HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL, IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR CASTE, COLOR, CREED REGION AND RELIGION MAY THE NEXT YEAR BRING PEACE, LOVE, AND HARMONY! : HABIB YOUSAFZAI, CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL, IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR CASTE, COLOR, CREED REGION AND RELIGION MAY THE NEXT YEAR BRING PEACE, LOVE, AND HARMONY! : HABIB YOUSAFZAI,

 CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

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ASSALAM-O-ALAIKUM!

Kashmir Diaspora Alliance consisting of Khawaja Rafique, Mushtaq Anjum, Farooq Siddiqi, Engineer Zamir, Idrees Khan, Asif Khan Raja, Aziz Chaudhary, Aftab Butt, Chaudhary Younas, Dr. Azrab Khan, Shabbir Bhatti, Jannat Khan, Moeed Ahmed, Syed Noushad Hussain, and Habib Yousafzai would like to wish you a warm and prosperous new year. May Allah (SWT) bless you and your families with a prosperous new year full of peace, love and joy.

After a very difficult year full of many trials and tribulations including the loss of many innocent lives and cries of the oppressed going unheard, let us all strive in the new year to help the oppressed, one individual at a time, and destroy the mindset of extremism. Let us all unite as one, as human beings so that we can stand for justice and help our fellow man based on the principals of ethics and true sound morals. May Allah Almighty bless us all in this coming year with change for the oppressed.

IN THE WAKE OF THE ATTACKS IN PESHAWAR, WE MUST UNITE AND MAINTAIN WHAT GOOD WE HAVE!: HABIB YOUSAFZAI,CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

IN THE WAKE OF THE ATTACKS IN PESHAWAR, WE MUST UNITE AND MAINTAIN WHAT GOOD WE HAVE!: HABIB YOUSAFZAI,CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

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Although India has occupied a portion of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, also known as Maqbooza Kashmir for decades now, and has drawn a line and attempted to create a barrier between us and our country of Pakistan; still our hearts are with our people, and we will always stand shoulder to shoulder in every situation with the people of Pakistan.

In fact, since India has gained its independence from the British, it has vehemently tried to destabilize and weaken the Pakistani state. It did not allow Junagar, Hyderabad, Manwadar to accede to Pakistan. In fact it stated that these states are Hindu majority states and as such it forcefully occupied them. But at the same time, the hypocrisy in its claims comes to the forefront when it illegally occupied Kashmir, and until today is not taking any steps towards justice by fulfilling the human right of self determination of the people of Maqbooza Kashmir. In order to establish hegemony over the subcontinent, it also occupied the Sikh Homeland Punjab, Khalistan without their consensus. Until today it is changing the demographic situation in Khalistan in order to even deem the right of self determination useless as now the occupier has flooded the occupied. Although the right of self determination exists, and it is a human right of the people, in reality it is something that is not required. In truth, justice must take place by immediately withdrawing its military and forfeiting all of its illegal claims on these territories. How can an occupier even be given as an option as a legitimate party, or provided any legitimate claim whatsoever? By doing these, we are legitimizing the occupier, and complacent with its claims.     

Following along its historical trajectory of illegal occupation and indiscriminate goal of hegemony, the Indian state is also believed to have committed the incident in the Peshawar school, where over a hundred were massacred is a heinous crime and no one who claims to be human can do anything other than condemn this act. Regardless of who has sponsored such an act, and it is definitely worth noting that foreign interests are written all over such an event who have stopped at nothing in the past and continue to sponsor various groups and factions in order to destabilize Pakistan, it is imperative to note that these terrorists who have perpetrated these attacks are not Muslims. They must not only be punished, but must be eradicated as individuals that can carry out such attacks cannot be reasoned with. The reason we must do this is that we must take concrete steps forward; we must be in remorse, but remorse is not the solution. We need to take action!

In fact, if one takes a look into our faith as described by Allah the Almighty in the Iman-Mufassal, we should note what the Lord states; “I believe in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Last Day, and in Taqdir, that all good and bad is from Allah the Most High and I believe in resurrection after death.”

So although it must be acknowledged that these acts were apart of destiny, these attacks are not a reason to go against the foundations of our religion, either flocking to secularism, or, taking part in senseless violence and attacks against our religious establishments. In fact, this is the pursuit of our enemy that we turn inwards and destroy what good we have. Taking part in baseless attacks in the domestic sphere against our religious establishments whether that is our mosques, educational institutions, holy places of worship and shrines is exactly what foreign interests would want, and exactly what the terrorists who are devoid of any faith dream of.

As a populace, a consensus must be reached in which the masses realize that it is these mosques, these holy places of worship, these shrines and educational institutions that are the only good that we have left. As such, our actions must be calm and calculated. Justice must be swift, and it must be served, but we must remember what true justice is and that can only be dictated by the teachings of the Quran. We must take the fight to the enemy, no implode from within. We must not start playing the blame game. Tragedy is not a means to become divided; rather, this event is a wakeup call for us to unite. 

WE SALUTE YOU ON YOUR 47TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY CHAUDHRY GHULAM ABBAS QUAID-E-KASHMIR; WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR SACRIFICES! : HABIB YOUSAFZAI, THE CHAIRMAN KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

WE SALUTE YOU ON YOUR 47^TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY CHAUDHRY GHULAM ABBAS QUAID-E-KASHMIR; WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR SACRIFICES! : HABIB YOUSAFZAI, 

THE CHAIRMAN KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

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Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas Quaid-e-Kashmir (1904-1967) lived a life of great sacrifice and is definitely an individual to be revered. As such, it is wide pride that we should recognize that the inhabitants of Maqbooza Kashmir (under illegal Indian occupation since October 27, 1947) and those in Pakistan observed the 47th death anniversary of Kashmiri leader Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas on Thursday the December 18, 2014. The day was marked with paying respect and renewing of pledges to continue the mission of the Kashmiri leader until the goal of liberation of the occupied part of the Jammu Kashmir is attained. Quran Khawani was held in various parts of Maqbooza Kashmir and in Pakistan in order to send blessing on him for his sacrifices.  

Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas was born in the middle class family of Chaudhry Nawab Khan on February 4, 1904 at Jammu. He graduated from the Prince of Whales College Jammu. He passed his LLB from Law College Lahore and started his career as a lawyer in Jammu. He was offered a post of Sub-Judge but he refused to serve the Dogra Raj.

He reorganized the socio-political organization Young Men’s Muslim Association, which was established earlier in 1909 and was the only platform that Muslims were using to raise their political voice in Jammu and Kashmir. This organization conducted massive demonstrations against the Dogra rule and its activities won admiration among the Muslim masses.

In order to safeguard the rights of the Muslims of the Valley another organization, the All Jammu and Kashmir Conference was established. Its president was Sheikh Abdullah while Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas was elected as its secretary general. Later the organization was renamed as National Conference. But when Sheikh Abdullah developed his association with Nehru and Congress, Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas immediately withdrew in order to have no affiliation with the National Conference. As the struggle between the Congress and the Muslim League over the partition of India had its repercussions in Kashmir and the idea of Pakistan gained ground, the National Conference lost its popularity. Consequently, the Muslim Conference was revived under the leadership of Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas. The Muslim Conference being the real representative of the Muslims of Kashmir passed a resolution unanimously to be a part of Pakistan on July 19, 1947.

When the state of Jammu and Kashmir was facing atrocities at the hands of the Dogra Raj and the Muslims majority was being subjugated, Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas rose to the occasion with great valor and devotion and dedicated his life for the liberation of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas enthusiastically campaigned for the association of the people of Jammu and Kashmir to be only with Pakistan. He reached Pakistan after the transfer of prisoners in 1948 after the ceasefire and served the Azad Kashmir government until 1951. He presented the case of Pakistan in the United Nations along with Sardar Ibrahim (also another hero of Muslims of Kashmir) when India asked UNO to resolve the issue, which ended up with the cease-fire line.

In 1951 he resigned from leadership of Azad Kashmir government and stepped down from politics. He died of stomach cancer on December 18, 1967 and was buried at Faizabad, Rawalpindi as it was his desire to be buried in the heart of Pakistan. He is survived by three sons and two daughters Tariq Abbas, Tahir Abbas, Farooq Abbas, Rahat Abbas and Wajahat Abbas.

As such, it is great pride and honour that we should hail the fact that Raja Ajaz, Kala Media Cell Muslim Conference has confirmed that special meetings were held in all parts of Azad Kashmir to pay tribute to the late leader for his remarkable services for the Kashmir freedom movement. 

The Kashmir Diaspora Alliance vows to continue to spread the nature of and fulfill the dying wishes of the great and late Ch. Ghulam Abbas to free those in Maqbooza Kashmir from the clutches of the Indian government. Pakistan must stand firm as one and eradicate all those parasite which seek to weaken the state and at the same time, move forward and make concrete steps to have its rightful territory as its own once again. Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas’s sacrifices must not go in vain, and they will not. His tireless sacrifices and of his family, of which the women of his family were dishonored must not be forgotten. We must unite as one and liberate the oppressed, which are both our brothers and our countrymen. May the Lord, Allah Almighty, bless Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas and give us the strength to follow in his footsteps in the help of the oppressed. May we never forget his sacrifices.

THE INDIAN STATES BASELESS CLAIMS: HABIB YOUSAFZAI, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

THE INDIAN STATES BASELESS CLAIMS: HABIB YOUSAFZAI,

THE CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

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ASSALAM-O-ALAIKUM!

It is obligation of every sovereign nation to look after its citizens, those that reside within its borders. The same applies to Pakistan.  Does it make logical sense to state that because Kashmir is not a part of India, then by default, it is also not a part of Pakistan? Let us take for example the relationship of a father and son; a father should claim fatherhood of the child. No other individual has the right to be able to claim that they are his father as well. But because they are not his father, does that mean that no one else is?

It is quite clear that like the above example, Kashmir is an inherent part of Pakistan as just like any other part of Pakistan, it was divided from the subcontinent on the basis of religious similarities. But these similarities do not end there and go far deeper to cultural and common historical belonging. The question remains though, where does the point of contention remain? What arguments are left?

There is no such thing as a single sovereign Kashmiri state; Kashmir was given to Pakistan based on the fact that it is not a part of India; it has no ethnic, religious, cultural ties. The fact remains that the international community is already well aware that India possesses no moral or ethical claim. It forcefully stays within occupied Kashmir as an oppressor and expansionist. Its lack of credibility is firmly rooted in its inability to agree to plebiscite. The facts are clear, yet where is the action? 

TWO CIVILIAN YOUTHS MURDERED BY THE INDIAN REGIME IN MAQBOOZA KASHMIR: HABIB YOUSAFZAI, CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

TWO CIVILIAN YOUTHS MURDERED BY THE INDIAN REGIME IN MAQBOOZA KASHMIR: 

HABIB YOUSAFZAI, CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

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ASSALAM-O-ALAIKUM!

A genocide has been carried out by the Indian Army in Jammu Kashmir alias Maqbooza Kashmir and designated by the UN as the Internationally Disputed Areas of Jammu Kashmir (IDA:JK). Two civilian youth, Mehraj-Ud-Dar and Faisal Ahmad Bhat, were killed in an Army firing in IDA:JK’s Chattergam area of Budgam district on Monday November 03,2014. Aside from this atrocity, another 605 (six hundred five) are being kept under detention by the occupant army without any charges.

This is just one more injustice on innocent lives in Maqbooza Kashmir; families destroyed, people’s lives forever changed so that the Indian state can maintain its occupation. Grave atrocities are being committed on a daily basis by more than 700,000 Indian forces against Kashmiri citizens.These atrocities cannot be forgotten. According to the UN and other human rights organizations, records indicate that the Indian regime and its armed forces have killed more than 202,851 citizens, made 216,633 arrests, 110,755 have disappeared, 115,913 homes demolished, leaving 122,857 widows and 207,486 orphans.

Is this justice? Is this democracy? When will the international community speak out? When will change take place?  

WE ARE WITH THOSE WHO ARE OPPRESSED AND STAUNCHLY AGAINST THE OPPRESSORS: HABIB YOUSAFZAI,CHAIRMAN KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

WE ARE WITH THOSE WHO ARE OPPRESSED AND STAUNCHLY AGAINST THE OPPRESSORS: 

HABIB YOUSAFZAI,CHAIRMAN KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

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ASSALAM-O-ALAIKUM!

The inhabitants of Jammu Kashmir alias Maqbooza Kashmir [also known as Internationally Disputed Areas of Jammu Kashmir (IDA:JK)] are indebted to the 188.2 million brothers and sisters of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for their unwavering support for the freedom of a nation under the oppression of an occupying force. We salute Pakistan because despite the innumerable losses, it remains steadfast in their support since India’s preplanned attack and occupation of IDA: JK on October 27, 1947.

Furthermore, we wholeheartedly appreciate the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, his sister Aseefa Bhutto Zardari and Former Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan Barrister Sultan Mehmood for their participation in the rally of London Million March on October 27, 2014 to impress India to cease its illegal occupation of IDA: JK. Based upon the partition plan of Indian-sub-continent, Kashmir being a Muslim Majority state should be a part of Pakistan. Moreover, we endorse the statement of Mr. Zardari, when he boldly stated that Pakistan will liberate every part of Kashmir from India’s illegal occupation.

We feel the pain of the inhabitants of Arunachal Pradesh apart of Southern Tibet which was also occupied by the Indian government, and the Sikhs of Sikh Homeland Punjab (Khalistan) who were mercilessly slaughtered at the hands of Indian forces. The day is near when Arunachal Pradesh will once again join China which it originally belonged to and the flag of Khalistan will be waving alongside with other nations.

THE INDIAN STATE RELISHING OVER ILLEGAL OCCUPATION IS NOT THE SOLUTION, UNITY FROM THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN OCCUPIED IS:HABIB YOUSAFZAI,CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

THE INDIAN STATE RELISHING OVER ILLEGAL OCCUPATION IS NOT THE SOLUTION, UNITY FROM THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN OCCUPIED IS:HABIB YOUSAFZAI,CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE 

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ASSALAM-O-ALAIKUM!

India occupied Kashmir by force on October 27, 1947 in order to establish its hegemony over South Asia. The fact remains that the people of Hindu faith never ruled united India. The Muslims united Indian sub-continent and ruled it over a thousand years despite the fact that they were a fraction of the total population. Abul Muzaffar Muhiuddine Mohammad Aurangzeb Alamgir (Rehmatullah-Elahe), who was born November 04, 1618 and died on March 03, 1707, ruled the entire sub-continent. His reign lasted 49 years from 1658 until his death and he was a very good practicing Muslim. Unfortunately, his heirs and subsequent rulers could not maintain such a huge empire because of disunity among the lines. This disunity was ultimately caused by various different factions of the empire identifying with an identity other than Islam and this problem persists today.

Similarly on August 15, 1947, the day India received freedom from the British, an entirely different nation of Chinese descent of Arunachal Pradesh apart of Southern Tibet was also occupied by the Indian government which was recently highlighted by Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying stated that “Indian should refrain from complicating the boundary issue” (PTI Updated Oct 27,2014).  Aside from this, the Sikhs of Punjab, Khalistan  (Sikh Homeland an inherited state of Sikhs) were also occupied. Just like in the past, disunity and division and the influence of the Indian state also led to the dismemberment of Bangladesh formerly known as East Pakistan. A renowned newspaper The Greater Kashmir reported on October 31st quoting the statement of Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh who stated that Pakistan has seen an adequate response for the so called recent transgressions along the LoC.

The shocking fact is that this new government is stating this like it is something to celebrate? Despite claiming to be the largest democracy in the world, rather than providing those it has occupied with democratic rights, it is propagating military victory over a territory that it has illegally occupied? This is a disgrace to democracy, and all moral and ethical behaviour. The Indian state needs to move past rhetoric and propaganda and come to the table in order to come to a peaceful resolution to the issues at hand in all occupied territories. Are not the lost lives of hundreds of thousands in the occupied territories such as those in Kashmir who has lost more than 200,000 and Khalistan which has lost more than 270,000 lives each, and the thousands in Arunachal Pradesh enough?

At the same time the Pakistani state must also become united as one, and as well as the Muslim Ummah. How can we fend off and stand for justice for ourselves, when we are too busy fighting one another? We must not forget the days of Aurangzeb Alamgir (Rehmatullah-Elahe) when we were standing strong and united, and justice was administered throughout the Indian subcontinent. Similarly, until we join one another on common grounds, whether that is Islam, or in the case of other territories oppressed by the Indian state as brothers in human kind, we will never free ourselves of oppression.      

MR. MODI’S ARRIVAL IN MAQBOOZA KASHMIR IS NOT WELCOME: HABIB YOUSAFZAI, CHAIRMAN KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

MR. MODI’S ARRIVAL IN MAQBOOZA KASHMIR IS NOT WELCOME: HABIB YOUSAFZAI, CHAIRMAN KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

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ASSALAM-O-ALAIKUM!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and, the Indian government should take note that the Mr. Modi’s arrival in Kashmir alias Maqbooza Kashmir [also known as the Internationally Disputed Areas of Jammu Kashmir (IDA:JK)] is not welcome. The fact of the matter remains that the Indian government, Mr. Modi, and also subsequent governments have failed to stop, let alone reverse the justices being committed within the occupied territory. This is not surprising because Kashmir plays a crucial geostrategic role in its bid for hegemony, and that Mr. Modi’s hands themselves are soaked with the blood of innocence.

One must not forget that it was Modi who essentially facilitated and ordered the massacre of thousands of Muslims in Gujarat just a few years back. It is ironic that the leader of the Indian state would celebrate Diwali in the very territory in which no celebrations need take place, and where the last thing on the populations mind is celebration. Are the people of Maqbooza Kashmir in any situation to celebrate with India’s Prime Minister? Rampant discrimination, open murder of the local populace with over 200,000 murdered, and a mere existence as a second class citizen is common place. Despite the attempted symbolism, there is nothing to celebrate!

Rather than focusing on demographic changes with occupied territories, or further establishing a hegemonic presence, the Indian state must take a few steps forward towards the peace process. This requires keeping human rights, fundamental freedoms, and democratic principles. Without these intact, with so many suffering; what Diwali, what celebration? 

INDIA MUST VACATE ARUNACHAL PRADESH AS IT IS PART OF SOUTHERN TIBET AS IS BEING CLAIMED BY CHINA AS WELL AS PUNJAB KHALISTAN AN INHERITED STATE OF SIKHS ILLEGALLY MERGED WITH INDIAN UNION WITHOUT THEIR CONSENT: HABIB YOUSAFZAI, CHAIRMAN OF KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

INDIA MUST VACATE ARUNACHAL PRADESH AS IT IS PART OF SOUTHERN TIBET AS IS BEING CLAIMED BY CHINA AS WELL AS PUNJAB KHALISTAN AN INHERITED STATE OF SIKHS ILLEGALLY MERGED WITH INDIAN UNION WITHOUT THEIR CONSENT: 

HABIB YOUSAFZAI, CHAIRMAN OF KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

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Please read the following news item published in Greater Kashmir on October 16, 2014 a renowned English newspaper of Maqbooza Kashmir.

China warns India on road network plans

‘Don't make any move to complicate situation at border’

K J M VARMA

Beijing, Oct 15: China Wednesday sharply reacted to India's plans to construct a road network along the McMahon line in Arunachal Pradesh and expressed hope that India will not take any action which may complicate the situation before a final settlement is reached to end the boundary dispute."We still need to verify the specifics. The boundary issue between China and India is left by colonial past. We need to deal with this issue properly," Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hong Lie told a media briefing here.He was reacting to comments by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs KirenRijiju stating that plans are afoot to construct a road network along the international boundary from Mago-Thingbu in Tawang to Vijaynagar in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh to match the China's infrastructure development. "There is a dispute about the eastern part of the China- India border. Before final settlement is reached we hope that India will not take any action that may further complicate the situation," Hong said."We should jointly safeguard the peace and tranquillity of the border area and create favourable conditions for the final settlement of the border issue," he said.India's concerns arise out of extensive road, rail air network developed by China in Tibet which could play pivotal in moving the troops and equipment at a greater speed in the rugged Himalayan region.Besides extensive highways, China's rail network came close to Sikkim border and Beijing has announced plans to build a new rail network up to Nyingchi which is close to the border of Arunachal Pradesh.China has built about five airports in the Tibet region.Beijing asserts that the infrastructure development is part of efforts to develop remote parts of Tibet. China claims Arunachal Pradesh as a part of Southern Tibet and disputes McMahon line. Chinese position is that the border dispute is confined to 2,000 kms mostly on Arunachal Pradesh where as India asserts that the dispute covered the western side of the border spanning to about 4,000 km.The two countries have held 17 rounds of Special Representative talks so far to resolve the boundary dispute.The issue also figured during last month's talks between Prime Minister NarendraModi and Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to India.The two leaders agreed to make efforts to resolve the border dispute at the earliest.

WE COMMEND THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN’S EFFORTS IN THE UNITED NATIONS: HABIB YOUSAFZAI, CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

WE COMMEND THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN’S EFFORTS IN THE UNITED NATIONS: HABIB YOUSAFZAI, CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

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We strongly condemn the aggression of the Indian government on Pakistan. The fact of the matter is, Kashmir being a Muslim majority state, it is a part of Pakistan and its citizens are also apart of Pakistan. India has illegally occupied our territory. We really appreciate and commend the efforts of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in the United Nations.We humbly solicit that the United Nations rules against the Indian government to remove all its occupation forces and end the decades long occupation and oppression of the people of Kashmir.  

Pakistan approaches UN on Kashmir resolution

Sartaj Aziz writes to Ban-ki-Moon: Situation on borders deteriorating; India not desirous to engage in serious bilateral dialogue with Islamabad

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Islamabad, Oct 12: Pakistan Sunday wrote to the UN chief Ban ki-Moon on the security situation along the Line of Control and the International Border with India and sought the world body's intervention in resolving the Kashmir dispute according to the aspirations of its people.In a letter to the UN chief, adviser to the Pakistan prime minister on national security and foreign affairs Sartaj Aziz accused India of "deliberate and unprovoked violations of the ceasefire agreement and cross-border firing" over the past weeks.

"I write to bring to your urgent attention the deteriorating security situation along the line of control in Jammu & Kashmir, as well as along the International Border between Pakistan and India...As you are aware, the Jammu & Kashmir dispute is one of the long outstanding issues on the agenda of the UN security council, whose resolutions promising the holding of a plebiscite, under the auspices of the United Nations, for self-determination of the people of Jammu & Kashmir, remain valid though unimplemented to date," Aziz wrote in the letter which was released by the Pakistan foreign office here.

He added that Pakistan has been reminding the UN and the international community since decades to fulfill that promise, in the interest of "durable peace and security in the region."Referring to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's address to UN general assembly last month during which he emphasized on the need to resolve the whole issue of Jammu & Kashmir, Aziz said "unfortunately, India has adopted a policy that runs counter to its stated desire to engage in a serious bilateral dialogue with Pakistan."

He added, "India cancelled, unilaterally and without any plausible justification, the foreign secretary-level talks that were scheduled to be held on August 25, 2014."Aziz wrote: “In his address to the UN General Assembly on 26 September, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had emphasized that the core issue of Jammu and Kashmir needed to be resolved. This is the responsibility of the international community. We cannot draw a veil on the issue of Kashmir, until it is addressed in accordance with the wishes of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The Prime Minister had also reiterated Pakistan’s readiness to work for resolution of this issue through negotiations.”Asking Ban to circulate the letter as an official document of the security council, Aziz said Pakistan believes that the UN has an important role to play in promoting the objective of peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue, including through his "good offices, which we have always welcomed, and the crucial role of the UNMOGIP on ground, which needs to be strengthened and facilitated under the current circumstances."Meanwhile, Indian firing across a border with Pakistan has killed 12 civilians and injured 52 in Pakistan so far this month, according to a Sunday press release from the Foreign Ministry.Aziz said that officials from UNMOGIP, a U.N. observation team, were going to the disputed border to observe the ceasefire violations.He said that Pakistan has exercised utmost restraint and responsibility in responding to these provocations."The Government of Pakistan sincerely hopes that better sense would prevail on the Indian side to prevent the situation from spiralling out of control," he said.

In the letter to Ban-ki-Moon, Islamabad has also charged India with escalating the situation along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and the Working Boundary. “Persistent shelling and firing by Indian forces has resulted in heavy civilian casualties on the Pakistan side. During the period 1-10 October, 2014, 20 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and 22 violations along the Working Boundary were reported, resulting in 12 civilian casualties, 52 injured civilians and 9 injured military personnel on the Pakistani side.  From June to August 2014, there were 99 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and 32 along the Working Boundary. In all, during 2014, 174 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and 60 along the Working Boundary have been reported,” Aziz wrote.

He wrote: “Pakistan appreciates your (UN chief’s) statement of 9 October in which you expressed concern about the recent escalation of violence along the Line of Control between India and Pakistan, and have deplored the loss of lives and the displacement of civilians on both sides. You have also encouraged the Governments of India and Pakistan to resolve all differences through dialogue.”

“Pakistan remains committed to peaceful resolution of all issues between India and Pakistan, including the core issue of Jammu and Kashmir. This is in the best interest of both India and Pakistan and the region,” he wrote. PTI/Agencies

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RHETORIC DOES NOT LEAD TO LEGITIMACY!: HABIB YOUSAFZAI, CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

RHETORIC DOES NOT LEAD TO LEGITIMACY!: HABIB YOUSAFZAI

CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

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ASSALAM-O-ALAIKUM!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent rallying cry to the Indian populace is befitting of his government’s stance and actions on the ground in the occupied territories. The logic has been violence and rhetoric. Rather than coming to the table and pushing for peace talks, Modi is adamant on holding on illegal territories than have no belonging to the Indian state. The fact of the matter is that this is not some recent skirmish for which Pakistan and India are BOTH sacrificing innocent lives for. Rather, it is deep rooted in India’s failure to come to the table for peace talks and administer a plebiscite in the IDA:JK (Internationally Disputed Areas of Jammu and Kashmir). Modi’s reluctance is obvious; actually giving the people on the ground their fundamental human right of self-determination will surely lead the secession of Kashmir to Pakistan.  

However, as mentioned earlier, this is just one recent clash of decades of occupation. The Indian governments occupied Muslim’s majority territories such as Kashmir and those of other minorities such as the Sikh state of Punjab, Khalistan which was also merged in to India under the pretext that Sikhs were Hindus. The Indian government did not stop there; it also occupied Muslim states of Junagarah, Manawader, and Hyderabad illegally.

It is imperative for any civilized state, especially one that claims to be the largest democracy in the world to live up to its claim. Mr. Narendra Modi’s expansionist logic is bankrupt of morality. Rather than spending millions in firing artillery and sacrificing lives of Indian personnel who have no real connection to the cause, perhaps these funds would be better spent in the peace process, or for that matter, at least on the lives of the masses which live in poverty.

Mr. Modi must realize that rhetoric doesn’t lead to legitimacy, and rallying the Indian populace does nothing other than further solidify misinformation and support for a cause which has no violent solution.

Pakistan has been taught befitting lesson: Modi

AGENCIES

Dhamangaon (Maharashtra), Oct 10: As firing from across the border declined, Prime Minister NarendraModi Friday said Pakistan has been taught a "befitting lesson" with the Army "shutting their mouth"."Pakistan has got a befitting lesson. They will not dare to repeat it again. Our jawans have shut their mouth," he said addressing an election rally here on Friday.The Prime Minister said those living close to the border with Pakistan who had to leave their homes following nine days of heavy mortar shelling and firing will be adequately compensated by the Centre."I assure you, the government of India will act promptly to provide adequate compensation to those who had to leave their homes due to shelling and migrate elsewhere," he said. Modi also slammed Congress for targeting him over his government's response."Congress is busy issuing statements over what is happening on the Pakistan border. This is not the time for empty 'boli' (talk) by them, but for 'goli' (bullet) by our jawans," he said.

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FIGHTING ON THE LOC IS NOT THE SOLUTION: ADMINISTERING A LONG OVERDUE PLEBISCITE IS: HABIB YOUSAFZAI, CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

FIGHTING ON THE LOC IS NOT THE SOLUTION: ADMINISTERING A LONG OVERDUE PLEBISCITE IS: HABIB YOUSAFZAI, CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

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ASSALAM-O-ALAIKUM!

The debate on Kashmir has already been decided. Its inhabitants already gave their verdict to join the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in July 1947 under the banner of ‘Muslim Conference’ prior to its creation under the basis that it is a Muslim majority state. Since its independence, the Indian state is stressing the policy of Akhand Bharat against the wishes and aspirations of the Sikhs and other minorities. It is no surprise that this discrimination stems from decades ago when just as Kashmir was forcefully occupied by India [also known as Maqbooza Kashmir or Internationally Disputed Areas of Jammu Kashmir (IDA:JK) as designated by the UN], the Sikh state of Punjab, Khalistan was also merged in to India under the pretext that Sikhs were also Hindus. The Indian government did not stop there; it also occupied Muslim states of Junagarah, Manawader, and Hyderabad illegally. Despite their repeated claims, Sikhs have been forcefully merged under the banner of Hinduism. Sikhs cannot even be married without being considered as Hindus. This is a denial of their fundamental human rights.

The fact of the matter remains that Hindus never ruled India as a collective body; it was actually Muslims which united the Indian sub-continent and ruled it for hundreds of years. Unfortunately, despite the sacrifices of others, the Indian state feels as though India is only for Hindus and that the people of other religions should convert to Hinduism, and yet, allows for no claims to be made for their own sovereign state. UN and other Human Rights organization indicate that more than 270,000 Sikhs, 200,000 Muslim Kashmiris, and 500,000 Muslims all over India have been mercilessly murdered. Please read the report:“ETHNIC CLEANSING IN AHMEDABAD A PRELIMINARY REPORT”http://www.c3.hu/~bocs/shanti/fpanyagok/genocide.htm.At this day of writing Muslim’s genocide is going on again in Ahmadabad by the Hindu extremists.

Most recently, the Indian government, rather than coming to the table for peace through a plebiscite has chosen to continue its illegal occupation opting into fighting on the line of control in Kashmir in order to hold onto its illegal claims. The suffering and death of innocent civilians must end. Rather than violating temporary agreements, as Pakistan has asserted for years now, a plebiscite must be administered immediately so the will of the people can be determined.

Bilawal takes on Modi

Says, Pak can retaliate unlike his victims from Gujarat

Islamabad, Oct 8: Days after he vowed that Pakistan will take back entire Kashmir, the country's 'Gen Next' politician Bilawal Bhutto Zardari today attacked Prime Minister NarendraModi, saying Pakistan can retaliate "unlike his victims from Gujarat". Accusing India of adopting "Israel model" against Pakistan, the 26-year-old scion of the Bhutto family said on Twitter, "Another attack on LOC. seems India adopting Israel model vs Pakistan. Modi must realize we can retaliate unlike his victims from Gujarat."He said this amid escalating tension between the two countries after ceasefire violations and heavy mortar shelling along the Line of Control that has claimed at least 12 lives on both sides. Bilawal's comments came days after he had said that his Pakistan People's Party (PPP) would get back entire Kashmir from India. "I will take back Kashmir, all of it, and I will not leave behind a single inch of it because, like the other provinces, it belongs to Pakistan," he had said, addressing the party workers in Multan region in Punjab on September 19.Bilawal, who has announced plans to contest next general elections in 2018, heads the secular Pakistan People's Party which officially wants good ties with India. His mother, former slain premier Benazir Bhutto, was twice elected as prime minister while his maternal grandfather Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, who founded the PPP in 1967, also served as prime minister in 1970s.

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HAPPY EID UL ADHA TO ALL!:HABIB YOUSAFZAI, CHAIRMAN KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

HAPPY EID UL ADHA TO ALL!:HABIB YOUSAFZAI, 

CHAIRMAN KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

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ASSLAAM-O-ALAIKUM!

As another Eid comes around, and another year passes, many are celebrating this joyous occasion with times with family, and sacrificing of an animal in the name of Allah, to the benefit of the poor and needy, and perhaps to amend old ties that were once broken.

However, we should always remember that the significance of Eid is not merely the act of sacrificing an animal; its basis is the act of self-sacrifice. Looking back to this great celebrations origination where Prophet Ibrahim was willing to sacrifice his beloved son, Prophet Ismael the individual that he loved most. This is the core values that this celebration signifies; sacrificing oneself for the sake of Allah (SWT) and the benefit of mankind. This celebration is a moment of self-reflection and analysis of where we actually stand in the serving of others.

How many voices have we raised for the oppressed? At this moment, a flood has swept across occupied Kashmir [Internationally Disputed Areas of Jammu Kashmir (IDA:JK)] and we cannot expect the oppressor and the occupier, the Indian government to be the cause of relief. In fact, the Indian government is the cause of untold hardship and atrocities for the people on the ground having murdered over 200,000 civilians since occupation. What are we doing for the cause of the oppressed? What are we sacrificing? Are we really living up to the celebration that is Eid Ul Azha and its true message?

As such, we must push forward to sacrifice first and foremost for all those around us, but we must not forget that our sacrifice whether through wealth, time, or physical effort is also a necessity for the betterment of humanity, whether in occupied Kashmir, or any other group which is oppressed. Over 2 million people were gathered for Arafat this year and they were from all walks of life whether white, black, Kashmiri, Nigerian, Libyan, Arab; but the bottom line was that they were all unified by one cause and that is the faith of Islam. Rather than sacrificing for others, what is our state of affairs? We are determined to nothing but dividing amongst one another. If we are too busy causing rifts within our families, within the nation, can we claim to be holding to the principles of Islam, to the true message of Eid Ul Azha? Can we ever claim to have sacrificed for others?

Let us come together and unite so that we can help not only ourselves, our families, but the entire world including those in (occupied Kashmir) IDA:JK.

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NOTHING SHORT OF COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL OF INDIAN TROOPS FROM ILLEGALLY OCCUPIED TERRITORIES: HABIB YOUSAFZAI,CHAIRMAN OF KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

NOTHING SHORT OF COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL OF INDIAN TROOPS FROM ILLEGALLY OCCUPIED TERRITORIES: HABIB YOUSAFZAI,CHAIRMAN OF 

KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

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ASSALAM-O-ALAIKUM!

The Indian Government should not waste its time on futile practices. The Muslims of Maqbooza Kashmir (designated as Internationally Disputed Areas of Jammu Kashmir by UN) or the Sikhs of Punjab Khalistan will not accept any solution other than complete cessation of Indian occupation.

Centre preparing comprehensive policy on Kashmir: Rajnath Singh

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New Delhi, Sep 28: A comprehensive policy on Kashmir is being prepared by the NDA government, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday."We are preparing a comprehensive policy on Kashmir. We will announce it soon," he said. Asked whether there is any proposal to appoint an interlocutor for having dialogue with various stakeholders like those named for the northeast, Singh said there was no such move."I am not in favour of appointing interlocutors for Jammu and Kashmir," he said. In a recent interview with a fortnightly magazine, the Home Minister had said the past practices of appointing interlocutors for Jammu and Kashmir must be discontinued as it was non-productive."Now the time has come to have a rethink on appointing interlocutors. Having said this let me clarify that I am not averse to talks. But I am also not in favour of non-productive talks which are carried out by anti-nationals to burnish their own political image in either Jammu and Kashmir or the Northeast," he was quoted as having said in an interview to a fortnightly magazine 'Governance Now'.Academician Radha Kumar, journalist Dileep Padgaonkar and M M Ansari had been interlocutors on Kashmir during UPA rule.Singh said the level of infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir has come down to a great extent and security forces were strictly guarding the International Border and LoC.The Home Minister earlier had asked the Jammu and Kashmir government to identify "suitable land" for the rehabilitation of some three lakh Kashmiri Pandits who migrated from the Kashmir Valley in the early 1990s.The Narendra Modi government has committed itself to the return of some 62,000 Kashmiri Pandit families with "full dignity" to their homes in the Valley and has earmarked Rs 500 crore for this in the 2014-15 Union Budget.Singh wrote to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for allocation of "suitable" land for creating dwelling units for these families under the government's plan for implementation of the rehabilitation scheme for migrants.

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SAD DEMISE OF MR. NAVEED TAJAMMAL, A TRUE HERO: HABIB YOUSAFZAI, CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

SAD DEMISE OF MR. NAVEED TAJAMMAL, A TRUE HERO: HABIB YOUSAFZAI, 

CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

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Asslaam-O-Alaikum!

On behalf of the Kashmir Diaspora Alliance, I am extremely grieved to hear about the sad passing of Naveed Tajammal on September 12, 2014 at the Shifa Hospital. He was truly a great man with a profound understanding of the ground realities and a firm advocate of unity within the Muslim Ummah, and especially within Pakistan. He was truly a hero and a patriot and countless individuals were beneficiaries of his tireless efforts. Even after his passing, he remains an example for us all.

Since I reside in Canada, I am unable to attend the prayer ceremony in person. However, I would like to assure you that my prayers are with him, and his entire family. May Allah (SWT) forgive all of his sins and reward him a high place in the hereafter. As well, May Almighty God bless his entire family with patience and peace in this time of great hardship.  

ALLAH (SWT) WILLING MAQBOOZA KASHMIR [ALSO KNOWN AS INTERNATIONALLY DISPUTED AREAS OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR (IDA: JK)] WILL BE LIBERATED FROM INDIAN OCCUPATION AND BE A PART OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN: HABIB YOUSAFZAI, CHAIRMAN KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

ALLAH (SWT) WILLING MAQBOOZA KASHMIR [ALSO KNOWN AS INTERNATIONALLY DISPUTED AREAS OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR (IDA: JK)] WILL BE LIBERATED FROM INDIAN OCCUPATION AND BE A PART OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN: 

HABIB YOUSAFZAI, CHAIRMAN KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

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ASSALAM-O-ALAIKUM!

Quaid-e-Inqalab Janab Syed Ali Shah Geelani Sahib is the hero of the Muslim Umma. The days are not far when under his guidance and supervision Maqbooza Kashmir [also known as Internationally Disputed Areas of Jammu and Kashmir (IDA: JK)] will be liberated from Indian occupation and be a part of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. It is the law of Almighty God that there is an ease after every hard ship and further confirm that indeed there is an ease after every hardship. The Sikh of Punjab Khalistan also suffered a lot after the Indian’s forceful merger of their state since August 15, 1947. It is estimated that more than 270,000 innocent Sikh has been murdered by the occupant Indian forces. We believe that the Sikh nation will definitely get back their freedom.

ALL OF THE WORLDS CIVILIZED NATIONS ARE URGED TO COME FORWARD AND HELP THE CAUSE OF THE IDA:JK AND PAKISTAN: HABIB YOUSAFZAI,THE CHAIRMAN KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

ALL OF THE WORLDS CIVILIZED NATIONS ARE URGED TO COME FORWARD AND HELP THE CAUSE OF THE IDA:JK AND PAKISTAN: HABIB YOUSAFZAI,THE CHAIRMAN KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

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ASSALAM-O-ALAIKUM!

The Indian army illegally occupied Maqbooza Kashmir [United Nations designated it as Internationally Disputed Areas of Jammu and Kashmir (IDA:JK)] in October 1947 under the pretext of maintaining law and order. Since its illegal occupation, rampant human rights violations have taken place against the people of the illegally occupied territory. These violations include killing, maiming, unlawful detentions and dishonoring of women. UN and other human rights organizations have confirmed that more than 200,000 innocent civilians have been killed largely in a bid to suppress their voices of freedom. It is very hard to accept the stance of “maintaining law and order” as originally touted by the Indian state as a legitimate reason for continued occupation. It is undeniable that the Indian state is a major violator of human rights particularly those of its minority groups and especially in those regions which it has illegally occupied which these individuals reside. The situation in IDA:JK is not unique; the Indian army has killed more than 270,000 Sikhs in the Punjab Khalistan, a territory it merged with India against the wishes of Sikh people. Shamelessly, Indian forces have perpetrated countless violations outside its borders as well as in the case of Srilanka where its personnel systematically raped and killed women of the local population.

With its growing bid for hegemony and in order to free all those that have been occupied in Maqbooza Kashmir and abroad, Pakistan needs immediate assistance from the international community. This must come through a dual strategy of political and economic sanctions on the Indian state through various means such as international organizations and must take place with immediate effect.

Allow Intl aid to flood-hit Kashmir: KCSDS

ALLOW INTL AID TO FLOOD-HIT KASHMIR: KCSDS

Srinagar, Sep 15: With Kashmir ravaged by floods, a civil society group on Monday sought international aid for reconstruction of the valley, saying the government of India was “not doing enough” on rescue and rehabilitation front. Members of Kashmir Centre for Social and Development Studies (KCSDS) held a meeting here asking New Delhi to allow international agencies to  start relief and rehabilitation programs in Kashmir. "The relief and rehabilitation work is going on dismal pace. We demand an international intervention," said a statement by the KCSDS.

The civil society group said if international aid was  availed at time of natural calamities in Bhuj (Gujarat) and Latur, why was  government of India hesitant to seek it for helping the flood-affected Kashmir.

The statement said: “At the time of earthquake in Azad Kashmir (Pakistan administered Kashmir), international aid flew from US, Turkey, Italy and China. Why is India not accepting the international aid this time? It seems to be a deliberate move to increase hardships of Kashmiris," the statement said.

The organization has also asked the centre and the state government employees, especially those working with Srinagar Municipal Corporation and Local Urban Bodies, to return to their duties. "The city  is full of garbage and debris. It should be cleaned on war-footing otherwise there are chances of epidemic in Kashmir," the KCSDS said.

The KCDS has said that the government should immediately utilize dewatering pumps to clear water from various submerged colonies. "If the government has no dewatering pumps or it is running short of them, international agencies are ready to provide them. The government should give up false prestige and accept the aid from the international bodies," the KCSDS added.

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WE HERE AT KASHMIR DIASPORA STAND BY ALL THOSE EFFECTED BY FLOODING IN MAQBOOZA KASHMIR AND PAKISTAN: HABIB YOUSAFZAI, CHAIRMAN OF KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

WE HERE AT KASHMIR DIASPORA STAND BY ALL THOSE EFFECTED BY FLOODING IN MAQBOOZA KASHMIR AND PAKISTAN: HABIB YOUSAFZAI, 

CHAIRMAN OF KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE

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ASSALAM-O-ALAIKUM!

All members of the Kashmir Diaspora Alliance are extremely grieved due to the devastating floods in Maqbooza Kashmir as well as in Islamic Republic of Pakistan.  Our hearts are filled with sorrow and we share the grief with those who lost their loved ones and are still stranded in remote areas without any outside aid or rescue and relief. May Almighty God help us through this trying time.

HABIB YOUSAFZAI’S (CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE) SON ALI YOUSAFZAI AND SOHANA YOUSAFZAI’S VALIMA CEREMONY HELD AT GRAND TAJ BANQUET HALL BRAMPTON, CANADA

HABIB YOUSAFZAI’S (CHAIRMAN OF THE KASHMIR DIASPORA ALLIANCE) SON ALI YOUSAFZAI AND SOHANA YOUSAFZAI’S VALIMA CEREMONY HELD AT GRAND TAJ BANQUET HALL BRAMPTON, CANADA

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ASSLAAM-O-ALAIKUM!

Habib Yousafzai’s son, Ali Yousafzai has recently married to Sohana Yousafzai and their Valima ceremony was held on August 31, 2014 at the Grand Taj Banquet Hall. It was truly a blessed and joyous event.

The duties of hosting were performed by Ms. Hira Hassan. The event was started by recitation of Holy Qur’an by Mohammad Barkatullah. Many relatives, friends, great political personalities, Media/Press people were present, including Mr. Ahsan Qureshi, Mr. Mushtaq Anjum the president of Kashmir Welfare Society, Syed Noushad Hussain of Pakistan Muslim League (N), Dr.Azrab Khan, Khawaja Rafiq, Farooq Siddiqi Sahib,Raja Asaf,Younis Chaudhry, Aziz Chaudhry, Engineer Zamiruddin,Ifrahim Yousafzai, Shabbir Bhatti, Idrees Khan, Zahid Khan, with many others. In addition, many prominent figures from the Sikh community were also present including Dr. Awatar Singh Sekhon Foreign Affairs Advisor Dal Khalsa Alliance, the designators from United Front of Sikhs, Sardar Sukhmindar Singh Hansara, Balkar Singh Heir, Majeet Singh, and Sukhdev Singh Gill the producer of Aj De Awaz.

A round table discussion of the present political situation of Pakistan was discussed over a luxurious dinner. Many individuals emphasized the necessity of ending the present turmoil taking place in Pakistan, however, through the means of a democratic government. A strong Pakistan is essential to protect Indian Muslims from subjugation of communal Hindu India and better the lives of its own inhabitants. A powerful and stable Pakistan will also lead to faster results in the resolution and liberation of Maqbooza Kashmir from Indian occupation.

Habib Yousafzai thanked all those that attended Ali’s Valima ceremony and all those who could not attend were truly missed. He also requested to pray for the prosperity of both son and his wife in the future. The event was pleasantly concluded at 2:00 am.