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ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Foreign Office called for international intervention to address the situation in Indian-administered Kashmir during a diplomatic briefing on Friday. Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi presented Islamabad’s case to foreign diplomats, highlighting concerns over India’s 2019 decision to revoke Kashmir’s special status.
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Qazi detailed the conditions in the disputed territory and outlined Pakistan’s perspective on the legal, human rights, and security implications of India’s actions. The briefing comes as the fifth anniversary of India’s constitutional changes in Kashmir approaches next week.
On August 5, 2019, the Indian government nullified Articles 370 and 35-A of its constitution, effectively ending Kashmir’s semi-autonomous status and its constitutional protections. Pakistan has consistently labeled this move as “illegal and unilateral.”
During the briefing, Pakistani officials argued that India’s actions have:
- Further restricted Kashmiri rights
- Rendered the local population a minority in their own territory
- Aimed to alter the region’s demographic composition
Pakistan is now calling on the international community to:
- Pressure India to restore Kashmir’s special status
- End what it describes as repression in the region
- Create conditions for resolving the long-standing dispute
The Kashmir issue remains a significant source of tension between India and Pakistan, with Islamabad maintaining that the situation threatens regional stability.
Foreign diplomats attending the briefing were presented with Pakistan’s assessment of the situation, including its implications for international law, human rights, and regional security.
As the anniversary of India’s 2019 decision approaches, Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts underscore the ongoing complexities of the Kashmir dispute and its impact on South Asian geopolitics.
