Islamabad slams Delhi’s bid to raise Balochistan issue at UN

US rejects any secession movement in province


News Desk September 16, 2016
When asked whether the US tolerates those working from US soil to break the province off from Pakistan, Kirby reiterated his statement that Washington does not support any such movement. PHOTO: REUTERS

Pakistan has condemned India’s attempt to raise Balochistan at the United Nations in a bid to mask its atrocities in the disputed Himalayan state of Kashmir.

It came as Washington also categorically stated that it does not support any secession movement in the poverty-stricken province.

India raises 'Pakistan’s human rights violations in Balochistan' at UN

While replying to statements made by the Pakistani delegation on Indian-administered Kashmir during the 33rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, India’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative at the UN in Geneva Ajit Kumar on Wednesday brought up Balochistan.



He alleged that Pakistan systematically abused and violated the human rights of its own citizens, including in Balochistan, as well as of the people of Azad Jammu Kashmir, The Hindu reported.

The US, on the other hand, denied that it supports any bid to separate Balochistan from Pakistan. “The [US] government policy is that we support the territorial integrity of Pakistan and we do not support independence for Balochistan,” said State Department Spokesperson John Kirby on Tuesday.

Pakistan to account for violations in Balochistan: Modi

When asked whether the US tolerates those working from US soil to break the province off from Pakistan, Kirby reiterated his statement that Washington does not support any such movement.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 16th, 2016.

COMMENTS (33)

HZR | 7 years ago | Reply @Adil: Which part of Kashmir you are referring to for pblebiscits..Only Srinagar and valley or GB and Muzzafarbad POK Apparently you seem to be keen on selective plebiscite..not the whole state now split between 2 nations and again part occupied by China.
G. Din | 7 years ago | Reply @Qamber: @zarbakht: Oh, please go right ahead! You forget what is being said is as important as the credibility of the one who says it. And, you have lost absolutely all your credibility around the world.
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