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Srinagar, February 05, 2018 (PPI-OT): In occupied Kashmir, the Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Muhammad Yasin Malik has strongly condemned the prolonged detention of Doctor Muhammad Qasim Fakhtoo who has today completed his 25 years in jail.

Muhammad Yasin Malik in a statement termed the prolonged incarceration of Doctor Muhammad Qasim Fakhtoo, Ghulam Qadir Butt and professor Muhammad Shafi Khan (Sharaiti) as grave violation of existing international laws. He said that Kashmiris are being put in jails for their political beliefs and under the pretext of various redundant grounds their incarceration is prolonged and they along with their families are put to grave hardships.

JKLF chairman said that Doctor Muhammad Qasim Fakhtoo is a religious scholar and a prominent political figure and he and others are being put to hardships for their political belief by the Indian government. He further said that dozens of other inmates including Syed Sajid Hassan Bukhari are languishing in Indian jails since more than two decades. JKLF chairman appealed ICRC and other international human rights organizations to take note of these gross human rights violations on prisoners and save the lives of these Kashmiri inmates.

Meanwhile, JKLF chairman has paid rich tributes to martyrs advocate Muhammad Hussein, Shaheed Muhammad Yaqoob Khan, Shaheed Ghulam Muhammad and Shaheed Muhammad Maqbool Teli on their martyrdom day. He said that these martyrs sacrificed their today for our tomorrow. He expressed solidarity with their families.

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Brussels, February 05, 2018 (PPI-OT): Kashmir Council EU organized a demonstration in Brussels, the capital of Belgium to express solidarity with oppressed people of Indian occupied Kashmir (IOK). A large number of people from all walks of life as well as representatives of different NGOs and human rights organizations attended the gathering held at corner of Rue Billiard and Avenue Des Arts near Brussels’ Trone Metro station situated between American Embassy and Belgium’s Prime Minister house. European Parliament placed at background of the scene.

An event of candle lights vigil was also arranged during the demonstration which was attended by the people while holding torch lights. Raising placards having slogans against anti-Indian state terrorism, the participants expressed their solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiris especially families of the martyrs killed by Indian forces in Indian occupied Kashmir (IOK) so far.

By condemning the atrocities and genocide of Kashmiris committed by Indian Occupation forces, the participants also paid great tribute to the brave people of Kashmir. On the occasion, Chairman Kashmir Council EU Ali Raza Syed and other speakers said, we will continue our support to the people of Kashmir till suitable resolution of the Kashmir dispute.

The speakers said, people of Kashmir are struggling peacefully for right of self-determination and there should be plebiscite under United Nations supervision in Indian occupied Kashmir (IOK). Meanwhile, President of Kashmir European Alliance Sardar Pervez Mehmood in a statement cautioned against the intensive militarism in South Asia.

Meanwhile, President of Kashmir European Alliance Sardar Pervez Mehmood in a statement cautioned against the intensive militarism in South Asia. He said, “The modern India has no respect for international law, UN resolutions or international agreements. India prides itself on being a culture and civilisation that developed and embodied the age of enlightenment, norms and obligations.” But India, he added, is no longer holding its promises despite all the fine talk about the imperative of democracy, human rights and freedom.

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Srinagar, February 05, 2018 (PPI-OT): In occupied Kashmir, the Chairman of All Parties Hurriyet Conference, Syed Ali Gilani has expressed gratitude to government of Pakistan and its people for their unflinching support to the people of Jammu Kashmir who are carrying on their just struggle for the past seven decades to achieve their inalienable right to self-determination.

Syed Ali Gilani in a message on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day, today, said people of Jammu and Kashmir are challenging a big power and Pakistan is the only country that extends its continuous support to their cause.

“We are highly thankful to Pakistan for its categorical support and hope the country plays more effective role in this regard by activating all its embassies and allocating them the task of highlighting Kashmir issue and human rights violations,” Syed Ali Gilani said. He said Kashmir is an internationally accepted issue. He also paid tributes to former chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Qazi Hussain Ahmad for his supreme services for the Kashmir cause.

Other Hurriyat leaders including deputy Grand Mufti, Nasirul Islam, Hilal Ahmad War, Hakeem Abdur Rasheed, Mir Shahid Saleem, Bilal Siddiqui, Farida Behanji, Yasmeen Raja, Fazle Haq Qureshi, Muhammad Musaddiq Aadil, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza, Javed Ahmad Mir, Muhammad Ramzan Khan, Imtiaz Ahmad Shah, Imtiaz Reshi, Shabbir Ahmad Dar, Muhammad Iqbal Mir, Muhammad Ahsan Untoo, Ghulam Nabi War, Democratic Freedom Party. Muslim League, Jammu and Kashmir Employees Movement Chairman and Muhammad Shafi Lone in their messages also thanked Pakistan for observing the day.

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Muzaffarabad, February 05, 2018 (PPI-OT): Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday said while addressing AJK Legislative Assembly that Kashmiris are not alone, 200 million Pakistanis stand by them. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said Kashmir policy is in our hearts and no one can separate us from it. The premier maintained that people of Kashmir have been deprived of freedom for seven decades, and Hurriyat leaders are being harassed continuously.

He gave a clear message to India to stop its viciousness in the occupied land and once again make it clear that Pakistan will continue to support Kashmiris on all forums. It is worth mentioning here that Kashmir Day is being observe in Pakistan today to raise voice against the brutality of Indian Army, and rallies are being conducted across the country.

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Srinagar, February 05, 2018 (PPI-OT): In occupied Kashmir, Hurriyat leaders including Syed Ali Gilani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and the Deputy Grand Mufti of Kashmir, Mufti Nasirul Islam have thanked the government and the people of Pakistan for their unflinching support to the Kashmiris’ right to self-determination.

The Chairman of All Parties Hurriyet Conference, Syed Ali Gilani, in his message on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day, today, said the people of Jammu and Kashmir are challenging a big power and Pakistan is the only country that extends its continuous support to their cause. The Chairman of Hurriyat forum, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said the Kashmiris have always appreciated the support of Pakistan, at all levels, despite difficult and testing times for the country itself. Mufti Nasirul Islam said that Pakistan had made tireless efforts in raising the Kashmir dispute at all international forums.

Hurriyat leaders Hilal Ahmad War, Hakeem Abdur Rasheed, Mir Shahid Saleem, Bilal Siddiqui, Farida Behanji, Yasmeen Raja, Fazle Haq Qureshi, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza, Javed Ahmad Mir, Muhammad Iqbal Mir, Muhammad Ahsan Untoo and others in their messages also thanked Pakistan for observing the day.

The Chairman of Muslim Deeni Mahaz, Dr Muhammad Qasim Fakhtoo completed 25 years of imprisonment in Indian jails, today. Dr Fakhtoo who was arrested in February 1993 said to media men when he was brought to a local hospital that he was in prison because of his political belief. He pointed out that the Indian government offered him a deal eight times during his incarceration, which he declined.

Meanwhile, many youth including a woman were injured after Indian troops opened fire on protesters in a Kaimoh village in Kulgam district. The injured woman, identified as Reena was admitted to a hospital for treatment. The troops ransacked houses and thrashed inmates during the operation. Indian police arrested Hurriyat leader, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza when he was scheduled to visit different areas of South Kashmir. He was lodged at Saddar Police station in Islamabad district. A Delhi Court extended the judicial remand of Shahid Yousuf, detained in Tihar jail, up to March 7, 2018.

According to the data issued by the Research Section of Kashmir Media Service, Indian troops killed 515 people including women and teenage boys after the custodial killing of renowned commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani on July 8th in 2016. The killings included 179 youth who were hit by pellets and bullets during peaceful demonstrations. The troops damaged over 65,815 residential houses and other structures and disgraced or molested 757 women during the period. Meanwhile, since January 1989 till today, Indian troops martyred 94,907 innocent Kashmiris.

In Brussels, the Kashmir Council EU organized a demonstration to express solidarity with oppressed people of Indian occupied Kashmir. A large number of people from all walks of life including representatives of different NGOs and human rights organizations attended the function. Kashmir Solidarity demonstrations were also held in Italy and Lisbon, which were organized by Tehreek-e-Kashmir.

The Board of Directors of the Kashmiri American Council at a meeting in Washington deliberated on various issues related to the Kashmir freedom movement. The meeting agreed to a 10-point plan to be pursued during the current year.

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