Pakistan seeks emergency meeting of UNSC over kashmir issue

Mangalore Today News Network

Aug 14, 2019: Pakistan has formally called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss India’s move to revoke the special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Tuesday, 13 August.

 

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday, 13 August, confirmed media reports on stone pelting incident in Srinagar’s Soura on 9 August.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court refused to pass any order against the communication clampdown prevailing in Jammu & Kashmir. Adjourning the PIL for two weeks, the apex court said the government should be given some time to normalise the situation.

Meanwhile, speaking to the media, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said that the Army is alert and prepared for any kind of development along the border. He also said that the Army is keen on creating bonhomie “like 70s and 80s” with local Kashmiris.

NSA Ajit Doval undertook an aerial survey of Srinagar and south Kashmir areas on Monday to take stock of the security situation.
   
The customary exchange of sweets between the BSF and Pakistan Rangers along the International Border did not take place on the occasion of Eid
   
Priyanka Gandhi termed the manner in which Article 370 was revoked was “completely unconstitutional”

Pak Seeks Emergency Meeting of UNSC Over Kashmir

Pakistan has formally called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss India’s move to revoke the special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Tuesday, 13 August.

In video message, Qureshi said that he sent a formal letter to the president of the UNSC through Permanent Representative Maleha Lodhi to convene the meeting.

Qureshi said that the letter will also be shared with all members of the UNSC.

"I have requested in the letter that a special meeting of the Security Council should be called to discuss those actions of India which we consider as illegal and against the UN resolutions," he said.
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"Giving vent to emotions is easy and raising objections is much easier. However it is difficult to understand the issue and move forward. They are not waiting for you with garlands in their hands. Any members out of the P-5 nations can be a hurdle... Do not live in the fool paradise," said Mr Qureshi during a press conference aired on PTV on Sunday.

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