Pakistan has shown weakness on Kashmir issue: Railways Minister Rashid

[Zapper]

A top Pakistani minister and a close aide of Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Saturday that Islamabad had shown "weakness" on Kashmir, contradicting his government's claim that it has "succeeded" in internationalising the issue.

Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid said the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf government will hold rallies in the country till February 5 to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people.

"I think so far we have shown weakness on the Kashmir issue. I have spoken (on it) in the Cabinet meetings," Rashid told reporters.


Rashid's remarks have come days after Prime Minister Khan reaffirmed Pakistan's support for the Kashmiri people.

"J&K dispute must be resolved in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions & the will of the Kashmiri people. We will continue to provide moral, political and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people...," Khan said in tweet on Thursday.

"An internationally recognised dispute, J&K remains on the Security Council's agenda & its consideration by the Council reflects a recognition of the seriousness of the prevailing situation," he said.

In a special address to the nation in August last year, Khan said that Islamabad's Kashmir policy was at a "decisive" point and his government had succeeded in internationalising the issue of Kashmir.

"We have succeeded in internationalising the issue of Kashmir, we talked to world leaders and embassies. The UN for the first time since 1965, convened a meeting on Kashmir issue. Even international media has picked it up," Khan had said.

On Friday, Khan chaired a meeting on the situation in Kashmir, which was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence Lt Gen Faiz Hamid, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mehmood and other senior military and civilian officials.

They discussed the preparations for the Kashmir Day observed on February 5 every year to express solidarity with the Kashmiris.

This year's Kashmir Day would have added significance as it would be the first such observance after India's August 5 decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcate it into two Union Territories, evoking strong reactions from Islamabad.

India has defended the move, saying the special status provisions only gave rise to terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

"The country took the decision of abrogation of Article 370, which had only given separatism and terrorism to that state," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a function in October last year.

https://www.business-standard.com/a...-railways-minister-rashid-120011800828_1.html

 

[Lincoln]

A top Pakistani minister and a close aide of Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Saturday that Islamabad had shown "weakness" on Kashmir, contradicting his government's claim that it has "succeeded" in internationalising the issue.

Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid said the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf government will hold rallies in the country till February 5 to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people.

"I think so far we have shown weakness on the Kashmir issue. I have spoken (on it) in the Cabinet meetings," Rashid told reporters.


Rashid's remarks have come days after Prime Minister Khan reaffirmed Pakistan's support for the Kashmiri people.

"J&K dispute must be resolved in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions & the will of the Kashmiri people. We will continue to provide moral, political and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people...," Khan said in tweet on Thursday.

"An internationally recognised dispute, J&K remains on the Security Council's agenda & its consideration by the Council reflects a recognition of the seriousness of the prevailing situation," he said.

In a special address to the nation in August last year, Khan said that Islamabad's Kashmir policy was at a "decisive" point and his government had succeeded in internationalising the issue of Kashmir.

"We have succeeded in internationalising the issue of Kashmir, we talked to world leaders and embassies. The UN for the first time since 1965, convened a meeting on Kashmir issue. Even international media has picked it up," Khan had said.

On Friday, Khan chaired a meeting on the situation in Kashmir, which was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence Lt Gen Faiz Hamid, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mehmood and other senior military and civilian officials.

They discussed the preparations for the Kashmir Day observed on February 5 every year to express solidarity with the Kashmiris.

This year's Kashmir Day would have added significance as it would be the first such observance after India's August 5 decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcate it into two Union Territories, evoking strong reactions from Islamabad.

India has defended the move, saying the special status provisions only gave rise to terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

"The country took the decision of abrogation of Article 370, which had only given separatism and terrorism to that state," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a function in October last year.

https://www.business-standard.com/a...-railways-minister-rashid-120011800828_1.html

No doubt, the issue has gone international but it doesn't help. We don't have another option and that's where we're showing weakness.

Imran Khan earlier, 2 days ago, said that we're ready to hold a referendum in Azad Kashmir with international observers.

 

[American Pakistani]

Imran Khan earlier, 2 days ago, said that we're ready to hold a referendum in Azad Kashmir with international observers.

Really?

Seems like someone has read my post from pdf. But anyways a very good move if true. Solve Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan first should be our top priority with international recognition and then put the pressure on India. Involve international legal advisors too along with UN SCO OIC and countries like US, EU, China, Russia, African union, Brazil, South East Asia, etc. We need complete international recognition and monitoring so that no issue arises later on.

 

[HAIDER]

Pakistan is only waiting when India attack LOC and war of Kashmir begins.

Really?

Seems like someone has read my post from pdf. But anyways a very good move if true. Solve Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan first should be our top priority with international recognition and then put the pressure on India. Involve international legal advisors too along with UN SCO OIC and countries like US, EU, China, Russia, African union, Brazil, South East Asia, etc. We need complete international recognition and monitoring so that no issue arises later on.

Imran Khan has best chance to resolve this issue.But collateral damage will be very high. Right now Indian govt at weakest position.

 

[Lincoln]

Really?

Seems like someone has read my post from pdf. But anyways a very good move if true. Solve Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan first should be our top priority with international recognition and then put the pressure on India. Involve international legal advisors too along with UN SCO OIC and countries like US, EU, China, Russia, African union, Brazil, South East Asia, etc. We need complete international recognition and monitoring so that no issue arises later on.

He deleted the tweet though. Indian media picked it up nonetheless.

 

[Abdul Rehman Majeed]

Pakistan is only waiting when India attack LOC and war of Kashmir begins.

If they don't attack, what do we do? Keep waiting?

Imran Khan has best chance to resolve this issue.But collateral damage will be very high. Right now Indian govt at weakest position.

If we know that they are weak, why are we waiting?

 

[omegalamba7XL9]

No doubt, the issue has gone international but it doesn't help. We don't have another option and that's where we're showing weakness.

Imran Khan earlier, 2 days ago, said that we're ready to hold a referendum in Azad Kashmir with international observers.

If that was said by Imran khan then I'm starting to wonder about his brain status. Enemy army chief says we are ready to enter and Imran khan talking about referendum well why all bloodshed just give Kashmir to India Imran khan and get it over with then disband military and do your economy thing.

 

[HAIDER]

If they don't attack, what do we do? Keep waiting?



If we know that they are weak, why are we waiting?

Dragon signal. Financial backup.

 

[Abdul Rehman Majeed]

Dragon signal. Financial backup.

Dragon is fully supporting us. They have done their part. It is our our leadership which is procrastinating.

 

[Mrityunjay Rai]

Kashmir will be solved when China wants it solved... so everyone hold your horses...

Pakistan is not weak...far from it!

Let others overestimate themselves and underestimate us...

A muj is better than a cow because it is a Muj @SIPRA

Apart from solving Kashmir issue , what more your new Mai-Baap can do? Pls enlighten us.

 

[HAIDER]

Dragon is fully supporting us. They have done their part. It is our our leadership which is procrastinating.

Big brother vs Dragon. Pakistan foreign policy stuck between them. Economy (IMF,World Bank loans vs CPEC). Turmoil in ME and Pakistan role. What else Pakistan can do in ME situation, dialogue not enough. Boots on the ground needed. I think Imran Khan at highest stress level.

 

[masterchief_mirza]

Hindustan simply overestimating its own strength and underestimating Pakistan's.

 

[Wa Muhammada]

A top Pakistani minister and a close aide of Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Saturday that Islamabad had shown "weakness" on Kashmir, contradicting his government's claim that it has "succeeded" in internationalising the issue.

Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid said the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf government will hold rallies in the country till February 5 to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people.

"I think so far we have shown weakness on the Kashmir issue. I have spoken (on it) in the Cabinet meetings," Rashid told reporters.


Rashid's remarks have come days after Prime Minister Khan reaffirmed Pakistan's support for the Kashmiri people.

"J&K dispute must be resolved in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions & the will of the Kashmiri people. We will continue to provide moral, political and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people...," Khan said in tweet on Thursday.

"An internationally recognised dispute, J&K remains on the Security Council's agenda & its consideration by the Council reflects a recognition of the seriousness of the prevailing situation," he said.

In a special address to the nation in August last year, Khan said that Islamabad's Kashmir policy was at a "decisive" point and his government had succeeded in internationalising the issue of Kashmir.

"We have succeeded in internationalising the issue of Kashmir, we talked to world leaders and embassies. The UN for the first time since 1965, convened a meeting on Kashmir issue. Even international media has picked it up," Khan had said.

On Friday, Khan chaired a meeting on the situation in Kashmir, which was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence Lt Gen Faiz Hamid, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mehmood and other senior military and civilian officials.

They discussed the preparations for the Kashmir Day observed on February 5 every year to express solidarity with the Kashmiris.

This year's Kashmir Day would have added significance as it would be the first such observance after India's August 5 decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcate it into two Union Territories, evoking strong reactions from Islamabad.

India has defended the move, saying the special status provisions only gave rise to terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

"The country took the decision of abrogation of Article 370, which had only given separatism and terrorism to that state," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a function in October last year.

https://www.business-standard.com/a...-railways-minister-rashid-120011800828_1.html

Speaks the truth - I seriously believe if we had Nawaz Sharif and Raheel Sharif team we would have seen a much better response

 

[S.Y.A]

Speaks the truth - I seriously believe if we had Nawaz Sharif and Raheel Sharif team we would have seen a much better response

Lol, nawaz sharif? No. He wont even have mentioned india and kashmir together in one sentence. Some serious stuff happened in his time too, did he ever speak up about kashmir much less do something about it?

 

[fitpOsitive]

A top Pakistani minister and a close aide of Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Saturday that Islamabad had shown "weakness" on Kashmir, contradicting his government's claim that it has "succeeded" in internationalising the issue.

Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid said the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf government will hold rallies in the country till February 5 to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people.

"I think so far we have shown weakness on the Kashmir issue. I have spoken (on it) in the Cabinet meetings," Rashid told reporters.


Rashid's remarks have come days after Prime Minister Khan reaffirmed Pakistan's support for the Kashmiri people.

"J&K dispute must be resolved in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions & the will of the Kashmiri people. We will continue to provide moral, political and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people...," Khan said in tweet on Thursday.

"An internationally recognised dispute, J&K remains on the Security Council's agenda & its consideration by the Council reflects a recognition of the seriousness of the prevailing situation," he said.

In a special address to the nation in August last year, Khan said that Islamabad's Kashmir policy was at a "decisive" point and his government had succeeded in internationalising the issue of Kashmir.

"We have succeeded in internationalising the issue of Kashmir, we talked to world leaders and embassies. The UN for the first time since 1965, convened a meeting on Kashmir issue. Even international media has picked it up," Khan had said.

On Friday, Khan chaired a meeting on the situation in Kashmir, which was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence Lt Gen Faiz Hamid, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mehmood and other senior military and civilian officials.

They discussed the preparations for the Kashmir Day observed on February 5 every year to express solidarity with the Kashmiris.

This year's Kashmir Day would have added significance as it would be the first such observance after India's August 5 decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcate it into two Union Territories, evoking strong reactions from Islamabad.

India has defended the move, saying the special status provisions only gave rise to terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

"The country took the decision of abrogation of Article 370, which had only given separatism and terrorism to that state," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a function in October last year.

https://www.business-standard.com/a...-railways-minister-rashid-120011800828_1.html

When people like you are sitting in high positions in Pakistan, what steps Pakistan can take on international forums.
The irony is, the people who really can do something, have no reach to govt circles.
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