Immy's NAYA PAKHANISTAN recently hosted an "International" Tourism "Conference" in Paris, France , touting the "greatness" of Paki Mountain Scenery( in probably the same area as this accident occured ) for the purpose of so -called Adventure Tourism . Expect more such accidents and then more international law -suits if these plans come to fruitionIslamabad, Pakistan - At least 17 people have been killed after a bus plunged into a deep ravine in northern Pakistan's district of Kohistan, officials say, with at least eight passengers still missing after the accident.The accident took place late on Sunday night on a remote road winding through steep mountains near the boundary between Kohistan and the Gilgit-Baltistan region, about 200km north of the capital Islamabad, senior police official Raja Abdul Saboor told Al Jazeera by telephone.
PESHAWAR: After the Faqirabad precinct last week asked people who are transgender to leave the remits of the station, the Mattani police have now imposed a ban on all musical programmes and people who are transgender within his jurisdiction, local residents said.
Drugs are of course not halaal under Malsi. But as to the other matters ( suppressing the transgenders and banning dances ) , the transgender community should get together and petition humsathi - Human Rights - Minister Mazari for some relief on this issueElectoral candidate, who had contested the recent elections, had held an event in the area to thank the 6,000 people who voted for him. Mattani Station House Officer Abdul Ali had also been invited to the event.“He [SHO Ali] was also asked to speak on the occasion to a gathering of hundreds inside a mansion and he ‘banned’ all kinds of drugs as well as musical programmes and transgenders too,” said a local resident who had attended the event.
Maybe, the SHO is not up to date on developments in this important sector of Third Sex . Matter should also be brought to the attention of CJP Nisar who has "vowed" to abolish any discrimination against "oppressed" section of Paki society“This SHO took charge around a week ago and instead of improving the law and order situation in his area, he has suddenly banned the music and people who are transgenders,” claimed the local.The local, who requested not to be named for fear of retribution, added that it was not for the first time that this had happened.
Meanwhile, transgender rights activist Qamar Naseem told The Express Tribune that on the one hand the Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Qazi Jamil has ordered to set up two committees, headed by Operation SSP Javed Iqbal and Investigation SSP Nisar Khan respectively.But on the other, low ranking police officers are creating problems for people who are transgenders.
PS: Peshawar, the bacha -baazi capital of the world, is ironically the most dangerous city for transgenders !“The problem is not the high-ranking police officials, who are educated and mature people, but the local SHOs,” he lamented, adding that police should take action against those who were creating law and order situation in the district instead of ‘moral or religious policing’.When approached, CCPO Jamil refuted that a ban was in effect in the area, adding that those who impose such bans would be checked.
Pakistan (CNN)Manzoor Ahmed Pashteen, a 24-year-old ethnic Pashtun, was just a child when the US-led war on terror began, and it wasn't long until it was on his doorstep.He said his family, who live in Pakistan's north-western region, close to the Afghan border, first heard the name "Taliban" in 2004. By the end of the year, with fighting intensifying, his family was forced out of their village, Sarwakai.The following year "the situation became such that whenever an elder spoke out against the war they would suddenly disappear."
The Pashtuns are up in arms these days all over the KP area !Pashteen has accused the military of allying with the Pakistani Taliban -- an almost-sacrilegious accusation in a country where the military is counted among the strongest and most trustworthy of institutions.
"Ask them: Who they are harboring in their cantonment zones, if not the Taliban?" Pashteen tells CNN, referring to the security forces' military stations.
The military and intelligence services have responded to repeated requests from CNN for comment by saying they are "not available to comment."
His suspicions are not unique in the remote Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), where years of war and violence have left villages destroyed and lives ruined by militant violence and heavy-handed government interference, which often leads to what they see as indiscriminate killing and arrests.
His killer is out on bail !But it wasn't until January 2018, following the death of Naqeebullah Mehsud, an aspiring model who security services killed as part of a raid on a group of militants aligned with Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) -- the Pakistani Taliban -- that the movement really began to gather momentum.
The movement has caused a regional stir, and has become a focal point in ongoing tensions between Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan, which have endured worsening relations due to an increase in attacks in Kabul which Afghan officials have linked to Pakistan-based militants. Islamabad has refuted the claims. The most visible indication of support came from Afghan leader Ashraf Ghani, who tweeted in February: "I fully support the historical #PashtunLongMarch in Pakistan. The main purpose of which is to mobilize citizens against fundamentalism and terrorism in the region."
"I simply want to go back to my anonymous life, once our demands are met, do my PhD and become a professor," says Pashteen, who is a trained veterinary surgeon.There is a Pashto saying, Pashteen tells CNN, "that there is betterment in silence."But for now, he says he is determined to be anything but silent as he and his supporters fight to have their voices heard.
Yes sir. If city code inspectors happen to see it, the grocery store owner will have to cough up a nice fine.Falijee wrote:
PS: Houston is "infested" with all sorts of Pakis
What about the outstanding files and cases that need his urgent attention at the Supreme Court Offices of Isloo, Law-whore and KrachiISLAMABAD :
The chief justice on Tuesday termed controlling the country’s burgeoning population as the ‘highest priority’ after the construction of water reservoirs to improve Pakistan’s water security.“After dams, population control is our biggest priority,” said Justice Nisar while presiding a hearing on population control.
Is he floating the trial balloon of population control by condom use / vasectomy ? Has he got the Ulemas and Mullahs on board on this un Islamic solution ? Is he not aware of the backlash that occurred in India when Sanjay Gandhi tried to do the same ?He added that Pakistan’s water needs have increased due to its ballooning population and observed that if the population was not controlled, the water crisis will aggravate.
Justice Nisar also stated that after a population control and family planning seminar will take place soon, and emphasised the need to spread awareness among the masses.The additional attorney general informed the court during the proceedings that nine recommendations have been prepared regarding the issue.
One such recommendation forwarded earlier was the formation of a federal and provincial task force ( Mullahs from The Islamic Ideology Council of Pakiland should also be included !) by December 31 and added that another recommendation concerned family planning.
So, HE is aware of the backlash on this matter .Bangladesh and Iran have also controlled their population despite being Islamic countries, the top judge stated.
The court said that the government should get the recommendations approved by the Council of Common Interests (CCI) and call a meeting within 10 days. Justice Nisar also stated that all provincial chief ministers will be issued a notice at the next hearing.
PESHAWAR– A court in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa capital city has sentenced the principal of a private school to 105 years in prison on charges of child abuse, poonography, rape, blackmail and maintaining illicit relations.
Peshawar Sessions Judge Younis Khan handed down the sentence along with a fine of Rs1.4 million on Tuesday.
The convict, Attaullah Marwat, who is also the owner of the private school, was detained after the Hayatabad police station registered a case against him on July 14, 2017, on the complaint of a boy student, who had accused him of sexually exploiting schoolchildren, including girls, and filming them with secret cameras installed on campus.His sentence followed testimonies of as many as 25 of his direct and indirect victims.
Capital punishment is still legal in Pakistan. Why was he not hanged and /or beheaded by a sword in a Peshawar public square after Jummah prayers , as is being done in SaudiaA trial court had framed charges against him on eight counts under the Pakistan Penal Code, including Section 354-A (stripping a woman of her clothes), 376 (punishment for rape), 377-B (sexual abuse of child), 489-C (counterfeit currency), 497 (adultery) and 509 (sexual harassment), and Sections 48 (child poonography), 50 (seducing a child) and 53 (sexual abuse) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Child Protection and Welfare Act, 2010.He was found guilty of all charges and handed various jail sentences under each section — resulting in a total prison term of 105 years.
Something is terribly wrong in the Paki Justice System , when ( bearded) "principals" like him are "only" given 105 years in jail and NOT HANGEDMarwat was also charged with forcing, coercing and persuading female students of his school to engage in sexual activities and capturing those acts on his mobile phones and secret cameras installed in different parts of the school and storing them in USBs.He was also charged with sexually assaulting multiple women after coercing them with death threats.
Thru the "wonders of globalization, internet and social media" poonography, child abuse and other "western diseases" have creeped into Islamic PakistanISLAMABAD: In the backdrop of the Zainab murder case, a report of a task force constituted by the Federal Ombudsman to diagnose the systematic issue of child abuse, has suggested certain measures to curb the menace.The report titled Mapping of Issues and Response to Sexual Violence Against Children recently submitted before the Steering committee on ‘Kasur Tragedy & Redressal of systematic issues’ has proposed 11-point remedial measures to prevent and control the rising cases of child abuse in different parts of the country, especially Kasur.The document highlighted the authorities’ failure in controlling such incidents and tracing culprits of mafia involved in child *****.
Makes sense to me though. Pakjab is the most populated province, expect more such Unislamic happenings to occur there !Unfortunately, the report revealed Punjab as the most dangerous province for children where nearly 1,089 cases of sexual violence out of the total 4,139 reported in the country were recorded.
The Mullahs of Pakistan need to be assured that "their Islamic interests" are protected and such western counter measures ( psychiatric, psycho-social and legal support ) do not in fact violate any Islami principalsThe Kasur-based study was conducted in six months involving extensive desk research of the prevailing system and legal framework, meetings with multi-stakeholders and five weeks long field work.The study recommended long and short term steps. These measures included setting up a ‘One stop Facilitation Centre’ in Kasur as a pilot project at the earliest in order to provide medical, psychiatric, psycho-social and legal support to the victims and their families.
Again the Mullahs of Pakistan need to be assured that "their Islamic interests" are protected and such western counter measures ( psychiatric, psycho-social and legal support ) do not in fact violate any Islami principalsLikewise, long term initiative proposed included enactment of new laws along with a few amendments in existing laws to ensure psycho-social, legal and medical support as well as prohibition of exonerating of accused with the consent of the aggrieved. The legal time-frame of such cases must be reduced to six months, it added.
In Saudia , such despicable criminals are usually executed in a public square after Jummah prayers after Sharia "Justice" . The Mullahs may want to look into this matter further and maybe ( if funds are sanctioned !) sent a big delegation to Saudia to "study the matter" and do the obligatory "small hajj" at the same time as wellThe suggestions also included installation of more CCTV cameras in more prone cities and development of protocol with Facebook and Google authorities to control inflow and outflow of ***** material is also suggested. It also recommended educational institutes to sensitise and train children and teachers, boy scouts and girl guides to spread awareness and beat this menace.Police trainings are more critical to handle the victim, accused and media as per national and international laws, the report highlighted.
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan is likely to raise issue of smog with the Indian authorities.
Pakistan's usual Complaint Forum, in preferred order is UN Security Council, UN General Assembly, World Bank , USA, O.I.C . It is likely to get more traction thereThe government is fully alive to smog phenomenon and measures are afoot to curtail it during winter including taking up matter with the Indian government to stop stubble burning in border areas.It worsens situation in Pakistani Punjab, said Adviser to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam.
ISLAMABAD - PTI government has taken the final decision of not privatising the Pakistan International Airlines.
Junior Dus Percenti ( AKA Bilawal Bhutto ) had made a solemn pledge to PIA employees that he will make "life miserable" for the Immy Govt , if they "dared" to privatize the big money losing national airline. Seems that he has succeededThe Board of the Privatisation Commission has not recommended the sale of loss-making state-owned companies Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM).
Yeah, so let's make the commitment, say it aloud... one - dam, two - population control,...Falijee wrote:CJP Nisar Now Wants To Pokes His Pakjabi Noise Into Population And Birth Control, An Issue Dear To The Mullahs Of Pakistan.
Population control highest priority after dams: CJP
*ISLAMABAD - A mobile phone of the top foreign diplomat family has been reportedly stolen from a hotel in Islamabad.*
*As per the media report, mobile phone of the wife of Hungarian ambassador was stolen at a hotel in Islamabad.*
According to reports, Emilia Slabo approached the Secretariat Police Station and lodged an FIR about her mobile phone being stolen during an event in Islamabad on October 26.
Five star hotel and no CCTV camerasAs per the complaint she lodged, the lady informed the police that she had kept her mobile phone on the table and went to use the toilet. According to her, when she returned to her seat the mobile phone was missing.According to reports, the police department is further trying to find the mobile through its IMEI number.The police officials said that the department was trying to detect and grab the culprit with the help of CCTV footage, however, reportedly there aren’t any CCTV cameras installed inside the halls of the hotel.
Such "hot phoren items" are probably in high demand in the chor bazaar of Isloo . IMHO, the search for the culprits should start with the meagerly paid hotel employees . The "Premiere Institution" should "grill" them hard , using third degree methods if necessary This is ONLEE agriculture produce ! Nothing about the fish, shrimp, eel, sea urchin, sea weeds, oysters, sea turtles plus other exotic sea life of the Arabian Sea , plus donkey meat ( for chow mein !) , plus wild boars ( for polk flied lice ) snakes and dogs ( not sure about these "creatures" thoughISLAMABAD - Planning Minister Khusro Bakhtiar says the base of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is being expanded with inclusion of agriculture sector under this framework. Talking to Punjab Chief Secretary Yousuf Naseem Khokhar in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said Punjab is the largest province in terms of agriculture productivity and Pakistan's economy will grow if the province witnesses agricultural growth. The Minister emphasized that Punjab Government should focus on less developed regions for equal progress and prosperity of all the areas of the province. During the meeting, Punjab's annual development programme came under discussion.
) . These will also enter the UN endangered or extinct species list in the very near future Falijee Ji :Falijee wrote:Good News For Employees, Union And "Lazy Management " ! Pain In The Arse Airline ( PIA) NOT on Chopping Block
PIA privatisation: PTI government takes the final decision
Oct 30, 2018
ISLAMABAD - PTI government has taken the final decision of not privatising the Pakistan International Airlines.Junior Dus Percenti ( AKA Bilawal Bhutto ) had made a solemn pledge to PIA employees that he will make "life miserable" for the Immy Govt , if they "dared" to privatize the big money losing national airline. Seems that he has succeededThe Board of the Privatisation Commission has not recommended the sale of loss-making state-owned companies Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM).
) DOES NOT WANT A SICK-ULAR PAKILAND !!!
) state" !ISLAMABAD: Law and Justice Minister Barrister Dr Muhammad Farogh Naseem said on Tuesday that Pakistan direly needs the support and cooperation of European Union (EU) for economic stability and prosperity in the country.
The EPC was probably "complaining" about lack of protection of minorities, expulsion of NGO's and other illegal measures which the Paki Govt is indulging inTalking to a seven-member delegation of the European Parliament Committee, headed by Jean Lambert, Barrister Farogh Naseem said steps were being taken to ensure witness and judicial protection for effective dispensation of justice in Pakistan.
But, Saudi Arabia also an Islamic State does not hesitate to behead or hang criminals . Why cannot Pakistan emulate the example of the Islamic States like Saudia and Iran , instead of showing "deference" to non - Islami powers like the European UnionOn the issue of the death penalty, the law minister said that the death penalty was never abolished in Pakistan; however, there was a moratorium on executions of the death penalty.He said incidents like Army Public School massacre, Zainab case and similar cases of child abuse resulted in a huge public uproar, adding that the death penalty was awarded in “rare of the rarest cases”.
If an NGO criticizes the Paki Govt on the treatment it accords to its citizens (like the Pashtuns of FATA), then it becomes "wasting the money of the west" What BS !!!During the meeting, the issue of extending support to international NGOs was also raised by the delegation members to which the law minister responded, “The government will support all the genuine NGOs that are working in Pakistan but there are certain NGOs that are just wasting money of the west and are not helping in any cause.”
The EU does not dictate to the Banks located in Switzerland, Luxoumburg, London and Liechenstien , where the so called stolen money ( $ 200 Billion !) is stashed away What can the EU do to stop Aleema Khan from purchasing a property, from shady money sources, in DubaiBarrister Dr Naseem appraised the delegation about steps the new government was taking to overhaul the legal system in order to help the people of Pakistan. He said human rights were on the government’s agenda and support from the European Union in this regard was essential. He urged the European Union to help Pakistan eradicate the menace of corruption.
Lambert on the occasion thanked the law minister for his time and expressed her
Peregrine- ji : Your predictions on this decrepit airline are spot onLAHORE: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will be spending Rs915 million in salary increases granted to pilots, hinted a notification issued by the Pakistan Airline Pilots Association (PALPA).“The aviation secretary was convinced that the increment of Rs915 million (per annum) was based upon restructuring 75 hours guaranteed with 10 days off in a month and not linked to any fixed percentage, therefore he assured PALPA Executive Committee that he would do the needful for the implementation of the same through the board of directors and Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL),” read the notification.
Rest of the time, can be spent on moonlighting activities like bar hopping in Birmingham, deals on smart phones in London, bringing "gifts of wine, cheese, chocolates for family, friends, and third parties for "consideration"According to industry experts, PIA used to pay the pilots 50 guaranteed flying hours based on their average utilisation, which used to be around 43 to 45 hours per month. Now, they added, the PIA flight schedules and the effective aircraft fleet has shrunk while the number of pilots remains the same, bringing their average utilisation to 28 to 30 hours.
Most of the pilots employed by PIA are ex Air Force, and they "carry" a fairly high sifarish ( sons, daughters, father, mother, uncle, aunts , brother, sisters of generals, ministers, MNAs , MPAs etc etc ) so corrective action will be difficult to say the leastThe increase to 75 guaranteed hours will cost the national carrier an additional Rs915 million per year.
Drinking at the public trough is more "preferable" than good "customer service" !“The airline is making losses and the Inflight Entertainment System (IFES) of the aircraft is redundant. Airlines usually change or upgrade the IFES system after every four to five years. With Rs915 million, PIA could have changed a large proportion of the obsolete and non-operational IFES. The priority of the airlines should be to improve the customer experience,” an independent aviation expert told this scribe.
Drinking at the public trough is more preferable than accountability to the National Exchequer !On the other hand, a document pertaining to the special audit from 2008 to 2017, revealed the exorbitant salaries paid to the PIA Investment Limited (PIAL) managing director and other employees.“It was observed that an amount of $5.869 million was paid by the management of PIAIL on account of remuneration to employees, post-employment benefit and bonus to directors…,” the documents read.
Would not be surprised if Najeeb is the son, father, uncle, brother, cousin of a "famous" general or a relative of Imran , Asad or one of the other MinistersThe document further revealed that Najeeb Samie, who was appointed as the PIAL managing director on April 3, 2006, retired in July 2016. However, he is still working on a two-year contract which on expiry was renewed for another two years and according to the document his appointment was done unjustifiably against government instructions.
What is the age of the wife who killed him ?A woman shot her husband dead in Punjab's Sheikhupura district, allegedly in reaction to being routinely abused by him, police said on Tuesday.
Police have taken the woman into custody. She has 'confessed' to killing her husband, 70-year-old Asghar alias Kalu. A case has been registered. The deceased had married a total of eight times. Two of his wives had passed away, Station House Office Latif Gujjar of Housing Colony Police Station told DawnNewsTV. The man had been living with his six wives ( flaunting Sharia , which allows "onlee four"
The suspect told reporters at the police station that she was married to Asghar around 15 years ago and they had two children. "My husband used to beat me up and torture me," she said, adding that he last assaulted her ( sexual or otherwise
When Asghar came home around midnight on Monday, she laced the juice she served to him with intoxicants, the woman said." shot him at 5 in the morning, which led to his death," she said.
SHO Gujjar said police discovered the man's body at the house. "The woman was present at the scene of the crime and confessed to killing him," he said.The man was shot in the head, the SHO said. The pistol used for the killing was also recovered.
- PTI Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul. Falijee Ji:Falijee wrote:PIA Gravy Train
Loss-making PIA increases salaries by Rs915mn
Pakistan Today - Oct 28, 2018
Peregrine- ji : Your predictions on this decrepit airline are spot on
LAHORE – Another spell of toxic smog has started gripping the heart of Pakistan – Lahore – amid unsuccessful efforts by provincial environment regulators in measuring the air quality index.
Each winter, from October to November, thick smog envelops Lahore and numerous cities across the dusty and densely populated Punjab plains.
Meanwhile, the international air quality monitoring agencies have listed Lahore among one of the most polluted cities in the world. A US Air Quality Index has stated Pakistan’s AQI had been reached up to 332 followed by Delhi’s 208. These statistics show that the Lahore’s air quality is much unhealthy as compared to the World Health Organization’s guidelines.An AQI between O and 50 is said to be good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very poor and 401 and 500 severe.
Sorry, THIS TIME, nothing mentioned in the farticle that the smog originated in Indian Punjab and was "created" by IndiaWith the drop in minimum temperature, increase in humidity level and lack of rain, the intensity of smog is expected to augment in the coming days. What adds to the smoggy conditions is the air pollution caused by industries, carbon emissions by vehicular traffic, crop burning and brick kilns.
On the other hand, the level of toxic elements like carbon monoxides (CO), oxides of sulfur, oxides of nitrate and particulate matters [PM2.5 and PM10] have reached far beyond Punjab Environmental Quality Standards (PEQS).However, despite the creation of a Rs250 million Punjab Environment Fund to control smog earlier this year, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has failed to bring significant changes in the quality of Lahore’s environment.
MPGA - Make Pakistan Grovel Again.Falijee wrote: DT's MAGA ( Make Amreeka Great Again ) Slogan usurped by the PAKIS
As great news has arrived for Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and her cricketer husband Shoaib Malik, ( AKA Mr. Sania Mirza
As per details, the six-time Grand Slam champion has given birth to a baby boy in Hyderabad Deccan, India.
Taking on Shoaib Malik’s announcement over the arrival of a new family member in Mirza-Malik clan, celebrities from both the nations extended their praises and commendations on the happy occasion.
Fortunately for one side ( unfortunate for Pakis !) the child will have Indian citizenship !Pakistani veteran cricketer Shahid Afridi tweeted: "Bohot bohot mubarak ho @realshoaibmalik and @MirzaSania . May Allah always keep you and your family happy and healthy Ameen".
Orwellian? 
Karachi: Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and his Indian wife tennis star Sania Mirza has revealed the name of their newly born baby boy.
Suspense over . Case closed" Thank you from the bottom of our heart to everyone for the wishes from Sania and I, and our families. Our son’s name is Izhaan."
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70 years after the Punjabi language was banned in Pakistan’s Punjab by Urdu-speaking elites who arrived from India, some brave hearts have finally woken up and are demanding their mother tongue be restored and taught in schools as well as used as a medium of instruction. BRAVO!
they have aquited her.Falijee wrote:Supreme Court to announce Asia Bibi verdict on Wednesday morning
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Oct 30, 2018
Asia Bibi verdict today, security beefed up
The News International
Oct 31, 2018
The whole- specially the Chrisitian - world is watching . It will be a test of the fairness of the Paki Justice System . The Khadim ( Rizvi)- and the whole Islam Brigade - has "promised" havoc in Pakiland if the verdict does not go the "Islam way" . Expect some fireworks and maybe some Wajib - ul- cutlets as well . Saquib and Immy on the hot seat
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitted Asia Bibi of blasphemy charges, declaring the death penalty handed down to her by a session court null and void.
The verdict on her final appeal against her execution was reserved by a special three-member bench on October 8.
The bench ruled that Asia Bibi be released if she is not facing anymore charges.
The verdict was announced by a special bench headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar at 9am. Justice Asif Saeed Khosa and Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel were the other members of the bench.
Right to self-determination can't be abused to undermine territorial integrity: India
Wednesday, 31 October 2018
Right to self-determination can't be abused to undermine territorial integrity: India
India has slammed Pakistan for raising the Kashmir issue at a UN General Assembly session, saying it has become Islamabad's habit to misuse any forum for "narrow political gains" and insisting that the right to self-determination cannot be abused to undermine a nation's territorial integrity.
First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission to the UN Paulomi Tripathi was responding to Pakistani envoy Maleeha Lodhi's remarks at the session that the struggle of the Kashmiri people for their right to self-determination has been suppressed for decades.
Lodhi said that the Kashmir issue will remain on "the UN agenda until the Kashmiri people are allowed to exercise their will, according to the agreed method prescribed by the Security Council - a plebiscite under the auspices of the United Nations."
"We reject the unwarranted reference made by one delegation to the State of Jammu and Kashmir which is an integral part of India," Tripathi said at a UNGA Third Committee session Tuesday on Elimination of Racism, Xenophobia and Right of People to Self-determination.
She said that it has become Pakistan's habit to misuse any forum for narrow political gains.
"In reality, it is the people of India as well as of our region and beyond, have to suffer most egregious violation of human rights inflicted by terrorism emanating from beyond our borders," she said.
"The right to self-determination cannot be abused and misrepresented with the aim of undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a Member State," Tripathi said.
She asserted that self-determination has long been recognised as the right of peoples of non-self-governing colonies and trust territories to independence and self-government. Pointing that there are still 17 non-self governing territories which are in various stages of decolonisation, Tripathi said the international community must step up efforts to reach the conclusion of this long-drawn process.
She described Palestine as the "unfinished task" in the realisation of the right of people to self-determination, saying India is committed to the cause of the people of Palestine and the country has substantially scaled up bilateral development partnerships and increased contribution to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
On the issue of racism, Tripathi said despite efforts made in combating racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, these pernicious ills continue to persist in different forms and manifestations.
"Rise of exclusionist ideologies inciting discrimination and violence threaten to subvert the globalised economic order and social cohesion," she said stressing that there is need for comprehensive legal and administrative responses to counter emerging challenges.
She voiced India's concern over the alarming rise in use of digital space for dissemination of racist and xenophobic material as well as for recruitment, networking and fundraising by groups espousing these ideologies.
"We must acknowledge that racial equality and freedom of expression need not be pursued in a zero-sum manner," she said adding that private entities including conventional and social media and civil society need to develop and observe codes of conduct that embody commitment to racial equality and non-discrimination.
Immunities enjoyed by the social media platforms for contents by users, must be counterbalanced with responsible content moderation and norms for removing objectionable contents on voluntary basis, Tripathi said.
She further said that complementary domestic action and international cooperation is necessary to effectively implement the Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action to realize inclusive growth envisaged in 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
