Gilani condemns human rights violation in IoK

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ISLAMABAD (September 22 2010): Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has strongly condemned the violation of human rights in Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK). To a point raised by Chairman Kashmir Committee Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman on the floor of the National Assembly on Tuesday, the Prime Minister said that Kashmir is a core issue and Monday's resolutions of both the Houses of Parliament have sensitised the international community on these violations.

He said it is for the first time that the Chairman of Kashmir Committee is going to United Nations to raise the issue. The Prime Minister also expressed concerns on reports regarding the arrest of Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman and asked Ministries of Interior and Foreign Affairs to take notice of the reports and inform the House.

He said that Fazl-ur-Rehman is an honourable member of the House. "Mr Speaker you are custodian of the House and you should take notice of it and protect rights of the members," the Prime Minister added. The Prime Minister also requested media to show responsibility in reporting sensitive issues. Deputy Speaker National Assembly Faisal Karim Kundi asked Ministry of Information and Broadcasting with two other ministries to investigate the report.

Earlier, Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman informed the House about a report on a private channel regarding his arrest in Doha on way to United States saying, this report was baseless and concocted. "I have not yet been issued visa. I am here and the report is baseless and meant to tarnish my image." Fazl said he was going abroad as Chairman Kashmir Committee on an official visit and sought ruling from the Chair on this report.