Pakistan's UN Representative rejects Indian claims on Kashmir issue

New York: Saima Salim, Pakistan's representative at the United Nations, has responded emphatically to India's assertions, stating that Jammu and Kashmir never belonged to India and never will.

She emphasized that India's presence in Kashmir is an oppressive occupation.

Saima Saleem asserted that despite Indian atrocities and restrictions, the hearts of Kashmiris remain aligned with Pakistan.

The Kashmiri resistance against India's occupation is legitimate and lawful, and their struggle for freedom should not be labeled as terrorism.

She added that India bears responsibility for war crimes and human rights violations.

Contrary to portraying itself as a victim of terrorism, India is a sponsor of terrorism and is involved in destabilizing activities in the region, including Pakistan.

Consul Saima Saleem highlighted that India's involvement in terrorism has extended globally.

India has also been accused of committing atrocities against minority communities, particularly Muslims, within its borders.

She pointed out that over 525 attacks were carried out against Christians in India during the first eight months of this year.

She called on the international community to stop granting concessions to India for strategic reasons.

Meanwhile, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar also raised the Kashmir issue during his address to the United Nations General Assembly.

He emphasized that Kashmir is pivotal to achieving peace in South Asia.

Kakar noted that India has deployed 900,000 troops in Occupied Kashmir and accused Indian forces of perpetrating genocide against Kashmiris in the region.