AJK PM For Access To Human Rights Organizations, Media In IOK
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published January 02, 2017 | 08:25 PM
MIRPUR (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 02nd Jan, 2017 ) , Jan 2 (APP): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Khan Monday called for an access to international human rights organizations and free media to assess the increased human rights violations in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
He was talking to Kashmir-origin member of British Parliament, Khalid Mahmood Mirza who called on him at Kashmir House and discussed fast deteriorating situation of human rights in occupied Kashmir and investment opportunities in tourism and hydropower sectors in AJK.
Farooq Haider said several months had passed since curfew been imposed by Indian forces in occupied Kashmir. Indian troops had turned the held valley into a jail and human rights organizations and free media had been denied access to the occupied territory.
The international community must take serious note of these human rights violations and use its influence on New Delhi to stop committing atrocities on Kashmiris, he said.
The Prime minister while talking about investment opportunities in AJK said this area had great potential of investment in tourism and hydropower generation sectors and government would welcome investment by overseas Kashmiris in AJK.
Khalid Mahmood expressed his concern over human rights situation in occupied Kashmir. He said people of Jammu and Kashmir deserved right to self determination in accordance with United Nations resolutions so they could take decision about their future freely.
Senior Minister Ch Tariq Farooq, Member Assembly Ch Javed Akhtar Advocate, Member Kashmir Council Sardar Abdul Khaliq Wassi and others dignitaries also met the Prime Minister and discussed matters related to the common interests.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Azam Khan likely to miss T20I series against Kiwis due to discomfort in right kn ..
Badar Shahbaz Warraich appointed as PM’s media coordinator
Finance Minister rules out rupee devaluation in talks with IMF
National team determined for good performance against New Zealand: Babar Azam
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 18 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 18 April 2024
Saka and Odegaard start for Arsenal, Guerreiro in Bayern midfield
Qatar PM says re-evaluating Israel-Hamas mediation role
Govt spokesperson terms allegations of PTI's Marwat against Saudi Arabia 'heinou ..
Minister appreciate UAE’s support for Pakistan economic challenges
Manchester City v Real Madrid Champions League starting line-ups
MIGA's support Pakistan in attracting foreign investments: Federal Minister for ..
More Stories From Pakistan
-
LESCO detects 271 power pilferers
5 minutes ago -
Marriage hall,petrol pump fined
14 minutes ago -
Punjab Govt making all-out efforts to provide relief to citizens
15 minutes ago -
DC chairs meeting to review arrangements for by-polls
15 minutes ago -
Massive crackdown against drug mafia continues on orders of Sharjeel Memon
15 minutes ago -
Action against power pilferers ordered
25 minutes ago
-
893,000 students appear in SSC exams in KP
25 minutes ago -
13m paid to complainants on ombudsman Punjab orders
25 minutes ago -
Police arrest 13 lawbreakers
25 minutes ago -
Desilting of Nallah Bhed starts
35 minutes ago -
Progress reviewed on development initiatives in South Waziristan Lower
55 minutes ago -
PHC Bar Association calls PTI leader Mishaal on April 20
55 minutes ago