the Pakistani state and agencies. This is the clear violation of Pakistan own constitution as well as international human rights law." Speaking about spreading terrorism in South-Asia, he added, "Pakistan stand accused of funding or colluding with terrorism within its own state and exporting at abroad, the international community must take a stand. Pakistan is a rogue state until its seizes its human rights violations and its collusion with terrorism by cracking down fundamentalist extremist then international community should institute with economic sanction and break diplomatic relations with Pakistan. There is no way Pakistan sho

World Sindhi Congress protests outside UN office in Geneva against human rights abuse by Pakistan

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 10 (ANI): World Sindhi Congress (WSC) held a protest outside the United Nations office in Geneva against Pakistan for continued human rights violations in Balochistan, Sindh and other regions in the country. The 42nd session of (UNHRC) United Nations Human Rights Council is underway in the Switzerland city, Geneva. World Sindhi Congress chairman Dr Lakhu Luhana said the protestors gathered outside the UN office in Geneva to highlight the rampant human rights violations taking place in various regions of Pakistan against Sindhis, Balochis, Pashtuns and others, adding that only UN can help the persecuted communities as they don't have any hope from Pakistani establishment since the entire control was with the Army, which did not understand "logic" and "human rights".

Kashmir is not internal matter of India: Pak Foreign Minister at UNHRC

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 10 (ANI): Pakistan raised Kashmir matter at UNHRC session in Switzerland's Geneva. "Kashmir is not and can never be an internal matter for India," said Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

Nepal, China ink three agreements during Chinese FM's visit

Kathmandu (Nepal), Sep 10 (ANI): Nepal and China exchanged three agreements following bilateral talks between the Nepalese Minister of Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali and his visiting Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. During his three-day visit, the Chinese Foreign Minister also announced 16 Million Nepalese rupees for flood victims in the landlocked nation. The senior Nepalese officials and ministers present during the bilateral talks included Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada, Nepal's Ambassador to China Leela Mani Poudyal, Foreign Secretary Shankar Das Bairagi, Finance Secretary Rajan Khanal and the Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kali Prasad Pokharel, to name a few. The two countries have seen closer ties after KP Sharma Oli came into power as Nepal's Prime Minister for the second time. As per the agreement, China would build a well-equipped hospital in Manang District of Nepal which is estimated to cost arou

People in illegally-occupied Gilgit Baltistan demand release of innocents languishing in jails

Hunza, Gilgit Baltistan, Sep 10, 2019:- Aseeran Hunza Rehai Committee, a local political entity which roughly translates to Committee for the freedom of Hunza's incarcerated citizens, recently issued an ultimatum to Islamabad and the men it has installed to govern the illegally occupied region of Gilgit Baltistan. The committee said that it will launch a string of anti-government protests in the region and abroad, if an action into releasing innocents, who have been languishing in jails for years now, is not initiated immediately. The fourteen prisoners this committee talked about were charged with sedition following a confrontation between the police and protesters in August 2011. They were subsequently sentenced an unfair jail term which they continue to serve even today. The residents of the region however say that they went to jail owing to a politically motivated bogus investigation into the issue.

Pak FM Qureshi mentions J-K as 'Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir' in Geneva

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 10 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sep 10 mentioned J-K (Jammu and Kashmir) as "Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir" in Geneva. Speaking on the situation in J-K post the abrogation of Article 370, he told reporters, "India is trying to give an impression to the world that life has turned to normalcy. If the life has turned to normalcy, then I say why don't they allow you- the international media, why don't they allow international organisations, the NGOs, civil society organisations to go into the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir and see for themselves what the reality is. 42nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is underway in Geneva.

Mohajir leader Arif Aajakia slams Pakistan Army

London, Sep 10 (ANI): While speaking about the atrocities committed by Pakistan Army in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) Mohajir leader from Karachi Arif Aajakia said, "General Ghafoor, you say you will handle the economy. You have brought it to Intensive Care Unit (ICU), leave it alone now. There were two blasts in Quetta last week." "Sri Lankan cricket team players have refused to come here. It is your job to maintain law and order in Pakistan, which is at worst," he added.

Mohajir leader Arif Aajakia trains guns at Pak Minister for criticizing Chandrayaan 2

London (UK), Sep 10 (ANI): While speaking about the atrocities committed by Pakistan Army in Mohajir leader Arif Aajakia said, "Chandrayaan 2 is India's landmark mission. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is saying that they appreciate India took that journey. They are saying it is a huge achievement. Only those who try can fail. Fawad Chaudhry, Sheikh Rashid what are you doing?" "You are fooling people. You are taking out rallies. Is that your job?" "Fawad Chaudhry you are Minister for Science. Come out of rickshaws and bicycles. Think about future of this country," he added. "In the age when there is metro everywhere you are in rickshaws. This is your standard!" Arif Aajakia further slammed Pakistan Minister.

Big concerns of India include its relationship with China: EAM S Jaishankar

Singapore, Sep 09 (ANI): While speaking during an interactive session in Singapore on September 09, the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "The big concerns of India include its relationship with China, because we run an enormous trade-deficit with China which we believe is a result of unfair restricted market access." Meanwhile, EAM Jaishankar also attended the inaugural session of 'Start Up and Innovation Exhibition' in Singapore.

Singapore has become fulcrum for India's policies: EAM S Jaishankar

Singapore, Sep 09 (ANI): While speaking at the inaugural session of 'Start Up and Innovation Exhibition' in Singapore, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "We have a very robust defence relationship. We have just completed 25 years of uninterrupted Naval exercises, which I think is the longest that India has with any country in the world." "In political, strategic as well as economic commercial areas, Singapore has become a fulcrum for India's policies. Today, what started as a bilateral relationship is something that has grown very much bigger," EAM added.

Singapore is key partner in India's growth: EAM Jaishankar

Singapore, Sep 09 (ANI): While speaking at the inaugural session of 'Start Up and Innovation Exhibition' in Singapore, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "When we (India and Singapore) came together in a contemporary phase of our relationship, it was the time when the world was changing and India was changing. The two changes had something to do with each other." "India, at that time, had a severe balance of payments crisis and was embarking on radical economic reform. In that situation, India turned to Singapore and Singapore responded. Singapore then became a key partner in India's growth," EAM added.

Nepal government hands over reconstructed houses to tornado-hit people

Birgunj (Nepal), Sep 06 (ANI): Nepal Army reconstructed 869 houses for tornado-hit people in Bara and Parsa. Nepal govt handed over ownership certificates to authorities of respective districts. 29 people were killed after tornado struck the two districts on March 31. The natural disaster left hundreds injured and homeless. Country's cabinet assigned Nepal Army to rebuilt homes under People's Housing Program. However, Army couldn't complete the project by mandated August 11 deadline due to heavy rains in July