Prime Minister Imran Khan Draws Attention Of UNGA President To Massive Human Rights Violations In Indian Occupied Kashmir

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday drew the attention President of UNGA, Ms Maria Fernanda Espinosa to the massive human rights violations in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, that had been documented in the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Report of June 2018

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Jan, 2019 ) :Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday drew the attention President of UNGA, Ms Maria Fernanda Espinosa to the massive human rights violations in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, that had been documented in the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Report of June 2018.

Talking to the visiting President of the UN General Assembly, who called on him at his office, the Prime Minister called for early establishment of a Commission of Inquiry to investigate these abuses, as recommended by the UN. The Prime Minister commended the UNGA President for her leadership and efforts aimed at empowering the disadvantaged and marginalized people, noting that these priorities were in tune with the Governments' people-centric agenda.

He also briefed the President on Government's plans for creation of jobs for young Pakistanis, launching of a massive poverty alleviation programme, five million housing units and billion tree tsunami.

Referring to blasphemous caricatures, the Prime Minister conveyed the deep anguish of the people of Pakistan on such attempts to hurt the feelings of billions of Muslims. He urged the President to play her role in dissuading elements that carried out such hurtful acts. The importance of building harmony and inter-religious understanding and dialogue was also underlined.

The General Assembly President expressed deep appreciation to the Prime Minister for pursuingan agenda that is anchored in the welfare of people. She also lauded Pakistan's efforts for peace andreconciliation in Afghanistan and its exemplary hospitality of millions of Afghan refugees.