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China's veto on Masood Azhar was expected: IHRC Head Basheer Naveed

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 13 (ANI): China once again blocked India's attempt to designate Pakistan based-terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed's chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist in the United Nations Security Council 1267 list. While speaking to ANI on the issue, Head of International Human Rights Council Basheer Naveed said, "It was expected that China will veto it, it is very sad that a person who has hijacked a plane and he is allegedly doing terrorist attack in the neighboring countries, why China is so interested? China is so afraid of project of CPEC he thinks that these terrorist may provide security to the CPEC areas only reason which I can see, or what is the reason behind it? Is China an Islamic country or fundamentalist country? Always support Pakistan in this way is very shameful act."

China gave strange reasoning to block Masood Azhar's name as global terrorist: EFSAS Director Junaid Qureshi

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 14 (ANI): China once again blocked India's attempt to designate Pakistan based-terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed's chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist in the United Nations Security Council 1267 list. While speaking to ANI on this issue European Foundation for South Asian Studies Director Junaid Qureshi said, "I was not expecting anything else I did hope to have a different outcome especially after the Pulwama attack which every country in the world condemned. The aerial strikes of India, none of the country condemned India for that strike, they actually said that India has right to self defence. I did feel that China doesn't want to isolate itself I did feel China might support this one, but the expectation were not very high the reasons are very obvious that China is building CPEC through Pakistan, it can't upset Pakistan it needs Pakistan. Chinese diplomat has given very strange reasoning that we cannot designate Masood Azhar as a terrorist because there

China blocks India's bid to designate Masood Azhar as global terrorist by UNSC

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): China once again blocked India's attempt to designate Pakistan based-terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed's chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist in the United Nations Security Council 1267 list. China has blocked India's bid for the 4th time. Proposal to designate him as global terrorist was moved by United Kingdom, France and the United States on February 27. The proposal was moved after dastardly terrorist attack on CRPF convoy in J and K's Pulwama which claimed lives of 44 CRPF personnel. JeM claimed the responsibility for the attack. Ministry of External Affairs said, "We will continue to pursue all available avenues to ensure that terrorist leaders who are involved in heinous attacks on our citizens are brought to justice."

Allow us to live with honour, Pashtuns ask Pakistan at UNHRC

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 14 (ANI): Members of Pashtun community from Pakistan have condemned the terror operating camps in parts of Khyer Pakhtunkhwa and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) areas during an event held on the sidelines of the ongoing 40th Session of UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Held under the aegis of Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), the political activists raised the issue of kidnapping and target killings of Pashtun political activists by Pakistani security forces. Fazal-ur-Rehman, a Pashtun human rights activist and member of PTM said, "Give us the opportunity to live with honour. We are against terrorism. We want to be treated with respect. On check posts which the army has created at every nook and corner of FATA and we want truth and reconciliation commission so that we know that hundreds and thousands of people who are killed in the last 17 years in this so-called war on terror."He added, "There are innocent people killed by Pakistan military and abou

Pakistan criticized at UNHRC for its duplicity on Kashmir

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 13 (ANI): Kashmiri political activists and intellectuals have strongly criticized Pakistan for its duplicity on Kashmir during the 40th Session of UN Human Rights Council here on Tuesday.While giving an intervention Junaid Qureshi, a Kashmiri and director of European Foundation of South Asian Studies (EFSAS) slammed Pakistan for becoming an invader to a broker. He said, "Firstly, Pakistan invaded Jammu and Kashmir in 1947. Since then, it has been an Occupier - And now, it is a broker, as it is negotiating the sale of Gilgit Baltistan to Beijing. In collaboration with China, Pakistan's attempts to change the status of Gilgit Baltistan have multiplied, as the region is vital for the construction of the illegal China Pakistan Economic Corridor. He added, "The Pakistani Supreme Court, in its verdict of 17 January 2019, rightly acknowledged that Gilgit Baltistan is a disputed territory and its status cannot be changed. However, the said disputed status of this inte

Geneva: India slams Pakistan for sheltering terrorists

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 13 (ANI): The ongoing 40th session of UN Human Rights Council, Mini Kumam, and First Secretary Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations said, "We deeply regret Pakistan's misuse of the Council for its ritual of raking up malicious propaganda against India. India strongly rejects any attempt to revive the so called motivated report of the OHCHR that reflected individual malice and prejudice. The matters that need to be addressed are Pakistan's illegal occupation of a part of the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir and the continued suffering of the people of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir who are victims of sectarian conflict, systemic army persecution, violence, terrorism, extreme economic hardships, discriminatory policies and denial of even basic rights. Pakistan is known to the international community for its acts of aggression, harbouring safe havens for terrorists, military courts trying civilians, harassment of minorities through blasphemy law, forced c

PoK activists condemn Islamabad at UNHRC for supporting terrorism

PoK, MARCH 12, 2019 - A number of Human Rights activists, intellectuals and Kashmiri leaders gathered on the sidelines of 40th session of United Nations' Human Right Council in the Swiss city of Geneva to discuss and deliberate over the growing crisis in Kashmir and other parts of the world owing to Pakistan's consistent support to terrorism. The event organised in little less than a month of the deadly Pulwama attack in which over 40 Indian paramilitary soldiers were killed by Pak-nurtured terrorists, squarely condemned Islamabad for using terror as an instrument of state policy. The Kashmiri activists ranted at civilian and military leadership of Pakistan who they say are in cahoots with terrorists in inflicting violence on locals. Shaukat Ali Kashmiri, who has been living in exile for daring to express his dissent against the oppressive rule of Pakistan in illegally occupied Kashmir, underscored the grave political and social fallouts of Pakistan providing safe havens and launching

Baloch activists highlight Pakistani atrocities

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 12 (ANI): Baloch activists have raised the issue of gross human rights violations in Balochistan by Pakistan Army and their proxy terror organizations during the ongoing 40th session of UN Human Rights Council here today. A conference titled "Balochistan of Pakistan - The Human Cost" was organized by Baloch Human Rights Council (UK) at a tent at Broken Chair, in front of the UNHRC. A hashtag #Balochgenocide was also launched during the event. The speakers including a Member of European Parliament and Baloch human rights activists demanded an end to state and non-state atrocities on the Baloch people. They highlighted the plight of the people of Balochistan in the face of unchecked and concentrated brutalities being perpetrated against them by the state security forces of Pakistan for the last many decades. The activists later organised a protest against Pakistan Army and demand an early intervention by the United Nations to stop genocide of Baloch people. T

PoK activists condemn Pulwama terror attack at UNHRC

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 12 (ANI): Activists from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) have condemned the Pulwama Terror Attack and they asked Islamabad to dismantle all terror camps operating in PoK and parts of Pakistan. At a side event during the 40th Session of UN Human Rights Council here on Monday, while focusing on the threat of extremism and terrorism, the activists said that not only the region but the entire world is suffering from its menace. Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri, Chairman of United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) blames Pakistan's army for using these terrorists for its proxy war against India. He said, "Pakistan's Army officials are now openly asking Kashmiris to stop using light weapons and go for suicide attacks. It is being openly preached by retired Army Generals. It is an alarming situation. We, people, love peaceful co-existence as our state is multi-cultural, multi-religious and multi-ethnic. If Pakistan is continuously promoting extremism and terrorism,

Pakistan willing to bring the world on brink of war to defend its terrorists: EFSAS at UNHRC

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 11(ANI): A researcher at the European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS) has told the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) that Pakistan is willing to bring the world on the brink of war in order to defend its terrorists. While giving an intervention during the ongoing 40th Session of UNHRC in Geneva, Research Analyst of EFSAS Yoana Barakova talked about the recent terror attack on Indian security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. She said, "In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir perpetrated by Jaish-e-Mohammed, Pakistan's subsequent air strikes unveil an ugly truth. The country is willing to bring the world to the brink of war and threaten to use its nuclear arsenal, just in order to defend its terrorists". "The sheer thought of such utterly reckless behaviour, should horrify all of us", she added. She told the United Nations that the Pakistan continues to use terrorist outfits to engage in pro

India gifts non-stop ambulance service to Nepal

Birgunj (Nepal), Mar 11(ANI): Consul General of India B.C. Pradhan flagged off ambulance service in Birgunj. He gifted the ambulance service to a clinic and it will provide a non-stop service to the patients. After the inauguration ceremony, Deputy Consul General of India Ramesh P. Chaturvedi handover the documents to Jitendra Sonal, Province 2 Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Planning. This step is taken to make India-Nepal relations better.

ISI backed Pro-Khalistanis assault British Indians outside Indian High Commission in London

London (UK), Mar 10 (ANI): A group of Pro-Khalistani people allegedly supported by ISI attacked a number of British Indians who were standing outside the Indian High Commission in London on March 09. The attack is believed to be revenge against the anti-Pakistan protests taking place in London following the Pulwama terror attack and the Indian pre-emptive air strike at Balakote. Shouting anti-Indians slogans and carrying Khalistani flags, the Pakistan backed men attacked the innocent British Indians who were waiting for appointments at the Indian High Commission. The men wearing Sikh turbans raised slogans of 'Naraa-e-Taqbeer' and 'Allahu Akbar'.

Watch: VP Naidu meets Costa Rican Legislative Assembly President

San Jose (Costa Rica), Mar 10 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, who is in Costa Rica on official visit, met President of the Congress of the Republic of Costa Rica, Carolina Hidalgo Herrera, and discussed the possibility of best parliamentary practices and increasing exchanges between the two countries. Naidu is on a two-nation visit and has already toured Paraguay. His visit to Costa Rica is scheduled to end on Saturday.

Desperate Khalistani forces paint anti-India slogans on walls of a village in Punjab

Abohar (Punjab), March 09: Pro-Khalistan elements that have been trying to spit venom against India across the globe with their satanic anti-India campaigns have only been growing desperate after each failing attempt. After failing to garner any support from the Sikh community abroad, pro-Khalistan organisations like Sikhs For Justice have now started targeting villages in Punjab province of India, only to taste more failure as Indian Sikhs stay united to call out their bluff. Recently in Abohar town of Punjab, locals informed the Police of another smear campaign by Sikhs For Justice who painted "Khalistan Zindabad" and "Referendum 2020" on the walls of the town. These slogans were painted in black on the boundary wall of Ridhi Sidhi Colony and also on a milestone in the Industrial Focal Point near Alamgarh terminal on the Abohar-Sriganganagar road. This, however, is not the first time when Sikhs For Justice have tried to paint the walls inside India to garner support for their siniste

Baloch Liberation Tigers claim responsibility of blowing up gas pipeline in Balochistan

Balochistan (Pakistan), Mar 09 (ANI): Baloch Liberation Tigers (BLT), a pro-freedom group, has claimed responsibility of blowing up-gas pipeline in Balochistan's Dera Bugti area. According to local media, the organisation has blown up the gas pipeline near the Sui Gas Plant on Friday. According to local sources, four Defence Service Guard (DSG) personnel were killed while two local employees were wounded due to the massive fire after the explosion. There is no official confirmation by the authorities. According to media reports, a similar blast took place in Sui Gas Field wherein the Baloch Liberation Army blew up a 28-inch diameter gas pipeline. The Baloch nationalist groups attacked the gas pipeline as they blame Islamabad for exploiting their natural resources. Gas produced in Balochistan is supplied to Punjab province of Pakistan whereas people in Balochistan have no fuel for their household consumption. It is pertinent to note that Balochistan has reserves of gas, minerals and oth

Venkaiah Naidu meets Costa Rica President Carlos Alvarado Quesada

San Jose (Costa Rica), Mar 09 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu met Costa Rica President Carlos Alvarado Quesada on Friday. He also held delegation level talk with him. Earlier, he received the Degree of Doctorate from Mirador University for Peace in Costa Rica. VP Naidu said it was an honour being bestowed upon India, which has been an ardent champion of peace since time immemorial.

'It's an honour for my country': VP Naidu on receiving Degree of Doctorate in Costa Rica

San Jose (Costa Rica), Mar 09 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Friday received the Degree of Doctorate from Mirador University for Peace in Costa Rica and said that rather than to him, it was an honour being bestowed upon India, which has been an ardent champion of peace since time immemorial. "It's an honor for my country rather than to me as an individual. It's an honour being bestowed upon a country, a civilization that has been an ardent champion of peace since time immemorial," Naidu said after receiving the honour.

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu arrives in Costa Rica

Costa Rica, Mar 08 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu reached Costa Rica this morning. Naidu was received by acting Foreign Minister Lorena Aguilar and Minister of the Presidency, Rodolfo Piza. Naidu is on a two-nation visit and has already toured Paraguay. This high-level visit to these countries aims at Indian outreach to the important countries in the region.

'Shiv Naadam Omkaaram' enchants audience at Festival of India in Nepal

Kathmandu (Nepal), Mar 07 (ANI): 'Festival of India' in Nepal came alive with another mind blowing piece by the Su-Sumannaya group from India performing 'Shiv Naadam Omkaaram' held in the premises of Nepal Academy Hall, Kathmandu on Wednesday. The ongoing event marks the celebration of 70 years of India-Nepal diplomatic relation. Former Chief Justice of Nepal Khil Raj Regmi was present as the Chief Guest of the event along with Council of ministers attending the event. India and Nepal share unique bonds of friendship characterized by deep rooted people-to-people contacts. Since millennia, people of both India and Nepal have nurtured common heritage of art, music and cinema, evolving shared culture. The Festival of India in Nepal aimed to consolidate and strengthen our existing age-old relations, reinforcing sensibilities, affinities and shared cultural bonds between the people of our two countries. The Festival will further contribute towards sustaining and enhancing mutual understand

Blooming cherry trees add to Yokohama's beautiful landscape

Yokohama (Japan), Mar 07 (ANI): After cold Winter Japan is surrounded by warm spring, it is decollated by flourishing cherry blossom. Yokohama has many famous cherry blossom spots. Top season is prospected from March's last week till second week of April. "Minato Mirai" harbor is a famous place for cherry blossom. Many cherry trees line up along the road. Tourist can enjoy cherry blossom with the background of modern buildings and blue color scenery of sea while walking along the road. In addition, a festival that exhibits a variety of flowers such as rose and Lily is held. The town is decorated not only with cherry blossom but also with other colorful flowers. "Ooka river" has 600 trees around river. Tourist can enjoy cherry blossom making banquet under the tree and embarking on the boat. At night many lanterns are lightup to illuminate cherry blossom trees with many petals floating on the river. Sankei garden is established in 1906. It is decorated by traditional Japanese buildings a