Kashmir cause also directly related to climate change: Mushahid

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ISLAMABAD, April 27(TNS): Minister for Climate Change Senator Mushahidullah Khan Thursday said India is persistently violating human rights in occupied Kashmir and denying basic rights.

Talking to a delegation of All Parties Hurryiat Conference, he said Kashmir cause is also directly related to climate change. The presence of 700,000 Indian army is negatively impacting the environment of the area.

They are using fossil fuels and weapons and deteriorating the environment. He said, “I have been following Kashmir issue since my childhood.” He said the government raised the Kashmir issue on priority.

Burhan Wani’s sacrifice caught attention of the world. The present government highlighted this issue at international fora through diplomatic communities. India is a democratic country but denies the right of Kashmiris of holding publicist.

He also told the delegation that ideology always wins in physical war.

“Our government, ministry and people of pakistan fully support the Kashmir cause.” Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change Romina Khursheed Alam also highlighted that “we conducted an international conference to highlight Kashmir problem and to show solidarity.” Ghulam Muhammad Safi, the convener of All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir highlighted that Kashmir issue is human rights issue and climate change issue as well.

The Siachin glaciers are located in that area. The brutalities of Indian forces also negatively impacting glaciers as well. Hinduata government started steps to convert majority into minority. The Muslim population has started immigration from the area where Asifa was raped and murdered due to fear.

In Kashmir, all our leaders are fighting for their freedom. The college and university students holding Pakistani flag are on roads to fight for their freedom. India is furious to see Pakistani flags in hands of students.

He demanded to keep Kashmir on top of manifesto for next elections. Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Mushahidullah khan agreed to forward this suggestion to Keep Kashmir issue on top of manifestos of all political parties.

The meeting was attended by Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change Romina Khursheed Alam, parliamentary Secretary for Higher Education Punjab MPA Mehwish Azmat Hayat, Syed Ijaz Safi, Syed Faiz Naqshbandi, Mehmood Ahmed Saghir and other representatives of All Pakistan Hurriyat Conference.