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OIC urges India to implement UN resolutions on Kashmir

PPI Published April 18, 2016
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ISLAMABAD: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has called upon India to implement the UN Security Council’s resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir.

According to the Foreign Office spokesman, the OIC in the joint communique issued at the end of the recent summit in Istanbul expressed concern at the indiscriminate use of force and gross violation of human rights in India held Kashmir by the security forces.

The summit affirmed support to the Kashmir struggle and said it could not be equated with terrorism.

Published in Dawn, April 18th, 2016

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aslam shaikh
Apr 18, 2016 07:10am
I hope OIC also decides to do an economic ban if India doesn't listen.
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Indian
Apr 18, 2016 07:11am
Duly noted and securely kept in Recycle Bin.
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Arjun
Apr 18, 2016 07:26am
Are you guys serious
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Harsh
Apr 18, 2016 07:28am
OIC has no locus standi on Kashmir.
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Mad house
Apr 18, 2016 07:30am
Explain how bilateral issue is converted into UN resolution???
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Noor
Apr 18, 2016 07:56am
How about to begin with implementing 'human rights' and 'democracy' in OIC?
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Ali
Apr 18, 2016 08:23am
Good work by OIC.
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Rahim kasmiri
Apr 18, 2016 10:00am
OIC needs to be united & democratic first among its members before making statement on largest democracy on earth.
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Algerian
Apr 18, 2016 10:21am
Why only Kashmir?? Did the OIC support rohingyas??
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parykshyth
Apr 18, 2016 10:25am
I think its very important for all the parties to understand that, Kashmir is not a humanitarian issue for India - Its about the water source, never will any nation in the position of India give up this vast resource.
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Antonyooty
Apr 18, 2016 11:10am
@aslam shaikh OIC needs India with its surplus crude than India needs OIC
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Answer
Apr 18, 2016 11:18am
What OIC has done for Palestinians, Afghans, Iraqis, Libyans, Yemnis, and Syrians. OIC is toothless organization controlled by Lords of Saudi Arabia and other westrn back midde eastern puppets. I won't count on OIC for any help on Kashmir's issue.
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sss
Apr 18, 2016 11:22am
@Noor : well said
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Gebde
Apr 18, 2016 11:26am
Else what?
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Hussain
Apr 18, 2016 11:31am
Thank you OIC. But more meaningful steps are needed.
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Sachin
Apr 18, 2016 11:40am
India gives no importance to OIC... Also OIC has no rights to talk about Internal affairs of India.
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Kaly
Apr 18, 2016 11:50am
I am asking OIC to become secular....
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k
Apr 18, 2016 12:22pm
OIC should take a strict action by putting an economic ban on india unless they resolve Kashmir issue,
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Amol
Apr 18, 2016 12:29pm
Saudi and irans economies are dependent on export of oil to India to function.OIC cannot put economic sanctions on India. On the other hand, India may get a seat in OIC thanks to its large Muslim population.
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Abdulla Hussain
Apr 18, 2016 12:34pm
OIC has to play a powerful role including economic & manpower ban if India continues with its terror policies in Kashmir.
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Sr
Apr 18, 2016 12:41pm
@aslam shaikh instead KSA , UAE, Iran are busy in trade deals with India.
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M. Asghar
Apr 18, 2016 12:44pm
The OIC declaration on Kashmir are just words that disappear with the declaration as this organisation is just a dinner party.
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raja hindustani
Apr 18, 2016 12:49pm
India is world's third largest population of muslims. If OIC indeed represents muslims then why India is not part of OIC?
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lafanga
Apr 18, 2016 12:57pm
@Indian "Duly noted and securely kept in Recycle Bin." Just like you have kept the Kashmiris in IOK in recycle bin for last 7 decades. The lesson for India and Israel is that things NEVER stay permanent forever. Time will come when the oppressed people in your countries will have a power and strength to challenge your oppression. Be afraid of that time and stop the oppression now and give people their due rights.
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Tabish Siddiqui
Apr 18, 2016 01:50pm
Will someone please tell OIC to think about Democracy, Freedom of Speech and Human Rights in their own countries.
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S K SINGH
Apr 18, 2016 02:03pm
@aslam shaikh good joke. How can OIC afford to ban one of the largest consumer of petroleum products? They are already suffering due to low prices.
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Hussain
Apr 18, 2016 02:14pm
India has $ 72 bn annual remittances from the world, highest human skulls drawing a highest share. This so-called shining economy fetches 39 billion US $ from the GCC alone (more than 50 % of total remittances) to support its vast population. Yet, she discards the call. May be there is problem with OIC call. Retrospection needed.
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Gourishankar
Apr 18, 2016 02:15pm
The resolution which was passed by United Nation Security Council was under chapter VI of UN Charter. Resolutions passed under Chapter VI of UN charter are considered non-binding and have no mandatory enforceability as opposed to the resolutions passed under chapter VII. Any resolution under chapter VI is non-mandatory. Even if a plebiscite was to happen according to United Nations Security Council 47, adopted on April 21, 1948, Pakistan was supposed to withdraw all of its forces from the territory which was the 1st condition of the resolution
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bipin
Apr 18, 2016 02:18pm
@aslam shaikh :))) then IOC alone is to suffer. India will not be affected at all.
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Umer Salahuddin
Apr 18, 2016 02:28pm
The award to suppress kashmiri people given to India is the highest civil award by Saudi Arabia. This is double standard of OIC.
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Anuj
Apr 18, 2016 02:43pm
@Indian well said.
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Sohail
Apr 18, 2016 02:46pm
Well Done OIC. Kashmir is a disputed area and Indian should carry out free election under UN so people of Kashmir can decide their future. Highlight Kashmir more and more and one day Kashmir will be independent. Indian Army is killing innocent people in Kashmir from last 65 years and they can't stop the independence movement. We the people of Pakistan stand with our brothers and sisters in Kashmir. Inshallah soon we will hear a good news.
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LETMETELLYOU
Apr 18, 2016 02:52pm
@Kaly It's all about implementing the 1948 UN Resolution on Kashmir.It has nothing to do with Secularism.
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Indian
Apr 18, 2016 03:07pm
What is OIC ? It is the Organization who does not have a representative from 200 million Indian muslims ( second largest Muslim population) .
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Moderate
Apr 18, 2016 03:07pm
Pls ask Pakistan to implement the UN resolutions as well!!!!
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praphulla kumar
Apr 18, 2016 03:07pm
@aslam shaikh India is 7 times bigger than pakistan with a massive population, just second to china. No country in the world is foolish that will hurt its financial interest by following your suggestion.
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Imran Soomro
Apr 18, 2016 03:25pm
Is it a some kind of joke? OIC was formed to promote unity within Muslim countries. It was primarily created to protect the State of Palestine following Israeli invasion and capture of Al-Quds (Jerusalem). But after decades now we find that OIC is riddled with disunity and bitter differences within it. For OIC to be effective in international relations, it is necessary that all the differences including sectarian and geo-political are set aside and move ahead with one voice.
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Abbas naqvi
Apr 18, 2016 03:26pm
The Kashmir dispute will be settled only when India and Pakistan engage in meaningful dialogue and seriously work for the establishment of peace and security in South Asia needed for the progress and prosperity of their people. Will their leadership have the courage to move on this path?
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SDA
Apr 18, 2016 03:38pm
@aslam shaikh 100% agree.
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a
Apr 18, 2016 03:42pm
@Gourishankar Exactly my point.
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Bipul
Apr 18, 2016 03:53pm
Kashmir is a land issue. What OIC has to do with it?
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Fried Chillies
Apr 18, 2016 04:01pm
@Indian Along with the $750 billion of US assets
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Awais
Apr 18, 2016 04:01pm
Modi's efforts to woo gulf and islmaic countries away from Pakistan falling flat on their heels, it's a result of wise diplomatic efforts by Pakistan, well done.
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toda.
Apr 18, 2016 04:04pm
just put a trade embargo on India if OIC really cares about Kashmir rather than just lip service
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Diptarko
Apr 18, 2016 04:07pm
@Tabish Siddiqui Bhai...Awesome...Sahi bola apne....
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seeker
Apr 18, 2016 04:16pm
@Gourishankar 100% correct.
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Revenge
Apr 18, 2016 04:18pm
Keep urging OIC.
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Uday Kulkarni
Apr 18, 2016 04:20pm
@Answer Agree with you fully . OIC is a defunct organization who has been unable to pass any resolutions to resolve issues within its own member countries and has no locus standi on Kashmir. Individually all the very same country members like Iran and Saudi are wooing India for business and have no authority over India Pakistan dispute.
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Kal
Apr 18, 2016 04:35pm
First try to give some say to your own citizens and then lecture to others.
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Himanshu
Apr 18, 2016 04:37pm
Where they said any thing about human rights and atrocities of Indian security forces ??? Here are the line in final resolution as it is :- The Conference reaffirmed its principled support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir for the realization of their legitimate right to self-determination, in accordance with relevant UN resolutions and aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. It further reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir is the core dispute between Pakistan and India and its resolution is indispensable for bringing peace in South Asia.
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Iftikhar Husain
Apr 18, 2016 04:39pm
There may not be much pressure the OIC put on India but atleast the world knows the horrible conditions the Kashmiris are going through.
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Indian
Apr 18, 2016 04:46pm
Really OIC mean it ??? Why then the most prominent member of OIC KSA accorded its highest civilian award to Modi. And what we got to do with UN resolution, after Pakistan agreeing it as Bilateral issue.
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Kashmiri Nationalist
Apr 18, 2016 04:51pm
Won't mean anything until punitive action is taken against India for its crimes against Kashmiris
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Wajid Hussain
Apr 18, 2016 04:54pm
One thing which is crystal clear from this statement is that Kashmir is not internal part of India, the world agrees with Pakistan's stance that Kashmir is a disputed territory.
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Mangu
Apr 18, 2016 05:02pm
OIC has worst record on human rights..plz fix that,then lecture
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Insaf
Apr 18, 2016 05:17pm
@k All IPC countries except Pakistan wants India to be good friend
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Gazi Hassan
Apr 18, 2016 05:43pm
@aslam shaikh its sanctions not ban. anyhow OIC's recommendations are not binding as it is the bilateral issue between India and Pakistan
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Abdul
Apr 18, 2016 05:52pm
We are largest Muslim population of any neighbours. By this comment, OIC has hurt sentiments of millions of Indian Muslims. Karshmiris are our blood brothers and sisters.
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Chaman
Apr 18, 2016 05:57pm
UN resolution applies to all parts of Jammu and Kashmir under Indian and Pakistan control
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Indian 1
Apr 18, 2016 06:07pm
How OIC dictate terms and condition to a country accommodated 2nd largest population of Muslims in the world ... OIC should concentrate on refugee problems from its member countries..
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khanm
Apr 18, 2016 06:17pm
@Indian....... that is a bold step...
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vmo
Apr 18, 2016 06:27pm
I guess none of these intellectuals have even read the UN resolution on Kashmir I request ALL pakistanis to PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE read what the UN Resolution on Kashmir actually says.
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akram
Apr 18, 2016 06:32pm
@Amol Iran and Saudi can easily find other oil buyers, can india just as easily find jobs for the millions of indians working in the middle east sending money back home?
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akram
Apr 18, 2016 06:35pm
@raja hindustani India is not a majority Muslim country, indian muslims are a subjugated minority in india, look at Kashmir. You think after this behavior you deserve a seat?
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akram
Apr 18, 2016 06:37pm
@Bipul correction, Kashmir is not a land issue, it is an issue of democracy or in this case lack of.
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akram
Apr 18, 2016 06:41pm
@Abdul Pakistan has a bigger muslim population than india, check it out on google
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Mukhtar Naqvi
Apr 18, 2016 06:54pm
@akram Other buyers who? India is world 3rd largest economy on PPP basis. US is now producing most of its oil and gas, that leaves only China. Can China buy all the oil from Saudi and Iran, NO! India can also buy oil from other countries such as Nigeria, Venezuela, Iraq etc. Iraq has the 2nd largest oil deposits.
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Nav
Apr 18, 2016 06:56pm
An organisation that has not included India which has the second largest Muslim population in the world has no credibility.
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Sr
Apr 18, 2016 06:59pm
OIC with its poor human rights record cannot advise or force any other country to follow any accord. In fact these OIC nations are just paying lip service as in reality they are busy making trade deals and strategic alliances with China, India etc
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Alla Bux
Apr 18, 2016 07:15pm
So even OIC has not read the UN resolutions on Kashmir. Sad.
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KoBE - The Flasher
Apr 18, 2016 07:21pm
Oh Yess..OIC can solve the Kashmir Issue. But, let me first garland PM Modi with the "higest civilian honour",
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Logic
Apr 18, 2016 07:29pm
Time for all OIC members to take strict stance india in all matters.
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Jawad Hassan
Apr 18, 2016 07:53pm
Since its creation, the OIC has been "urging" and "urging" India to 'solve' the Kashmir 'problem'. And they have been "urging" and "urging" Israel to 'stop' tormenting the Palestinian people. I 'urge' that they should conduct a policy review to check if any one has been impressed by their continuous urging. Or else, stop making a fool of the people while trying to white-wash the leaders of 'ummah'.
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Krishna
Apr 18, 2016 08:15pm
@Sohail : You know what is the first step mentioned in UN resolution ? please read it
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Kashmiri
Apr 18, 2016 08:22pm
Who listen to OIC, India is the second largest Muslim country in the world. Is it a member of OIC? how OIC is a legitimate...OIC urged many times similar in the past but no one listen...
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Imran A.
Apr 19, 2016 04:23am
who is OIC? What impact do they have in the world? why should anyone listen to them? Did they suddenly wake up?
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Akil Akhtar
Apr 19, 2016 07:17am
Millions of Indians working in OIC countries should return in protest.....
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Maryam
Apr 19, 2016 08:50am
Good OIC, Finally you showed you have a voice.
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last comment
Apr 19, 2016 09:40am
too little too late
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Scorpio
Apr 19, 2016 01:54pm
How many people commenting on this article have read the official copy of UN resolution on Kashmir?? Please use Google or wikipedia to enlighten yourselves
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Pakistani
Apr 19, 2016 03:37pm
Before anyone will listen to you, you have to implement equality and human rights among OIC members first and break the shell of false superiority.
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Valiya
Apr 19, 2016 03:42pm
OIC should read the UN resolution available in the net and advise Pakistan to comply their part as that is to be done first according to UN and then ask India to follow.
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vijay
Apr 19, 2016 06:08pm
Saudi Arabia, the most powerful member of OIC, has recently conferred the highest award to Indian PM Modi. So, OIC's resolution is nothing but a paper resolution
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Nitin
Apr 19, 2016 06:55pm
@akram Does Democracy exists in all OIC affiliated countries?
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Law of Cause and Effect
Apr 19, 2016 07:16pm
Oh I See
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VS
Apr 19, 2016 07:16pm
@aslam shaikh currently, its OIC that will suffer if you ban India coz many of OICs want indians & them to buy oil
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Virkaul
Apr 19, 2016 08:06pm
@aslam shaikh OIC imposing ban? Get real Sir. They are in trouble due to low oil prices
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P Setra US
Apr 19, 2016 09:54pm
@Algerian India did, better than them.
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Sabeen Qudsia
Apr 21, 2016 08:39pm
Not a noteworthy step, Just table talk for more table talks.
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