Pakistan expresses deep concern over violence in Kashmir
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed deep concern over the killing of more than six people protesting the reported manhandling of a cleric and desecration of the Holy Quran by Indian troops in disputed Kashmir.
Indian paramilitary soldiers had shot dead six people protesting outside a Border Security Force station in Indian-Administered Kashmir on Thursday.
According to reports, residents of Gool district had gathered to demonstrate after BSF troopers beat up an Imam and desecrated the Holy Quran during a search for alleged militants inside a madrassa (seminary) in Gool the previous night.
More than 40 others were also reported to be injured during the clashes.
“Such acts incite violence and hurt the sentiments of Muslims not only in Pakistan but all over the world,” said a statement issued by the Pakistani Foreign Office on Friday.
The foreign office said it had noted comments by the Indian government to carry out a probe into the incident.
“The government of Pakistan calls for a thorough and proper investigation to be carried out expeditiously and those responsible for this act to be brought to justice,” said the press statement.
A curfew was in force in most parts of Indian-administered Kashmir on Friday following a strike call and a rally by protestors against the killing.
Indian police and paramilitary soldiers had erected checkpoints and laid barbed wire on roads in Srinagar, the main city, to prevent any anti-India protests.
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Jul 19, 2013 11:55pm
You better focus on your state.
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Jul 19, 2013 11:55pm
I have deep concerns about Pakistan too..what can we do.
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Jul 19, 2013 11:55pm
First of all, stop sending militants from across your border. If you think you can continue creating problems for India, it will be the last straw on the camel and the consequences would be harsh enough to see your country back to stone age.
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Jul 20, 2013 12:02am
wat else can we expect from pakistan.. after more than 24 hours of massacre now they got up n saying to do proper investigation... investigations are meant to buy time. Allah is sufficient for us he will help us to defeat the enemy with out u...
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Jul 20, 2013 12:09am
This has been going on for many years now. Role of Pakistan, in general is simply an embarrassment as an Islamic nation. Pakistani nation is done and has seen its good days. Our generations will hear about Pakistan in their history books.
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Jul 20, 2013 01:08am
What right do they have to question India when Pakistan is doing the same to its minorities and the Baluch?
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Jul 20, 2013 01:41am
Honestly, this is none of our business. We should not poke our nose in every thing which happens in India. We have people being massacred on Pakistani soil which is a bigger offense than the desecration of Quran. Furthermore, Dawn still enjoys to be the most un-biased news paper in the sub continent. However, over last 6-8 months, I am sensing a slight decline in the quality of reporting as well as tolerance to publish harsh comments like these.
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Jul 20, 2013 01:42am
keep on condemning and fighting with each other India-Pakistan.One day both of you would regret...china would rule both the countries and would make good slaves out of you...
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Jul 20, 2013 01:57am
everyday mote than 20 people are being killed in Karachi.. I think govt has to check inside first then Kashmir
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Jul 20, 2013 02:15am
Pakistan media is interested Only in Indian stars Not in Muslims
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Jul 20, 2013 02:24am
India never commented on what is going on in Pakistan. Innocent Taxi driver killed by Rangers. How many other being killed everyday all over Pakistan. So mind your own business.
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Jul 20, 2013 02:36am
check number of killings in PAK inside, don't worry about Kashmir part
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Jul 20, 2013 03:11am
Can any one mind their own business. What happened to the Chinese officer who was convicted of disrespecting the holy book? Did any other country make a noise?
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Jul 20, 2013 03:15am
It is clear the law and order In kashmir has been hostile especially in recent times, why doesn't the world media condemn these terrorist acts, and bring this terrorist army accountable for crimes against humanity.
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Jul 20, 2013 03:23am
When will Pakistan express deep concern over violence in Pakistan?
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Jul 20, 2013 03:42am
Pakistan's unwarranted and provocative expression of concern proves that it is all well rehearsed plan which involves provocation though its proxies, rumours that the holy book has been disrespected to raise passions and than twist the truth in media. Dawn.com's version of entire episode is totally different from how it appears in the Indian media.
I wonder how many Pakistanis do not know that how Non-Muslims have been slaughtered and eliminated in Pakistan, rapes and forcible conversions of hapless Hindu girls and how population of Hindus and Christians has declined in Pakistan. Ahmadiyas and Shias are new targets. Even mosques and grave yards have not been spared. How many thousands have been killed in last couple of years ? But I can only salute Pakistani guts to get deeply worried about 4 Kashmiris killed ?
I challenge all Pakistanis claiming to be fair-minded to read the condition of Hindus and other non-Muslims in Pakistan in the report by a US think tank before shedding crocodile tears for Kashmiris.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/Pakistani-Hindus-worst-victims-of-rape-US-report/articleshow/21167541.cms
Read it and offer comments.
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Jul 20, 2013 04:09am
The world expresses deep concern over pakistan
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Jul 20, 2013 04:16am
To Pakistan, let me tell this. Those who live in glass houses do not throw stones at others. Learn to live like neighbors. Mind your own business. There is plenty for you to worry about in your own back yard.
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Jul 20, 2013 04:26am
Come on guys, worry about your own back yard first. No need to worry about India or Indians. We will handle our own affairs ourselves. Just focus on your own country.
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Jul 20, 2013 04:27am
Any by the way, I didn't read anything about the Holy Quran being desecrated in any of the previous articles related to this topic. Did I miss something?
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Jul 20, 2013 06:02am
non sense
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Jul 20, 2013 06:03am
Compared to every day killings in Pakistan this is a drop in the ocean. Pakistan should first look what is happening within their country before talking about the neibouring country.
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Jul 20, 2013 06:06am
I am shocked to read so much distortion and twisting of facts in this news article.
The facts are as follows - The BSF team went to mosque on late night to complain about use of loud speakers for prayers after iftaar. The prayer readers were requested to not use loud speakers for so late in the night, as it was against the law. The holy book was not even touched by the security personnel as the BSF team visiting mosque consisted of two Muslim soldiers.
It is time to have communal harmony and also to be careful in reporting the facts accurately and to the letters and spirit of moral codes of journalism.
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Jul 20, 2013 06:09am
why we worry about whats going on in neighboring countries when we have more than enough killing in our country. Stop meddling in other countries affairs then they will stop getting in our internal problems.
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Jul 20, 2013 06:24am
I would like to thank the Indian troops from the depths of my heart for showing the true nature of the occupation and their treatment of the local indigenous population. A country that boasts it's democratic credentials, yet somehow overlooks them in the face of protests...seems somehow contradictory???
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Jul 20, 2013 06:30am
Such actions by the india army should be brought to light infront of the whole world.
DOWN with indian army.
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Jul 20, 2013 06:40am
Begani shadi mein Abdulla dewana........ pls sort ur home first.
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Jul 20, 2013 08:20am
Surprised to see that, no one has started the fight yet..or is it too early?
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Jul 20, 2013 03:51pm
Express deep concern for the people who is dying everyday in pakistan and no one taking care of them
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Jul 20, 2013 08:21pm
This is the time to show solidarity with our Kashmiri brethren and internationalise the issue by raise the issue in international fora. We should involve OIC too without delay.
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Jul 21, 2013 01:02am
I wish to express deep concern to what is happening in Karachi and the rest of Pakistan. Every day more and more people are killed across Pakistan but nothing is done to stop that from happening. I think it is time the government of Pakistan should take note of the situation and try and put the country on the path of peace and stability instead of spending time and money in looking at neighbours and worrying too much about them.
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