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Islamabad: Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir, Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, has highlighted the unresolved status of Kashmir as a critical issue stemming from the partition of the subcontinent, labeling it a potential nuclear flashpoint in the region.
According to a statement by National Assembly of Pakistan, Rana Noon made these comments during a meeting with Haji Mohd Azmi Abd Hamid, President of the Malaysia Consultative Council of Islamic Organization (MAPIM), at the Parliament House. He recognized Malaysia’s steadfast support for Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir and commended the Malaysian government and its people for backing the right to self-determination for Kashmiris.
The Chairman underscored the severe human rights violations occurring in Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), specifically affecting women, children, and youth. He asserted that regional peace is unachievable without a just and fair resolution of the Kashmir conflict through a free and impartial plebiscite in accordance with United Nations resolutions.
Rana Noon urged the international community to urgently address the ongoing atrocities in IIOJK and encouraged Malaysia to elevate the Kashmir issue at ASEAN and other international platforms. He also proposed collaborative academic research between Pakistani and Malaysian universities, enhanced partnerships through the Malaysian Parliamentary Friendship Group, and global diplomatic efforts to bolster the Kashmiri cause.
The meeting also included attendance by MNA Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, MNA Sardar Fateh Ali Khan Miankhail, and MNA Aqeel Anjum, who conveyed their support for the people of Kashmir.
Haji Mohd Azmi Abd Hamid reiterated Malaysia’s unwavering support for Pakistan’s position on Kashmir, acknowledging Pakistan’s leadership in the Kashmiri struggle. He stressed that Kashmir is a mutual concern for Malaysia and Pakistan, representing a fundamental human rights issue that demands immediate international attention.
He announced that ASEAN would hold a special session to discuss the human rights violations in IIOJK, underscoring Malaysia’s dedication to advocating for the Kashmiri people’s rights at both regional and global levels.
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