Imran urges int’l community to act against state terrorism in held Kashmir

 –PM stresses need for declaring a world day for combatting Islamophobia

–Says Pakistan supports a two-state solution for Palestine; reiterates desire for Afghan peace

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) because the sixth speaker, and highlighted the difficulty of wave of Islamophobia, speaking on how it had affected Jammu Kashmir dispute, also as Covid-19.

The premier opened his speech by speaking on the way Pakistan handled the Covid-19 pandemic. “Today, Pakistan’s response is cited among the success stories in controlling and responding to the pandemic,” he said. He went on to remark that a lot of Muslims round the world, particularly within the subcontinent, were being blamed for the spread of the disease.

“Mr president, the pandemic was a chance to bring humanity together. Unfortunately, it's instead fanned nationalism, increased global tensions, and given rise to racial and non secular hatred” he said, adding that this has exacerbated the wave of Islamophobia.

“This assembly should declare a world day to combat Islamophobia,” he said. While speaking on the rising extremism in India, the premier said, “They believe India is exclusively for Hindus, et al. aren't equal citizens.”

He talked about how Muslims were incorrectly vilified for spreading the coronavirus and therefore the subsequent segregation and boycotts faced by the Muslims in India.

“As we all know, the marginalisation of citizenry results in their radicalisation,” he added, saying that the Hindu ideology was an effort to marginalise nearly 300 million people.

Moving onto the Kashmir issue, the PM spoke about the “military siege” orchestrated by the Indian occupation within the area, and the way this was an effort to subjugate the Muslim population of the disputed territory. “An extra-judiciary murdered many Kashmiris in fake encounters, and refused to even fork over their bodies,” he added.

PM Imran called on the international community to research and prosecute this type of “state terrorism”, saying India’s actions were an effort to “obliterate the distinct Kashmiri identity”. He further stated that this was against the Geneva Charter, council resolutions, and international laws.

The premier added that the people of Kashmir wouldn't undergo Indian occupation. PM Imran emphasised that the Pakistan government was steadfast in helping “Kashmiri brothers and sisters in their legitimate struggle for self-determination”.

PM Imran said that Pakistan has practised “maximum restraint” against India’s attempts to extend military tensions between the 2 nuclear states through their repeated ceasefire violations.

He said that it might not be possible to possess peace within the subcontinent until the Kashmir issue was resolved, and called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to require “enforcement actions” to stop a disaster.

PM Imran remarked that Muslims weren't the explanation for this virus, but victims of it as are many countries. He spoke about smart lockdowns and the way this allowed the country to battle the novel disease without indirectly hurting the poorest members of society. Furthermore, he asked for a rise and expanse within the debt relief so as to assure that Pakistan can make its way “out of the woods”.

The premier said that Pakistan’s desire for peace and stability is shown through its actions in trying to get peace in Afghanistan. He reiterated that action isn't the right path, and urged Afghan leaders to “seize this historic opportunity to realize reconciliation” and to reach a “political settlement”.

“After almost 20 years of war, it's imperative to not allow spoilers within and out of doors Afghanistan to subvert the social process ,” he said, adding that peace would create “new opportunities for development and regional connectivity”.

Speaking on Palestine issue, PM Imran said, “Pakistan continues to support a two-state solution”, which “a just and lasting settlement is indispensable”.

Speaking on the damage caused by illicit cashflow from developing countries to developed countries and off-shore tax havens, the premier said this “leads to the impoverishment of the developing nations” and causes currency depreciation.

He talked about the “lack of political will” in developed countries to curb this issue and warned that if this issue isn't addressed, it might spark a way larger crisis than the present migration crisis. The premier called on the assembly to “ensure speedy repatriation of stolen wealth.”

He further expressed his disappointment within the apparent bigotry of individuals , like the republication of offensive caricatures by Charlie Hebdo.

PM Imran also spoke on the approaching threat of global climate change , citing the Australian fires and other environmental disasters that have taken place this year. He spoke on how Pakistan has committed to planting ten billion trees to counter global climate change .

The premier his speech by stating Pakistan would still support the UN’s goals for global peace and prosperity.