ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has emphasized that the good office of the United Nations Secretary General must play its part in highlighting Indian atrocities being inflicted upon Kashmiris in the Indian Occupied Kashmir.
He was talking to United Nations Secretary General, Mr. Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of Boao Forum for Asia on Tuesday.
The Prime Minister apprised that deliberate and unprovoked ceasefire violations by India along the Line of Control and the Working Boundary are moving towards a dangerous escalation resulting in Shahadat (martyrdom) of innocent civilians.
He said Pakistan follows zero tolerance policy for terrorism and has achieved significant success in wiping terrorist elements from its soil.
He said Pakistan has rendered huge sacrifices in the war against terrorism, that the world must take note of. He expressed deep concern at deteriorating situation in occupied Kashmir and the mindless killing spree of innocent Kashmiris by Indian occupation forces.
He conveyed grave concern over the use of pellet guns by Indian forces in Occupied Kashmir. He added that Pakistan seeks a just and peaceful resolution of the dispute, reflecting the wishes of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolutions.
The Prime Minister also expressed grave concern at the plight of Rohingya Muslims. The UN Secretary General acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts towards counter-terrorism, humanitarian assistance to the Afghan refugees and the UN peacekeeping operations. He maintained that he had been advocating the need for a serious dialogue on the Kashmir issue.