KJF to UNMOGIP

Maulana Showkat Shah Shaheed, who is the killer?

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KASHMIR: India-Pakistan Parliamentarians Dialogue

KASHMIR: India-Pakistan Parliamentarians Dialogue: August 18-19, 2011

New Delhi, India



Joint Statement



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KASHMIR: India-Pakistan Parliamentarians Dialogue

KASHMIR: India-Pakistan Parliamentarians Dialogue: August 18-19, 2011

New Delhi, India



Joint Statement



The Parliamentarians from India and Pakistan met in New Delhi ...

India-Pakistan Parliamentarians Dialogue

August 18-19, 2011

New Delhi, India

Joint Statement

The Parliamentarians from India and Pakistan met in New Delhi on August 18-19, 2011 in their second round of the India-Pakistan Parliamentarians Dialogue. They were in complete agreement that it is in the joint and respective interest of both countries that peace, security and stability be established between the two countries.

To this end, Parliamentarians from Pakistan and India noted with considerable satisfaction that in the past seven months since the first session of the Parliamentarians Dialogue in Islamabad in January 2011, the intergovernmental dialogue has been resumed.

Noting further that Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Hina Rabbani Khar, stated at the end of the dialogue in New Delhi with her Indian counterpart, Indian External Affairs Minister, S. M. Krishna, that the dialogue between the two countries should be “un-interrupted and un-interruptible.” The Parliamentarians attending the second round of India-Pakistan Parliamentarians Dialogue requested the Indian and Pakistani Co Chairs of the Dialogue to suitably convey to their respective Governments the following suggestion for further consideration and action:

1. The Parliamentarians stress the imperative of consolidating the outcome of the Composite Dialogue, which has been taking place over the last 14 years in to further agreements and to continue forward in an uninterrupted and uninterruptible manner.

2. While recognizing that some progress has been made in the formal processes of the Dialogue, the Parliamentarians recognize that peace, security and development require the resolution of outstanding issues. It is of the highest importance that the progress made so far be consolidated by urgently addressing, through the dialogue, all outstanding issues including Jammu and Kashmir, Siachen and Sir Creek as also the challenge of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including the follow-up of 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks.

3. As there are wide spread concerns in Pakistan about the persistence of water problems relating to the flow of water during sowing season and timely sharing of information in the Indus Basin, the Parliamentarians urge upon both Governments that such concerns be addressed within the framework of the Indus Waters Treaty 1960. The Treaty has stood the test of time. The Parliamentarians urged upon both the Governments that it be complied with in letter and spirit and the problems and the concerns in Pakistan be addressed to ensure the continuation of a cooperative joint approach to the resolution of these concerns.

4. The Parliamentarians agreed to discuss among themselves issues related to energy security, including the proposed Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline, and urge their Governments to do likewise.

5. Economic ties, related to both trade and investment, should be boosted through the easing or removal of restrictions and considerations of a preferential duty regime.

6. People to people contact were recognized as the single most important confidence building measure. In this regard following specific recommendations were made by Parliamentarians:

a.       Implementation of agreements to open new transit routes across the Line of Control in Kashmir and at Khokhrapar-Monabao, as also commencing additional flights

b.      Easing travel restrictions is of the utmost importance and visa regimes to be implemented keeping in perspective those extended to friendly countries. The Parliamentarians believed that early action should be taken bilaterally to introduce various categories such as “trusted visitors programmes” to include categories such as elected representatives, senior citizens, business persons, cultural and sports personalities, accredited journalists, former diplomats and various categories of students and researchers. Where feasible, multiple entry, 10-year, no-city restrictions and no police reporting should be urgently pursued.

c.       In order to promote friendly exchanges, cultural events should be encouraged through the removal of remaining restrictions on music and cinema and the showing of television programmes should be allowed in both the countries beginning with entertainment channels.

d.      To promote further friendly exchanges, it was also recommended that sporting contacts involving not only major but minor sports should be encouraged.

e.       International roaming facility on mobile telephony should be available bilaterally. Pakistan and India should also be connected via optic fiber link.

f.        A Parliamentary Committee on both sides should be set-up to undertake issues relating to prisoners and fishermen.

7. To lead dialogue deliberations to fruitition, the participating Parliamentarians agreed that following steps should be taken in both countries:

1. Transmission of the outcome of the dialogue to the Presiding Officers of the Parliaments in the two countries.
2. Participating Parliamentarians to brief Governments on two sides
3. Raising and resolution of relevant issues through the respective Houses and Standing Committees of both Parliaments
4. To promote constituency of Peace in the two countries, participating Parliamentarians, instead of highlighting differences and carrying on negative stereotypes of each other in the media, would focus on building bridges to move forward with dialogue, understanding and trust.

8. The Parliamentarians were of the view that the bilateral dialogue might also address matters of common regional concerns.

9. The Parliamentarians resolved to continue the Dialogue.

MJC interview with Nawaiwaqt Lahore

http://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/Lahore/2011-08-16/page-8/detail-50



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65 years of Independence: India, Pak soldiers exchange sweets, gunfire along border

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Jammu, Aug 15: As Indian and Pakistan soldiers exchanged sweets on Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on I-Day, the celebrations were marred by violation of ceasefire from across the border in Samba sector in J&K.
 Led by Mujahid Regiment Commandant Colonel Umar Gul, Pakistan army officers met Indian counterparts led by Colonel Cristopher at Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing point in Poonch district and greeted them on India's 65th independence day, army officials said.
 The Pakistani contingent gifted sweets and fruits to the Indian officials who offered them tea and sweets during the flag meeting that lasted an hour.
 However, the bonhomie along the LoC was marred by ceasefire violation by Pakistani rangers who indulged in unprovoked firing on Indian post along International Border (IB) in Ramgarh belt of Samba sector early today.
 Pakistani soldiers from Imran post resorted to small arms firing on Ballard forward Border out Post along the International Border in Ramgarh sub-sector of the district around 3.45am this morning, BSF DIG (G Branch), S Oberoi said.
 "The unprovoked firing continued for 25 minutes. BSF troops effectively retaliated back," the DIG said, adding that there was no casualty or injury to any one in the firing on this side.
 "It was a clear case of ceasefire violation," he said, adding a protest would be lodged with the Pakistan authorities.
 "We have given them sweets and fruits on their Independence Day yesterday during a flag meeting. But they have returned the gesture with bullets today on our Independence Day," Oberoi said.
 Yesterday, Indian Army and BSF officers had gifted sweets to their counterparts at Chakan-Da-Bagh and Octroi border posts along Indo-Pak border on the occasion of Pakistan's I-day.

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Magical Moonbeams By Ruqyia Shabir Tantray

A teen age student oy Fsc from Palhalan Pattan,District Baramulla Kashmir Valley done a magic by writing a novel for children.Her father Mr.Shabir Tantary is a freedom fighter of Kashmir busy in struggle to free his nation from unjustified Indian occupation.All the best Ms.Ruqyia.Your comment and guidence is welcome.

Reviewed by  Tausif Ahmed Baig

Ch. Raheel

Nadeem Yasin

Dr. Mahnoor

Chapters 17

Pages 220

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Toppers

United Jihad Council chairman and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen supermo, Syed Salah-ud-Din says "Gun is not in favor of Kashmiris"

Accept Kashmir as dispute, we will talk: Salah-ud-Din

Rejects any possibility of unilateral ceasefire during Ramdhan

SUNDAY, 31 JULY 2011 20:26 SRINAGAR 

Stating that they were ready for dialogue if India accepts Kashmir as a dispute, United Jihad Council chairman and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen supermo, Syed Salah-ud-Din, Sunday said that gun was not in favor of Kashmiris.

“Whether bullet is fired by mujahideen or Indian troops, it is Kashmiri who is getting killed. I will be the happiest person if Kashmir dispute can be solved peacefully,” Salah-ud-Din told KNS in a telephonic interview.

Asked what the conditions of the UJC for dialogue were, he said, “Revocation of draconian laws like AFSPA and PSA, release of all political prisoners, withdrawal of troops from villages and towns and India’s acceptance that Kashmir is a dispute can become basis for any dialogue process.”

“Our leadership (Hurriyat) will be ready to talk if these conditions are fulfilled and we will support them,” he assured.

The Hizb supermo said that they were neither against dialogue in the past nor will we be in future. “But it (dialogue) should be meaningful, Kashmir centric and tripartite.”

However, the UJC supermo said that New Delhi was never sincere in dialogue on Kashmir. “History of last six decades is witness that India never sincerely wanted to solve the Kashmir dispute. India is neither sincere not serious, but wants to continue with status quo,” he said.

“In the name of CBMs some steps are being taken. We aren’t against trade and travel across LoC. But if some one thinks it is the solution, he is wrong. India is trying to hide atrocities of its seven lakh troops in Kashmir in the garb of talks,” he alleged.

Asked whether UJC would announce unilateral ceasefire during month of Ramdhan, he categorically refused. “Ramdhan is the month of jihad. It is month of jihad against oppressors. There is no question of ceasefire in this month. In past we announced unilateral ceasefire (August 2000). But the experiment failed as it only benefited India and harmed our cause,” he said.

On the recent talks between Indian Foreign Minister S M Krishna and his Pakistani counterpart, Hina Rabbani Khar, Salah-ud-Din said, “Kashmir isn’t an internal security problem that Hina and Krishna can solve it bilaterally. This type of dialogue is harmful for Pakistan and Kashmiris and it only benefits India.”

On Krishna’s mention of K-issue in his statement, the UJC chairman said, “Krishna sahib isn’t the first one to say so. In the past many Indian leaders have said so. It is compulsion of both governments of India and Pakistan to say that they want to settle Kashmir issue. But on ground we have to see whether India accepts that Kashmir as dispute.”

“It (dialogue) is to make international community believe that talks on Kashmir are on. But on ground India isn’t ready to solve the dispute,” he added.

On Pakistan’s flexible approach towards Kashmir, he said, “Despite their (Pakistan’s) own problems, it can’t make any compromise on Kashmir. It is question of their own defence. There might be some changes in Pakistan’s diplomatic, political and morale support to Kashmir cause, but Pakistan Army can’t make a compromise as it is question of their country’s defence.”

He rejected rumors that US was in touch with UJC leadership. “No one had ever contacted us ever. And if some one approaches us, our stand is clear.”

On recent civilian killings in north Kashmir, he said, “There is a network of renegades and STF in Kashmir and it is their handiwork. We condemned such killings always and say it no mujahid is involved in it.”

On Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai’s arrest in US, he said, “It shows double standards of US towards Kashmir. US sympathies are more with India on Kashmir.”