OIC wants peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute: secretary general
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The Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) is in agreement with Pakistan over peaceful resolution of the decades-old Kashmir dispute, the secretary-general of the Muslim bloc Dr Yusuf Ahmad Al-Othaimeen said Monday.
Addressing a joint press conference alongside Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, Dr Al-Othaimeen said the Kashmir issue was at the top of OIC's agenda.
He said it was unfortunate that India had denied a request from the OIC's Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission to visit India-held Kashmir in order to assess the situation there, Radio Pakistan reported.
"But we should keep the pressure on [the Indian government up] every time the occasion arises," he said, adding that OIC desired a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue.
Sartaj Aziz on behalf of the county thanked the OIC for supporting the right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people.
The OIC members and Pakistan have agreed to formulate a plan of action to prevent the publication of blasphemous material and its circulation on social media, he said.
"We must work together to combat Islamophobia and the rising incidents of hatred and hostility against Muslims."
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Apr 10, 2017 04:18pm
OIC Just want it. Won't do any struggle for it.
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Apr 10, 2017 04:22pm
What world OIC is living in? India denies US mediation above anyone other power. You really think OIC will get any respect from India.
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Apr 10, 2017 04:22pm
Why didn't mr.secretary general clearly asks india to hold plebiscite ?
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Apr 10, 2017 04:31pm
Which part of Indian occupied Kashmiris does India not understand? India does not belong in Kashmir.
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Apr 10, 2017 04:32pm
OIC has no authority or any political strength or force to enforce any decisions.
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Apr 10, 2017 04:53pm
Just as 'peaceful' as they are aiming for in Syria and Yemen, I bet!
I will never trust an organization headed by people with their heads wrapped too tight!
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Apr 10, 2017 04:54pm
OIC knows what amount of business had with india, they don't want to lose because of pakistan,
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Apr 10, 2017 05:06pm
OIC needs to manage peace within OIC countries first.
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Apr 10, 2017 05:22pm
OIC is good for nothing!
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Apr 10, 2017 05:23pm
If OIC was as resourceful and carried much weight, much of the turmoil in the world - centered primarily in Muslim countries - would not be all the rage to talk about around the world.
Arab nations have failed miserably to maintain 'brotherly' relations among themselves, within Sunni and Shiat sects and largely within the Islamic world. Their masters and saviors are all in the West. Hence the US Command and Control Center based in Doha. US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. Permanent US Air Bases in Kuwait, Saudia and UAE. Hundreds of Billions in arms purchased from the UK and the US. All their equipment, service personnel, trainers and protectors are Western.
So you have then ask, why did the Saudis need a Pakistani retired General for a dubious 'Alliance'?
OIC is a facade with no teeth, no purpose and no results to brag about.
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Apr 10, 2017 05:32pm
OIC is a dead org. It cant do anything let pressure India.
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Apr 10, 2017 05:34pm
OIC should put economic sanctions on India and also send Indian workers back from Middle east. that will be enough for India to think again.
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Apr 10, 2017 05:42pm
OIC Heads are good at lip service for global Muslim affairs.When it comes to the practicality of the affairs of Muslims, every single state, any member of OIC, primarily looks for its own interest.
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Apr 10, 2017 05:42pm
@Adnan Anwar it snot matter of India'a respect but about principles ....
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Apr 10, 2017 05:43pm
@natu and they still raise their concern....
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Apr 10, 2017 05:45pm
Pakistan Foreign Policy now finally in-action .... I'm sure Modi will mature over time .
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Apr 10, 2017 05:53pm
OIC has taken a fair stand. India should accept it.
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Apr 10, 2017 05:54pm
Well, OIC is a typical representation of hypocritical ME countries.
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Apr 10, 2017 06:02pm
OIC must interfere in civil wars going on in many member countries.
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Apr 10, 2017 06:04pm
OIC should look into the ME situation as well starting with massacres in Yemen. They should aid Assad's gov't in Syria and not work with the enemy.
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Apr 10, 2017 06:07pm
This is no ordinary statement by OIC Secretary General Dr.Yusuf Ahmad Al Othaimeen. Pakistan
should highly value and appreciate his timely friendly gesture towards the Pakistani Nation.
This truly is a diplomatic victory for Pakistan and failure for India.
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Apr 10, 2017 06:19pm
Rather than Syria, Iraq and other states, the OIC deemed Kashmir as the top most priority state. Shows a lot of maturity and sense of the group. No wonder people respect the organisation as much as they do.
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Apr 10, 2017 06:33pm
Weak statement by even weaker organization.
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Apr 10, 2017 06:33pm
Plebiscite should be held in kashmir to chose whether they live independent or merged with Pakistan.
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Apr 10, 2017 06:51pm
Does OIC have any relevance ?
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Apr 10, 2017 07:33pm
@azhar good question brother.
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Apr 10, 2017 08:05pm
What else could be expected after Saudis awarding Modi with highest civilian award
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Apr 10, 2017 08:56pm
The whole world wants except atrocious Indian leadership!
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Apr 10, 2017 09:21pm
@mirestan OIC has authority, they give you OIL & your remittances, jobs, energy depends on GULF
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Apr 11, 2017 03:08am
We have been waiting for a peaceful resolution since last 70 years . How long more ?
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Apr 11, 2017 09:11am
@ISMAIL_khan20_ your knowledge on buisness is laughable. The customers have the upper hand when the demand is low.
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Apr 11, 2017 09:24am
What else can OIC do?
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Apr 11, 2017 09:32am
Is that all OIC can come up with?
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