Hurriyat rejects Pakistan High Commission's invitation for Eid Milan

Dawn.com Published July 14, 2015

NEW DELHI: Separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani in a surprise move has decided against attending an Eid Milan which is to be hosted by the Pakistan High Commission on July 21.

According to ZeeNews , Geelani rejected the invitation on the grounds that the Kashmir issue was "ignored" in the joint statement between India and Pakistan after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Indian premier Modi held their meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Ufa, Russia on July 10.

Read: Basit invites Kashmiri leaders to Eid Milan party

The Times of India reported that the Hurriyat Conference leader, while speaking to IANS news agency said that he will register his protest by not attending the Eid Milan because the two leaders did not discuss Kashmir during their meeting in Ufa.

"As the two prime ministers ignored the fate of over 10 million people of Jammu and Kashmir in their meeting, we reject being a part of any of their [Pakistan's] celebration," Geelani told IANS over the phone from Srinagar.

"The Kashmir issue is question of life and death for us. Nobody can take us for granted. And I will not attend the Eid Milan in New Delhi to register a symbolic protest," he said.

Opposition parties in Pakistan expressed reservations after the Modi-Nawaz meeting, with the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) taking the lead to highlight that Kashmir was ignored.

Take a look: Back in Pakistan, opposition leaders unimpressed with Modi-Nawaz icebreaker

Shireen Mazari expressed dismay at what she said was silence on the Kashmir issue and Indian involvement in Balochistan. “Modi raised Mumbai and Sharif agreed to ‘fast track’ the investigations. Not a word on Samjhota Express was uttered by PM Sharif,” she said earlier.

Also read: India calls off foreign secretary level talks with Pakistan

Last year, India had called off foreign secretary-level bilateral talks with Pakistan following criticism of Pakistani High Commissioner Abdul Basit meeting with Hurriyat leader Shabir Shah.

Pakistan had termed India's decision to call off foreign secretary level talks a setback to efforts by the Pakistani leadership to promote "good, neighbourly relations" with India.

Pakistan had also rejected India's reservation to Pakistani envoys meeting with Kashmiri leaders, as such meetings with Kashmiri leaders are held to facilitate meaningful discussions on the issue of Kashmir.

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Arsalan

Jul 14, 2015 04:19pm

Good stance of Mr Gillani. Appreciated

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Sunil Varma

Jul 14, 2015 04:23pm

Serves Pakistan right !

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sal jiwani

Jul 14, 2015 04:25pm

I appreciate your decision

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Jul 14, 2015 04:25pm

No Thanks to Fatimi + Sartaj duo.

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Abdula Sipai

Jul 14, 2015 04:25pm

Huriyan has now accept the will of Kashmiries now.

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usman

Jul 14, 2015 04:28pm

excellent, loud and sound slap on nawaz sharif's policy

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Syed Atif Jafri

Jul 14, 2015 04:28pm

Is there any maturity in all this? They are making news just for mass consumption. No real issue is going to be resolved by any of this.

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raza

Jul 14, 2015 04:31pm

Good stand, the UFA joint press release was an embarrasment to the Kashmir cause.

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Amir

Jul 14, 2015 04:32pm

NS can only cause a harm to this country than any good. Had alot of respect for him but not anymore.

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JUSTICE

Jul 14, 2015 04:36pm

Right decision by Separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani not to accept PML-N Eid party invitation. Nawaz Sharif have personal business interest stake in India, that is why he did not raise Kashmir issue with Modi.

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Think

Jul 14, 2015 04:36pm

Hurriyat is no longer relevant. Invite the ruling state government PDP and primary opposition party NC. They represent the people.

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Malatesh

Jul 14, 2015 04:37pm

Its just a drama... Hurriyat will definitely attend the party..

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Khan

Jul 14, 2015 04:37pm

The meeting b/w Sharif and Modi was totally uncalled for !

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sudhakar USA

Jul 14, 2015 04:38pm

GOI should call off all levels of talks with Pak. Go back to the previous principled stand that there are only 2 parties involved in discussions, India and Pakistan.

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I4ni

Jul 14, 2015 04:39pm

Kashmiris must know that generations of Pakistanis have paid an unimaginable cost and suffered tremendously just because of supporting Kashmir cause. Still you complaint? Pakistan should revisit its policy on Kashmir like we have done recently in Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia. Pakistan comes first.

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ans

Jul 14, 2015 04:40pm

Hurriyat will slowly get ignored even in Kashmir..

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Jamhoor

Jul 14, 2015 04:40pm

It means PM Advisor Tariq Fatimi was talking all rubbish just yesterday.

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Adnan Fayyaz

Jul 14, 2015 04:41pm

Its time we called the Hurriyat's bluff. They've been playing us. The biggest joke is that they have only 25% of the popular support in Kashmir. they are not the major players anymore. Enough is enough - We dont need to take insults, from people like Geelani.

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sharabi

Jul 14, 2015 04:43pm

Lol, Aagain Pakistani leaders & Diplomats are laughing matter

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Imran

Jul 14, 2015 04:44pm

Hurriyat leaders will never let go of a free meal. Wait and watch.

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Pk1st

Jul 14, 2015 04:44pm

That fake kashmiri leader are playing double game, one hand taking bribes from indian and other hand taking pakistan sympathy

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s.khan

Jul 14, 2015 04:45pm

Nawaz is slow poison for kashmere issue

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Chachakirkit

Jul 14, 2015 04:46pm

Very unwise rather infantile decision by Hurriyat Leaders. India was not going to give up you anyway.

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Usman

Jul 14, 2015 04:46pm

Wait they will be dying on Nawaz when he raise it in UN as always while reading the paper written by someone!!

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KRana

Jul 14, 2015 04:47pm

Modi effect

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haris

Jul 14, 2015 04:51pm

This rejection prove the reservations put forward by Shireen Mazaari in the assembly regarding NS and Modi meeting. I see lot of people appreciating Mr. Gillani while other day they were poking jokes on PTI and Shireen Mazari being always in so much dissent.

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Dipak Singh

Jul 14, 2015 04:54pm

Gilani is good for nothing. Pakistan think he or Hurriayat represent Kashmiri people & assembly but it is misunderstand. He even can't make Passport for himself without the help of J&K Govt.for meeting his relative abroad.

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Zak

Jul 14, 2015 04:59pm

They always reject first then accept it, nothing has changed, once Pakistan mentions what is on the menu and the gifts that will be given away , Hurriyat cannot resist.

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Bharatiya from Oz

Jul 14, 2015 05:02pm

Looks like a big slap on face... Maybe Gilani has realised how important his passport is Or is the INR 70,000 crore package to be released for Jammu and Kashmir including package for tourism; health; infrastructure and 2 IITs one in Jammu and one in Kashmir has made him realise suddenly that he will soon go into oblivion if he doesn't mend his ways.

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Dipak Singh

Jul 14, 2015 05:02pm

For this man Pakistan already suffers a lot, if Pakistan continue supporting him than ready to face more.

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isro ,india

Jul 14, 2015 05:02pm

A big diplomatic failure for pakistan. This is not going to be beneficial anymore for Pakistani people. This drama will only damage India Pakistan relation. Tension on border will escelate and Pakistan will deploy more force at border and their expenditure will be taken from common people as tax.

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fareed hussain

Jul 14, 2015 05:03pm

An excellent choice. Thousands of Muslims were burnt alive in Gujrat (India) Modi being chief minister, and many thousands lost their lives in Kashmir whose struggle against Indian occupation you 'morally' support, and yet your business interests come at the forefront. It was hurt, it was a contempt on the Kashmiris sentiment for Pakistan

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Abbas Ali

Jul 14, 2015 05:05pm

Hurriat is taking money from India & Pakistan, they are playing at both side of the divide.

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Dipak Singh

Jul 14, 2015 05:09pm

Gilani is a Master of all. he enjoy the importance from India & Pakistan too.. and Money three.

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rolland

Jul 14, 2015 05:13pm

Sir: In all fairness Mr. Basit should also invite the elected leaders of Kashmir in fair and free elections who represent the people of Kashmir. Mr. Geelani represents only himself. He was not elected by anyone and speaks for only himself. Mr. Basit's actions are arrogant, disrespectful, insulting and will hurt the cause of peace between the two countries. Rolland

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Usman

Jul 14, 2015 05:16pm

India will tout this as yet another diplomatic victory. Nawaz Sharif has in effect caused complete and utter diplomatic embarrassment to Pakistan through his grovelling in front of Modi. I can assure our Kashmiri brethren that every Pakistani feels for them.

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Petrolhead

Jul 14, 2015 05:19pm

Potato, sugar and steel business v Kashmiris' interests! Sher bano sher...

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koshur

Jul 14, 2015 05:20pm

Geelani is the true representative of kashmiris and there are many indians on this forum who are trying to convey some other message to spread discord between pak and kashmir.He is obviously upset with PM Nawaz being too gentle with Modi . It is fine to be soft but it should not expose your weakness..

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shahid sadik

Jul 14, 2015 05:20pm

New ideas are needed to tackle Kashmir issue.

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M Jamal

Jul 14, 2015 05:22pm

Shame on our leaders.Those under occupation have the courage to talk about principle and our rulers are afraid.

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Pakistani

Jul 14, 2015 05:23pm

By reading the article.. I come to know one thing.. Stop any talk with India.. As peace can't be established in Sub continent. As lot of people are day dreaming..

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Masood Khan

Jul 14, 2015 05:23pm

Geelani' move will ensure smooth pace of upcoming talks between Pakistan & India -- thank you Mr. Geelani!

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koshur

Jul 14, 2015 05:25pm

@Dipak Singh Why as an indian you are concerned so much about pakistan .. your intentions are known to everyone..

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SurgeON

Jul 14, 2015 05:25pm

Mr Geelani,please dont talk about 10 million people of Jammu and Kashmir...just talk about a few thousand of Kashmiri muslims...Jammu and Ladakh has nothing to do with you.....How can 6 square mile of Kashmir valley decide the fate of 90000 sq mile of Jammu and Kashmir....

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Honey Singh

Jul 14, 2015 05:29pm

They know that Modiji is back Home....

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Nasir

Jul 14, 2015 05:32pm

Why did Pakistan go to war for such an ungrateful bunch ? , as soon as they are rid of India they will want to be rid of Pakistan as well

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Mir from Kashmir

Jul 14, 2015 05:33pm

@Abbas Ali kashmiris are born smart ;)

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koshur

Jul 14, 2015 05:34pm

India under Modi are laying a very dirty game ..Killing innocents in kashmir in disguise of armed men to sabortage and show that it is terrorism from freedom fighters ..disrupting peace on international border by shelling and blaming pakistan .. Arresting pro freedom leaders in kashmir and curbing their movement.. spreading discord amongst kashmirs youth with fake promises and showing to the world that kashmiris are with them .. insulting pakistan by pakistan bashing by their ministers and by their media ..still pakistan is trying to pacify them as recently by pak PM .. it is hard to understand if pakistan is now afraid of india or is palying netural..

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KRana

Jul 14, 2015 05:34pm

@Dipak Singh U must be Rahul gandhi fan

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Sanjay Guha

Jul 14, 2015 05:35pm

@koshur If that is the case Gilani should contest elections in Kashmir. I am sure he'll lose his deposit.

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Aurangzeb

Jul 14, 2015 05:41pm

Independent Kashmir is the key for the whole region to be peaceful and progressive!

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shabir

Jul 14, 2015 05:45pm

Every one is playing politics for their own interest that too at the cost of common people in the whole universe.

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Hussain

Jul 14, 2015 05:47pm

We need to forget about Kashmir and focus on the development of rest of the Pakistan.

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shabir

Jul 14, 2015 05:48pm

Every politician is playing politics at the cost of common people in this universe

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naskalniemi

Jul 14, 2015 06:04pm

Bad move. If you disagree,express your point of view at the meeting.

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usman777

Jul 14, 2015 06:05pm

@sunil et al, what serves us right? the fact that hurriyet is not welcoming pak talking to modi? most civilians in pak proper, azad kashmir and occupied kashmir are on the same page (in opposition to pak govt.)

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kamal

Jul 14, 2015 06:05pm

Mr. Geelani has recently acquired an Indian Passport by declaring himself as Indian to meet her daughter. This gentleman is responsible for so many killings of youth by inciting them in the name of so called freedom struggle and has ruined so many families.. Has he himself sacrificed anything for this? The matter of fact is he and these so called separatists are enjoying the hospitality of the both the countries.

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ali

Jul 14, 2015 06:05pm

u will make a real change for your people, either live with dignity or die

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Ramesh Nakhwa

Jul 14, 2015 06:07pm

@I4ni Otherwise Pakistan will go the russian way. Almost 50% of the GDP is being spent on Military. And the military also runs several businesses. The cancer has spread right through the entire body of Pakistan. The saddest part is the people dont realise it and praise the military.

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Jul 14, 2015 06:16pm

Kashmir is a complicated issue and can be handled once other issues and requirements are fulfilled

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Nish

Jul 14, 2015 06:23pm

This is not collaborative stand but an egoistic stand from Mr. Geelani. He has taken a hard position with which nobody can move forward. His position is impractical and South East Asia is missing so much because of these stupid so called hard liners. Great politicians always find ways to move forward for the greater good of the people. He and his fellow hard liners have taken no just Kashmiris but the whole region as hostage of their impractical position. Extremely selfish of him, very bad. I always denounce these type politicians, other should too.

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TechnoKraft

Jul 14, 2015 06:30pm

Good decision and the people of Pakistan stand with Mr. Geelani

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isro ,india

Jul 14, 2015 06:47pm

In 2004, musarraf accepted that UN cannot mediate this issue then how Pakistan want to take it to UN??

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Syed Ali

Jul 14, 2015 06:49pm

@I4ni what kashmir has to gain being a part of Pakistan can someone please tell me.

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Zak

Jul 14, 2015 07:01pm

@Adnan Fayyaz ...and only way to find out is UN plebiscite. Then 75%, according to you will support joining India, and 25% Pakistan. So India need not evade the plebiscite, let's have it. The matter will be closed according to Kashmiris wishes.

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Zak

Jul 14, 2015 07:04pm

@I4ni kashmir is part of pakistan, by culture, religion, sentiment, India occupies IOK. Just need to resolve this by UN plebiscite.

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Zak

Jul 14, 2015 07:08pm

@Nish South Asia is suffering because of Indian impractical policy of occupying the foreign nation of kashmir and not complying with UN resolutions.

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J Kumar

Jul 14, 2015 07:09pm

Geelani gets money from both sides. Pak and India should talk about peace and development ignoring all these fake separatists. It's a fact that neither India nor Pakistan can get hold of each other's Kashmir. India has realized that fact long time back. Nawaz knows that very well.

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isro ,india

Jul 14, 2015 07:12pm

For future prospect, nawaz sarif did a good job, if we think wisely, after 4 war what both side achieved?? Nothing, but only huge spending on military. No any government is going to give even a inch of area without conflict and winning the deadly nuclear war. In this scenario best solution is status quo and talk about trade. Slowly this issue will be sidelined and everyone will talk about trade and prosperity.

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sidney

Jul 14, 2015 07:41pm

Sharif is doing his best in this delicate tight rope walking... continue to reach a deal with India whilst retaining the huge pro-Kashmir constituency in Pakistan. It is a no win situation

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Fact

Jul 14, 2015 07:48pm

Kashmiris do lot of Drama, not good for them.

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Mir from Kashmir

Jul 14, 2015 07:50pm

As a Kashmiri, I believe 90% pakistanis( general public) support our freedom movement. Pakistanis who are making mockery of Geelani and Hurriyat dont understand the price that kashmiris have paid for this movement, over 1 lakh martyred, thousands raped, thousands in Indian Jails. Gardens and Eidgah's have turned into graveyard in Kashmir. Please show some respect to blood of martyrs before making fun of Geelani and Huriyat. From Kashmir

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ABC

Jul 14, 2015 07:52pm

Can anyone describe exactly what business interests Nawaz has in India?

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Nauman

Jul 14, 2015 07:53pm

@isro ,india Status quo is what India wants since the last 65 years. If we were to agree on this, we would have done so long ago. Let it be very clear that India will have to show flexibility over Kashmir issue, today or years after.

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F Khan

Jul 14, 2015 07:56pm

Don't know why NS had to do keep kashmir out of the statement at ufa. he has taken two chances now with modi one attending the ceremony at dehli and now this goof up at ugh. he will have to pay politically if he does one more wrong move.

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kaizen550

Jul 14, 2015 07:57pm

Mr geelani started this movement without proper vision and no change in the policy ,first before partition we have a poverty ridden huge population where food shelter health education trade etc is scares and with empty coffers in the treasury. immediately after the independence first could have addressed to these issues , e, but in six decades, could have developed Kashmir as heaven on earth for tourism instead wasted time energy money and impart-ant the precious lives so this sudden change in stance does not help at least now he should start working for betterment of kashmir youths on either side and guide them for growth and development instead of encouraging to pelt ing stone at security forces, remember all these western countries , USA ,RUSSIA, japan china allso went to war in 19th century but quickly they reconciled they focused only on economic growth technology etc

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Jul 14, 2015 08:09pm

How sad.. Nawaz Sharif listened to Modi about Mumbai and didnt talk about BBC report on RAW involvement in Karachi and Kashmir Issue.

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Jul 14, 2015 08:09pm

Consistent bickering doesn't in anyway help the Kashmiris. Two whole generations of Kashmiris have lost great opportunities for better education health and happy living. This constant feeling of real or imaginary deprivation by muslims needs careful study. The terrible turmoil in most of Muslim countries is very unfortunate. Syria or Egypt or Iran or Iraq or Afghanistan a painful thread of pain and suffering should come to a decent and wuick closure.

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ibne saliha

Jul 14, 2015 08:10pm

good decision on part of our beloved leader,,love u quid e inqilab,Mr Syed Ali Geelani sahab,

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Ghani K

Jul 14, 2015 08:10pm

Kashmir is a tripartite issue, Pakistan-Kashmiris- India. Without participation & consultation of Kashmiri leadership all talks with India is just like frosting on a cake. Geelani 's statement"The Kashmir issue is question of life and death for us."it says it all

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Jul 14, 2015 08:13pm

Muslim nations as a whole are failure to place them on respected position with authoritarian rule without accepting the feelings of people. People wants strong defence and economical strong nation with no dependency on foreign powers.

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kkk

Jul 14, 2015 08:19pm

this is also case of study in what type of school hurrriot leaders kids are study and from which background stone throwers kids came and what type of assets and how much money hurriot make for self in the name of Kashmir movement.

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kkk

Jul 14, 2015 08:21pm

every body in Pakistan forget or does not know that kasmiri pundit are also part of Kashmir and even one voice from Pakistan does not addressed their suffering

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Jul 14, 2015 08:51pm

Stop wasting time on this time on this hate mongering and pointless bickering based on religion and ego...Focus on growth and development

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Junaid

Jul 14, 2015 09:06pm

@Mir from Kashmir . So Kashmir is just few thousand Muslims. What about your other ethnicities like Buddhists from Ladakh and Leh and hundred thousands hindus that were also part of valley and Jammu as whole ? Does this Gilani represent every single person in Valley. Ask your heart. Are you making this Kashmir issue as two religion theory or freedom movement for valley people. IF this is a freedom movement then it should also include all religion living in Jammu and Kashmir.

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PakistanFirst

Jul 14, 2015 09:12pm

Pakistan has woken up to ground reality and that is a good sign -- other Pakistanis and Kashmiris will understand as well with time. There is no way we can afford any confrontation with India. India is not only a regional heavyweight in terms of technology, military, and economy, like China, it is also a global superpower. Pakistan has unique and historic opportunity to change its stance and to forge brotherly relation with India as well with China. If tiny Nepal and Bangladesh can manage this feat, why can't we?

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Salman

Jul 14, 2015 09:13pm

Nawaz Sharif would be a happy man today!

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Khan-USA

Jul 14, 2015 09:17pm

@Think Pakistan will never talk to puppet governments installed by India.

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T. M. Wazir

Jul 14, 2015 09:18pm

@I4ni well said, kashmiries are known selfish and non gratuitous. Obviously Kashmiries and their leaders have no clue what Pakistan did for them for decades. If we still want to sacrifice and support Kashmir then it must be on our terms not theirs.

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Sadhu

Jul 14, 2015 09:18pm

The last state election in Kashmir vitnessed highest poll rate than any other states in India. Nearly 80%. It prove that the recognized parties like PDP, NC can only play any important role for the development of Kashmiries.

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masyed

Jul 14, 2015 09:19pm

Country's issues are normally solved by dedicated ,commited ,caring , Leaders, unfortunately Pakistan lacks that. So far we have not produced Leaders who really care about the country and its people ! We dont have a system to produce them. we dont have institutions teaching democracy to people ,we dont elect any body,thats how our democracy has been set up by our leaders so that they can revolve the regimes one after the other and enrich their households. Do we elect city councilors ? city mayors ? Governors ? Any body ? Plus our education system is all corrupt and broken, distributing fake degrees, and then those fake degree holders running the governments! Even Afghanistan is getting concerned and dedicated leadership now and will surpass Pakistan in every thing in one generation just like our other neighbors ! Bravo Nawaz Sahib, Zardari Sahib and their friends !

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Sheena

Jul 14, 2015 09:19pm

Nawaz Sharif is a businessman, his business ties while being prime minster hurting Pakistan causes. Never choose a business man and why gave him chance third time in elections ?

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Ali

Jul 14, 2015 09:20pm

Why Kashmirs are not being included in making China Pakistan corridor through Kashmiri land

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Shahid Akbar, USA

Jul 14, 2015 09:21pm

Good decision. Say no to Nawaz and his so called experts Fatimi and Sartaj.

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Khabchu

Jul 14, 2015 09:22pm

It was good move by Nawaz.

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Shahid Akbar, USA

Jul 14, 2015 09:22pm

@Amir Why did you have respect for Nawaz Sharif at the first place?

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mitul

Jul 14, 2015 09:26pm

why dont people no country would let go their so called disputed land. be happy with what you have

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Shailesh

Jul 14, 2015 09:26pm

For 40 lakh kashmiri pakistan ignoring interest of 25 crore muslims

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Junaid

Jul 14, 2015 09:26pm

@Khan-USA In that case we will keep our foreign policy hostage for Kashmir issue and we will never go on better terms with India. Because I believe India will never leave Kashmir and we don't have enough world with us so that we can force India. Also for India , Kashmir is just a tiny part of their economy. They have bigger economy to grow. Why we keep our economy hostage to this policy of Kashmir where we know even if this settles down neither Pakistani will gain anything nor our nation. In fact the world will keep on blaming us for supporting these thankless huriyaat guys.

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Varun

Jul 14, 2015 09:27pm

The arms race and mistrust and enmity between India and Pakistan is due to so called unresolved dispute created by Kashmiri leaders and these leaders are playing double game between India and Pakistan. The failure of Aman Ki Asha between India and Pakistan is due to Kashmir leaders. These clever leaders will never allow peace between India and Pakistan, because peace is against their political and financial interests.

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qwe123kids

Jul 14, 2015 09:28pm

@Zak so what is rule for plebscite Go and Read..

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Vijay

Jul 14, 2015 09:31pm

India and Pakistanis should be wise enough to see through the game played by Kashmiri politicians to keep the Kashmir dispute alive and kicking. Hurriyat pays stone pelters to throw against Indian army when they want.

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Nomi from Kashmir

Jul 14, 2015 09:32pm

@I4ni And who told you to give up Pakistan's interests when it comes to Kashmir? Pakistan's interests lie in Kashmir you do realise that. India has started building dams on the eastern Indus rivers in direct contravention of the Indus Water treaty. Conservative estimates have put the Neelam Valley project losses due to Kishen Ganga project at minimum 10 percent. We Kashmiris are very sentimental about Pakistan. Atleast you could do something in return of that sentiment.

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Mangal

Jul 14, 2015 10:03pm

Pakistanis should know Indian Army provides security to Hurriyat leaders. These people enjoy support from both India and Pakistan.

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Abdul Qadeer khan

Jul 14, 2015 10:03pm

time has come when kashmiries must think on different options .....

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Ahmer

Jul 14, 2015 10:09pm

Nawaz Sharif should publicly disown the joint declaration he signed with Modi instead of asking Sartaj to do it.

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Menon

Jul 14, 2015 10:21pm

It is always better to keep aside Kashmir issue for the betterment of Indo Pak relations

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Babar

Jul 14, 2015 11:48pm

@AR He had no proof. Raw involvement in Karachi is fake news to downgrade Altaf and Mohajir.

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adeeb

Jul 14, 2015 11:51pm

Sharif the democratically elected PM has failed to express the voice of the nation and compromise the dignity in front of a person of a very low mentality.

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asif

Jul 14, 2015 11:58pm

It was decided that Indo-Pakistan talks shall be on issues. Then, How Kashmir was ignored? Kashmir runs in our blood. Utmost respected Gilani sb you and our brothers living with you are our souls. No celberations without you. I wish,, i could hVe opened the hearts of Pakistanis for you. We love you, we love Kashmir. Sir No life without you. It is the matter of Do or Die for us even. One means One, means Second to none.

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MJK

Jul 15, 2015 12:04am

@SurgeON - Just study history , when JLNehru agreed to plebiscite in Kashmir under UN, he was n't talking about valley only, he wastalking about Kashmir.

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Euro

Jul 15, 2015 12:07am

Geelani has more honour then our PM and his entire cabinet. Geelani is a true Muslim and a true Pakistani at heart.

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Wajid

Jul 15, 2015 12:18am

Why Nawaz Shrif has not made Kashmir issue in joint statement? Pak has made raised that issue at every level with India .

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Jul 15, 2015 12:19am

It is a well-planned strategy. Get ready India you will get the treatment in UN. No matter how much you boast being super power in Asia, your size will be cut as you are at such a side of Asia where your importance doesn't matter. Cheers

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ENGIMA

Jul 15, 2015 12:26am

Nawaz Sharif as Prime Minister of Pakistan is not commanding respect from either India nor certain Kashmiri leaders like Syed Ali Shah Geelani. It's even more insulting when Nawaz being of Kashmiri background has distanced himself from broaching Kashmir's human rights violations by India for over three decades and manipulating Kashmiri votes in India's favor. If former President Musharraf was representing Pakistan at this Summit, he would never tolerate Modi's arrogance nor ignore policies re Kashmir which could undermine Pakistan's national interest.

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Tarannum S.

Jul 15, 2015 12:40am

@Nomi from Kashmir I am also a Kashmiri and please do not insult our patriotism by giving a collective statement. If you felt more at home in Pakistan, you would have migrated by now. You are used to the Indian lifestyles and show that you care for Pakistan. Double standards are so much not like a Kashmiri.

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venkob

Jul 15, 2015 12:59am

This is definitely an eye opener for everyone involved and I appreciate Nawaz thinking Pakistan is not just Kashmir and makes no sense to continue the same drumbeat. It is very intelligent decision and makes business sense than anything else. When India is growing economically, why not take advantage to improve lives in Pakistan and there is already lot of 'operations' going on elsewhere in Pakistan itself. Love Peace

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Jul 15, 2015 01:01am

Pakistan always has and it continues to support the legitimate right of the People of Kashmir to self determination because it is the correct thing to do but has no obligation to do so. Kashmir leaders should stop blackmailing Pakistan and appreciate whatever Pakistan has done for their cause at the expense of its own socio-economic development and security

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Zak

Jul 15, 2015 01:17am

@Sunil Varma serves Pakistan right, for not bringing up kashmir in the joint statement.

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Nizamuddin Ahmad Aali

Jul 15, 2015 01:52am

Gilani Saheb: Well done. Eid Mubarak.

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Jul 15, 2015 01:55am

@ENGIMA And this was the same Musharraf who told the UN that we are willing to ignore UN resolutions on Kashmir. Didn't you read this in the article?

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Rex Major

Jul 15, 2015 01:56am

@Euro :Geelani is a true Muslim and a true Pakistani at heart. ... why doesn't he live in Pakistan.

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Jul 15, 2015 01:58am

@Zak Don't bring culture and religion in this issue. None has bearing on the issue.

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Jul 15, 2015 02:03am

Lets give credit where it is due. At least India has the guts to allow interaction between our Ambassador in Delhi and Kashmiri separatist leaders. Do we Pakistanis have the guts to allow our part Kashmiri leaders to meet Indian Ambassador here?

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rana1

Jul 15, 2015 03:15am

@I4ni .......myself being from a kashmiri background,am first pakistani .The other day an article in DAWN talked about how these kashmiri leaders make money from both India and Pakistan.I do not see what is the hulla baloo if NS met Modi as being a pakistani first and not as a Kashmiri. NS is the leader of pakistan and not Kashmir.The Kashmir issue can be handled any other day or time as has been done for many years.We do not have to go to war or argue over a state which is divided between themselves whether they want to remain with India,or join Azad Kashmir or become self independant.

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Guest

Jul 15, 2015 04:22am

Let's move on now, Kashmir issue is dead. Let's focus on basic quality of life for every Indian, Pakistani, Kashmiri and others.../

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glassyman

Jul 15, 2015 05:01am

@Sanjay Guha they have already lost an election very badly in Kashmir....... after which they didn't even try.....

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Akil Akhtar

Jul 15, 2015 06:09am

@Sadhu It proves the elections were rigged

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nelson

Jul 15, 2015 06:32am

@Aurangzeb

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dipak

Jul 15, 2015 06:54am

at last huriyat realise what is good and what is bad for kashmir.progress prosperity and brother hood with all community.

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Mr Universe

Jul 15, 2015 11:34am

What is the relevance of Hurriyat in Kashmir's politics today?? We saw more than 70% voters turnout during election in Indian Kashmir this year despite of Hurriyat's oppose.

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Kashmiri

Jul 15, 2015 12:26pm

@Varun Kashmir issue including issues surrounding Muslims and Christians and Sikhs in Indian are kept alive by Indian politicians and Army. Politicians are using minorities as a tool to win elections (Ayodhya, Godhra, Golden Star etc.) and Army and defense forces are getting 20% extra remunerations and other facilities when they work in disturbed area like J&K and Assam and formerly Punjab.

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