Pakistan has once again raised its voice against the depiction of the entire Jammu and Kashmir region as part of India on a map by the United States. In a recent statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi expressed the country’s objections to the US authorities over this matter.
The issue of Kashmir has been a long-standing dispute between India and Pakistan, with both countries claiming the region as their own. However, the recent map released by the US has sparked controversy and raised concerns in Pakistan. The map, which was released by the US State Department, shows the entire Jammu and Kashmir region as part of India, without any mention of Pakistan.
This move by the US has been seen as a clear violation of international laws and UN resolutions, which recognize Jammu and Kashmir as a disputed territory and call for a resolution through a plebiscite. Pakistan has always maintained that the final status of Kashmir should be decided by the people of Kashmir through a free and fair plebiscite under the supervision of the United Nations.
In light of this, Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi has raised strong objections with the US authorities. He stated that the depiction of Jammu and Kashmir as part of India on the map is not only factually incorrect but also goes against the aspirations of the people of Kashmir. He further added that this move by the US is a clear violation of international laws and undermines the efforts of the international community to find a peaceful solution to the Kashmir issue.
Pakistan has also expressed its disappointment with the US for not consulting with the country before releasing the map. As a responsible member of the international community, Pakistan has always advocated for dialogue and peaceful resolution of conflicts. However, the US’s action of releasing the map without consulting with Pakistan has been seen as a disregard for the country’s stance on the Kashmir issue.
It is important to note that the Kashmir issue is not just a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan, but it is also a matter of the human rights of the people of Kashmir. The region has been under Indian occupation for decades, and the people of Kashmir have been subjected to gross human rights violations by the Indian forces. The international community has a moral obligation to stand up for the rights of the people of Kashmir and help in finding a just and peaceful solution to the issue.
Pakistan has always been a strong advocate for the rights of the people of Kashmir and has raised the issue at various international forums. The country has also consistently called for the implementation of the UN resolutions on Kashmir, which call for a plebiscite to determine the future of the region. The recent actions of the US have been seen as a setback to Pakistan’s efforts in highlighting the Kashmir issue on the international stage.
In conclusion, Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi’s statement on raising objections with the US authorities over the map depicting the entire Jammu and Kashmir region as part of India is a clear message to the international community that Pakistan will not tolerate any violation of its sovereignty and the rights of the people of Kashmir. The US must take into consideration the concerns of Pakistan and the people of Kashmir and work towards finding a just and peaceful solution to the long-standing dispute. It is only through dialogue and mutual respect that a lasting solution can be achieved, and the people of Kashmir can finally exercise their right to self-determination.
