PM Nawaz urges Ban Ki-moon for plebiscite in Kashmir
Irfan Haider
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September 27, 2015
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday met UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on the sidelines of the 70th UNGA Session in New York, where he urged for a plebiscite in Kashmir, stressing on the need for implementation of the United Nation’s Security Council resolution in this regard.
The premier also raised the issue of tensions between Pakistan and India, including ceasefire violations on the Line of Control and the Working Boundary.
Nawaz Sharif urged the UN chief to play a role in putting to halt ceasefire violations along the LoC. He also called for the strengthening of United Nations Military Observer Group for India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP).
Ban expressed concern on tensions between Pakistan and India and offered his good offices for dialogue between the two arch rivals.
The UN chief appreciated Pakistan’s active role in the United Nations and its various bodies, particularly in peacekeeping. He lauded Pakistan's role in the fight against terrorism.
The prime minister briefed the secretary general about his domestic priorities and Pakistan's fight against terrorism.
Nawaz said Pakistan seeks to build a new relationship with Afghanistan and hopes that the reconciliation process in Afghanistan resumes soon. He said Pakistan will be ready to assist in the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan.
The UN secretary general also commended the premier for choosing a female ambassador to the UN.
The premier is currently in New York to attend the 70th United Nations General Assembly session, where his address is scheduled for Sept 30.
Related: Pakistan will continue working for restoring peace in region: Nawaz.
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Raja Farhat Abbas
Sep 27, 2015 08:50pm
PM Nawaz Sharif good job sir.
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Humza
Sep 27, 2015 08:51pm
Apart from good wishes, Ban Ki Moon had nothing to offer.....
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mo
Sep 27, 2015 08:55pm
good job
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Premsan
Sep 27, 2015 08:56pm
So,you asked UN resolutions and he said he will organise a meeting between you and India to sort out. Well done..!
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Harmony-1
Sep 27, 2015 08:58pm
Good! A plebiscite in Kashmir would be good way to resolve this long standing core issue!
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Jimmy Rocks
Sep 27, 2015 08:58pm
This is a bullet-point type of article. What was the response of Ban-ko-moon is not immediately known to plebiscite in Kashmir request? Or, since he offered 'his good office' should we take it that he turned plebiscite request down? What was the response of NS is not immediately known to the offer of Mr. Moon? I guess we have to read between the lines.
At least people back home will be happy. Happiness matters after all. Thanks.
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Inditramp
Sep 27, 2015 09:00pm
There you go.Mr Prime Minister.
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Santosh Menon
Sep 27, 2015 09:00pm
Dream On!!!!
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shruti
Sep 27, 2015 09:01pm
It has been already made it clear that if kasmir issue is raised, India will give a befitting response at UN.India has also made it clear that talks would only possible through simla agreement & recent Ufa declaration.
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JUSTICE
Sep 27, 2015 09:02pm
Banki Moon wasting time by asking india and Pakistan to resolve Kashmir issue by themselves. Why un regulation is not being enforced by Banki Moon? Is he being told by us and EU not solve Kashmir issue according to UN resolution?
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Gernailsaab
Sep 27, 2015 09:04pm
And there is no mention of what Ban Ki Moon had to say about plebiscite? Okay. Got it.
(Dear dawn, hope my comments are not filtered)
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ABRAHAM Haque
Sep 27, 2015 09:05pm
I would suggest that he must read the resolution
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Sasa
Sep 27, 2015 09:05pm
Plebiscite will never be agreed by India because of Indian constitution where secularism is the key foundation to Indian constitution . I wish PM Sharif formulate some other plan.
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Raheel Sharif
Sep 27, 2015 09:05pm
What did the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon say??
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let's face it
Sep 27, 2015 09:07pm
It's a Bilateral issue .......UN knows it's boundaries... UN Secy General saying he will use his good books says it all.... India has never shyed out discussing Kashmir
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Raheel Sharif
Sep 27, 2015 09:07pm
It has become our habit now, but did it draw any response from him?
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UNSC
Sep 27, 2015 09:17pm
What next??
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anonymous
Sep 27, 2015 09:17pm
Even Pak PM has not read UNSC resolution on Kashmir...This move could be counter productive as the first necessary but insufficient condition as per UNSC resolution for plebiscite is Pakistan's demilitarization from Kashmir (which includes Gilgit Baltistan)... Modi Ji call this bluff and give them a date in front of UN by which Pak should move its army out of Kashmir
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adi
Sep 27, 2015 09:18pm
a stuck tape recorder for 30 years no one listens to..Meanwhile Modi hobnobs with the CEOs of the top 10 Fortune 500 cos..nice
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BitterTruth
Sep 27, 2015 09:18pm
So what did he reply to ?
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Imtiaz
Sep 27, 2015 09:19pm
Have we already not wasted Pakistan's future to get hold of Kashmir?
Let bygone be bygone and come to recognise reality that Indian held Kashmir will remain Indian held.
Move on for better education, skills, production and prosperity.
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Indian Sher
Sep 27, 2015 09:20pm
Same old story.Much Ado About Nothing.And what the Secretary General has to say in response. His mum on the issue makes it apparent that Kashmir has ceased to exist as an issue for the civilized world.
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Abdulla Hussain
Sep 27, 2015 09:20pm
Plebiscite is the only solution, why is India so afraid of conducting plebiscite in Kashmir. The world community should clearly understand that peace in the region can only be achieved through a just solution of Kashmir issue & this Just solution demands that the people of Kashmir is allowed to exercise their right of choosing what is best for them.
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Gourishankar
Sep 27, 2015 09:22pm
The resolution which was passed by United Nation Security Council was under chapter VI of UN Charter. Resolutions passed under Chapter VI of UN charter are considered non-binding and have no mandatory enforceability as opposed to the resolutions passed under chapter VII. Any resolution under chapter VI is non-mandatory. It is dependent on the will of the parties to follow it through or not. Hence it is not mandatory for India to conduct plebiscite in J&K. Pakistan has ceded a large area of Karakoram to China, are they going to ask back that area from Chinese, because if the plebiscite has to be done it has to be done in whole region of J&K
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Alka
Sep 27, 2015 09:22pm
"Ban Ki-moon expressed concern on tensions between Pakistan and India and offered his good offices for dialogue between the two arch rivals." says it all.
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brr
Sep 27, 2015 09:23pm
And then the world listened in awe to Nawaz and agreed to change its ways to accommodate his needs.
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Rex Major
Sep 27, 2015 09:24pm
It seems like the two talked "at each other" rather than with each other.
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AVI
Sep 27, 2015 09:24pm
What Ban Ki-Moon said to Mr. Sharif? "UN is a useless organization and we don't have power to do that, Fix your internals with composite dialogues? "
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Axis
Sep 27, 2015 09:24pm
Your demand is my command said Ban-ki-moon.
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Talking Point
Sep 27, 2015 09:27pm
Once every 5 years Jammu and Kashmir votes to elect its own state legislature and elect MP representatives for the Lok Sabha. This is a continued and continuous expression of faith in the Indian federal structure by a majority of the Kashmiris. So Pak PM should concentrate on his own country where elections to 4 major MNA seats were declared void by the EC due to rigging by the PM's own party. Maybe he could send his team to understand how a democracy works rather than read out statements prepared by Gen. Raheel.
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Irfan
Sep 27, 2015 09:27pm
I m looking forward to your speech Mr PM. Remember we need to come out from the shell of our personal interest? Kindly lead by example now.
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Faraz
Sep 27, 2015 09:28pm
Proud of u Nawaz Sharif.U r really a true patriot.Salute to you sir.
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Salim Khan
Sep 27, 2015 09:30pm
NO news anywhere, not even by UN ( I checked UN Media statements) and its a pre-written press statement released by the Nawaz Govt. for the consumption of all of us.
This was just a 30 second Photo-op. that UN secretary-General has with every leader who comes to UNGA. There was No meeting nor any talks on Kashmir with the UN chief.
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ashutosh mishra
Sep 27, 2015 09:30pm
Nice work !! Shaabaash !!!
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Altaf Hussain, Mumbai
Sep 27, 2015 09:30pm
In the mean time PM Modi is ramping up an image of Digital India and soliciting investment from Fortune 500 companies. When will Pakistani leadership, political as well as Military alike, pitch for inclusive development for their countrymen? If they miss the bus again, they will really be left behind by a mile.
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Coolman
Sep 27, 2015 09:32pm
lol, Ban Ki-moon offered his good offices for dialogue between the two arch rivals...yeah thats the only thing he can offer, world know that.
But why pakistan is forgetting about Simla agreement which states "Both countries will settle their differences by peaceful means through bilateral negotiations". So Kashmir dispute must be settled through bilateral negotiations as per Simla Agreement, 1972 and thus, had denied any third party intervention even that of United Nations"
So old resolutions are not valid, dear pakistanis!! Come back to reality, don't run after UN, lol
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Sadhu
Sep 27, 2015 09:32pm
"Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday called upon United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon for a plebiscite in Kashmir" Ban Ki - moon as usual kept quiet.
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Dr. Abdul Mannan Khan
Sep 27, 2015 09:33pm
Please, continue this process. Misunderstanding for year cannot be overcome within a few years. Dear India, please live in new ear. You know, we both want to focus our all attentions to develop our people.
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jagdish
Sep 27, 2015 09:33pm
Hoping against hope
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nitin
Sep 27, 2015 09:34pm
not again
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Indipendant
Sep 27, 2015 09:38pm
Nawaz Sharif has become to sound like a broken record. You cannot try to solve outside problems when you have so much discontent within Pakistan. People need proper meals, electricity, clean water, good jobs and a decent livelihood. Clean up your act with the country, reduce corruption and then talk with the rest of the world. Till then, you will be heard, but not acted upon.
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Bilal Mughal
Sep 27, 2015 09:38pm
Yes go for plebiscite, let kashmiris decide what they want freedom or not. Please solve this issue once for all for a peaceful environment between both countries.
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ashar
Sep 27, 2015 09:40pm
Be firm on it PM
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AW
Sep 27, 2015 09:43pm
The PM talked with the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon demanding a plebiscite in Kashmir, complained about LOC violations by India and assured him of Pakistan's full support for peace in Afghanistan. Whereas the UN General Secretary Ban Ki-moon offered his good offices for facilitating dialogue between the two arch rivals, promising no fresh UN resolutions and commended the PM for choosing a female ambassador to the UN. It is clear as day light that the UN does not want to involve itself in India-Pakistan disputes and is encouraging bilateral dialogue. Modi wants dialogue on his terms so we are back at square one
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Zak
Sep 27, 2015 09:45pm
Is the dossier ready?
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Kamran
Sep 27, 2015 09:45pm
This is a good time to express the message of indian govt brutality.
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Dr. Khan
Sep 27, 2015 09:46pm
Well done Mr. PM
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ratan mia
Sep 27, 2015 09:51pm
Awesome, NS did make a point.
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Sk
Sep 27, 2015 09:53pm
Ok. So what next and when?
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Mr. Mirror
Sep 27, 2015 09:54pm
and what Ban ki Moon said to NS, solve your issues bilaterally. Show some matuarity, do not write so much letters we have to do some other works too.
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auginpk
Sep 27, 2015 09:58pm
Plebiscite, on what ground. I think the UN resolution requires care full reading by the PM Shariff.
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KeyPoints
Sep 27, 2015 10:00pm
While PM Nawaz Sharif is urging UN Chief to hold plebecite in Kashmir, Indians are working with others to insist, there is no need for plebecite, falsely claiming Kashmiris are very happy, fully protected and they are not seeking freedom from India. Furthermore, any friends of India (and enemies of Pakistan), must be telling PM Nawaz not to raise issue of Kashmir in his speech at UNO session. Remains to be seen how forcefully Pakistan puts its demand at UNO session, whether its a courageous and straightforward demand or or just a wishy-washy mention of Kashmir?
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Bhai Jan
Sep 27, 2015 10:02pm
How many PMs and Presidents of Pakistan have shaken hands with UN Chiefs over the years?
Every time our leaders come back with false promises but scream like Eagles for doing a great job.
Once fooled fine. Twice fooled OK.
But many times fooled: Always a fool.
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Naxalite
Sep 27, 2015 10:04pm
Good News for Kashmiris!
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Ajay Maheshwari
Sep 27, 2015 10:06pm
What was the reply of Mr. Ban-ki Moon ?
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krishna
Sep 27, 2015 10:15pm
Have the evidences been presented to UN Chief at the Premier's meeting which Pakistan has vociferously been feeding the media so long???
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Rohhajh
Sep 27, 2015 10:22pm
Has Pakistan first agreed to a plebiscite in Kashmir under its own control? Only then they can pressurise India for a plebiscite in their Kashmir...
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kianipura.Washington
Sep 27, 2015 10:31pm
people of kashmir must choose their future freely,
why india is in violations of its unsc resulaton on kashmir,
wher india sought plebiscite to end 1948 war.
for how long the kashmir women children and youngs and old has to suffer under700000 indian troops.
time to live and let live
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Rou
Sep 27, 2015 10:40pm
Well spoken PM Nawaz Sharif, that's the courage that needs to be shown.
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Gaurav
Sep 27, 2015 10:41pm
So now what next. Stop fooling people of Kashmir and Pakistan and do constructive work for Pakistan's development
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Manzoor
Sep 27, 2015 10:43pm
Thank you Nawaz Sharief for raising the voice of oppressed Kashmiris with the UN Secretary General.
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Rh
Sep 27, 2015 10:47pm
Modi nw @ fb, apple, google.. Where is or PM.. Wr are fedup with K issue again and again... Apart frm Kashmir, are we doung good with rest of pakistan?? MR PM pls do something about education, hunger, security.. This visit shoud be focused on some of our core issues, in this case "K", pls excluded.. Now we have to tell that apart frm kashmir and nuclear bomb, pakistan is nation of 18 million ppl..
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Murad
Sep 27, 2015 10:48pm
His response to the issues raised was not adequate in fact not at all related. Did he hear Nawaz?
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Oshkosh
Sep 27, 2015 10:50pm
Is Pakistan going to fulfill its side of obligations in preparation for plebiscite, which is withdrawing its troops from the part of Kashmir Pakistan controls?
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dkm
Sep 27, 2015 10:50pm
So....what happened after Nawaj urges Ban No Moon.........please let us know the outcome.......
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Indian
Sep 27, 2015 11:01pm
Let him Urge the bottom line UN can't do anything lolzz
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just an indian
Sep 27, 2015 11:06pm
"PM Nawaz urges Ban Ki-moon for plebiscite in Kashmir"
Ok.. then what he replied???
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Singh
Sep 27, 2015 11:07pm
UN can't do anything, the only way forward is bilateral talks between India and Pakistan.
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John
Sep 27, 2015 11:11pm
Optimism at its best
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Najam Chaudhari
Sep 27, 2015 11:12pm
the plebiscite in Kashmir for muslims of all India..
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uchak
Sep 27, 2015 11:13pm
This is excellent strategy. While the Indian PM is wasting his time in photops with google and microsoft etc CEOs etc, PM Sharif is utilizing his time in educating the UN. Now Mr. Moon is applauding Pakistan's efforts in fighting terrorism and also heard the PM's plea on Kashmir and the LOC issue. This is in stark contrast to what the world was thinking earlier. I believe this is like a diplomatic coup. The foreign office has done a wonderful job.
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Bitter truth
Sep 27, 2015 11:14pm
While Modi is working hard for his country in U.S. by meeting top tech CEOs and trying to garner investment, NS seems be stuck in a time loop repeating same old, threadbare statements. Even Ban Ki Moon seems to have given up on NS. India has moved on and making strides by being the fastest growing major economy and sending rockets to Mars, while Pakistan's flawed and unforesighted foreign policy has brought it nothing but embarrassment.
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gaurav
Sep 27, 2015 11:16pm
I hardly comment on any forums, but this time I wanted to request the honorable PM of Pakistan, "Sir, please can you focus on improving you domestic economy, your counties image across the globe needs more TLC".. Kashmir if if then did a plebiscite there would vote for independence, and would have no bearing on Pakistan.. please sir, its a world thats looking at Pakistan as a young country and you have the skills and people who can make Pakistan strong.. all the best..
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Akram
Sep 27, 2015 11:16pm
Very good step. Of course India will toss it aside which is exactly what we would like to highlight . You cannot become permanent security council member by neglecting it's resolutions.
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shreya
Sep 27, 2015 11:18pm
Same as last year Mr PM
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Kris
Sep 27, 2015 11:19pm
Talk about tale of two worlds. On one hand you have Modi meeting with CEO's of companies in Silicon Valley promoting Digital India in the 21st century. On the other hand you have NS asking UN chief for enforcing a 1948 plebiscite resolution which he himself hasn't implemented. This in a nutshell captures the stark contrast between the path taken by the two countries. One is looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities of the future while the other is stuck in the historic past unable to extricate himself and move ahead.
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qaiser
Sep 27, 2015 11:20pm
Way to go PM!!!!!!!
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Bitter truth
Sep 27, 2015 11:28pm
Please don't bore Ban Ki Moon with same old, hollow statement.
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Asif
Sep 27, 2015 11:28pm
No use; UN and WEST can't dare to take action against India even China; all are seeing potential growth possibilities with India;
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Vinay Kapoor
Sep 27, 2015 11:34pm
Congratulations pak, your beloved pm is now on active mode. Waiting eagerly for reciprocation..
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Tamilselvan
Sep 27, 2015 11:39pm
Sir, Pakistan must start by returning all the land it is currently occupying and the land handed over China back to J&K. Next Pak must understand under Shimla treaty UN interference in no longer valid and it should be handled between India and Pakistan only. Ideal method is to ask people where they would like to live and they can migrate peacefully and keep the current LOC as the international line of control. In this case neither can claim victory or defeat and each country can move in the direction they want to.
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Shahid Khan
Sep 27, 2015 11:41pm
Finally our PM Nawaz Sharif showed the guts and spoke about the core issue of Kashmir and blatant voilation by the Indians on line of control. Remember, he did not say a word about the Kashmir issue when he met Modi one on one in the past
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Khan
Sep 27, 2015 11:52pm
Part of the conditions of the plebiscite is that we must withdraw forces. Authors like Christine Fair constantly point this out as though it is a fatal blow to Pakistans stance. It is not. We can demilitarize as soon as we get a commitment from india that a plebiscite will be held and that they won't invade. Otherwise, no one will fault pakistan for hesitating on the demilitarization clause. India after all has 500,000 troops on the other side of loc!
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SB
Sep 28, 2015 12:02am
Great!! What was the response from Ban Ki-Moon, Mr PM?
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WiseMan
Sep 28, 2015 12:08am
Are you serious Mr. PM?
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smanga
Sep 28, 2015 12:09am
Modi is buzy seeking American businesses like facebook with QA with Mark Zuckerberg, google campus and speeches at SAP. Here the needle seems to going on at the same point.
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NY
Sep 28, 2015 12:10am
Modi is busy in getting investment for India and NS is busy on Kashmir
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PHILOSOPHER (from Japan)
Sep 28, 2015 12:19am
This should be reminded in the UN General assembly session due on 30th September 2015. It would be a great effort if the PM can deliver the same thought at a mega platform.
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Thinkaboutit...
Sep 28, 2015 12:38am
Calling on 'good for nothing' UN is like banging your head against the wall. What a waste of time and efforts.
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Ritesh
Sep 28, 2015 12:41am
What did Ban ki moon say to sharif on kashmir.
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George
Sep 28, 2015 12:42am
Great diplomacy!! Nawaz Sharif will try & get Kashmir out of Indian control & make it as part of Pakistan. He will get will do it in the remaining years of his office.
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Ashish
Sep 28, 2015 12:48am
I am sure UN will take up the matter in the same earnest as it did to India's claim for UNSC seat.
Gawwd, when are the two neighbours going to realise that they have themselves to settle these matters; UN is a guided programme commanded by West interests.
Where art thou, brohter(s)
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JA
Sep 28, 2015 12:49am
I am curious to know what Ban ki Moon replied to NS
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Zak
Sep 28, 2015 12:53am
@Ritesh he said, ' the Kashmiris have suffered enough, the suffering cannot go in, the plebiscite will happen. At present India is avoiding it and U.S. Is hindering the UN from pushing for the plebiscite, and U.S.
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Zak
Sep 28, 2015 12:54am
@smanga that's because the blood of a human is worth more than US dollars.
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AIB
Sep 28, 2015 12:57am
Ban ki Moon Reply:-Ban expressed concern on tensions between Pakistan and India and offered his good offices for dialogue between the two arch rivals.
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Kabutar Rawalpindi
Sep 28, 2015 01:00am
Sirji Please leave the Kashmir issue. Let us work on how to improve home.
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A. Mangal
Sep 28, 2015 01:01am
This is useless organization only caters to French, British et el resolutions, sanctions and bombing campaigns. Only tries war crimiminals out of Africa and turns blind eyes on the civilized west!
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Azhar
Sep 28, 2015 01:09am
UN is fake organization, it should be shut down. His past decisions distroyed Iraq, Libya, Syria and many African countries. Developing countries must leave it.
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Silicon Valley bangalore
Sep 28, 2015 01:10am
Leaders like you are asset to India :p
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Rahul
Sep 28, 2015 01:40am
Best of luck Pakistan
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Kevin
Sep 28, 2015 01:42am
Hope PM realizes that the strength and clout of a nation or person lies in economic might. When one gains economic might, the world would listen to them. This is what India is cleverly doing and what Pakistan is missing!! The increased business opportunity and networking of business houses across nations would make such nations increase their area of influence. PM Sharif's aim should be to improve the lives of average Pakistanis by bringing in more investment, jobs and opportunities for the youngsters. History would teach the future of what Pakistan is missing now!!!
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Adnan
Sep 28, 2015 01:47am
After so many years of being PM this is only thing he has done right. Now if only he can undo all the 100000 mistakes he has done then maybe i will change my mind on him.
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Manu Sharma USA
Sep 28, 2015 02:00am
Wastage of money n time. Move on...
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Azeem
Sep 28, 2015 02:08am
PM Nawaz Sharif should have instructed the Secretary General to make arrangement for Plebiscite in 100 days or Pakistan take unilateral steps to boycott and stop War on terror which it has taken on behalf of global community causing economic loss of 700 Billion Dollars.
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Riaz Murtaza
Sep 28, 2015 02:18am
Now whatever comments being posted here by our Indian friends. No one can deny kashmir is on united nations unsolved issue. It has to be solved according to the will of the great people of kashmir.
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Zak
Sep 28, 2015 02:25am
@Kevin Once they get over from their own personal interests then maybe, but they are extremely selfish. Unfortunately Pakistan is not in their diary.
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uk wala
Sep 28, 2015 02:34am
Why so stubborn about just Kashmir is there not any other issue in Pakistan to address
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Harmony-1
Sep 28, 2015 02:36am
@Kevin - Kashmir issue and economic activity should continue together. You cannot close your eyes from other issues just because the other has more importance. Everything runs in parallel. In the other news article 'India clamping down on critics of Modi', it is abundantly clear that this Modi government is silencing dissent just as they are committing atrocities on Kashmiris. But Modi lovers are like bystanders and seem insensitive to such cruelty. We shouldn't be and we are not like that.
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Vik
Sep 28, 2015 02:47am
Still stuck on Kashmir issue. Friends now it times to move forward and think about reducing poverty and terrorist activities in Pakistan. Find a way to educate all citizens and think about progress. It's looks likes we are still in 1947 era.
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Akash
Sep 28, 2015 02:48am
The key word is "sidelines"
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kzi
Sep 28, 2015 02:54am
PM Nawaz just meeting and shaking hands doesnt mean you have victory. Coming out without favorable results will decrease your rating back at home.
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Human
Sep 28, 2015 03:08am
@Kevin , NS is doing what his nation and people are expecting him to do. If they wanted development and prosperity, NS would have been meeting business leaders.. unfortunately, they are stuck with K and cant see beyond.. Feel sorry for the future generations..
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Bhai Jan
Sep 28, 2015 03:26am
How many times we have seen such pictures with Pak leaders shaking hands with the UN Chiefs ?
Have UN ever listened?
Think about it .
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rana1
Sep 28, 2015 04:11am
UN and other bodies all stage drama.
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Munir
Sep 28, 2015 04:13am
Pakistan is a rich country. It can afford to send its Premier and 45 members in the entourage 10 days in advance of Premier's address on September 30, 2015. Wrong priorities or running away from titular position back home?
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Maulana Azad
Sep 28, 2015 04:25am
Pakistan needs to get a handle on the current territory and their current citizens before looking for making more people as its citizen. At present the international community does not think that Pakistan is successful for them to take these plebiscite.
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BRIJ
Sep 28, 2015 04:28am
@just an indian
Ï can't do anything".
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Optimistic
Sep 28, 2015 04:32am
Well done NS kept it up.As far as solution to Kashmir issue is concerned,Kashmiris themselves will solve it. Just wait.
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adi
Sep 28, 2015 04:39am
@Harmony-1 modi has 87 % approval ratings in india..no issues with ANYTHING he does..get it?
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AHA
Sep 28, 2015 04:55am
Ball is in Pakistan court now. Per UN, Pakistan should withdraw its forces from all parts of Kashmir.
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AHA
Sep 28, 2015 04:58am
@Zak be clear which part of Kashmiris suffered a lot? Pakistan or India? At least Kashmiris in India can raise their voices.
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Gavin
Sep 28, 2015 04:59am
@Riaz Murtaza I agree it's an issue. See it's an issue and not a problem. "Issue" is associated with difficult decisions and disagreements. It doesn't necessarily have solutions unlike problem which is connected with the word "solution". A problem is something negative that needs to be solved.
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AHA
Sep 28, 2015 04:59am
Oh yes....we have not forgotten Kashmir.
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P Setra
Sep 28, 2015 05:02am
@Rohhajh Does not the UN resolution require Pakistan to vacate the area under its control? Only the the plebiscite is supposed to be held in the COMPLETE STATE-NOT PARTITION OR TRUNCATED. Then the question of area ceded by Pakistan to China must also become big issue. Is not Pakistan pushing its luck too far ? Sometimes wishes become a huge curse for people who wish too much without vision.
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Pakistan first
Sep 28, 2015 05:08am
@Zak where did you read about Ban Ki moon reply any source?
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JabDilHiTootGaya
Sep 28, 2015 05:28am
Careful dear Prime Minister. The resolution first calls for Pakistan to vacate areas of Kashmir under it's control. Best we let it rest or it will come back to bite like other ill conceived policy initiatives. Makes for good news but if the world decides to actually implement then it would mean lots of trouble for Pakistan.
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Ali
Sep 28, 2015 05:41am
Kashmir will choose Pakistan
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EDUCATED PATHAN
Sep 28, 2015 05:53am
I am sure no one is interested on this matter now!!!
Right now both the countries should and only must focus on their economy
Enough we have suffered already.
Build a solid trust and foundation with ther neighbours
And in this way it will do so much better to the citizens of both countries and the region.
This is the fact brothers!!!!
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Tahir
Sep 28, 2015 06:08am
I think all United Nations Security Council resolutions should be implemented or this organisation should be dissolved and countries should choose to make small groups to help each other. There is no point in not implementing a resolution because some bigger or powerful country is against the resolution. This will just flourish the idea that United Nations is there to protect interests of rich and wealthy nations and to exploit common people and poor countries and has no mechanism of justice for underprevileged segments of the world.
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S.R.
Sep 28, 2015 06:16am
Pakistanis happy? NS has raised the issue to Kashmir to Ban Ki Moon. What is going to be the outcome?B
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Ammy
Sep 28, 2015 06:17am
@Harmony-1
You will find news item from many sources apart from this website. Seems you read only what you want to read.
Please come out of your closet.
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nadeem696
Sep 28, 2015 06:26am
We need strong PM who can extradite the issues with courage and without personal benifits. He don't have the vision and capability to run the country.
Govt haven't been able to extradite the Kashmir issue therefore there is no progress on Kashmir otherwise by now Kashmir should have been Independent according to UN resolutions and with Pakistan according to will of Kashmirees
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Deepak
Sep 28, 2015 06:35am
The Smartest thing for Ban Ki Boon to do is actually nothing....
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kp
Sep 28, 2015 06:37am
Hurray !! Now, there will definitely be a plebiscite in Kashmir.
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Javed
Sep 28, 2015 07:16am
@Zak for your knowledge as per Newyork times ban kee moon say you make good relation with India and have biletral talk as per shimla aggrement bcoz as per shimla aggrement the two nation agree with bilateral talks and 1949 un resolution is nullified
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sid
Sep 28, 2015 07:17am
Ok. Then what did he say. Did he give you date of plebicite.
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BlueEarth
Sep 28, 2015 07:21am
@Pakistan first : As always its Zak's " Khayali Pulao"
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Shahdab
Sep 28, 2015 07:32am
Not only should we raise the issue with UN, US and all international forums but should also push for timelines for the same. Else we should threaten to withdraw our support on the war on terror.
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adnan bashir
Sep 28, 2015 08:38am
thanks prime minister sir u always great
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Sunil Varma
Sep 28, 2015 09:49am
@Harmony-1 ...when is the date fixed for Harmony ! ????
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Sunil Varma
Sep 28, 2015 10:12am
@Harmony-1 ...You are not well informed about the present status in India, the whole nation is ' Modi lover ' today for the way he has energized this nation and the direction in which he is taking India.
It is a small minority of disgruntled opposition like Congress and their minions, who set the note of discord in an otherwise great harmony in India today,
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ASHUTOSH
Sep 28, 2015 03:13pm
If there will be a plebiscite both India and Pakistan will campaign in J&K to join with them.I am anxious to know what Pakistan will speak to people of j&k to attract them to join Pakistan .
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AAMADMI
Sep 28, 2015 03:17pm
@Zak Yes right Kashmiris may have suffered but Pakistan havent learned the lesson yet.
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Ask
Sep 28, 2015 06:49pm
@AAMADMI Pakistan is doing its best very unthankful you people are
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Talat
Sep 28, 2015 08:25pm
this is like a game of chess ....If the Pakistani move their military personnel out of Azad Kashmir then Pakistan has automatically begun the process of a free impartial pleblicite. The next move is that of the Indians to demilitarise and pull all their military out of Kashmir. I think India might consider occupying the Pakistani vacated Kashmir but that would be with disastrous consequences and they would have no choice but to also move ahead with the pleblicite as they now have no reason to blame Pakistan not abiding by the resolution. If Nawaz had the courage to move troops out then Kashmir may see its freedom from India and possibly Pakistan. Kashmir should be free of both its giant neighbours but at peace with both.
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shabir
Sep 29, 2015 01:14am
Plebiscite is a dead horse being flogged over and over again.
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naka Paka
Sep 29, 2015 04:30am
@Harmony-1 Nothing has happened and nothing will happen
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Omar
Sep 29, 2015 09:59am
This is just an eye wash.He knows very well that it means NOTHING!
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original realist
Sep 29, 2015 01:47pm
Nawaz is the best PM country has ever had...
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Vikram Agarwal
Sep 29, 2015 03:07pm
@original realist There is nothing UN or any other body can do about K issue raised by pakistan leadership again and again. its not realistic now days to have plebiscite happening in any of the democratic countries. Simply it is not possible.
Even nuclear threat is irrelevant now days, it will be much better to develop what you have with you at present.
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Nabarun Dey
Sep 29, 2015 07:35pm
Elections and Plebiscite simultaneously ! Unheard of.
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