Lakhvi release: China blocks India move seeking action against Pakistan
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UNITED NATIONS: China blocked India's move in the United Nations calling for action against Pakistan over the release of alleged mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attacks Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, said a report published on The Times of India.
As the UN sanctions committee met at India's request, a clarification was to be sought from Pakistan over Lakhvi's release, but China blocked the move on grounds that India did not provide adequate information, TOI quoted official sources as saying.
The move comes as both New Delhi and Beijing are seeking to improve ties, particularly border issues.
India had demanded of the UN to take action against Pakistan as her government had released Lakhvi. India has relentlessly sought him since the attacks killed over 160 persons, including several foreigners, causing international uproar and a diplomatic storm.
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asoke Mukherjee had written a letter to the UN sanctions committee, saying Lakhvi's release was in violation of the 1267 UN resolution dealing with designated entities and individuals.
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Earlier in April, Lakhvi was released from Adiala jail following the Lahore High Court's dismissal of detention orders issued against him by the Okara DCO on March 14.
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Lakhvi was among the seven persons charged with planning and helping carry out the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The six other men facing trial in Adiala Jail for their alleged involvement in Mumbai attacks are Hammad Amin Sadiq, Shahid Jamil Riaz, Younas Anjum, Jamil Ahmed, Mazhar Iqbal and Abdul Majid.
Pakistan’s foreign office had accused India over Lakhvi's release, saying that “inordinate delay in extending cooperation by India complicated the case and weakened the prosecution’s case.”
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Jun 23, 2015 04:13pm
A friend in need is a friend indeed. Thank God for a friend like China.
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Jun 23, 2015 04:14pm
If the reports are true, then Chinese steps do not bring confidence about a unified Asia and an Asian century. For every action there is/will be an equal and opposite reaction.
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Jun 23, 2015 04:14pm
A friend in need is a friend indeed! Long Live China
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Jun 23, 2015 04:16pm
If India has failed to prove/provide evidence what legal right she had to take matters that far?
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Jun 23, 2015 04:27pm
Not happy with China's Move. Terrorism has impacted both Pakistan and India. Pakistan should control the terrorism first. This will indeed help in building better relation with India..
Indians highly appreciate the new General of Pakistan and the Zarb-e-Azb Operation. At least he is cleaning up what Musharraf has created....
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Jun 23, 2015 04:39pm
That's why we call each other "Iron brothers" !
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Jun 23, 2015 04:41pm
Support for terrorism is not good for any country.
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Jun 23, 2015 04:41pm
Now India must show guts and pressure UN -about Human right violations by China in Tibet and Xin Jiang, Declare Tibet and Xin jiang are not part of China. Chinese society believes in the philosophy of 'PERSON WITH MORE GUTS SCARES PERSON WITH LESSER GUTS' this is exactly how the chinese behave, no matter which country they are dealing with, when they find the opponent is not scared of them and willing to also play the same scare tactics, they cave in and are willing to compromise. Check japan- how they have taken a very tough stand against China on the Dao Yu Tai island issue and now are infact training Phillipine military, very soon Vietnam will also join in, the string of pearls is actually around China, India needs to show more guts and build up military to face China.
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Jun 23, 2015 04:43pm
Well done China
India should be improving ties with Pakistan not destroy them
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Jun 23, 2015 04:49pm
has India handed over the Samjhota Express hindu terrorists?
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Jun 23, 2015 04:50pm
When ramzan is banned in china, why they befriend with a muslim country? Its because of India. So we are not surprised with chines move.
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Jun 23, 2015 04:52pm
India's move in the UN calling for action against Pakistan reeks of spiteful action considering our government keeps bringing him to court repeatedly. The courts can only act on the strength of the evidence available which Pakistan claims India refuses to provide. If there is seriousness and a system of dialogue in place then issues such as this could be addressed as well. Mere stubbornness will not resole anything.
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Jun 23, 2015 04:57pm
What happened to the "jhoola" (swing) friendship of Modi with the Chinese President? Modi baba always claimed that he has close friendship with him and that Modi baba has taken the relationship to the highest level since independence. Fekugiri confirmed !!!
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Jun 23, 2015 05:11pm
this expose the terror nexus.
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Jun 23, 2015 05:21pm
China is a true friend of Pakistan in entire world, you can't trust any other country.
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Jun 23, 2015 05:25pm
Well done China.
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Jun 23, 2015 05:25pm
I am little surprised over the fact that we are appreciating China , disgusting India or denying our own Pakistan's failure to address terrorism. It would be sad if Lakhvi goes free as it would feed all the world news that Pakistan is with terrorism.
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Jun 23, 2015 05:28pm
Pakistan should tie Bombay bombing and Samjhota Train bombing together. If India does not prosecute their criminals then Pakistan is under no obligation especially when no evidence is shared.
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Jun 23, 2015 05:30pm
@sudhakar USA, It is not physics class but political issue. Moreover the prosecution in the case of Samjhota train should be part of the same issue. Over 60 Pakistanis were killed in that train bombing in India. RSS goons who committed the crime were never brought to justice.
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Jun 23, 2015 05:31pm
Here's what India should do:
1. "Tax" their exports (goods) to India heavily.
2. Time to bring up "Tibet" issue.
3. Establish vibrant bilateral ties with "Taiwan".
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Jun 23, 2015 05:36pm
Well, Earlier USA used to block any such move by India. Now China is doing it. Price you pay for these favours is what matters.
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Jun 23, 2015 05:41pm
@sudhakar USA Your statement may be justified in physics but seemed to be inappropriate in social and international setup, for example, India has no match with China in any field to reciprocate equally.
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Jun 23, 2015 05:44pm
Its just fear of Next Super Power India for CHINA,
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Jun 23, 2015 05:45pm
One thing Modi has to realised fast... Its not the selfies which people comes closure.. Its respect and mutual understanding which helps in building bilateral relations between the countries.. India must select a grownup leader!!!
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Jun 23, 2015 05:47pm
@Jada Bharata , I don't agree with you. India's actions are meant to do more damage to India itself then Pakistan. I believe, any sanctions against Pakistan will weaker the economy and encourage terrorists to destabilize Pakistan, China, & India. I think it's very intelligent move by China. Also, India should stop supporting terrorist inside Pakistan because Pakistan can do the same thing in return.
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Jun 23, 2015 06:05pm
China is doing right thing to expose Indian propaganda. Pakistani courts demanded proofs against Lakhvi many times but India failed to produce. At the time, India is trying to destabilize the region by supporting terrorism in Pakistan and creating differences between Afghan and Pakistani government.
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Jun 23, 2015 06:19pm
Who are terrorists? Those committing genocide in Kashmir or those struggling to implement UNO resolutions?
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Jun 23, 2015 06:24pm
Long live Pak China friendship...
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Jun 23, 2015 06:27pm
For me the issue is not India, or Lakhvi. If he has bloods on his hands then he should be prosecuted.
We should not be happy about China, providing us cover rather stand up on our feet and create a credible system.
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Jun 23, 2015 06:34pm
It's yoga time now!
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Jun 23, 2015 06:40pm
UN Resolutions for bilateral issues of Indian and Pakistan. How about the 1948 UN Resolution on Kashmir. Selectivity might not be the best remedy!
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Jun 23, 2015 06:43pm
Thanks China! Now let's focus on economic corridors and not these petty, bygone non-issues
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Jun 23, 2015 06:45pm
@Jada Bharata what will,u say about Indian state terrorism that parrikar admitted. U hv very little,knowledge about zarb e azb. I suggest to read more about it
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Jun 23, 2015 06:48pm
That should put India and her international sponsors in their places.
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Jun 23, 2015 07:05pm
@Pakistani : you are very wrong in saying that lakhvi is not guilty until or unless prooved otherwise. your statement reeks with prejudice. let justice prevail and if he is guilty then let it be known to the world that he got punished otherwise he is a free man let him live in peace
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Jun 23, 2015 07:18pm
All Indians, Modi ke pechay yoga karo. All will be well. You guys are made to entertain through dances and do light non strenuous exercise like yoga. You cannot fight wars or handle diplomatic relations.
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Jun 23, 2015 07:20pm
India should first act on the UN resolution of referendum is Kashmir before requesting for any further actions from UN. The UN defaulter is asking for help from UN. Time to bring up the Kaahmir issue and also demand the justice for samjhota express victims equally.
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Jun 23, 2015 07:39pm
Thank you China.
India's bullying in pressing Pakistan to rake measures without any concrete evidence is just plain redoculous. A big slap on india's face.
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Jun 23, 2015 07:39pm
China's policy is clear! Frustrate India's attempts to be taken seriously! China's support of the CPEC project shows that the more the west(and India) put pressure on China, the more they will act spoiler!
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Jun 23, 2015 07:41pm
Is this a signal of India moving into the forefront of US strategic interests in South Asia against China? Biggest failure/transition happening in Indian foreign policy!
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Jun 23, 2015 07:42pm
What about Samjotha train incident where scores of Pakistanis were burnt alive but no justice so far given to the victims families
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Jun 23, 2015 07:51pm
Pakistan will recover in 5 years, but the scars of Indian involvement in terrorism in Pakistan will remain forever. The openness of Indian animosity is a blessing for Pakistan and especially those who ran after an elusive peace.
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Jun 23, 2015 08:05pm
1.4 indians have no real say in the UN, for that matter almost 2 billion muslims have no real say in the un, an out dated imperial powers colonial legacy that should be dismantled and a proper world forum to be formed if justice is to prevail in the global context, India has committed crimes against humanity in Kashmir and many other areas, its leaders should be tried and punished only then should Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi's case be taken up.
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Jun 23, 2015 08:15pm
The fact is USA and China never supported India in any international forum. they are not interested in India as a nation but they see her as huge market of 1billion to exploit and get benefits as much as they can.
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Jun 23, 2015 08:24pm
Lakhvi release proved that India and Pakistan never come close together at any cost.
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Jun 23, 2015 08:30pm
Happy day indeed. No matter what Lakhvi is, China helped...that's what matters
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Jun 23, 2015 08:37pm
Atleast Lakhvi is making rounds of the courts. The process of his apprehension is taking place. Whether he is apprehended or not is a matter of evidence and proof.
Now lets see whats going on in India with regards to Samjhauta Express and Gujrat massacres.
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Jun 23, 2015 08:42pm
Get real guys, that move by China was anti-India and not pro-Pakistan.
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Jun 23, 2015 09:24pm
The reason China came to the rescue because 1267 resolution is binding all parties unlike kashmir issue.
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Jun 23, 2015 09:26pm
With India supporting US stance against rise of Chinese empire, railroads and stations build by Indians along Chinese border, permanent residence offered to Dalai Lama, India getting friendly with Vietnam and expect China to support indian stance sound bizarre.
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Jun 23, 2015 09:31pm
It is good that Pakistan has China support, should Pakistan become supplicant of china. Pakistan should have some self respect
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Jun 23, 2015 09:44pm
India is a rival of China in international business. Pakistan is an ally.
India has no agricultural products or mineral resources to provide China.
Pakistan is an economic ally now and will be in the future.
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Jun 23, 2015 09:47pm
China the great country in the world.
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Jun 23, 2015 09:53pm
An attempt to strengthen Pak-China Economic Corridors.
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Jun 23, 2015 11:23pm
It is not proven that this guy was behind the attack but Indian PM has admitted that he was involved in terrorism during the 1971 War.
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Jun 24, 2015 12:13am
@Jada Bharata
What do you think we have been doing in North? If you stop aiding the terrorists - like your politicians are saying, then may there will be peace. Don't forget what goes around comes around. Its time you people realized that.
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Jun 24, 2015 12:16am
@sandeep
or just have the plebiscite in Kashmir which is only 65 plus years overdue
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Jun 24, 2015 12:24am
Let us not forget the victims of terrorism please. It is appalling to see otherwise sensible people cheering the release of terrorists. Does that mean it pleases these people when unknown, innocent people are blown to bits, such as in a video game? Can we put ourselves in the position of those near and dear ones left behind and try to understand their predicament?
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Jun 24, 2015 12:29am
Big Thanks to CHINA, appreciate this kind gesture.
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Jun 24, 2015 01:00am
let us stop reminding each other old stories and incidents of our past, Indians and Pakistanis, instead of criticism let us move forward for peace. From 1947 to 2015 big powers like Russia/America failed to establish peace , could not make their right and acceptable in put. None of these power is sincere to none of the Asians tigers. Let us trial great China if it can establish peace between India and Pakistan by being neutral at equal level. India and Pakistan both at earliest should distance from Afghanistan up to reasonable extent. Afghanistan is a fuel between two jungle fire woods.
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Jun 24, 2015 01:45am
it's blocked in time of need indeed..
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Jun 24, 2015 01:49am
@Ross Yes the same friend that bans veils and prevents Ramadan fasts by Muslims! And the same friend that is now going to take over parts of Balochistan. The same friend that has taken over parts of Gilgit already.
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Jun 24, 2015 01:52am
Lakhvi is a terrorist he should be punished. I'm not proud of this.
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Jun 24, 2015 03:03am
@sudhakar USA Then react and burn!
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Jun 24, 2015 03:13am
@Ross
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Jun 24, 2015 05:24am
@mian m amin. 14 out of 15 countries supported the resolution, that speaks about China wanted to protect Pakistan by going into techicalities.
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Jun 24, 2015 06:16am
@jasim khan
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Jun 24, 2015 06:23am
The end result is that innocents killed still await justice that has been delayed due to geo-political reasons.
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Jun 24, 2015 06:33am
@sandeep In west it is called 'might is right'. Its not specific to China or hindustan.
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Jun 24, 2015 06:35am
@Pakistani According to land law, no one can't be kept forever on just allegation. India must cooperate and provide evidence. I don't understand why other 6 are in captivity.
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Jun 24, 2015 09:28am
True friend..
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Jun 24, 2015 09:32am
@sudhakar USA See this in broader sense and bring the killers of Samjhota Express to justice too first as it happened before the Mumbai attacks. I am not condoning this murderous act in Mumbai, but there should be an honest equation between these two countries. You are not going to threaten war one day and "congratulate" on the start of Ramadhan the next day after America apparently distances itself from your threats indirectly. This is the main problem between these two countries.
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Jun 24, 2015 11:31am
Thank you China !! The people of Pakistan are really thankful for your support
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Jun 24, 2015 12:52pm
The main issue is lack of compelling evidence at the disposal of prosecution team, which has been a major challenge for all countries faced with organized terrorism.
The in-field perpetrators are easier to catch and convict, the masterminds and controllers are a different story.
I am sure the barrier and mistrust between the two countries has ensured that there is lack of information, witnesses, investigative data, cross verification/questioning of relevant people, expert accounts etc. available to prosecution team which has not been able to convince the courts.
It is not as simple as it sounds and the alternatives like Guantanamo Bay have also resulted in abuse of innocents along with the guilty.
The irony of Indo Pak relationship is that whenever one party is more receptive due to its internal struggles or as part of its strategic growth, the other becomes increasingly rigid.
May we be able to live in Peace,
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