Pakistan Again Urges India To End Communication Blackout In Occupied Kashmir
Fida Hussnain (@fidahassanain) Published March 26, 2020 | 04:25 PM
Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqi says that Pakistan has deep concerns over continued communication blackout in Occupied valley despite Coronavirus pandemic.
ISLAMABAD: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-March 26th, 2020) Pakistan once again urged the Indian government to end the communication blackout in occupied Jammu and Kashmir in view of the threat posed by coronavirus here onThursday.
In her opening statement at the weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui expressed deep concerns over the continued communication blackout in the occupied territory.
She said this is depriving the people of the region of critical information and supplies of critical medical items needed to effectively contain COVID-19 pandemic. She demanded that the medical teams and supplies be allowed to reach the people of occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
The spokesperson said that Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi during his interaction with the SAARC counterparts in recent days reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to the SAARC process.
She said Pakistan has proposed a video conference of SAARC health ministers at an early date to coordinate efforts to stem the coronavirus in the region.
The spokesperson said it is utmost endeavor of the government and our missions abroad to ensure the safety and early return of our nationals stranded in different parts of the world. She said our missions are actively in contact with the local authorities and helping the Pakistani nationals with food, medicines and accommodation.
She pointed out that the government in recent days operated special flights to repatriate the stranded Pakistanis from Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Doha.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Azad Jammu Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq condoles over the demise ..
Senior Army Commanders visit families of customs' martyrs to condole
Poland-Pakistan corporation established on solid foundations: Polish envoy
Chairman Senate passes ruling to constitute Special Committee of Upper House
Stocks fall as tech shares sink, US economy slows
Honda announces US$11 bn EV battery and vehicle plant in Canada
All AJK Inter-varsity Speech Competition urges UNO to ensure early grant of righ ..
AJK CEC calls on President Sultan Chaudhry
Assistant Secretary General of UNDP, Director of Regional Bureau for Asia & Paci ..
Portugal marks 50 years of democracy with far right on the rise
IHC suspends notification regarding cut in prices of 'naan & roti'
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Senior Army Commanders visit families of customs' martyrs to condole
23 minutes ago -
Poland-Pakistan corporation established on solid foundations: Polish envoy
23 minutes ago -
Chairman Senate passes ruling to constitute Special Committee of Upper House
23 minutes ago -
“Tragic day on Attock roads: fatal motorcycle collisions and a speedy dumper’s deadly impact
24 minutes ago -
All AJK Inter-varsity Speech Competition urges UNO to ensure early grant of right of self-determinat ..
22 minutes ago -
AJK CEC calls on President Sultan Chaudhry
22 minutes ago
-
Assistant Secretary General of UNDP, Director of Regional Bureau for Asia & Pacific calls on Governo ..
22 minutes ago -
IHC suspends notification regarding cut in prices of 'naan & roti'
23 minutes ago -
NJAC unanimously lauds proposals to establish technology corridor in judicial system
22 minutes ago -
PM seeks cooperation between Pakistan, Denmark in agriculture, energy sector
22 minutes ago -
President Raisi thanked Pakistani people for warm reception: Pirzada
22 minutes ago -
Dar urges opposition to burry past, join hands to steer country out of challenges
22 minutes ago