Kashmir Conference in Houston: Demand for UN to Implement Its Resolutions, Strong Condemnation of Human Rights Violations
Pakistan Chronicle Report by Tariq Khan
Houston (Special Report) — At an important Kashmir conference held here under the chairmanship of Pakistan’s Consul General, Aftab Chaudhary, speakers strongly condemned the grave human rights violations in Indian-occupied Kashmir and called on the United Nations to ensure the immediate and full implementation of its resolutions on Kashmir.
The conference was hosted by Tahir Javed, a prominent Houston businessman and political leader. The chief guest was Rana Qasim Noon, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir, Pakistan, while Ghazala Habib, Chairperson of Friends of Kashmir International, attended as guest of honour.
In his presidential address, Consul General Aftab Chaudhary said that Kashmir is the jugular vein of Pakistan and that the world cannot silently watch the atrocities being committed against the Muslims there. He appealed to the United Nations to move its resolutions from paper documents into practical action.
In his address, Rana Qasim Noon said that the violation of human rights in occupied Kashmir has now become a global issue. Describing the implementation of the United Nations Security Council resolutions as essential, he said that the people of Kashmir must be granted the right to self-determination.
Addressing the conference, Ghazala Habib said that Friends of Kashmir International is working to become the voice of Kashmiris at the global level. Together with all the speakers, she condemned the human rights violations and called on the international community to intervene immediately.
At the close of the conference, host Tahir Javed said that the Pakistani community living in Houston stands with the oppressed people of Kashmir and will continue to highlight their struggle at the international level.
All the speakers unanimously demanded that the United Nations ensure the implementation of its resolutions for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute, so that peace can be established in the region.
Members of the local Pakistani community attended the conference in large numbers and strongly endorsed the speakers’ statements.
