ISLAMABAD, Feb 18 (NNI): The National Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution urging India to implement the UN Security Council resolutions to allow the Kashmiri people exercise their democratic right and determine their future through a fair and impartial plebiscite under the UN’s supervision.
The resolution moved by Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Engineer Amir Muqam reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering moral, political and diplomatic support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination.
The resolution paid glowing tributes to the valiance and sacrifices of Kashmiri people. It called on India to improve the human rights situation in the illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, release detained Kashmiri leaders and revoke all oppressive laws.
Strongly condemning India’s blatant human rights violations in the IIOJK and the illegal actions taken on 5th August 2019, the resolution emphasized that no political process in the occupied territory could substitute the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination.
The resolution condemned systematic human rights violations in IIOJK under draconian laws that defy the norms of justice.
It rejected provocative statements by Indian political leaders and senior military officers regarding Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
The resolution stressed that the solution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people, is essential for lasting peace in South Asia.
The house demanded that India must improve the human rights situation in IIOJK, release all Kashmiri political prisoners, and repeal draconian emergency and counterterrorist laws.
The resolution called on India to implement relevant UN Security Council resolutions, enabling the Kashmiri people to determine their future through a fair and impartial plebiscite under UN supervision.
In his remarks, Minister for Kashmir Affairs Amir Muqam said the UN must play its role in resolving Jammu and Kashmir dispute. He reiterated that the people of Pakistan stand firmly by their Kashmiri brothers and sisters.
Expressing gratitude to all members for supporting the resolution, he acknowledged the sacrifices of Kashmiri leaders, including Yasin Malik, Musarat Alam Bhat, Shabir Ahmad Shah, and Asiya Andrabi, who remain imprisoned but steadfast in their struggle.
The minister lamented that thousands of Kashmiris have been martyred, thousands of women widowed, and children orphaned, while countless homes have been destroyed by the Indian forces.
PTI member Amir Dogar stressed that the Kashmir issue belongs to the entire nation and that all Pakistanis stand united with the people of Kashmir.
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leaders criticized the opposition for its past handling of the Kashmir issue, particularly in response to India’s unilateral actions on August 5, 2019.
He recalled that after returning from a U.S. visit, the then-prime minister had declared a major diplomatic victory. However, within weeks, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and integrated it into India.
He lamented that while the world expected a strong response from Pakistan, the previous government’s primary reaction was to hold a symbolic half-hour traffic stoppage on Fridays, which was widely ridiculed.
Responding to a Calling Attention Notice, Parliamentary Secretary for Communications Gul Asghar Khan said the government is giving priority to the construction of motorway from Sukkur to Karachi. He said there will be a new alignment of motorway from Hyderabad to Karachi.
The National Commission for Minorities’ Rights Bill, 2025 was laid before the House. The chair referred the bill to the standing committee concerned. NNI
