NA passes resolution urging India to implement UNSC resolutions on J&K
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.
It also strongly condemned provocative statements from Indian civilian and military leadership regarding Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
The resolution underscored that resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in line with the UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people is vital for ensuring peace and stability in South Asia.
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.
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.
The House has now been prorogued.
