Summary PM Nawaz will raise the issue of human rights violations in the Indian-held Kashmir in his address.
NEW YORK (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly (UNGA) today (Wednesday) during which he will prominently raise the issue of human rights violations in the Indian-held Kashmir, Dunya News reported.
Nawaz Sharif is likely to devote a large part of his address to the UN General Assembly for exposing Indian human rights abuses in the Occupied Kashmir. He will also urge the world body to intervene to enforce UN resolutions for a plebiscite in Kashmir.
The General Debate of the UN General Assembly opened Tuesday, with US President Barack Obama making his final appearance as Commander-in-Chief at the 71st session.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will address world leaders from the UNGA podium in the morning session on Wednesday.
He will especially invite the attention of world leaders to the recent surge in state-backed atrocities and systematic violations of fundamental human rights in Indian Occupied Kashmir since the extra judicial killing of Kashmiri youth leader Burhan Wani.
He will also stress the need to find a just and early solution to this longstanding dispute.
The Prime Minister will call upon the international community and the United Nations to live up to their promise of the right to self-determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and wishes of the Kashmiri people.
Moreover, he will highlight Pakistan s contribution in maintaining peace and security in the regional as well as global context.
Earlier during his bilateral meetings, the Prime Minister apprised the world leaders about secure, stable and economically vibrant Pakistan that has been ensured after the countless sacrifices of valiant security forces of the country, LEAs, Police personnel and unarmed civilians backed by unflinching resolve of the entire nation against terrorism and extremism. He also briefed them on prevailing situation in Indian occupied Kashmir.
