Avoid support to militant groups in Kashmir, says Pakistani parliamentary panel to government
A Pakistani parliamentary panel has asked the government to avoid “encouraging” support to militant groups in Kashmir and take action against outfits involved in attacks there to dispel international concerns.
A Pakistani parliamentary panel has asked the government to avoid “encouraging” support to militant groups in Kashmir and take action against outfits involved in attacks there to dispel international concerns.
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs yesterday issued a four-page policy paper linked to Kashmir, the Express Tribune reported.
“Pakistan should not encourage calls for active support to armed, banned, militant groups in Kashmir,” the paper, that has a series of policy recommendations on Indo-Pak ties, said.
India has been demanding that Pakistan act against militant groups operating from its soil.
The committee, headed by ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker Awais Ahmad Leghari, proposed the government to take action against “violent armed outfits” to dispel international concerns that Pakistan was not doing enough against groups involved in attacks in Kashmir.
The panel suggested that Pakistan’s policy towards India should be based on four key principles — reciprocity, reduction, resumption and result.
“Pakistan should continue seeking comprehensive engagement with India on all outstanding issues,” it said.
In the absence of this scenario, however, the committee recommended that the government engage with India on four key issues — Kashmir, water, trade, and culture and communication.
On Kashmir, the panel recommended that Pakistan continue calling for resolution of the dispute as the core issue between the two countries.
“A key component of Pakistan’s proactive involvement on the Kashmir issue should be lending solid diplomatic and moral support to the Kashmiris,” it said.
On the water issue, the panel said the issues should be discussed holistically rather than focusing on particular projects. It called for highlighting issues related to the Indus Water Treaty in international forums.
On trade, the committee said Pakistan should focus more on reducing and controlling informal trade with India.
“This can be done through enhancing the capacity of the customs department and the border forces. Furthermore, by relaxing the process to acquire visa, informal trade can be controlled,” it said.
Don’t support J-K ultras, Pak panel tells govt
Islamabad, February 2
A Pakistani parliamentary panel has asked the government to avoid “encouraging” support to militant groups in Kashmir and take action against outfits involved in attacks there to dispel international concerns.The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs yesterday issued a four-page policy paper linked to Kashmir, a Pakistani daily reported.“Pakistan should not encourage calls for active support to armed, banned, militant groups in Kashmir,” the paper, which has a series of policy recommendations on India-Pakistan ties, said.India has been demanding that Pakistan act against militant groups operating from its soil. The committee, headed by ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker Awais Ahmad Leghari, proposed the government to take action against “violent armed outfits” to dispel international concerns that Pakistan was not doing enough against groups involved in attacks in Kashmir.The panel suggested that Pakistan’s policy towards India should be based on four key principles–reciprocity, reduction, resumption and result. “Pakistan should continue seeking comprehensive engagement with India on all outstanding issues,” it said.In the absence of this scenario, however, the committee recommended that the government engage with India on four key issues–Kashmir, water, trade, and culture and communication.On Kashmir, the panel recommended that Pakistan continue calling for resolution of the dispute as the core issue between the two countries. “A key component of Pakistan’s proactive involvement on the Kashmir issue should be lending solid diplomatic and moral support to the Kashmiris,” it said.On the water issue, the panel said the issues should be discussed holistically rather than focusing on particular projects. It called for highlighting issues related to the Indus Water Treaty in international forums.On trade, the committee said Pakistan should focus more on reducing and controlling informal trade with India. “This can be done through enhancing the capacity of the customs department and the border forces. Furthermore, by relaxing the process to acquire visa, informal trade can be controlled,” it said. PTI
Cartridges, magazines of AK-47, pistol found buried in Indo-Pak border village
TARN TARAN: The Tarn Taran police on Tuesday recovered two magazines and 150 cartridges of AK 47 and one magazine of pistol buried in Dhun village, 5 km from the Indo-Pak border.
Khalra police station assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Hardeep Singh said the police team was patrolling in the border area when some persons from the Dhun village, near here, told them about a packet of cartridges they had found while digging up the land of the pond. “The team examined the spot and thoroughly searched the area. As a result, more cartridges and magazines were found buried,” he added.
A case has been registered against unidentified persons under relevant sections of the Arms Act at the Khalra police station after thoroughly investigating the matter.
“The magazines and cartridges found buried were very old,” said the police sources. However, police officials were taking matter very seriously.
“As of now it can’t be ascertained if the seizure belonged to any terrorist group or not,” said the sources.
