Islamabad, 9 September, 2023 (GNP): Pakistan wanted India to fulfill its commitment to international human rights and humanitarian laws, and put a stop to the horrific human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Mumtaz Zahra.
The spokesperson of the Foreign Office, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated while addressing the weekly press briefing said, “Grave and systematic violations of human rights in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) continue to alarm the world conscience. Several international human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have addressed a joint open letter to invite the attention of the representatives of G-20 member states, specially invited countries and international organizations, towards the serious human rights violations being committed in IIOJK.”
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She also noted, “The letter notes the ongoing repressive policies in IIOJK, including restrictions on freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, and intensification of crackdown on independent media and civil society groups.”
She continued, “Indian occupation forces are systematically using abusive counter-terrorism and state security laws, such as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act to incapacitate and persecute human rights defenders and dissenters in IIOJK.”
“As India hosts the G-20 Summit and presents itself as an important player on the global stage, it should honor its obligations under international human rights and humanitarian laws and bring an end to the egregious human rights violations in IIOJK,” Mumtaz added.
Moreover, The FO spokesperson informed that Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani would lead the 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Meeting (CYMM) to take place from September 12 to 15, 2023 in London.
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Furthermore, she said, “The Commonwealth Secretariat is convening the Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Meeting as Pakistan assumes the Chair of the meeting and plays an active part in setting the agenda ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit to be held next year in Samoa. The theme of the meeting is ‘Aim Higher: Delivering More for Young People in the Commonwealth’.”
Additionally, Mumtaz mentioned that it affiliates with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. She also declared that the foreign minister is supposed to meet with participating ministers and the Commonwealth’s high-ranking officials during his stay in London.
