tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13475042403404687592024-03-05T04:58:28.379-08:00Neeluм Valley Azad Kaѕнмιr | Dreaм LandAzad Kashmir is the one of the best place in Pakistan.... in all the cases..
in peace, in beauty and lot more... it have 3 beautiful vallies...
Neelum Valley
Jehlum Valley
Guraize ValleyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.comBlogger327125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-65697522025376887222015-12-11T05:57:00.000-08:002016-03-06T20:40:12.080-08:00Kashmiri leaders participated in Candle light vigil at Chandigarh<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJk5Xda7G-dZb1ojqx9HRzAPUW9R1G2hg7R5OWonKWXUKcXm6_Pkgjq50lipqEG3co8nhOH_f0cAOPQFQwDCQ_Zn_nSZYn7gQcywTKygclvbHkNgKDIax11D49LaylzL-4s4_OJghh281n/s1600/IMG_1208-748349.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJk5Xda7G-dZb1ojqx9HRzAPUW9R1G2hg7R5OWonKWXUKcXm6_Pkgjq50lipqEG3co8nhOH_f0cAOPQFQwDCQ_Zn_nSZYn7gQcywTKygclvbHkNgKDIax11D49LaylzL-4s4_OJghh281n/s320/IMG_1208-748349.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6227025044625404418" /></a></p><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div id=":34u" class="" style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><div id=":35g" class="" style="overflow:hidden"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote">Kashmiri leaders participated in Candle light vigil at Chandigarh </div><div class="gmail_quote"><br></div><div class="gmail_quote">Justice M Katju and Hurriyat Conference spokesman Ayaz Akbar participated in the candle light vigil held in memory of those who became victim of state repression in the last few years. The march was organized by Sikhs for Human Rights and Sikh Youth of Punjab at Chandigarh to mark the 67th World Human Rights Day. <div class=""></div></div></div></div></div><div class="" id=":36b" style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(34,34,34)"></div></div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><a href="http://www.kashmirwatch.com/" target="_blank">www.kashmirwatch.com</a> <br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-90268932738527667342015-11-26T04:40:00.000-08:002016-03-06T20:40:12.119-08:00KTK Protest against illegal detentions in Srinagar, Kashmir.<p class="mobile-photo"><a 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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-44612053262627004022015-11-14T03:25:00.000-08:002016-03-06T20:40:12.143-08:00VICTIMS SIT IN AGAINST SAILAN MASSACRE<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMw12rpyZhr5gHPSDyJ4ioAjRcyNT-XcEvNMSYeog51V1YbCut3qwWFF1vdw4vB-Z7FiAQI6AefM4yo6atTdaZCesNP_6rbypN97Yuf-c0SUf0tL2T-wfHwYChizeSaOsB_lzXfT-Bg5R/s1600/IMG-20151114-WA0006-716642.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMw12rpyZhr5gHPSDyJ4ioAjRcyNT-XcEvNMSYeog51V1YbCut3qwWFF1vdw4vB-Z7FiAQI6AefM4yo6atTdaZCesNP_6rbypN97Yuf-c0SUf0tL2T-wfHwYChizeSaOsB_lzXfT-Bg5R/s320/IMG-20151114-WA0006-716642.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6216966525831282338" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a 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class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><br></div><div class="gmail_quote">ON BEHALF OF SAILAN VICTIM FAMILIES</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><a href="http://www.kashmirwatch.com/" target="_blank">www.kashmirwatch.com</a> <br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-11157490260655352862015-11-07T02:37:00.000-08:002016-03-06T20:40:12.169-08:00سراج الحق اور عبدالرشید ترابی کا کشمیریوں کے ساتھ اظہار یکجہتی 7 نومبر<p class="mobile-photo"><a 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style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:7px;padding-left:10px;margin-right:13px;display:inline-block"></div></span></div><div><span class="" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:17.6px"><br></span></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-69921051690202739292015-10-21T23:51:00.000-07:002016-03-06T20:40:12.189-08:00Chairman APHC Syed Ali Shah Geelani arrested today<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbeuFkzK1T-r6l_-c2Dl8txmQyGuS6hMGtUM_V2JUfq2MtLi4qfCE-UlWPBeFquGn3MVrlxYRxwMLmVNQHsDPQYI9jyIj9NJasiRFsWlUZGyncnRLp-wH7ducEgUc_ZMm1FzhYF8y7Jdk-/s1600/Pic++%252810%2529-701116.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbeuFkzK1T-r6l_-c2Dl8txmQyGuS6hMGtUM_V2JUfq2MtLi4qfCE-UlWPBeFquGn3MVrlxYRxwMLmVNQHsDPQYI9jyIj9NJasiRFsWlUZGyncnRLp-wH7ducEgUc_ZMm1FzhYF8y7Jdk-/s320/Pic++%252810%2529-701116.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6208361065211195314" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg09KIHpjPHFHKCbo2w1m-S9tTKuFI62kepYhXKzmYnR0sfTfkQiL4S63DJrtivskCFb7WGaVY7EBjgIrHmRHH1IF9nrT6UCx9DxO-4jrUUzGMwKNoZzsJwrKTcLKgiYjdoBkBD-48zlt1Q/s1600/Pic++%252812%2529-706312.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg09KIHpjPHFHKCbo2w1m-S9tTKuFI62kepYhXKzmYnR0sfTfkQiL4S63DJrtivskCFb7WGaVY7EBjgIrHmRHH1IF9nrT6UCx9DxO-4jrUUzGMwKNoZzsJwrKTcLKgiYjdoBkBD-48zlt1Q/s320/Pic++%252812%2529-706312.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6208361086042225906" /></a></p><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div class="gmail_default"><div style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><div style="overflow:hidden"><div dir="ltr">Chairman APHC Syed Ali Shah Geelani was arrested today by police today while he came out of his residence to visit Batengoo Islamabad, Kashmir to attend a condolence meeting of Shaheed Zahid Rasool, organised by APHC.</div><div></div></div></div><div style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(34,34,34)"></div></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:12.8px"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.kashmirwatch.com/" target="_blank">www.kashmirwatch.com</a> <br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-36085619463630870972015-10-21T23:45:00.000-07:002016-03-06T20:40:12.208-08:00Chairman APHC Syed Ali Shah Geelani arrested by police today<p class="mobile-photo"><a 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href="http://www.kashmirwatch.com/" target="_blank">www.kashmirwatch.com</a> <br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-31492683307939767372015-10-18T02:18:00.000-07:002016-03-06T20:40:12.229-08:00One of the two truckers attacked with petrol bombs in Udhampur by Hindu Terrorists succumbs today at a Hospital in New Delhi<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7_6oeb-E5M1taXSkZ-u1h0lf6UrrQ1N8ook3CDVSpUZ96IIya8NotZV1wT5irH1xUhdjPrlzxqY9byzdyGm9LXhT-PhrEJVYqVdZRNrsNILiB6txOHGA8z1aI-b14kzJTzbiYMfYGCBW/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-10-18+at+10.53.38-793500.png"><img 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style=""><div class="gmail_default" style="text-align:justify"><font color="#333333" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12px">#Kashmir on high tense: One of the two truckers attacked with petrol bombs in Udhampur by Hindu Terrorists succumbs today at a Hospital in New Delhi" #HumanRights #UN70 #BeefBan</span></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="text-align:justify"><font color="#333333" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12px"><br></span></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="text-align:justify"><font color="#333333" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12px"> کشمیر میں کشیدگی: اودھمپورمیں ہندو دہشتگردوں کی طرف سے پیٹرول بم حملہ میں دو ٹرک ڈرائیوروں میں سے ایک زخموں کی تاب نہ لا کر چل بسا</span></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="text-align:justify"><font color="#333333" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12px"><br></span></font></div><div class="gmail_default" 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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-55800984394281691312015-10-14T15:16:00.000-07:002016-03-06T20:40:12.249-08:00Two Kashmiri truckers from Islamabad, Kashmir injured in petrol bomb attack at Udhampur, Jammu by Hindu terrorists<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ovcqTq8sBqTXLrpunA7jfqLvtKHclOgXI-RCAufx2GeGRVUsn7pbt6TzklAZNhGWIyU0j1IZey413_nr8QAYI5EV0EjGEXQbf8mDirlcVHQyJ71KPClpGK4f_neLqcFF41ZC0R2tXThX/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-10-12+at+23.23.58-710241.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ovcqTq8sBqTXLrpunA7jfqLvtKHclOgXI-RCAufx2GeGRVUsn7pbt6TzklAZNhGWIyU0j1IZey413_nr8QAYI5EV0EjGEXQbf8mDirlcVHQyJ71KPClpGK4f_neLqcFF41ZC0R2tXThX/s320/Screen+Shot+2015-10-12+at+23.23.58-710241.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6205630789893798402" /></a></p><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><i style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify">Two Kashmiri truckers from Islamabad, Kashmir injured in petrol bomb attack at Udhampur, Jammu by Hindu terrorists are undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Safdarjung Hospital , New Delhi. Injured Showkat Ahmad Dar of Uranhall, Islamabad and Zahid Ahmad Bhat of Botengoo, Islamabad. 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However, some of the prisons have the inmate position much above their original capacity, the reply said.<br><br>Though the central jails at Jammu and Srinagar have the capacity of 920 and 360 respectively, the number of prisoners lodged, as on September 30 this year, is on the lower side at 311 and 329 respectively.<br><br><div id="ndtvrelcontent"></div>However, most of the district jails are overcrowded with District Jail in south Kashmir's Anantnag having more than double the occupancy at 158 compared to the capacity of 60.<br><br>Similarly, district jail Jammu has the capacity of 450, while its occupancy is 522, and Baramulla jail 158 against 120, the official data suggests.<br><br>The government said it is taking steps to address the issue of overcrowding in the jails.<br><br>The Prisons Department has identified 200 kanals of land belonging to Agriculture Department at Zawoora Zewan in Srinagar for the construction of new Central Jail Srinagar, the government said.<br><br>It, however, said the records of the Prison Headquarters relating to the subject were washed away in the floods last year.<br><br>In view of this, the department has again requested the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir to furnish the relevant records for processing the case further, the minister incharge Home said.<br><br>He also said the major construction work of the new district jail in Pulwama has been completed except minor renovation works of some structure which could not be taken up due to occupation of the premises by an army unit earlier.<br><br>He said DGP has been advised to effect necessary deployment of a company of either CRPF or SSB for the security of the jail so that it is operationalized and the issue of overcrowding of inmates in other jails is addressed.</div><div class="" style="width:650px;float:left;padding:5px 0px;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-size:12px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;line-height:normal"><b>Story First Published:</b> October 05, 2015 </div></div></div></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4"><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/most-of-the-jails-in-jammu-and-kashmir-overcrowded-1226965">http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/most-of-the-jails-in-jammu-and-kashmir-overcrowded-1226965</a></font><br></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-88084917997594961602015-10-04T10:09:00.000-07:002016-03-06T20:40:12.293-08:00After Geelani, who?<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style=""><div id="header-story" 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Geelani has not been keeping well for two years, and talks of his succession are in the air. To fit his shoes would be a tough job. The riddle for his party is: After Geelani, who?</p><p id="p_2" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">Some of the men in Geelani's inner circle have been in the limelight. Some are little known to the outside world. Among them is his trusted aide, Mohammad Ashraf Ali, whose nom de plume is Ashraf Sehrai. His significance can be judged from the fact that many consider him the likely successor of Geelani.</p><p id="p_3" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">Sehrai, the son of Shamas-ud-din Khan, was born in 1944 in Tickipora Lolab, Kupwara. His forefathers had migrated to this part of Kashmir much before Partition. Sehrai's family is linked to the Khans of Pakistan.</p><p id="p_4" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">Sehrai studied in Tickipora till primary level, before moving on to Sogam High school for further studies. He passed his matriculation examination in 1959.</p><p id="p_5" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">Sehrai recalls that he was a bright, intelligent but shy student who took great interest in debates and discussions on religious and political discourses. He was given wazifa (scholarship) in class ten given his intellect and command over Persian, Arabic and Urdu languages.</p><p id="p_6" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">He did BA (Hons) in Urdu from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Sehrai also has the prestigious Urdu degrees of Aadebe Mahir and Aadebe Kamil.</p><p id="p_7" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">Like many other Kashmiris, Sehrai fondly recalls that he was taught by Kashmiri pandit teachers. One of his childhood teachers was Gopi Nath Kaul, who taught him English. Sehrai holds him in high regard and still remembers how he taught him like his own child.</p><p id="p_8" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">His two brothers, who were politically and religiously active, were one of the early Rukuns (basic member) of the Jamaat. To be a Rukun of the Jamaat is not easy, as one has to go through various levels of Islamic ritual.By now, the Jamaat had made a base in Tickipora. The man who took the Jamaat to far-flung areas was the old-school Geelani.</p><p id="p_9" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">Young Geelani was made the Jamaat's Baramulla district president. He used to visit Tickipora frequently, and it was during these visits that he met Sehrai. Sehrai was impressed by Geelani's hold on the Quran and Hadees (sayings of Prophet Muhammad). Sehrai was also impressed by Geelani's command on Maulana Abul Ala Maududi's literature. He was also enthused by Geelani's sinewy speeches.</p><p id="p_10" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">Sehrai now fondly recalls that Geelani used to lovingly call him Ashlala.</p><p id="p_11" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">Sehrai finished class ten when he was 17. By this time, Geelani was 30-years-old, and Halqiy-e-Sopore (Sopore's base of the Jamaat). He was in dire need of young blood for the party. Sehrai's elder brother motivated him to join Geelani.</p><p id="p_12" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">By this time, Sehrai had developed a keen interest in the writings of Maududi. For understanding Maududi better, Geelani was the best teacher Sehrai could have asked for.</p><p id="p_13" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">He joined Geelani in 1959 – and has stayed with him since. He says now, "I am a shadow of Geelani right from 1959. I have never gone to my home with the intention of not coming back. He is my Rehbar (leader) and I am his follower."</p><p id="p_14" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">Sehrai continues to be a lover of literature and poetry, but is not engaged in writing anymore because of his political engagements. Most of his writings and poems were published by Jamaat's <em>Azaan</em> and<em>Tulu</em> magazines.</p><p id="p_15" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">In 1965, when he was 22-years-old, Sehrai was jailed for the first time for "anti-government activities". He was imprisoned in Srinagar Central Jail for about six months.</p><p id="p_16" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">In jail, he started reading Kounsar Niyazi's work <em>Zaree Gul</em>. He narrates an interesting story about how his name changed from Ashraf Ali to Ashraf Sehrai. He says laughing, "Geelani Sahab, Shah Wali Mohammad of Seelu, Sopore and I were lodged in Srinagar Central Jail. After reading Niyazi's work, I wrote 'Sehrai' (floater). At this (sic) young age, I was thinking that what I am doing in a jail. I was also missing my parents and my home. That is why the word 'Sehrai' came to my mind. Shah Wali saw the name and exclaimed 'Sehrai' and showed it to Geelani Sahab. From then onwards I became Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai."</p><p id="p_17" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">Sehrai calls Geelani his Rehbar and also his brother. "I have never tried to compete with him. I cannot even think of competing with him," he says.</p><p id="p_18" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">Their strongest bond is the Kashmir movement. It has kept them together for 56 years. Their ideological bond continues to thrive and attracts the youth of Kashmir to both of them. Sehrai says ideology is the base of any movement.</p><p id="p_19" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">In his views, the recent failure of talks between the two nuclear states - India and Pakistan - happened because the Kashmiris (the primary party to the dispute) were not included in the dialogue process. He also is a firm believer of intervention by a third party, like the United Nations or a neutral country - in the Kashmir dispute.</p><p id="p_20" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">Sehrai was one of the key Hurriyat leaders during the 2010 unrest in Kashmir. Many in Kashmir now think that the agitation in 2010 gave them nothing. But Sehrai views the failure of 2010 differently. He says, "There were some strategic mistakes on the part of the leadership like (sic) we gave long strike calls which disillusioned certain sections of Kashmir. I must say that 2010 was a collective failure for Kashmir."</p><p id="p_21" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">The other two main contenders in the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat to succeed Geelani are the hardcore Mohammad Qasim Faktoo (Asiya Andrabi's husband) and the showstopper Masarat Alam Bhat. Both of them are in jail, and may not be released soon. Many activists and cadre in the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat believe that Sehrai is a capable man, holds command and has a say among the masses. Since the other leaders are languishing in jail, he may be the likely successor of Geelani.But Sehrai says that if he ever has to succeed Geelani, it will be Gunah-e-Be' lazath (Sin without a benefit) for him.</p><p id="p_22" style="color:rgb(86,86,86);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;padding:8px 0px 0px;line-height:27px">As a shy man, Sehrai has always avoided the limelight. This is why he is largely unknown in the glaring eye of the media and the public.</p><p id="p_22" style="padding:8px 0px 0px"><font color="#565656" face="Georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:20px;line-height:27px"><a href="http://www.dailyo.in/politics/kashmir-syed-ali-shah-geelani-pakistan-hurriyat-ashraf-sehrai-asiya-andrabi-masarat-alam-bhat/story/1/6603.html">http://www.dailyo.in/politics/kashmir-syed-ali-shah-geelani-pakistan-hurriyat-ashraf-sehrai-asiya-andrabi-masarat-alam-bhat/story/1/6603.html</a></span></font><br></p></div></div></div></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-64028888984302454522015-10-01T15:00:00.000-07:002016-03-06T20:40:12.321-08:00وزیراعظم نوازشریف کا اقوام متحدہ کی جنرل اسمبلی کے 70 ویں اجلاس سے خطاب<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div class="" style="font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif;font-size:18px;letter-spacing:0px;width:765px;padding-bottom:8px">وزیراعظم نوازشریف کا اقوام متحدہ کی جنرل اسمبلی کے 70 ویں اجلاس سے خطاب</div><div class="" style="color:rgb(102,102,102);font-family:'Times New Roman',Times,serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;line-height:22px;padding-left:8px;padding-bottom:8px;width:755px;margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;background-image:url(http://urdu.radio.gov.pk/css/UploadedFiles/_header_bg.gif)"></div><div style="padding-left:5px;width:750px;padding-right:5px;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif"><div id="MainImage" style="border:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding:4px;text-align:center;float:right;margin-left:4px;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:20px;line-height:22px;background-color:rgb(242,242,242)"><a href="http://urnimg.radio.gov.pk/7/1443685999_PM%20nawaz%20UNGA.jpg" rel="lightbox[large]" title="Radio Pakistan" class="" style="font-family:'Times New Roman',Times,serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(98,162,29);text-decoration:none"><img src="http://urnimg.radio.gov.pk/7/1443685999_PM%20nawaz%20UNGA.jpg" alt="radio" style="border: none; max-width: 400px;"></a><div class=""></div></div><p style="font-size:20px;line-height:22px;text-align:right;background-color:rgb(242,242,242)"><br>وزیراعظم محمد نوازشریف نے دیرینہ تنازعہ کشمیر کے حل کی فوری ضرورت پر زور دیتے ہوئے پاکستان اور بھارت کے درمیان کشیدگی کے بنیادی اسباب دور کرنے کیلئے بھارت کے ساتھ چار نکاتی امن اقدام تجویز کیا ہے جبکہ بھارت پر زور دیا ہے کہ وہ پاکستان میں عدم استحکام پیدا کرنے سے گریز کرے۔</p><p style="font-size:20px;line-height:22px;text-align:right;background-color:rgb(242,242,242)">اقوام متحدہ کی جنرل اسمبلی کے 70 ویں اجلاس سے خطاب کرتے ہوئے وزیراعظم محمد نوازشریف نے کہا کہ دانشمندی کا تقاضا ہے کہ ہمارا قریبی ہمسایہ پاکستان میں عدم استحکام پیدا کرنے سے اجتناب کرے۔ دونوں ممالک کو کشیدگی کے اسباب پر توجہ دینا اور انہیں حل کرنا چاہئے اور مزید کشیدگی سے بچنے کیلئے ہر ممکنہ اقدامات اٹھانے چاہئیں۔ وزیراعظم نے 193 رکنی جنرل اسمبلی کے 70 ویں اجلاس میں شریک عالمی رہنمائوں کے روبرو اپنے خطاب میں پاکستان اور بھارت کے درمیان تنازعہ کشمیر اور کشیدہ صورتحال کے علاوہ افغانستان، دہشت گردی، فلسطین، سلامتی کونسل اصلاحات، موسمیاتی تبدیلی، اقوام متحدہ قیام امن کوششوں، بعداز2015ئ، پائیدار ترقیاتی ایجنڈے اور جنوب جنوب تعاون سمیت وسیع تر امور کا احاطہ کیا۔</p><p style="font-size:20px;line-height:22px;text-align:right;background-color:rgb(242,242,242)">وزیراعظم نے کہاکہ مسلمان دنیا بھر میں مصائب کا شکار ہیں، فلسطینی اور کشمیری غیر ملکی تسلط میں ظلم کا سامنا کر رہے ہیں، اقلیتوں پر ستم ڈھائے جا رہے ہیں اور مسلم پناہ گزینوں کیخلاف امتیازی کارروائیاں کی جا رہی ہیں ۔ بین الاقوامی برادری کو مسلم عوام کیخلاف ناانصافیوں کا ازالہ کرنا چاہئے۔ آج اس موقع پربھارت کے ساتھ ایک نیا امن اقدام تجویز کر رہاہوں جس کا آغاز ایسے اقدامات سے کیا جائے جن پر عمل کرنا آسان ترین ہے۔ انہوں نے تجویز کیا کہ پاکستان اور بھارت کشمیر میں لائن آف کنٹرول پر مکمل سیز فائر کیلئے 2003ء کی مفاہمت (انڈر سٹینڈنگ) کو باضابطہ بنائیں اور اس کا احترام کریں۔ اس مقصد کیلئے ہم سیز فائر کی پابندی کی نگرانی کیلئے یو این ایم او جی آئی پی کی توسیع پر زور دیتے ہیں۔ ہم تجویز کرتے ہیں کہ پاکستان اور بھارت اس امر کا اعادہ کریں کہ وہ کسی بھی حالت میں طاقت کا استعمال یا اس کے استعمال کی دھمکی نہیں دینگے۔ یہ اقوام متحدہ چارٹر کا مرکزی عنصر ہے۔ کشمیر سے فوج کے انخلاء کیلئے اقدامات اٹھائے جائیں۔ دنیا کے بلند ترین میدان جنگ سیاچن گلیشیئر سے غیر مشروط باہمی انخلاء پر اتفاق کیا جائے۔ وزیراعظم نے تنازع کشمیر پر روشنی ڈالتے ہوئے کہا کہ کشمیری، جو تنازع کا لازمی فریق ہیں، کے ساتھ مشاورت پرامن حل تلاش کرنے کیلئے ناگزیر ہے۔</p><p style="font-size:20px;line-height:22px;text-align:right;background-color:rgb(242,242,242)">وزیراعظم نے کہا کہ ترقی میری حکومت کی اولین ترجیح اورپرامن ہمسائیگی کی تشکیل میری پالیسی کا محور ہے۔ ہمارے عوام کو خوشحالی کیلئے امن کی ضرورت ہے، امن لاتعلقی سے نہیں بات چیت کے ذریعے حاصل کیا جا سکتا ہے۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ 1997ء میں جب بھارت کے ساتھ جامع مذاکرات کا آغاز ہوا تو دونوں ممالک نے اتفاق کیا کہ یہ دو بڑے اجزاء کشمیر اور امن و سلامتی کے ساتھ دہشت گردی سمیت دیگر 6 ایشوز پر محیط ہوں گے۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ ان دو ایشوز کو حل کرنے کی بنیادی اور فوری ضرورت آج پہلے سے کہیں بڑھ کر ہے۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ 1947ء کے بعد سے کشمیر تصفیہ طلب تنازعہ رہا ہے۔ اقوام متحدہ سلامتی کونسل کی قراردادوں پر عمل نہیں کیا گیا ہے۔ کشمیریوں کی تین نسلوں نے صرف ٹوٹے ہوئے وعدے اور وحشیانہ ظلم دیکھا ہے۔ ایک لاکھ سے زائد کشمیری حق خودارادیت کی اپنی جدوجہد میں جانوں کا نذرانہ پیش کر چکے ہیں، یہ اقوام متحدہ کی سب سے دیرینہ ناکامی ہے۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ جب میں نے جون 2013ء میں تیسری مرتبہ وزیراعظم پاکستان کا منصب سنبھالا تو میری اولین ترجیحات میں سے ایک بھارت کے ساتھ تعلقات کو معمول پر لانا تھا، میں اس بات پر زور دینے کیلئے بھارتی قیادت کے پاس پہنچا کہ ہمارا مشترکہ دشمن غربت اور پسماندگی ہے۔ محاذ آرائی نہیں بلکہ تعاون کو ہمارے تعلقات کو متعین کرنا چاہئے۔ آج بھی لائن آف کنٹرول اور ورکنگ بائونڈری پر سیز فائر کی خلاف ورزیاں زور پکڑ رہی ہیں جس سے خواتین اور بچوں سمیت شہریوں کی اموات واقع ہو رہی ہیں۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ پاکستان اور بھارت کے درمیان کشیدگی کے اسباب کو دور کیا جانا چاہئے، ایسی امن کوششوں کے ذریعے خطرے کا تاثر دور ہونے سے پاکستان اور بھارت کیلئے ممکن ہو سکے گا کہ وہ جارحانہ اور جدید اسلحہ نظام سے لاحق خطرے سے نمٹنے کیلئے وسیع تر اقدامات پر اتفاق رائے قائم کریں۔</p><p style="font-size:20px;line-height:22px;text-align:right;background-color:rgb(242,242,242)">انہوں نے کہا کہ پاکستان جنوبی ایشیا میں نہ تو اسلحہ کی دوڑ کا خواہاں ہے اور نہ ہی اس میں شریک ہے۔ تاہم ہم اپنے خطے میں ابھرتی ہوئی سیکیورٹی حرکات اور اسلحہ کے ذخائر سے غافل نہیں رہ سکتے جو ہمیں اپنی سلامتی برقرار رکھنے کیلئے ضروری اقدامات اٹھانے پر مجبور کرتے ہیں۔ وزیراعظم محمد نوازشریف نے کہا کہ ایک ذمہ دار جوہری ریاست کی حیثیت سے پاکستان جوہری تخفیف اسلحہ اور عدم پھیلائو کے مقصد کی حمایت جاری رکھے گا، ہم نے جوہری سلامتی کے اعلیٰ ترین معیارات کو برقرار رکھا ہے اور جوہری سہولیات اور ذخائر کے تحفظ اور سلامتی کو یقینی بنانے کیلئے موثر نظام قائم کر رکھا ہے۔ جنوبی ایشیا کو سٹرٹیجک استحکام کی ضرورت ہے اور اس کیلئے جوہری ضبط و تحمل، روایتی توازن اور تنازعات کے حل کیلئے سنجیدہ بات چیت کی ضرورت ہے۔ ہم جنوبی ایشیا میں امن اور خوشحالی کے تابناک دور کی تشکیل کیلئے اپنا کردار ادا کرنے کے خواہاں ہیں، یہ ہمارے اوپر ہمارے عوام اور آنے والی نسلوں کی طرف سے ایک ذمہ داری ہے۔</p><p style="font-size:20px;line-height:22px;text-align:right;background-color:rgb(242,242,242)">افغانستان کے بارے میں وزیراعظم نے کہا کہ پاکستان اور افغانستان کے تعلقات میں کابل میں قومی یکجہتی حکومت کے آغاز کے بعد مثبت تبدیلی آئی ہے۔ افغان حکومت کی درخواست پر اور بین الاقوامی برادری کی حمایت سے پاکستان نے افغان مصالحت کے عمل میں سہولت دینے کیلئے سرتوڑ کوششیں کیں۔ افغان حکومت اور طالبان کے درمیان مذاکرات کا آغاز ہوا جو ایک بے مثال پہل قدمی تھی لیکن یہ امر افسوسناک ہے کہ بعض پیش ہائے رفت نے اس عمل میں رکاوٹ پیدا کی، بعد ازاں شدت پسندوں کے حملوں میں تیزی آئی جس کی ہم دو ٹوک مذمت کرتے ہیں ۔ پاکستان مذاکراتی عمل کی بحالی اور افغانستان میں امن و استحکام کے فروغ میں مدد کیلئے اپنی کوششیں جاری رکھے گا تاہم ہم اسی صورت میں ایسا کر سکتے ہیں اگر ہمیں افغان حکومت سے مطلوبہ تعاون حاصل ہو، افغانستان اور پاکستان کے درمیان تنائو، ان میں سے کسی ایک کے مفاد میں نہیں ہے۔ ہمیں حوصلہ ملا ہے کہ بڑی طاقتوں سمیت بین الاقوامی برادری افغانستان میں امن کے عمل کے تسلسل کی خواہاں ہے۔</p><p style="font-size:20px;line-height:22px;text-align:right;background-color:rgb(242,242,242)">انہوں نے کہا کہ پاکستان افغانستان اور ہمارے خطے میں امن اور خوشحالی کے فروغ میں چین کے فعال کردار کو سراہتا ہے، ہم ''ایک پٹی، ایک شاہراہ'' کے چین کے وژن کا خیر مقدم کرتے ہیں۔ چین کے صدر شی چن پنگ کے اس سال کے آغاز میں پاکستان کے دورے کے دوران اعلان کردہ پاک چین اقتصادی راہداری سے علاقائی ہم آہنگی کو فروغ ملے گا اور پورے خطے اور اس سے باہر خوشحالی آئے گی، یہ جنوب جنوب تعاون کی ایک متاثر کن مثال ہے جس کی پیروی کی جانی چاہئے۔ وزیراعظم نوازشریف نے کہا کہ ہم ایشیائی تعاون پر روس کی وسیع تر توجہ کا بھی خیر مقدم کرتے ہیں۔ شنگھائی تعاون تنظیم، جس میں پاکستان ایک مکمل رکن کی حیثیت سے اس سال شامل ہو گا، علاقائی رابطے کے فروغ کیلئے عظیم عزم کی حامل ہے۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ جنوبی ایشیا مواقع کو کھو دینے کی تاریخ کا حامل ہے، اس کے خوفناک نتائج میں ہمارے علاقے میں غربت اور محرومی کا مسلسل موجود رہنا ہے۔</p><p style="font-size:20px;line-height:22px;text-align:right;background-color:rgb(242,242,242)">دہشت گردی کے حوالے سے وزیراعظم نے کہا کہ پاکستان دہشت گردی کا بنیادی نشانہ ہے، ہم نے دہشت گردی کے باعث شہریوں اور سپاہیوں سمیت ہزاروں جانوں کا نذرانہ پیش کیا ہے، معصوم بچوں سمیت ہمارے بہنے والے خون نے ہمارے معاشرے سے اس لعنت کے خاتمے کے ہمارے عزم کو اور زیادہ تقویت دی ہے۔ ہم ہر قسم کی دہشت گردی سے لڑینگے، قطع نظر اس کے کہ اس کے سہولت کار کون ہیں ۔ ہمارا آپریشن ضرب عضب دہشت گردوں کیخلاف سب سے بڑی انسداد دہشت گردی مہم ہے جس میں ہماری ایک لاکھ 80 ہزار سے زائد سیکیورٹی فورسز شریک ہیں۔ اس نے دہشت گردوں کا ملک سے صفایا کرنے میں قابل ذکر پیش رفت کی ہے اور یہ آپریشن اس وقت ہی مکمل ہو گا جب ہمارا مقصد پایہ تکمیل تک پہنچے گا۔</p><p style="font-size:20px;line-height:22px;text-align:right;background-color:rgb(242,242,242)">انہوں نے کہا کہ اس آپریشن کو ہمہ جہت قومی لائحہ عمل کی معاونت حاصل ہے، یہ پرتشدد انتہا پسندی کے انسداد کیلئے پولیس اور سیکیورٹی اقدامات، سیاسی اور قانونی اقدامات اور سماجی و اقتصادی پالیسی پیکیجز کا احاطہ کرتا ہے ۔ دہشت گردی کے عالمی خطرے کو اس کے بنیادی اسباب کا ازالہ کئے بغیر شکست نہیں دی جا سکتی، غربت اور جہالت اس مسئلے کا حصہ ہیں، انتہا پسندانہ نظریات کی ضرور مخالفت ہونی چاہئے تاہم دنیا کے مختلف حصوں میں مسلمانوں کیخلاف ظلم اور ناانصافی کے متعدد واقعات کے منصفانہ حل کے ذریعے دہشت گردوں کے بیانیہ کا بھی انسداد کرنا ہو گا، بدقسمتی سے بعض دہشت گردی کیخلاف عالمی مہم کو مقبوضہ عوام کے حق خودارادیت کے جائز حق کو دبانے کیلئے استعمال کرنے کی کوشش کرتے ہیں۔</p><p style="font-size:20px;line-height:22px;text-align:right;background-color:rgb(242,242,242)">وزیراعظم محمد نوازشریف نے کہا کہ آج مشرق وسطیٰ میں دہشت گردی کا ابھرنا اور پھیلنا غیر معمولی سیکیورٹی چیلنجز کا حامل ہے۔ تشدد کی لہر، لسانی اور فرقہ وارانہ تنازعات اور داعش کے ابھرنے سے خطے کے کئی ممالک آج تصادم اور عدم استحکام کے گرداب میں ہیں جبکہ دیگر اس میں پھنستے جا رہے ہیں۔ فلسطین کا المیہ شدت اختیار کر گیا ہے، فلسطین اور اسرائیل کے درمیان امن کا قابل قبول راستہ، دو ریاستی حل، قابض قوت کے ہٹ دھرمی کے رویئے کی وجہ سے آج پہلے سے زیادہ دور ہوتا دکھائی دیتا ہے۔ وزیراعظم نے جنرل اسمبلی کی گزشتہ ماہ منظوری کے بعد اقوام متحدہ ہیڈ کوارٹر میں فلسطینی پرچم لہرانے کا حوالہ دیتے ہوئے کہا کہ جبکہ میں مخاطب ہوں اس ہال کے باہر قابل فخر فلسطینی پرچم لہرا رہا ہے۔ ہم امید کرتے ہیں کہ یہ اس جانب پہلا قدم ہے، ہم اقوام متحدہ کے مکمل رکن کی حیثیت سے فلسطین کا خیر مقدم کرنے کے منتظر ہیں۔</p><p style="font-size:20px;line-height:22px;text-align:right;background-color:rgb(242,242,242)">سلامتی کونسل کے اصلاحات کے بارے میں انہوں نے کہا کہ اقوام متحدہ کی 70 ویں سالگرہ کے موقع پر ہم سب کو درپیش موجودہ اور ابھرتے ہوئے چیلنجوں سے موثر طور پر نبردآزما ہونے کیلئے اس عالمی تنظیم کو مناسب طور پر ڈھالنے کی کوشش کرنی چاہئے۔ پاکستان سلامتی کونسل سمیت اقوام متحدہ کی جامع اصلاح کی حمایت کرتا ہے۔ ہمیں ایک ایسی سلامتی کونسل کی ضرورت ہے جو زیادہ جمہوری، نمائندہ، جوابدہ اور شفاف ہو، ایک ایسی کونسل جو خود مختاری، برابری کے اصولوں کے مطابق تمام رکن ممالک کے مفادات کی عکاس ہو، ایک ایسی کونسل نہیں جو طاقتور اور مراعات یافتہ کا توسیع شدہ کلب ہو۔ قیام امن اقوام متحدہ کی ایک کلیدی ذمہ داری رہی ہے ۔ پاکستان کو اس میں سب سے زیادہ حصہ لینے والے ملک کی حیثیت سے اپنے تاریخی اور موجودہ کردار پر فخر ہے، ہم بین الاقوامی امن اور سلامتی کی بالادستی کیلئے اسے اپنا فرض تصور کرتے ہیں۔</p><p style="font-size:20px;line-height:22px;text-align:right;background-color:rgb(242,242,242)">وزیراعظم نے کہا کہ ہم ایران اور پی 5 پلس ون کے درمیان طے پانے والے جامع جوہری معاہدے کا خیر مقدم کرتے ہیں۔ اس سے ظاہر ہوتا ہے کہ سفارتی رابطے اور کثیر الجہتی نظام سے مقصد حاصل کیا جا سکتا ہے، یہ ہمارے خطے اور اس سے باہر امن و سلامتی کیلئے نیک فال ہے۔ وزیراعظم نے پائیدار ترقیاتی اہداف کی تاریخی منظوری کے بارے میں کہا کہ حقیقی چیلنج اجتماعی سیاسی عزم اور وسائل کو حرکت میں لانا ہے تاکہ اس ایجنڈے پر جامع عملدرآمد کو یقینی بنایا جا سکے جس کی ہم نے پرعزم طور پر توثیق کی ہے۔ پاکستان بعداز 2015ء ترقیاتی ایجنڈے کے فروغ کیلئے قومی اہداف کے بارے میں عمل کا آغاز کر چکا ہے، ہم ان اہداف اور مقاصد کی نگرانی اور عملدرآمد کیلئے مضبوط نظام بھی تشکیل دے رہے ہیں۔ موسمیاتی تبدیلی سے لاحق خطرے کے بارے میں انہوں نے کہا کہ مشترکہ عزم کے راستے میں جانبدارانہ مفادات حائل نہیں ہونے چاہئیں تاکہ ہمارے کرہ ارض کو پہنچنے والے نقصانات کو روکا جا سکے۔</p><div><br></div></div></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-21177106316717799242015-10-01T09:05:00.000-07:002016-03-06T20:40:12.344-08:00Watch Kashmiri being hanged while wearing a pheran<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div align="justify" style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><br class="">Watch Kashmiri being hanged while wearing a pheran<br><br><img src="http://kashmirwatch.com/news/data/upimages/screen-shot-2015-10-01-at-13-04-11.png" alt="screen-shot-2015-10-01-at-13-04-11.png" border="0" width="404" height="234"> <br><br>Srinagar/Brussels: A Kashmiri is being hanged while wearing a pheran will be a shocking scene to be watched on the screens. This shocking scene is part of the Kashmir related Bollywood movie "Chinar -Daastaan e Ishq" and is all set to be released in India on 16th October this month. The movie is based on the Urdu novel "Jheel Jalti hai" authored by noted Kashmiri writer Farooq Renzu Shah. The writer of the movie while talking to Kashmir Watch on phone said that the movie is based on the concept of love, and is revolving around Kashmir . The main character of the movie is 'Jamal' who is the hero and he is being hanged while wearing a "pheran".<br><br>This is first ever movie fully written by a Kashmiri author which is focusing the miseries of common people and also highlights the in-depth wounds inflicted on the people by anti-Kashmir and anti-Muslim establishments. <br><br>Recently Kashmir related movies have hit the Bollywood Box Office and earned lot of applause and business both in India, Pakistan and worldwide. The most recent hit movies on Kashmir were 'Haider' and 'Bhajrangi Bhaijan'. Both the movies highlighted problems faced by the Kashmiri people due to the armed conflict and largest Indian military deployment.</div><p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px"></p></div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.kashmirwatch.com/" target="_blank">www.kashmirwatch.com</a> <br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-74930628870059093262015-09-27T08:09:00.000-07:002016-03-06T20:40:12.365-08:00In 1 week, over dozen youth sustain pellet injuries in Kaimoh<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div class="" style="float:left;width:473.59375px;margin:6.390625px 12.796875px 0px 0px;border:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(52,52,52);font-family:'Open Sans Condensed',sans-serif;font-size:16px"><h1 id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_dvHead" style="margin:0em 0em 0.3em;padding:0em;font-size:1.6em;line-height:1.5em;font-weight:normal;color:rgb(34,34,34)">In 1 week, over dozen youth sustain pellet injuries in Kaimoh</h1><p id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_dvSynop" style="margin:0em 0em 1em;font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.4em;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Boy loses vision in one eye|Have asked police not to use pellets, says Minister|Use of pellets 'sometimes necessary': SP Kulgam|'Pellet guns banned in Srinagar'</p></div><div class="" style="float:left;width:153.59375px;border:0px;margin:6.390625px 0px 0px;padding:0px;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;color:rgb(52,52,52);font-size:16px"><div id="fb-root" class="" style="border:0px;border-spacing:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr;font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px;line-height:1;margin:0px;overflow:visible;padding:0px;word-spacing:normal;background:none"><div style="overflow:hidden;height:0px;width:0px"></div><div style="overflow:hidden;height:0px;width:0px"><div></div></div></div><span class="" style="display:block;float:left"><div class="" style="display:inline-block;margin-bottom:1.53125px"><span style="display:inline-block;text-align:justify;float:left;margin-bottom:0.1em;vertical-align:bottom;width:89px;height:20px"><span style="font-family:Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;white-space:nowrap;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11px;line-height:16px;background-color:initial">0</span></span></div></span></div><div class="" style="float:left;width:473.59375px;margin:6.390625px 12.796875px 0px 0px;border-top-width:3px;border-top-style:solid;border-top-color:rgb(71,113,161);padding:0.5em 0em 0.3em;color:rgb(52,52,52);font-family:'Open Sans Condensed',sans-serif;font-size:16px"><div id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_storyContainer"><div class="" style="float:left;width:473.59375px;margin-bottom:7.09375px"><ins id="aswift_0_expand" style="display:inline-table;border:none;height:15px;margin:0px;padding:0px;width:468px;background-color:transparent"><ins id="aswift_0_anchor" style="display:block;border:none;height:15px;margin:0px;padding:0px;width:468px;background-color:transparent"></ins></ins></div><span class="" style="font-size:0.8em;line-height:1.2em;font-family:arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,117,161);font-weight:bold">Khalid Gul <br></span><span class="" style="font-size:0.71em;line-height:1.8em;color:rgb(102,102,102);margin-bottom:0.2em;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(0,117,161)">Kulgam,</span> Publish Date: Aug 27 2015 10:48PM | Updated Date: Aug 27 2015 10:48PM</span><hr style="height:1px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;border-top-style:solid;border-top-color:rgb(219,219,219);padding:0px"><img src="http://www.greaterkashmir.com/cms/gall_content/2015/8/2015_8$largeimg227_Aug_2015_224815000.jpg" alt="In 1 week, over dozen youth sustain pellet injuries in Kaimoh" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%;"><span class="" style="font-size:0.8em;line-height:1.3em;color:rgb(102,102,102);margin:4.734375px 0px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;padding:4.734375px 0px;display:block">File Photo</span><span class="" style="color:rgb(62,62,62);font-family:Tahoma,Arial,Georgia;font-size:14px;line-height:22px;padding:0px 0px 20px"><p style="margin:1em 0px">A youth has lost his eyesight partially while over a dozen others have sustained injuries in a week in south Kashmir's Kaimoh tehsil with 'indiscriminate' use of pellet guns, officials and witnesses said, raising a question mark over the ruling Peoples Democratic Party's repeated assertion that it was against use of such weapons on demonstrators. Kaimoh area in South Kashmir saw massive clashes and protests recently against arrest of youths, particularly in nocturnal raids, there.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">A doctor at Sub-District Hospital Kaimoh said they recently received many people who had pellet injuries on their face and body.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">"We received nine cases last week (on Friday). Among them, two were seriously injured and referred to District Hospital Kulgam for advanced treatment," said Block Medical Officer Kaimoh, Dr Shakeel Majeed.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">He said among the two youth referred to DH Kulgam, one had an eye injury while the other had "multiple body injuries."</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">On Monday, a doctor said, the SDH again received five pellet injury cases and two of them were shifted to District Hospital Kulgam for further treatment.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">"They had multiple injuries all over their body," the doctor said. "On Tuesday, we again received 12 cases of pellet injuries. One among them was shifted to District Hospital Anantnag given the nature of the injuries."</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">Sources in Anantnag district hospital said the youth had "critical" pellet injury and was shifted to SMHS hospital in Srinagar for advanced treatment.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">A doctor in SMHS hospital said the youth has "lost vision in one eye."</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">"The youth had a perforating eye injury, inflicting severe trauma to his eye ball and the visual prognosis seemed to be very bad," said Dr Sajad Khanday, Senior Consultant, Ophthalmology at SMHS hospital.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">He said the chances that the youth's vision in the affected eye will recover are "bleak."</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">"The pellets had pierced through his left eye and the injury was penetrating," said Dr Khanday.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">The injured youth, identified as Muhammad Asif of Hawoora Khudwani (aged 18) is doing graduation in science.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">According to the youth's family, he was not part of the protests.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">"He had gone to Anantnag (Islamabad) town on Tuesday to bring some medicine and was caught in the clashes between protesters and forces," said Asif's cousin.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">He said the forces fired multiple pellets at him "directly."</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">Asif, according to villagers, is eldest among six siblings. His father is a farmer.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">"The family is living in abject poverty," they said.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">15-year Navid—a class 10 student from Redwani village in Kaimoh—has also suffered multiple pellet injuries all over his body. Naved, who is recuperating at DH Anantnag, had multiple bruises all over his body.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">"On Friday I was riding a motorcycle and going to deliver lunch to my grandfather who is admitted in District Hospital Anantnag when the forces fired pellets towards me," he said.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">Another 10th class student—Danish Ahmad Parray son of Abdul Rehman of Gufbal, Kaimoh—was also hit by multiple pellets all over his body on Monday and is recuperating in the hospital.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">"Manzoor Ahmad, a youth from Khudwani, is also recuperating after being hit by pellets in his eye," a doctor at DH Anantnag said.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">Many youth, who have sustained pellet injuries, refused to divulge their identities before this reporter "for fear of police reprisals."</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">A youth from Arampora, who was rushed by locals to District Hospital Anantnag, has received grievous injuries all over his face and body due to pellets, doctors said.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">"The forces make use of pellet guns and pepper gas frequently in our area to quell pro-freedom and anti-India demonstrations," said residents of Khudwani.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">"Many youth who sustain pellet injuries usually don't turn up for treatment as they are hounded by security agencies later," said a doctor in SMHS hospital. "Even if they turn up in OPDs, they apprehend that policemen in civvies will follow them."</p><p style="margin:1em 0px"><strong>IGP SPEAKS</strong></p><p style="margin:1em 0px">Inspector General of Police Kashmir, Syed Javid Mujtaba Gillani said he wasn't aware of use of pellets in Khudwani.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">"It is true that the area has been witnessing lot of violence of late but I don't think so many people will have pellets injuries. But still I will look into it," he told Greater Kashmir.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">Senior Peoples Democratic Party leader and Minister for Education, Naeem Akhtar said: "We have made it clear to police to avoid use of pellet guns while dealing with protesters."</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">He said he will again take up the issue with senior police officials.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">Superintendent of Police, Kulgam, Mumtaz Ahmad however said, "The use of pellets becomes necessary when youth resort to violence."</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">He claimed that "we are lately witnessing certain miscreants in Kaimoh-Khudwani resorting to stone pelting, blocking busy Kulgam-Kaimoh-Anantnag road and damaging government property."</p><p style="margin:1em 0px">Pertinently, massive protests have been rocking Kaimoh area for the past few days against "harassment and arrest" of youth by cops of Special Operations Group.</p><p style="margin:1em 0px"><strong><br></strong></p><p style="margin:1em 0px"><strong>'PELLETS BANNED IN SRINAGAR'</strong></p><p style="margin:1em 0px">According to police sources, use of pellet guns have been "strictly banned in Srinagar on directions of IGP Kashmir" while "similar instructions are being passed to police officers in other districts as well."</p><p style="margin:1em 0px"><br></p></span></div></div></div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-11333288638441774192015-09-17T05:57:00.000-07:002016-03-06T20:40:12.386-08:00Hunger strike in Islamabad against beef ban in Kashmir<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVDvehzhIgkquJpf54Mi_PdBdUuHQj9yBpFFDh-KeTCedSL829OLEKPg44bVZw1az_K_WqPuFcORpN4bBHDJGaGxrqgpiB-tEncjcMRV66q7J4OIbW6wgQc6nWxZRgpc17cMt5C2P4BU3I/s1600/12006183_1036735396376677_1886016912548729954_n-744660.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVDvehzhIgkquJpf54Mi_PdBdUuHQj9yBpFFDh-KeTCedSL829OLEKPg44bVZw1az_K_WqPuFcORpN4bBHDJGaGxrqgpiB-tEncjcMRV66q7J4OIbW6wgQc6nWxZRgpc17cMt5C2P4BU3I/s320/12006183_1036735396376677_1886016912548729954_n-744660.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6195467325517545346" /></a></p><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font size="4">Hunger strike in Islamabad against beef ban in Kashmir</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font size="4"><br></font></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font size="4"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Islamabad: A hunger Strike was organised by Jammu Kashmir Ummat e i islami at Eid Gah Islamabad to protest the beef ban and to invite the attention of world rights organizations towards the situation arising out of it.</span><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font size="4"><br></font></span></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font size="4">The hunger strike was organized under the leadership of Mirwaiz South Kashmir, Qazi Ahmed Yasir. Mirwaiz Qazi Yasir said that Some Hindu hard-liners insist the idea of eating beef was introduced by Muslim invaders, despite references to its consumption in ancient texts written more than a millennium before the time of Muhammad Salalaho Alyyhi Wassallam. By eradicating this "alien" practice, they hope to return the country to values they hold dear as Hindus. However at the same time, these hardliner extremists simultaneously beat the drums of Secularism. </font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><span><font size="4"><br></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><span><font size="4">The ban on beef is a direct interference in the Freedom of choice which the Indian state claims to accommodate at least in theory. India should shun its dual policy and hypocrisy. Nobody should decide what I am going to have as my food unless I do not force others to have the same. He said that Indian democracy that claims the largest even snatches our Freedom of choice from us which is a testimony to the fact that democracy only exists in theory. He said that the Indian state is hell bent upon disturbing the peaceful environment of the state. It wants us to be divided on communal lines; however such techniques have failed in the past and shall fail till they try it. "India has perhaps forgotten that 1985, Our Chairman, Dr. Qazi Nissar defied their barbarism. </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><span><font size="4"><br></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><span><font size="4">India should not forget that the Jammu Kashmir has the maximum populace of Muslims, who never demanded a ban on Pork. The ground situation should be kept in view and the very basic law should be scrapped. The recent rebellion should be a testimony to the mood in Kashmir. If the state is so rigid in not accommodating the opinions of all the stakeholders, then ultimate chaos would lead to anarchy and alienation. If a state behaves rigidly and dictates, it is my way or the highway, then the voices of dissent will also have to behave the same manner.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><span><font size="4"><br></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><span><font size="4">Mirwaiz Qazi Yasir said that the people of Kashmir should give befitting reply to the decisive agenda, We should all offer bovine sacrifices collectively in Eid Gahs.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><span><font size="4"><br></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><span><font size="4">Addressing the gathering here, Prominent lawyer Advocate Syed Mujeib said "The law makers should be ashamed that they still continues to uphold the British laws whilst they claim to have attained complete Swaraj from the Britishers. He said that the Indian State should repeal the laws otherwise shun calling themselves as a Secularist Nation. The Lawyers of Kashmir shall resist against it in every possible manner".</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><span><font size="4"><br></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><span><font size="4">Bar Association President Fayaz Ahmed Sodagar said that Kashmiris will never accept such laws intended at disturbing the communal balance of the state. "We will fight against such laws collectively" he said.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><span><font size="4"><br></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><span><font size="4">Ghulam Nabi Shah Of Traders Association said that No power on the earth can change the Allah's permissible into non permissible. "i on the behalf of thousands of Shopkeepers in Islamabad assure full support to Mirwaiz Qazi Yasir" he said. </font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><font size="4"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><font size="4">Eminent Scholar Mir Muntazir Gul said that the Hindutva forces want to alienate people from the religion and this is an attack on our economy. He said that on one side India promotes the sale of Wine and on the other they ban beef. </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><font size="4"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><font size="4">Ghulam Nabi Ganai a beef seller said that in Islamabad alone more than 2000 families earn their livelihood by selling beef. "They are trying to snatch my bread from me and for stopping the same, i will resist" He said.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><font size="4"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><font size="4">Mohammed Ashraf Misger Traders Association, Engineer Farooq Ahmed Mir of Democratic Freedom Party, Mohammed Iqbal Mir of Mahaz e Azadi, Shabir Abdullah of Anantnag Chemists and Druggists Association, Waheed Khan of Anantnag Duppata Sellers Association, <span> </span>Ghulam Nabi Wagay, Bilal Ahmed Mir, Dr. Nissar, Dr. imtiyaz, Younis Kotwal, Fayaz Rizvi, Moulana Mudasir Sidiqi, Moulana Gulzar Madani, Abdul Rashid Qadri, moulana Mohammed Shafi, Moulana Shahnawaz Ghazaali and other members of Trade besides commoners and members of Ummat I Islami, were present in Hunger strike against beef ban at Islamabad.Many young boys also participated in the hunger strike.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><font size="4"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><font size="4">It is pertinent to mention here that Ummat e Islami members had defied the court orders on Friday by sacrificing a bovine in Islamabad after Mirwaiz Qazi Yasir had been arrested.<br></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36pt"><font size="4"> </font></p> </div> </div><font size="4"><br></font></div> </div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><font size="4"><br></font><div><font size="4"><a href="http://www.kashmirwatch.com/" target="_blank">www.kashmirwatch.com</a> <br></font></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-55122786548326385822015-09-12T09:27:00.000-07:002016-03-06T20:40:12.406-08:00Mirwaiz south Kashmir, Qazi yasir released after protests<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0D5rcNki7G0WUvAAb7VtYgve6xMOq8xj5flCQoF5CBcN_0Aj9zjc7i9Bp_n4cga8Imt93NKXb61EtuJ-dk0K8LYToZolrs0eiol3o0u80JHR-WuyF1d1lcbSbrtdxBSvyoGYTBYqsjUND/s1600/IMG-20150912-WA0067-727125.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0D5rcNki7G0WUvAAb7VtYgve6xMOq8xj5flCQoF5CBcN_0Aj9zjc7i9Bp_n4cga8Imt93NKXb61EtuJ-dk0K8LYToZolrs0eiol3o0u80JHR-WuyF1d1lcbSbrtdxBSvyoGYTBYqsjUND/s320/IMG-20150912-WA0067-727125.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6193665939616763154" /></a></p><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font size="4">Mirwaiz south Kashmir, Qazi yasir released after protests</font></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font size="4"><br></font></span></div><div class="gmail_default"><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><div><font size="4"> People marched towards Sadder Police station at 8 <span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">15 pm</span></span> demanding the release of Mirwaiz South kashmir. The protesters sat outside the gate of Police station. After a gap of 25 Minutes, Mirwaiz South kashmir Qazi Ahmed Yasir was released and welcomed by people amidst Pro Freedom slogans. He had been arrested <span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">on Thursday</span></span> after he had announced that he will sacrifice a cow to defy the High Court Ban on sacrificing bovines.</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">People marched to Martyrs graveyard where mirwaiz Qazi Yasir offered Fateh Khwani to martyrs and paid tributes to Irshad Ganie who was martyred today in an encounter with Army at Kakpora.</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div></div></div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><font size="4"><a href="http://www.kashmirwatch.com/" target="_blank">www.kashmirwatch.com</a> <br></font></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-40875915061867982652015-09-11T02:53:00.000-07:002016-03-06T20:40:12.424-08:00Ummat I Islami members defy the HC order by slaughtering two cows<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF4Skvab5G2-kuV7LpCU2zqTbhr-MreUr-vhD_6pBhRILtPTyqXkE0rLpm-59dDrbCysDhUtLGGAefZNqFYbdLWgNSHZRueSWtINkFxi1Uu4m0A1g7aTjae_1BgH2E1HKkSK82_G3uF7fM/s1600/11997257_926756807382134_955273251_n-796256.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF4Skvab5G2-kuV7LpCU2zqTbhr-MreUr-vhD_6pBhRILtPTyqXkE0rLpm-59dDrbCysDhUtLGGAefZNqFYbdLWgNSHZRueSWtINkFxi1Uu4m0A1g7aTjae_1BgH2E1HKkSK82_G3uF7fM/s320/11997257_926756807382134_955273251_n-796256.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6193193363894373202" /></a></p><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="color:rgb(55,62,77);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:11.9999990463257px;line-height:15.3599996566772px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(246,247,248)">Dr. Qazi Nissar's History repeated, Ummat I Islami members defy the HC order by slaughtering two cows at Lal chowk and Reshi Bazaar (Islamabad in south Kashmir) announced by its chief, Mirwaiz Qazi Yasir before he was arrested. Islamabad is on boil. Protestors gathered at Lal Chowk, Reshi Bazar, Dangarpora, Mattan Chowk, Cheeni Chowk and heavy stone pelting has started at many places.</span><br></div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><a href="http://www.kashmirwatch.com/" target="_blank">www.kashmirwatch.com</a> <br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-34360359009923968652015-09-10T23:41:00.000-07:002016-03-06T20:40:12.444-08:00Would not allow anti-Islamic agenda of RSS to get implemented: Zaffer<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF03QLosqGuWczYxUzO4Xp9Ltbs938vJOiiltBPKVdnhjuN6Ke76xcTdNfccsRDa7BHJGS6I-SAPiRTMER_RqQjxGvGKl_jRdWARDomGz4vVBSIwCDYLhRH-XEYtyyxxlesqg7M4PRLfIy/s1600/11+sp-705134.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF03QLosqGuWczYxUzO4Xp9Ltbs938vJOiiltBPKVdnhjuN6Ke76xcTdNfccsRDa7BHJGS6I-SAPiRTMER_RqQjxGvGKl_jRdWARDomGz4vVBSIwCDYLhRH-XEYtyyxxlesqg7M4PRLfIy/s320/11+sp-705134.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6193144008726185826" /></a></p><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style=""><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4">Would not allow anti-Islamic agenda of RSS to get implemented: Zaffer</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4">Slaughters bovine in Srinagar, says RSS ruling is Jammu and Kashmir</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4"> <img src="{imagepath}/screen-shot-2015-09-11-at-08-35-10.png" alt="screen-shot-2015-09-11-at-08-35-10.png" border="0" width="600" height="290" /> </font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4">Srinagar: Senior Pro-freedom leader and Chairman Salvation Movement Zaffer Akbar Bhat today slaughtered bovine in Srinagar and said that Kashmiris will resist every anti-Islamic and anti-freedom movement policy/agenda of India's communal forces-Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Bharatiya Janata Party.</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4">In an issued press statement here, Zaffer Akbar Bhat who was put under house detention yesterday, this morning slaughtered a bovine at his residence in Srinagar against the Court directive banning sale and consumption of beef.</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4">Zaffer Akbar Bhat said that the court order is direct interference into religious matters and unacceptable to Muslims of the state. "Jammu and Kashmir is a Muslim majority state and we will not anyone to interfere into our religious matters," he said.</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4">Zaffer said that the Kashmiris will frustrate with unity the anti-movement designs of extremist Hindu organizations, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Bharatiya Janata Party.</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4">"Banning the beef or anything that is made Halal by Allah that too in a Muslim majority land is an unacceptable and open interference in our religion; we condemn it and want to make clear that we will never allow such orders implemented," he said.</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4">Zaffer asked India to stop playing such tact's as it would prove counterproductive for them. "Since RSS and BJP came to power in Jammu and Kashmir will the help of Indian puppet Mufti Mohmmad Syeed, Kashmiris are being harassed. Policies and agenda for changing the demography of the state are being implemented unsuccessfully. Religious sentiments are being hurt by extremist policies like beef ban but with the will of almighty so far as Kashmiri resisted all such moves and stand united to resist them in future as well," he said.</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4">He blamed mainstream political parties particularly Mufti Mohmmad Syeed responsible for the situation and said that naïve Kashmiris will never pardon these Indian puppets for the crimes they committed. Zaffer said that 80% population of the state are eating beef and among the majority is associated with beef sale business.</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4">He urged butchers to continue their business without any fear and said that if the authorities tried to enforce the ban and strong movement will be launched. He announced appeal people to protest after Friday prayers and observe Kashmir Band on Saturday the court directive.</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4">Meanwhile Zaffar akber paid glowing tributes to martyrs of Laribal Handwara.</font></div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:large"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:large"><br></div></div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><a href="http://www.kashmirwatch.com/" target="_blank">www.kashmirwatch.com</a> <br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-75535675309954051552015-09-06T10:19:00.000-07:002016-03-06T20:40:12.464-08:00“Kashmir will be Liberated through Jihad by the Pakistan Army”<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br class=""><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify">"Kashmir will be Liberated through Jihad by the Pakistan Army"</span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><img src="http://kashmirwatch.com/news/data/upimages/screen-shot-2015-09-06-at-19-14-52.png" alt="screen-shot-2015-09-06-at-19-14-52.png" border="0" width="600" height="575" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"> </span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify">Islamabad (PR): Hizb ut-Tahrir Wilayah of Pakistan held demonstrations across Pakistan to convey a message for Defence Day regarding the liberation of Kashmir. Participants held banners and placards declaring, "Kashmir will be Liberated through Jihad by the Pakistan Army, Not By Dialogue Nor UN Resolutions" and "Criminal Silence Over Indian Aggression Is Treachery Against Pakistan, Muslims and Islam".</span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify">Since the independence of Pakistan, traitors in the political and military leadership have been playing with the emotions of the Muslims of Kashmir and Pakistan, repeatedly pinning their hopes on the resolutions of the United Nations. The Muslims of Kashmir and Pakistan have come to the conclusion that Kashmir and Indian aggression issue can never be solved by the United Nations resolutions, nor through the mediation of the "international community." The United Nations and the "international community." led by America can never be friends of Muslims because they are open enemies of Islam, Rasool Allah (saaw) and the Muslims. The so-called international institutions are in fact tools of colonialist powers and they use them to secure their interests in the international arena, even if this leads to the killing of hundreds of thousands of people, or usurping of the rights of other nations.</span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify">The message of the Defence Day of Pakistan is that the issue of Kashmir and Indian aggression can be addressed comprehensively, if the Pakistan Army and the Muslims place their trust in Allah (swt) and respond in a manner which India understands, as they did fifty years back, in 1965, when they heroically struck their enemy with all their might, even though the Muslims were heavily outnumbered.</span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify">Hizb ut-Tahrir makes it clear to Pakistan's armed forces and the Ummah that the real power of Muslims lies in their Deen (Islam), and whenever Muslims have made their Deen as a source of power, Allah swt granted magnificent victories, despite the greater numbers of their enemies. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the sincere officers in the Pakistan Army, who have pledged to defend their Deen and land, to uproot the traitors within the political and military leadership that are burdens on the neck of the Ummah and establish the Khilafah in Pakistan, by providing Nussrah to Hizb ut-Tahrir. Only then will we have a state based on Allah's Deen. Only then will our armed forces mobilize in Jihad for the liberation of Kashmir, ending Indian aggression, with the help of Allah (swt). And beyond His help, no other help matters.</span><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><a href="http://www.kashmirwatch.com/" target="_blank">www.kashmirwatch.com</a> <br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-25643210346063796232015-09-04T12:34:00.000-07:002016-03-06T20:40:12.486-08:00From #Syria humanitarian crisis to ongoing #Kashmir conflict. Dead bodies of toddler & minor need World attention.<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1" style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><tbody><tr><td style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><div align="left"><font size="4"><b style="color:rgb(0,66,118)"><a href="http://kashmirwatch.com/news.php/2015/09/04/minor-dies-after-shell-goes-8217-off-anti-army-protest-rock-ladoora.html" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,66,118);text-decoration:none">Minor dies after shell goes' off: Protests rock against Indian Arm</a>y</b></font></div></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><div align="left"><font size="4">Date: 4 Sep 2015</font></div><font size="4"><br></font><hr width="650" size="3" color="#CCCCCC"></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="4"><br></font><p></p><div align="justify"><font size="4">Minor dies after shell goes' off: Protests rock against Indian Army<br><br><img src="http://kashmirwatch.com/news/data/upimages/screen-shot-2015-09-04-at-16-52-02.png" alt="screen-shot-2015-09-04-at-16-52-02.png" border="0" width="568" height="335" class="" tabindex="0"> <br>From Syria humanitarian crisis to ongoing Kashmir conflict. Dead bodies of Aylan, the 3 year toddler and Junaid, the 11 year minor needs World attention to deal with the crisis and conflict. <br><br>Baramulla: People staged a massive protest against the Indian Army and blocked Sopore-Baramulla road near Ladoora after a shell claimed the life of a 11 year old boy in the Ladoora.<br><br>Ladoora Rafiabad area of North Kashmir's Baramulla district had witnessed a fierce encounter between Government Forces and militant that had ended with the death of a Army man and a militant.<br><br>Eyewitnesses told CNS that Junaid Ahmed Dar son of Nisar Ahmed, a resident of Ladoora died on spot after an unexploded shell with which he was playing on the roof top of his house went off suddenly. " Junaid was a student of Darul Uloom Zadoora, not far away from his native village Ladoora. A day after encounter on Thursday he came to see his family and most probably found a littered shell at the encounter site. He took the shell to his home and started playing with it on the roof top of his house, where it went off. The explosion created panic in the area. It not only resulted into the death of minor but also damaged a portion of the house," Eyewitnesses said.<br><br>Soon after the incident, thousands of people from Ladoora and its adjacent areas staged a massive protest and amid anti-government and anti-Army slogans blocked Ladoora-Baramulla road for hours. The protesters alleged that Army don't bother to sanitize the encounter sites from unexploded shell, thus putting the lives of innocent people at risk. "The government forces instead of clearing the encounter sites from shells and live grenades always pose before mobile cameras along with the slain militants. We directly hold Army responsible for the death of this minor boy," the protesters said.<br><br>A Defence spokesperson NN Joshi told CNS that after every encounter Army sanitize the whole area. "We have to investigate the matter to ascertain the facts," he said.<br><br>The unexploded shells have claimed several lives all across Jammu and Kashmir in past. In May 2014, a minor girl Simran Reyaz was killed while her brother lost her leg when an unexploded shell went off in Drang village near Tosamaidan Budgam. Two scrap dealers Abdul Salam Tantray and Muhammad Yousuf Malik killed were also killed in 2009 in Shinglipora village in Budgam district in the same kind of incident and again in the 2010 twelve year old Tufail Ahmad, 12, died on spot when an explosive device bursts at MohallaChandyal in Sangoit area of Mendhar Poonch. In the same year, a minor Iftikar Ahmed died and his brother ShaukatHussain sustained injuries while fiddling with a live grenade at a firing range in Berda village in Mendhar tehsil of Poonch. (CNS)<br><br>Last month, two minor brothers Bilal Ahmed Reshi and Shakir Ahmad Reshi died after an unexploded shell went off at hillock near Sainik School Mansbal in district Ganderbal. (CNS)</font></div><div align="justify"><font size="4"><br></font></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:12.8000001907349px"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><font size="4"><a href="http://www.kashmirwatch.com/" target="_blank">www.kashmirwatch.com</a> </font></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-25756517763206777012015-09-01T11:18:00.000-07:002016-03-06T20:40:12.507-08:00Governor McAuliffe Kicks Off Pakistan Independence Day Festival in Washington, DC.<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRhIXvxgf77YJPLP7HrPRka2p4sSYhHPNzCvsMR1lePwsNo9Tihyphenhyphenn-tcU7g_PJojKm6JAou8MnTybPAXeuN-ULWg05-3pLSBYbE4E_rwRMJbVpZMgcIvLFcUau9AnvAYEWOcOdcZiv-snw/s1600/11898937_926384110748687_4496904179652994139_n-797309.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRhIXvxgf77YJPLP7HrPRka2p4sSYhHPNzCvsMR1lePwsNo9Tihyphenhyphenn-tcU7g_PJojKm6JAou8MnTybPAXeuN-ULWg05-3pLSBYbE4E_rwRMJbVpZMgcIvLFcUau9AnvAYEWOcOdcZiv-snw/s320/11898937_926384110748687_4496904179652994139_n-797309.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6189612654260566802" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgNYxgzLCv3FDc5y96yl5Q6CMtcWrQrEGo56BTzjIHUR7vkuDS8ebj_zzvKl_VB77ryCeXaQIowr-eMg0PpamFDi_uh-pLl4cXDqCNy06LcG7WDWJPn9dYssyEjDnkEU0xW3Wr57QMU56Z/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-09-01+at+20.13.03-701598.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgNYxgzLCv3FDc5y96yl5Q6CMtcWrQrEGo56BTzjIHUR7vkuDS8ebj_zzvKl_VB77ryCeXaQIowr-eMg0PpamFDi_uh-pLl4cXDqCNy06LcG7WDWJPn9dYssyEjDnkEU0xW3Wr57QMU56Z/s320/Screen+Shot+2015-09-01+at+20.13.03-701598.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6189612672418593010" /></a></p><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large;color:#000000"><br></div><div class="gmail_quote"><br><br><div><div style="color:#000;background-color:#fff;font-family:times new roman,new york,times,serif;font-size:16px"><div align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Governor McAuliffe Kicks Off Pakistan Independence Day Festival in Washington, DC.<u></u><u></u></span></b></div><div style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></div><div style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">September 1, 2015. We are proud of the achievements of the Pakistani Americans not only in Virginia but also in the United States. Pakistani culture is a beautiful culture, said Hon. Terri McAuliffe, Governor of the State of Virginia who was the Chief Guest to kick off Pakistani Independence day Festival at Fairfax, Virginia which was attended by several thousand people.<u></u><u></u></span></div><div style="margin-bottom:13.5pt;text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph;line-height:13.5pt;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">"The celebration of the 69th anniversary of Pakistan independence is truly joyous and auspicious occasion. We should be proud of the prestige of our native land and reaffirm our conviction to make it stronger, democratic and more prosperous. We celebrated the first Pakistan Independence Day at Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC on August 14, 1987. There was no place more appropriate to hold independence day celebrations than the memorial of Abraham Lincoln, emancipator and quintessential American hero," said Zahid Hameedi, the Chief Organizer of the festival who is also a veteran journalist and prominent leader of the Pakistani American community.<u></u><u></u></span></div><div style="margin-bottom:13.5pt;text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph;line-height:13.5pt;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Mr. Hameedi added that the Pakistani people are honored to hold their Independence Day celebrations in the country, where constitutional democracy was born over two centuries ago. America in 1776 held high its arms and lit the lamp of republican democracy. That beam of light has brightened the entire world with its promise of hope and human dignity. We are a peace and freedom-loving nation. We stand shoulder to shoulder with the American people in a fraternity of freedom lovers, in pursuit of peace and love all over the world.<u></u><u></u></span></div><div style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Secretary General, World Kashmir Awareness while addressing the mammoth gathering emphasized that<span style="color:black"> "We must build support for the active involvement of the United States to help resolve the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the aspiration of the people. There is no way that the world powers can deal with the tensions between India and Pakistan without simultaneously addressing the underlying cause of these tensions – that is Kashmir. </span>With India and Pakistan both being nuclear-weapon states directly confronting each other, this dispute is potentially the most dangerous in the world.<span> </span>It should, therefore, be a major interest of the U.S. to prevent this dispute from exploding into a conflict which can be catastrophic for a large proportion of the human race<span style="color:black">." </span><u></u><u></u></span></div><div style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></div><div style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Dr. Fai appealed to the friends of Kashmir to mount an awareness campaign in support of self-determination in Kashmir and remind the Obama Administration </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">the implications for its strategy of conflict in a region of South Asia and of the delicate relationship that need to be safeguarded from violent disruption.<span> </span>We <span style="color:black">need to enlist the support of the United States to persuade India and Pakistan to include Kashmiri leadership in any future dialogue that will lead to the lasting and durable settlement of the Kashmir dispute.</span><u></u><u></u></span></div><div style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black"> <u></u><u></u></span></div><div style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Addressing this animated audience, Mowahid Hussain Shah -- attorney-at-law, author, and former Punjab Cabinet Minister – pointed out that the Islamic connection with the United States is deep-rooted. He emphasized that, as early as 1765, Thomas Jefferson possessed a copy of the Holy Quran. And 250 years later, Congressman Keith Ellison from Minnesota – the first Muslim elected to the Congress – took an oath of office on this very copy of the Holy Quran, which Thomas Jefferson kept at his home in Monticello, Virginia. Mowahid stated that Pakistan is essentially a gift of the extraordinary leadership of the Quaid-e-Azam, who combined the virtues of Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln.<u></u><u></u></span></div><div style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></div><div> </div><div style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph;background:white" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Mowahid particularly urged the Pakistani American youth to step up their role and bring honor to their Pakistani heritage by assuming their rightful positions in the policymaking professions of the United States. Mowahid maintained that, to gain respect in mainstream America, you have got to have self-respect. In this connection, he concluded by citing the splendid example of boxing champion Muhammad Ali who is now acclaimed as the sporting icon of the 20<sup>th</sup> century. <u></u><u></u></span></div></div></div></div><br><div><a href="http://www.kashmirwatch.com/" target="_blank">www.kashmirwatch.com</a> <br></div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-28676928146142805442015-08-30T04:41:00.000-07:002016-03-06T20:40:12.528-08:00APDP commemorates Event On the International Day of Disappeared in Kashmir<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCEgxR5DcGpzTBvlUsMnQNgQCC5xbchTx9glzI2lph449KePBSsyqF89CLlpAdfrgwC_Cu-jXjTMTkKoVQHOXQhwIyYaW2uZSWtEQOYZJjQ4In-_vMW8GkqqWAittlY8OGYbQDeb7yvgx/s1600/P1040362-770365.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCEgxR5DcGpzTBvlUsMnQNgQCC5xbchTx9glzI2lph449KePBSsyqF89CLlpAdfrgwC_Cu-jXjTMTkKoVQHOXQhwIyYaW2uZSWtEQOYZJjQ4In-_vMW8GkqqWAittlY8OGYbQDeb7yvgx/s320/P1040362-770365.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6188768147974137346" /></a></p><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font color="#000000" size="4">APDP commemorates Event On the International Day of Disappeared in Kashmir</font><br></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"> <p style="text-align:center" align="center"><br></p> <p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:'Arial Black',sans-serif"></span></p> <p><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">Press Release</span></b></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">30<sup>th</sup> August, 2015</span></b></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">Today, on 30th August 2015, <b>The International Day of the Disappeared</b>, Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons [APDP] assemble to commemorate the more than 8000 disappeared persons of Jammu and Kashmir who were subjected to enforced or involuntary disappearances since the outbreak of conflict in 1989.Moreover, APDP also memorializes hundreds and thousands of disappeared from Punjab (between 1984-1992), Assam, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and other states of India.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">In Jammu and Kashmir, the government has failed to hold investigations into 8000+ cases of enforced disappearances and 7000+ unmarked and mass graves. Besides this, the survivor family members particularly half widows and half orphans have never been provided with relief or reparations with the result they continue to suffer.<span> </span>The perpetrators of enforced disappearances have never been prosecuted. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">The Government of India has easily got away with crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Punjab state between 1984- 1992 and now it stabs to escape the responsibility of over more than 8000 cases of disappearances in Jammu and Kashmir. In December 1996 Central Bureau of Investigation [CBI] produced an investigation report on enforced disappearances and secret cremations carried out by the security forces in Punjab before the Supreme Court of India. The investigation was based on examination of three crematoria in Amritsar which disclosed 2097 illegal cremations. Despite Supreme Court directed National Human Rights Commission to examine and determine the issue, including compensation that arises from the disclosure of flagrant violation of human rights at a mass scale. The CBI was to continue its investigation into the culpability of officials responsible, but so far none of perpetrators involved such a heinous crime has ever been prosecuted or brought to justice. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">Before acclaiming Indian State and its democracy, the international community must question Indian state over its worst record of human rights violation, systematic institutional denial and continued impunity. Indian government signed the UN Convention against Disappearances in February 2007 but never ratified it.In spite of this, the government does not allow the United Nations Working Groups on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances and on Arbitrary Detentions to visit the country. India has still not ratified the Convention against Torture, and ignored the requests by the U.N. Special Rapporteurs on torture. There is no development in relation to enact a domestic law for criminalizing enforced disappearances. Further, In Jammu and Kashmir the government of India exposedits complete indifference towards investigating more 7000 unmarked and mass graves despite the State Human Rights Commission recommended for a comprehensive forensic examination of such grave sites in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian state has still kept all impunity laws in force for its armed forces, in all conflict areas, which results into the persistent atrocities to the innocent people.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">The Indian government even after signing the Convention refuses to acknowledge the phenomenon of disappearances in Jammu and Kashmir and persists to block the International human rights groups and institutions campaigning for the prevention of enforced disappearance.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">The family members of the disappeared are concerned about the growing isolation from the international community, which further compounds the problems of the relatives of the disappeared persons particularly the children who are in thousands. It is their future, which is at stake and for which the International intervention is required, as has been done in other conflict areas. The international disengagement in Kashmir on human rights issue has only helped the government of India for continuation of human rights abuses.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"> International community cannot escape the responsibilityand must hold the Government of India accountable for human rights violations particularly enforced disappearances and complete institutional denial in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of India.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"> As a part of ongoing campaigns APDP reiterates that it will always stand against India's claim of permanent seat in the UN Security Council. The association reaffirms that it is our belief that the relatives of the disappeared who are fighting collectively against the phenomenon of disappearances are more than just survivors but warriors in the face of repression. Our struggle against impunity, for Truth and Justice and for the world without disappearances will continue vigorously until we achieve the success.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"> </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span></span>Tahira Begum</span></b></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">Spokesperson APDP</span></b></p> </div> </div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><br><div><a href="http://www.kashmirwatch.com/" target="_blank">www.kashmirwatch.com</a> <br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-63199694387651417502015-08-28T07:36:00.000-07:002016-03-06T20:40:12.550-08:00The Million-Man-March” on Kashmir announced in Washington, D.C.<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4n4l6pLypDUh9GsnqpxJCCqJUkUDfOmrTW9ZgReo0ML3xOtmwjrHn9fz_70JG3XYtg6yJOjN2wcEUjfCGoQiU4nfC3S5JqE080IaYZNmRssi-6uLjg1ANcnQYZr9z99GRLb6BI-FMrBy/s1600/11921808_969558666440828_2094060285671990237_o-713404.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4n4l6pLypDUh9GsnqpxJCCqJUkUDfOmrTW9ZgReo0ML3xOtmwjrHn9fz_70JG3XYtg6yJOjN2wcEUjfCGoQiU4nfC3S5JqE080IaYZNmRssi-6uLjg1ANcnQYZr9z99GRLb6BI-FMrBy/s320/11921808_969558666440828_2094060285671990237_o-713404.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6188071258549775058" /></a></p><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div id=":nn6" class="" style="font-size:12.8000001907349px;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><div id=":nn2" class="" style="overflow:hidden"><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:'times new roman','new york',times,serif;font-size:16px"><div><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'">The Million-Man-March" on Kashmir announced in Washington, D.C.<u></u><u></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'"><u></u> <u></u></span></div><div style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'">Springfield, Virginia. August 27, 2015. "The Million-Man-March (MMM) will focus on the political climate of the region of South Asia and the role of the United Nations & the United States in facilitating a lasting peace and stability in the region and will provide an opportunity for a peaceful settlement of the Kashmir dispute," said Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhary, former Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir. MMM will take place on Sunday, October 25<sup>th</sup>, 2015 at 12.00 p.m. in front of the United Nations in New York. It will be a joint platform of all Kashmiri American expatriates and friends of Kashmir, irrespective of their political beliefs, religious affiliations and linguistic limitations, Barrister Sultan added.<u></u><u></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'"><u></u> <u></u></span></div><div style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'">Barrister Sultan informed the audience that the leadership of All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) from Indian-Occupied Kashmir would be invited to participate in the march. "we want the United Nations and the United States to know that a political leadership exists in Jammu & Kashmir, with broad popular support, which seeks a peaceful and negotiated settlement. That leadership is APHC. APHC is ready to negotiate the final settlement of Jammu and Kashmir with the Governments of India and Pakistan. The Government of Pakistan has shown eagerness to accept APHC as an equal partner. The only question is whether the Government of India will join them at the peace table or opt for repression over dialogue, Barrister Sultan warned.<u></u><u></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'"><u></u> <u></u></span></div><div style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'">Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Secretary General, World Kashmir Awareness said "We firmly believe that the only way to achieve a peaceful and lasting solution to the Kashmir crisis in through dialogue and negotiations. There can be no solution to the conflict without the participation of the leadership of the people of Jammu & Kashmir." The Million-Man-March will help the efforts of the Kashmiri expatriates to educate policy makers regarding the current situation in Kashmir and to focus attention on efforts to bring all parties concerned – Government of India, Government of Pakistan and Kashmiri leadership -- to the negotiating table to explore all possible options to settle the dispute once and for all," Fai added. Dr. Fai hoped that the Government of India will facilitate the travel document of Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Mohammad Yasin Malik and Shabir Ahmed Shah to participate in this important event.<u></u><u></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'"><u></u> <u></u></span></div><div style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'">Dr. Fai reiterated that it is but a statement of fact that Jammu & Kashmir is not the integral part of any member state of the United Nations. In this regard, we appreciate the statement of Mr. Peter R. Lavoy, Special Assistant to the President Obama on South Asian Affairs who said on August 20, 2015 that "</span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'">Jammu and Kashmir is a disputed territory. I think, it's up to them to address these issues together. I expect that they probably will</span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'">." "The time has come for the world powers and in particular the United States to recognize the people of Jammu & Kashmir as the central party to the dispute," Dr. Fai emphasized.<u></u><u></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'"><u></u> <u></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'">Junaid Bashir welcomed the audience for taking trouble to come from distances to attend this important event. Kashmir deserves the attention of the world powers and we will mobilize the public opinion to make it happen, Junaid Bashir added.<u></u><u></u></span></div><div style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'"><u></u> <u></u></span></div><div style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'">Sardar Gulfaraz Inqilabi said, "We will seek the support of the United States to help the people of Jammu & Kashmir end the destruction in their nation and begin a dialogue with Indian and Pakistan authorities"<u></u><u></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'"><u></u> <u></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'">Sardar Zulfiqar Khan said, "The people of Kashmir are a peace loving people. They are not the problem – they are the solution. They are looking to the United States for moral and political leadership – to help them persuade India and Pakistan to engage in serious negotiations."<u></u><u></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'"><u></u> <u></u></span></div><div style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'">Rana Saadat said that India is responding to the efforts of Kashmiri leaders by trying to silence them. The leadership in Kashmir has been placed under house detention for months and they are not allowed to move outside their houses.<u></u><u></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'"><u></u> <u></u></span></div><div style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'">Mr. Iqbal Chand Dody said that the support of the United States is persuading India to join APHC and Pakistan at the peace table and seek a peaceful settlement will be critical.<u></u><u></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'"><u></u> <u></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'">Mr. Sharafat Shah moderated the event.<u></u><u></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'"><u></u> <u></u></span></div><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'">Other speakers included Mr. Zahoor Galyati; Mr. Sheikh Waqas and Mr. Yasir Buhter.<u></u><u></u></span></div></div></div><div class=""></div></div><div class="" id=":npe" style="font-size:12.8000001907349px;color:rgb(34,34,34)"></div></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><a href="http://www.kashmirwatch.com/" target="_blank">www.kashmirwatch.com</a> <br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-80033728117595766572015-08-26T07:49:00.000-07:002015-08-26T07:49:28.540-07:00Rawlakot - The Pearl Valley<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Rawlakot is situated in the heart of district Poonch of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The altitude of this beautiful Saucer–Shaped Valley is 1615 Meters. It is situated at a distance of 76 Kilometers from Kohala is also linked with Rawalpindi/Islamabad via Azad Pattan and Dhalkot and with Muzafarabad Kohala by black top roads. The construction of Guoien Nullah road between Rawlakot and Azad Pattan has considerably reduced the distance and journey time.</div>
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It is a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Islamabad to Rawalakot, as the roads are narrow, mostly single-lane, and always under some type of construction.</div>
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Surrounding villages include: Singola, Khaigala, Rairbun, Topa Soon (aka Soon Topa or just Topa), Kaimon, Thithrot, Motialmara, Trar Dewan, Chare, Chuck, Tranni, Dahmni, Parat, Pothi Bala/Makwalan, Kharek, Pakgali, Khayt Chrian, Mohri Furman Shah, Dreak, Banjosa, Hussainkot, Hurnamaira, Thorar, Rehara, Bangoin, Jandala, Timrota, Thala Tain and Pachiot. Bagh District lies to the north and Sudhnuti District lies to the south.</div>
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The road passing through (Jalooth) Paniola connects Rawalakot to Bagh and Muzaffarabad. Toward the west are Murree, Islamabad and Rawalpindi regions of Pakistan. Rawalakot is linked with Kotli via Mandhole and Tattapani. Mandhole, located beside the Poonch River, was part of Mehnder before 1947.</div>
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Rawalakot weather is quite erratic. Average temperature during the summer varies from 60 °F (16 °C) to 75 °F (24 °C). During the winter snowfall starts during the month of December and lasts through January. The rainy season lasts from April through June.</div>
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The climate of Rawalakot can be divided into four seasons, namely spring, summer, autumn and winter.</div>
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<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBvLQu9xsZI%2FAAAAAAAAAN4%2FDbPQ0lVwzEs%2Fs1600%2Fspring.JPG&h=uAQGbEoLl&s=1" rel="nofollow" style="clear: right; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img class="img" src="https://fbexternal-a.akamaihd.net/safe_image.php?d=AQD3w6WJOofVT5sA&url=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBvLQu9xsZI%2FAAAAAAAAAN4%2FDbPQ0lVwzEs%2Fs200%2Fspring.JPG" style="border: 0px; max-width: 100%;" /></a>The spring season starts in March and lasts up to early May. The average temperature during spring season ranges from 23° C to 6° C. Brief showers, light winds and blossoming flowers characterize this season. Along with that, the whole of Rawalakot stands blanketed in the hues of green. For spring and autumn seasons, light woolens are the perfect clothes to wear. This is because in spring as well as autumn, cool breeze blows in the valley.</div>
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<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBvL6lrx3II%2FAAAAAAAAAOA%2FUeeIlOiFaZU%2Fs1600%2FAround%2BToli%2BPeer.jpg&h=UAQEh8Lu0&s=1" rel="nofollow" style="clear: right; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img class="img" src="https://fbexternal-a.akamaihd.net/safe_image.php?d=AQB3ezUsJEungduP&url=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBvL6lrx3II%2FAAAAAAAAAOA%2FUeeIlOiFaZU%2Fs200%2FAround%2BToli%2BPeer.jpg" style="border: 0px; max-width: 100%;" /></a>Starting from May, the summer season extends up to the end of August. During summer the place is full of green grass and beautiful flowers including many varieties of roses. The climatic conditions of Rawalakot in summers are not quite hot. In Pearl valley, you may even require to put on light woolens in summers. The average temperature in the daytime falls in the range of 25° C to 35° C. Rawalakot is the most sought after hill station during summers.></div>
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It is one of the most beautifull city of kashmir. With its breathtaking view and enchanting waterfalls, it is truely a paradise on earth.</div>
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Rawalakot is also known as the "Pearl Valley". Rawalakot is one of the many beautiful valleys of Kashmir. The town has bazaars where all essential commodities of life are easily available.</div>
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Construction of the Guoien Nalla road between Rawalakot and Azad Pattan has considerably reduced travel times. Rawalakot Airport is non-operational, as there is no demand for the air service provided by Pakistan International Airlines. The airport has been closed since 1998. This airport is situated near Chuck Bazar, approximately 1 km from Chare and approximately 3 km from the main city of Rawalakot.</div>
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Cell phone service is available through five private cell phone operators: Zong, Mobilink, Ufone, Warid, Telenor and SCOM. PTCL Wireless is also available.</div>
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The local phone company is operated by the Pakistan Army. The SCO provides the main landline telephone network with minority shares of other perators. All major mobile phone companies operating in Pakistan provide service in Rawalakot. Broadband internet access is available from DSL, and WiFi hotspots, available in Rawalakot Dehra Khrike.</div>
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Rawlakot has an Agriculture University Azad Kashmir, a Government College, a Polytechic College, numerous Higher Secondary Schools and a number of Private Schools.</div>
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Lodges, government-owned and private guest houses, and hotels are available in different parts of Rawalakot. Attractions include: mountain-based adventure tourism, rock climbing, mountaineering, trekking, summer camping and hiking, water-based adventure tourism, and paragliding.</div>
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<strong>Paniola:</strong></div>
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Paniola is situated 17 KMs from Rawlakot towards Kohala and 52 Kilometers from Kohala its calm and charming characteristics, the Tourism Department has constructed a rest house for tourist.</div>
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This is the only planned tourist resort in the area. Bnjosa is a beautiful lake surrounded by lush green mountains offering spectacular views. A few rest houses are constructed in the surroundings of this lake. Some tuck shops are also present at the lake but not properly managed and arranged. Weather is pleasant in summer and occasional snowfall in winter.</div>
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The nearby worth seeing areas of Banjosa are Jandali, Hussain Kot and Devi gali which can’t be simply bypassed for a pleasure trip. Ghorimar is situated 20 Kms from khaigala awaiting ones arrival to explore the fascinating beauty over-looking the sub-valley of Rawlakot and Bagh.</div>
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Tolipir is the highest mountainous location and the most attractive point in the north-eastern area of Rawalakot. It is one of the most beautiful and fascinating tourist spot in Rawlakot which is almost 15 km ahead from the top of Toli Peer hills one can see city. It is all covered with green and paved grass land. It is almost 800 feet above from the sea level. The temperature remains very down in spring and gentle Breezes make the environment very healthy and happy. One who visits this spot can never forget it.</div>
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Tolipir offers outback time on wide spread grassy fields and aspiring views as it is the origin point of three different mountainous ridges. The tourism rest-house on the way to tolipir is also located on a very scenic location. There are some old remains of a Mazaar at the highest top of Tolipir. Weather is pleasant in summer and snowfall in winter.</div>
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From Rawlakot 17 Kms ahead this place is surrounded by dense forest, which charming and pleasant. A tourist rest house has been constructed by AJK Tourism department.</div>
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The site is located on Hajira-Kotli Road, at a distance of 35 km. from Rawalakot City at an elevation of 886m above mean sea level.</div>
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There are quite many spots along this route presenting exquisite views of water front. The water passage is quite wide at locations and hence has the potential which may be exploited in developing water based recreation. Moreover, flat and wide land is available next to the river for development. Weather is hot in summer and cold in winter.<br /></div>
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Tatta Pani is situated on the right bank of the river Poonch, at a distance of 20 kilometers from Hajeera and is connected with two fair weather roads i.e. via Hajeera-Mandol & Balouch-Pakhonar road. It can be also reached from Kotli, the district headquarter of Kotli district, by covering a distance of 26 kilometers. Tatta Pani is famous for its Sulpher water springs. During winter season a large number of people visit this place daily to have hot water bath for the cure of Skin & rheumatic ailments.</div>
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AJK Tourism Department has constructed here a Tourist Rest House and bathrooms for the convenience of the visitors. Transport Services for Tatta Pani are available in good number from all important point Poonch, Mirpur & Kotli districts of Azad Kashmir.</div>
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The Shaeed Galla/Toli Pir and Singola East are famous places in Rawalakot District; they are about 20 km from Rawalakot and contain beautiful natural scenery and forests.</div>
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Accommodation on reasonable rates is available in Tourism AJK, PWD and Pearl Development Authority’s rest houses.</div>
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Small hotels with living accommodations are also available in and around the city. Government-owned cabins are available in Rawalakot and Banjosa. Advance reservations are recommended as most of these accommodations are used by government officials on their tours.</div>
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There are various guest houses, rest houses, motels and hotels at most of the tourist spots which can be booked in advance from their offices in Rawalakot.</div>
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Hospitality With Open Arms Our Aim To provide guests a home away from home with the highest standard of services.</div>
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Rawalakot has a downtown area. The town has few good bazaars where all essential commodities of life from groceries to electronic goods are easily available.</div>
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Handicrafts: Carpets, silk woolen clothing, woolen shawls, wood carving, Papier Mashie, rugs.</div>
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Other products and fruits: mushrooms, honey, walnuts, apples, cherry, medicinal herbs & plants, resin, Deodar, Kail, Chir, Fir, Maple and Ash Timbers etc.</div>
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Rawalakot is connected with Islamabad and other big cities by Guoien Nalla road that runs between Rawalakot and Azad pattan,Also you can travel Goin Nalla to Mong to Rawalakot.</div>
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It is located 80 km away from Islamabad. By Road It takes three and half hour to Rawalakot.</div>
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Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) extends from the plains of Punjab near Jhelum up through Mangla Lake to the foot hills of the Himalayas, and north to the mountains 6000-20000 feet above sea level. It is drained by three major rivers the Jhelum, the Neelum and the Poonch. The valleys are green and wooded.</div>
Muzaffarabad is the capital of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, situated at the confluence of the Jhelum and Neelum rivers. This city is located in Muzaffarabad District on the banks of the Jhelum and Neelum rivers. It is 138 kilometres from Rawalpindi and Islamabad and about 76 kilometres from Abbottabad.</div>
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The Muzaffarabad district is bounded by North-West Frontier Province in the west, by the Kupwara and Baramulla districts of on the Indian side of the Line of Control in the east, and the Neelum District of Azad Kashmir in the north.</div>
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Muzaffarabad city is one of the major cities in Pakistan. It is a hilly area and consists of wonderful cliffs. It is located in the Muzaffarabad district and ranks among the major tourist destinations in Pakistan. Thousands of tourists and travelers visit Muzaffarabad from all over the world. The scenic beauty and diverse culture of the place makes it a popular holiday spot. Rice and maize are widely grown. Varoius plants like resin, Deodar, Kail, Chir, Fir, Maple and Ash Timbers etc are exist.</div>
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Muzaffarabad is also well known for its beautiful gardens, forests, valleys, rivers and mountains. It is a popular holiday spot in the country. The idyllic landscape of the city makes it popular to both local people and foreign tourists. Muzaffarabad is a scenic tourist destination. Administrative capital of Kashmir, Muzaffarabad offers tourists stunning views and exciting trekking trails.</div>
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The name "Muzaffarabad" (meaning Muzaffar's Town) comes from the name of Sultan Raja Muzaffar Khan (a Muslim ruler of Khandan-e-Bomba). After the 1948-49 war, Muzaffarabad was made the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.</div>
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Muzaffarabad is a wonderful destination for trekking enthusiasts. There are a number of trekking trails that pass thorough some spectacular scenic spots in Muzaffarabad. Muzaffarabad has a number of beautiful monuments, farms and parks.</div>
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The population of the district, according to the 1998 Census, was 725,000, and according to a 1999 projection, the population had risen to almost 741,000. The district comprises three tehsils, and the city of Muzaffarabad serves as the capital of Azad Kashmir. Cradled by lofty mountains, Muzaffarabad reflects a blend of various cultures and languages. The main language is a form of Hindko.</div>
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The Neelum river streams, proudly through the hub of the town, joins river Jhelum at Domel, Muzaffarabad also serves as a base camp for the tourist intending to visit tourist spots and other historical and cultural & traditional aspects of AJ&K.</div>
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The climate of Muzaffarabad is mostly pleasant. The summers are mild while the winters are chilly with snowfall. The ideal time to visit the city is during the autumn season when the skies are clear and the weather condition excellent. Muzaffarabad is full of idyllic areas which add to the charm of the place. The Neelum river plays a dominant role in the microclimate of Muzaffarabad which joins Jehlum River near Domail.</div>
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Being the capital city Muzaffarabad is not only the hub of political and cultural activities but it also serves as a base camp for the tourists. It has various spots of leisure. View point Sathra, a public place, unravels the panorama of the entire city before a beholder. The junction point of the river Neelum and Jhelum presents a majic beauty from here. Lohar Gali, situated 9 kilometers from Muzaffarabad on Abbottabad road. The Red fort is a witness to the ancient history of this great city. The local market in Muzaffarabad can be explored for walnut carvings, kashmiri shawls and other traditional handicrafts. It is always possible to get a good bargain. It has besides official buildings; farms, parks and historic fort standing on the bank of the Neelum. Shopping is an exciting activity in Muzaffarabad and you can shop for Kashmiri shawls and walnut carvings.</div>
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Past the Red fort, crossing Neelum river at Ghori, a few km way is 'Makra mountain' 3,890 meters which is visible from Muzaffarabad and continues on to Shogran in the Kaghan Valley. This is a superb short trek, although you need to camp overnight halfway.</div>
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The upper Jhelum valley makes another interesting scenic excursion from Muzaffarabad. follow the Jhelum upstream, taking the road beneath the Domel bridge. This was the old route to Srinagar. The valley is broad with raised terraces above the river.</div>
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Muzaffarabad is not only the hub of political and cultural activities, but also has various spots for leisure. Domel, the junction point of Neelum & Jhelum Rivers, presents a magic beauty from here. At the right bank of River Jhelum near this site, an established “Food Point” offers the delicacy of the famous “Kashmiri Cuisine” and other varieties of local traditional dishes of Kashmiri origin. "Lohaar Gali" situated 9 kilometers from the city on Abbottabad road, offers a bird eye view of the capital city. At night, the lights of the city present an unforgettable scene from this point.</div>
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There are two historical forts, the Red Fort and the Black fort situated at the opposite side of the Neelum river.<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;">
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The Mughals built this fort above the river junction but it's used by the army and is off limits to visitors<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;">
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During the year 1549 the construction of the red fort was undertaken. The red fort was finally completed by Sultan Muzaffar Khan, the founder of Muzaffarabad city during 1646. When the Mughals overtook the Kahsmir rule, this fort lost its importance. The Mughals were more interested in Kabul, Bokhara and Badakshan. During the Durrani rule the fort again came into limelight and its importance was rediscovred.</div>
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Maharaja Gulab Signh and Ranbir Singh, the Dogra rulers, reconstructed and extended the fort for political and military operations. Towards the end of 1947 the Dogra forces filed away leaving the fort wide open to anybody.</div>
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The architectonics of the fort show that great experts in design and structure participated in its construction. It is surrounded on three sides by Neelum river formally known as Kishan Ganga. The northern part had terraces with steps leading to the bank of the river. The Eastern side of the fort was very well protected from the hazards of flood waters but some parts in the north were slightly damaged. There was an inn at the entry of the fort which has traces left now. It has been in the bad shape for quite some time and wears deserted look. The structure still stands with all its inherent glory, grandeur and its historical background.</div>
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Pir Chinasi is a large mountain with an altitude of 2924 meters above the sea level located on 32 km east of Muzaffarabad city overlooking vast expanses of Azad Kashmir. Due to its tremendous scenic beauty, velvet green plateaus and wonderful climate, it wins admiration of nature lovers. This place is also visited by tourists who can get a great view of Muzaffarabad and rural areas around the hidden city. Adjacent to Pirchinassi is Pirassimaar, so beautiful yet unexplored!</div>
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Some 10 kms out of Muzaffarabad the river widens to from a small lake. This was created by a landslip some years ago. There is a small Angler's Hut here, which makes a pleasant picnic spot. It is possible to take boats out on the river. Book through the Tourist Department in Muzaffarabad. There are rest houses, good hotels and guest houses in Muzaffarabad city where the tourists can stay.</div>
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Amidst Muzaffarabad to Kohala, a road bifurcates the highway and leads to Danna, crossing the labyrinthine roads. Dann is known for its healthy climate and alluring scenic beauty. A tourist rest house is available for accommodation. From here one can go to Dheerkot, a known hill station in District Bagh.</div>
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You can indulge in different activities like hiking, trekking and camping at the foothill regions of the Pir Chinassi, Saran, Sun Bun, Muskhi, Sakki and Jarran.</div>
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Pleasant lodging facilities are also available in Muzaffarabad. The hotels in the city range from luxury hotels to budget hotels. There are various guest houses, rest houses and good motels at most of the tourist spots which can be booked in advance from their offices in Muzaffarabad.<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;">
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The dining spots serve delicious local and international delicacies. Pakistani and Kashmiri foods are available everywhere. Many restaurents offer chinese and italian dishes as well. If you are tourist here, plz go to some reputed restaurent and ask what is freshly cooked. Chicken Karahi is dish recommended for Pakistanis and Kashmiris as it can be cooked easily and once can see this being cooked. Kashmiri Nan are wonderful in taste. Try kashmiri Pink Tea. You can take Kashmiri Kulcha as snack. Kashmiri Kulcha is different from Kulcha sold in Lahore or Gujranwala. If you have time and money, try typical Kashmri Dishes like Goshtawa etc but its hard to find real one.<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;">
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The rather sleazy bazaar in Muzaffarabad can be explored for its walnut carvings and its Kashmiri shawls. It is sometimes possible to get a good bargain. The best time to shop is during the festive season when huge discounts are offered. Handicrafts: Carpets, silk woolen clothing, woolen shawls, wood carving, Papier Mashie, rugs. Other products and fruits like mushrooms, honey, walnuts, apples, cherry, medicinal herbs are also available.<br /><div>
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This city can be reached easily by road from Rawalpindi and Islamabad. During this pleasant trip one can get to view and admire the natural surroundings of the region. Buses and minibuses make the scenic journey regularly from Islamabad (4-5 hours). If you're self-driving, the route via Murree is probably the quickest. Kohala is the entry point into Azad Kashmir, where you'll need to get through a checkpoint. On own transport you need 40-50 minutes to reach Murree. Then 2 hours to reach Koala Bridge and 30 minutes to reach Muzaffarabad. Approximately its 3 and half hours on you own car. You can adopt the route Islamabad - Abbottabad - Mansehra - Gari Habibullah - Muzaffabad as well. It is at a distance of about 76 kilometers from Abbottabad.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643863526790848742noreply@blogger.com0Muzaffarabad34.3596867 73.47105399999998134.254829699999995 73.309692499999983 34.4645437 73.632415499999979tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347504240340468759.post-60174210516141283442015-08-24T06:23:00.000-07:002015-08-24T06:23:05.450-07:00MURREE - Queen of Hills<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Pakistan's most popular hill station Murree is located along Islamabad-Kohala highway N75, some 30 km (19 mi) northeast of Pakistan's capital Islamabad in the Himalayan foothills at 33 54' 30" north <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBYMtFuSjMI%2FAAAAAAAAAKw%2FfvFzejM1VP4%2Fs1600%2FMurree%21.JPG&h=jAQF_2nlN&s=1" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"></a>latitude and 73 26 east longitude as they ascend to the northeast towards Kashmir. During British Rule in the nineteenth century, its altitude was established at 7,000 feet (2,100 m), but its actual altitude has now been determined as 2,300 m (7,500 ft) above sea level.</blockquote>
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River Jehlum lies to the east of Tehsil Murree and separates it from Azad Kashmir, Abbottabad district lies to the North and north west of Murree, Islamabad, the national capital to the south west and sister tehsil Kotli Sattian of Rawalpindi district lies to the South.</blockquote>
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Adjacent to Murree is the Galliat region of North West Frontier Province which includes Nathiagalli, Ayubia, Khanspur, Dunga Galli, Khairagalli and Changla Galli.</blockquote>
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Murree is One of the most visiting hill station of Pakistan. For those who live downwards to it Murree is like a fantasy city. People from all over the country visit this beautiful hill resort to escape from the sweltering heat. Mountains covered with lush green trees, <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBX3qd3ZwcI%2FAAAAAAAAAI4%2FNq7fj9cFI9c%2Fs1600%2FPindi%2Bpoint.jpg&h=pAQEOZD2w&s=1" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"></a>cold atmosphere, fresh air, beautiful valleys and most importantly clouds on the roads hugging you with full of happiness.</blockquote>
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The name Murree is derived from 'marhi', "high place" although there is a popular belief it is named after the virgin Mary. Murree is one of the largest resort towns in the Galyat area of Pakistan, and is the capital city of Murree Tehsil (which is an administrative division of the Rawalpindi District). Murree is accessible by road from the centre of the Islamabad and Rawalpindi areas.</div>
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Murree lies between Kashmir Point and Pindi Point. As the names suggest Kashmir point gives a panoramic view of snow laden Himalaya and Pir Panjal ranges in Kashmir while the Pindi point overlooks national capital Islamabad and sister city Rawalpindi. At Pindi Point one can enjoy ride on a Chairlift to three kilometers down to Bansragalli and enjoy a panoramic view of Hazara mountains as well as Rawalpindi Islamabad. The city of Murree lies in seven kilometer area between these two points. The most popular area in the hill station is the Mall road spanning over about two kilometer in beautiful settings.</blockquote>
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In recent years Bhurban and New Murree (Patriata), have also developed as a tourist centre. The whole Murree Galliat region is known throughout South Asia for its scenic beauty and fascinating greenery. Mountains overhung with pines and oaks, bubbling with gurgling springs, crisscrossed by rivulets, dotted with sprawling lawns and orchards overloaded with fruits present spectacle of Paradise on earth.</blockquote>
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There are many well equipped medical centres in Murree and surrounding which can always provide you with basic medical treatement,like Abbasi hospital at Suny Bank, Tariq medical centre Bhurban, Al-shifa clinic Murree and many more. Along with these medical centres there is a military hospital "CMH" situated on Murree mallroad. So you do not need to worry for medical treatement in case of any emergency while visiting Murree and surroundings.</blockquote>
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Weather plays an important part in life and economy of Murree. Murree remains charming all year round. It has four distinguishable seasons.</blockquote>
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Spring in Murree starts in March and ends in middle of May. Maximum temperature during this period hovers between twelve to twenty and minimum between four and ten. The area receives heavy rain and hail storms during this season. The fruit trees laden with flowers give a spectacular view. </blockquote>
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Summer spans from may to end of August. June and Ju<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBX254vCEYI%2FAAAAAAAAAIw%2Fp0rip4nxbPE%2Fs1600%2FGPO.JPG&h=pAQEOZD2w&s=1" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"></a>ly is the peak tourist season in Murree. In summer it is cool even chilly in the evening while light rain is common. In this season Everything and Anything can happen in Murree. This is the best season in the area and it receives most number of visitors during this season.</blockquote>
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To some Murree may be a tacky and over-crowded hill-station in Pakistan but for many Murree is a heaven in summer. Some people may have experienced 45-50 degrees Celsius so therefore Murree’s cooler high altitude climate provides much needed relief from the sweltering heat.</blockquote>
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With the advent of September autumn creeps in and last till the starts of winter in early December. This is the seasons of clear sky in the region when one can enjoy full view of mountains around without cloud hindrance. Temperatures are mild.</blockquote>
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Winter starts in December and normally brings heavy snowfall. Murree and its surrounding areas are covered with thick layer of snow during most part of the season. Temperature mostly hovers around the freezing point.</blockquote>
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Many rare animals can be found in Murree. One example is the leopard, which inhabits the neighboring Galiyat region. More common animals include the Rhesus Monkey, foxes and various species of pheasant including the chir and kalij.</blockquote>
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It has bazaar downstairs, like 10 feet below the main Mall road. This is a place of shopping for visitors. Mall road is used to walk around and to have food.</div>
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It can be best visited after the sunset. if you want to save time visit hills at day time and Mall Road at night when you have to just shop or dine. It is a slope starting from General Post Office. Food & misc. sovenier shops are situated on the both sides of Road. It is open till midnight. You can buy everything at Mall and dine a variety of Pakistani dishes.</div>
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It has a beautiful sight seeing. You can see Kashmir mountains from this point. It is the highest spot in Murree and due to increasing rush on Mall road, this point is taking visitor’s attention day by day.</div>
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Now it has a long bazaar, a joy land and lots of eating places. Most of the visitors came to ease down and relax in Murree and need a quite place to live so they prefer to book a room in Kashmir point instead of Mall road.</div>
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New Murree is about 15 kilometer away from main Murree hills on the Lower Topa side. It is a well developed hill station with great high rised trees, beautiful hills.</div>
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This is famous due to chair lift, which worth a ride. A world class chair lift & cable car system takes you from New Murree to Patriata. Total ride is about 7 km long. New Murree is on ground level between the hills. Here you have to buy the ticket for Chair Lift + Cable Car which is Rs. 200/- then a chair lift ride takes you to a middle hill. You can watch Kashmir mountains from middle Hill where Chair Lift takes you. You may stay here for some time & enjoy Tea/Coffee or just walk around. From there Cable car takes you to Patriata Hill. where you have much stuff to do. Walk freely everywhere. Just walk in the direction where most of the tourists are going. Straight road takes you to the highest point of the hill. Where scenary is panoramic. On one side you can watch Murree Hills & on the other side snow covered Kashmir Hills.</div>
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The Chair Lift & Cable Car journey is memorable of life time. You can witness lots of great scenaries of near & far hills. In winter all hills are covered with snow while in summer lush green scenaris could be seen.</div>
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You may ride a horse but ASK/FIX CHARGES before leaving otherwise they will charge you too much. Similary don't hire a guide within patriata. People will come around you like they are helping you in taking pictures but then they ask huge amount for those services.</div>
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Private car from Murree charges about Rs. 800/- for return journey. Driver will leave you at the gate of TDCP PATRIATA RESORT at New Murree & then take you back to Murree when you've finished.</div>
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You can’t stay there for long. Last cable car is at 5 pm which take every visitor back. At that time a person goes all the way whistling to check if there is any one left and then take last cable car.</div>
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<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBYDq5Pi-QI%2FAAAAAAAAAJo%2FD0e-F6iK99c%2Fs1600%2FBhurban.jpg&h=8AQGaWKZV&s=1" rel="nofollow" style="clear: right; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img class="img" src="https://fbexternal-a.akamaihd.net/safe_image.php?d=AQDaetHw0HP0MCUB&url=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBYDq5Pi-QI%2FAAAAAAAAAJo%2FD0e-F6iK99c%2Fs200%2FBhurban.jpg" style="border: 0px; max-width: 100%;" /></a>Bhurban, boosting with five star Pearl Continental Hotel owned by Pakistan's best hotel chain and a nine hole Golf course has cropped recently as another tourist attraction in Murree area. Lying at an altitude of 6000 ft, Bhurban is situated at a distance of 13 kilometers from Murree on one of main roads leading to Azad Kashmir.</div>
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People use to visit Pearl Continental Hotel Bhurban which is on beautiful location. It has rooms starting from Rs. 10,ooo/- per day which changes according to season. It has an entry fee of Rs. 300/- which you can spend in the hotel in any activity. There is a Helicopter Pad which has a beautiful valley view.</div>
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The Galiyat are popular due to the cool weather and beautiful scenery. They are also very closely located to areas with high population.</div>
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The mountains are covered by thick pine forests which give the Galiyat a unique character. It is one of the greenest areas of Pakistan and receives better rainfall than most areas. The resorts were developed by the British and you will see a lot of colonial influence there.</div>
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The natural beauty of the area lies in the pine forests which are a haven for wildlife and insects. Rhesus Monkeys wait to be fed by curious tourists who may have arrived from busy urban areas and have never seen wildlife so close and taking food from them. Other wild animals which occur here are Leopards, Red Fox, Porcupine, Wild Cats, Black Bear, Pheasants and a large diversity of small birds including Tits, Woodpeckers, Tree-creepers, Warblers and Parakeets. There are plenty of walking trails in the Galiyat and some lead to the highest peaks of Miranjani and Mukshpuri, both which can be done in a day.</div>
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Darya Gali is a village and union council of Murree Tehsil in the Rawalpindi District of Punjab. It is located in the north of the Murree and is bounded to the north by the North-West Frontier Province, to the south by Ghora Gali and Murree-and to the west by Rawat.</div>
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Rawat is a village and union council of Murree Tehsil in the Rawalpindi District of Punjab. It is located near to the border with North-West Frontier Province and Kashmir. The tourist resort of Bhurban is located here.</div>
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Rawat is very well known for having the facility of basic medical treatment in case of emergency as it has many medical clinics here which are attended by many professional doctors.</div>
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There are many famous villages for which Rawat is the commercial centre. Some of them are; Morha darogha, moori khambaal, sood gangaal, dhok amban and others. Morha darogha is famous in the whole region for its reputation and people. It is quite convenient to get to Morha darogha from Rawat.</div>
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The visitors pass Samli sanatorium and the Ghora Gali (elevation 5,000 ft ),known as such because this place was used for the changing of horses used for carriages operating between Rawalpindi-Murree and further on to Srinagar (Kashmir)during the British period. TDCP construct a restaurant in-between the natural sceneries for tourist. The snake bar and all other facilities are available here.</div>
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Hosting Governor House, Government (Chief Minister) House and offices of other departments of Government of North West Frontier Province, Nathiagali virtually serves as summer capital of the province. It is connected with Abbottabad on one hand and Murree and on wards to Islamabad onto the other with well constructed and beautifully laid highways. There is quite large number of hotels and restaurants of various categories in the town along with rest houses of different departments. Other facilities like Banks, internet cafe, hospital, fuel station and workshops are available.</div>
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A little up from Nathia Gali bazar, at the top of the hill is situated "Green Spot". Actually this is a Pakistan Air Force reserved area, but it is open for tourists and families. You can enter Green Spot by paying Rs. 5/- as entrance fee. View of Nathiagali and neighbouring area is magnificent from here.</div>
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From Nathiagali to Abbottabad the road runs down from about 9000 ft. to 4500 ft. About three miles down there lies Baragali a small hill station, located at an altitude of 7,900 ft/2408 kms. The last of the chain of the Galis it is only 15 miles/24 kms. from Abbottabad on the road to Nathiagali.</div>
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Ayubia has become the most important spot in the Galliat after Nathiagali. In 1984 an area of 1,684 hectares of mountain forest was declared as a national park, with the aim of preserving the beautiful forest and biodiversity. The park area was expanded through a northern extension in 1998 to 3,312 hectares. The elevation of "Ayubia National Park" ranges between 1,050 meters in the valleys to 3,027meters at the mountain tops within. These mountains are 40 million to 170 million years old.</div>
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Ayubia is a complex of four small hill stations. i) Ghora Daka. ii)Khanspur. iii)Changla Gali and iv)Khairagali. These four resorts scattered over an area of about 16miles/26 kms. It is named after late Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan, President of Pakistan at that time.</div>
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There is a spot on Murree-Nathiagali Road, near Ayubia Chair Lifts, called "Bander Point". In this area great number of monkeys live in the jungle. They are so friendly that they come on the road and take food items directly from a person's hand. They do not harm by any means.</div>
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Changla Gali is a hill station located in the Galiyat, are which borders NWFP and Punjab, starting at Murree and ending at Thandiani .About two miles further up and nine miles/14 kms. from Murree, on the main Abbottabad-Murree road, is Changla Gali, splendidly situated at an altitude of 8,400 f / 2560m amidst thick pine forest. The 9,000 f / 2743 m. Changle peak commands, on the one side a fine view of the Jhelum Valley, on the other side it presents a strikingly panoramic of the Murree hills, the southern portion of the Hazara district and the distant plains of Rawalpindi.</div>
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Changlagali is the highest point in the Murree Galliat area which is accessible by road. There is a rest house located in the most picturesque surroundings. A number of good hotels and restaurants are available at the spot. Changla Gali is one of the smaller resorts, most people preferring to stay at either Nathiagali or Murree.</div>
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Natural springs abound Changlagali on the slopes and their water is stored in reservoirs to provide water supply for Murree and adjoining areas.</div>
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At Dunga Gali a huge circular and open to the sky water tank of strong steel sheets was built, having a diameter of about 30 meters and a height of about 10 meters. Today it lies completely within the Ayubia National Park. In the mountainous heights behind Dunga Gali, run-offs from natural springs and rain-water channels were engineered and networked to flow into this steel water storage tank. A track abou<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBfDu8GaRJI%2FAAAAAAAAALo%2Fjv_ovZgLaDg%2Fs1600%2FDungagali1.jpg&h=9AQF_qYT8&s=1" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img class="img" height="480" src="https://fbexternal-a.akamaihd.net/safe_image.php?d=AQDJoS_mC9XgeOtg&url=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBfDu8GaRJI%2FAAAAAAAAALo%2Fjv_ovZgLaDg%2Fs320%2FDungagali1.jpg" style="border: 0px; max-width: 100%;" width="640" /></a>t 3 meters wide on the average was carved out along a mountain slope, through thick forest, and a water pipeline was laid in the centre of the track, to carry the stored water to Ayubia, from where it was supplied to Murree at an elevation nearly a thousand meters below the starting point in Dunga Gali. The pipeline was covered over with earth and stones and the track now hiding the water pipeline came to be called the Pipeline Walk, at 2,499 meters above sea level, meandering along a m<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBUkUg6iuZI%2FAAAAAAAAAGY%2F_LiCy37GmOs%2Fs1600%2FDungagali1.jpg&h=3AQFZYedW&s=1" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"></a>ountain side, through still fairly thick coniferous forest, the Pipeline Walk is a ‘must experience’ for every visitor to the area who loves and respects nature and can walk for 4 kilometers without raising his or her voice. In fact there is really no need for any conversation on this trail, even if you are not alone. For it is divinely important to turn your ears to the sound of nature around as your eyes feast on a verdant valley on one side, and your nose picks up the heady mix of aromas of rain-soaked earth, dew-dampened undergrowth, pine cones and a green forest washed by heavy thunder-showers overnight.</div>
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It commands a charming view of a series of wooded spurs projecting towards the River Jhelum on the west. From Dunga Gali one can climb the 9,232 ft/2814 mtr peak of Mushkpuri which is the highest point in the range.</div>
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Khairagali, Changlagali and Dungagali are situated on a newly rebuilt beautiful Murree Nathiagali road. A few kilometers from Changlagali one reaches Kuzagali. From Kuzagali one can go either to Ayubia to the right or Nathiagali to the left.</div>
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Galliat region provides excellent opportunities for tracking. Different tracks passing through lush green virgin forests are available for the tourists. NWFP Forest Department is doing a good work to keep these tracks in good condition. These tracks include:</div>
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This second track available to go to Mushkpuri. It starts from Dungagali, a place four kilometer short of Nathiagali, on Murree-Nathiagali Highway. It equal in length to Nathiagali-Mushkpuri track. On the way one has the option to go to Lalazar Park, which of course increases the distance to the Mushkpuri top.</div>
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From Ayubia one can follow the track for another four kilometer length to Changlagali and from there for approximately another length of same distance to Khiaragali.</div>
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From Birangali one can either take a 13 kilometer track down to Azizabad on Nathiagali-Abbottabad road or take another clime to 8831 feet Thandiani top.</div>
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One could find an attractive thing to take a view from kashmir point at night, because lighting on nearby mountains and valleys look like stars on earth and gives a beautiful view from height,must see this also you will find people walking all night on mall road from gpo to pindi point and shops opened till late night,</div>
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Murree being a well established tourist destination has a wide variety of lodgings available to suit all pockets. There are various standard hotels are available in Murree. Another option is to hire summer houses. Murree also has a number of private an<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBUV5ks49lI%2FAAAAAAAAAFY%2FSM6Df5BfRcE%2Fs1600%2F30540301_78e6ee973a_b.jpg&h=YAQGUhAFW&s=1" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img class="img" height="434" src="https://fbexternal-a.akamaihd.net/safe_image.php?d=AQA0oKeEU0zcZGhg&url=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBUV5ks49lI%2FAAAAAAAAAFY%2FSM6Df5BfRcE%2Fs320%2F30540301_78e6ee973a_b.jpg" style="border: 0px; max-width: 100%;" width="640" /></a>d government owned rest houses or Dak bunglows. Generally the summer season rates are 5 to 6 times the winter off season rate.</div>
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There are many restaurants in Murree, mostly along The Mall.</div>
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Murree has a variety of handicraft shops selling curios for the tourist to remind them of their visit to this hill station. Traditional clothing items , head wear, carved walking sticks, jewelery items and leather goods are abundantly available.</div>
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Reason of being most visiting hill station is its approach. It is almost two hours drive from our capital city Islamabad. Roads are broad and safe.</div>
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Murree is situated at a distance of only thirty kilometers from Pakistani capital Islamabad. A well constructed all weather road network connects Murree with Islamabad, and areas in Punjab, North West Frontier Province and Azad Kashmir.</div>
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Islamabad Murree section of Islamabad-Muzaffarabad Expressway (N-75) was opened to traffic in 2008. A special link road has been constructed to link the city with<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBUS9Pyl4TI%2FAAAAAAAAAFI%2FL4is6Ba7jUw%2Fs1600%2Fexpres%2Bmurre.jpg&h=RAQHTg7pU&s=1" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img class="img" height="480" src="https://fbexternal-a.akamaihd.net/safe_image.php?d=AQCenbokGR4z7t8a&url=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBUS9Pyl4TI%2FAAAAAAAAAFI%2FL4is6Ba7jUw%2Fs200%2Fexpres%2Bmurre.jpg" style="border: 0px; max-width: 100%;" width="640" /></a> the Expressway. Traffic will further ease up when the Expressway will be connected with the Rawalpindi-Srinagar Highway at Lower Topa some time this summer. Expressway has considerably reduced travel time between Islamabad/Rawalpindi and Murree and provided an hassle free link to New Murree as well Azad Kashmir. The road runs through virgin forests and is more safe and smooth to drive on as compared to historical Rawalpindi-Srinagar Highway which used to be the only link between Murree and Islamabad and still provides important link to Murree.</div>
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Taxis and buses run from Islamabad, and take about 1 hour. It is a picturesque drive and has a few well developed tourist spots at Charra Pani and Company Bagh. The Chattar water park is only 15 minutes outside Islamabad. There is also an alternate but longer route to Murree from Islamabad via Nilore and Simli Dam. The alternate route joins at Lower Topa. The mountain drive is refreshing and the scenery is breath-taking especially on the Nilore-Simli-Lower Topa route.</div>
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Another two way road is constructed from toll-plaza to Pataryata, the drive is very scenic and refreshing. An link road is available for those want to go to Murree.</div>
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Beware of the talkative Taxi drivers at the Islamabad Airport. Whenever you are hiring a Taxi to Murree fix the rates with them at the airport and don’t give them a penny more. Maximum charges for a taxi to Murree are Rs. 1000. These Taxi drivers though puzzle the tourists in the middle of the journey by asking them which route shall they take to Murree. They will say the motorway is a swift way to reach to murree in a time period of just one hour and they will charge rupees four hunderd more. They also get commission form the local hotels at Murree to bring the tourists and they posing as very helpful being will try to get you a nominal room at high charges. Make sure before coming to Murree that at which hotel you want to stay. A list of telephone numbers of almost every hotel in Murree is available on net. Contact the hotel yourself first and come straight to the place you want to stay.</div>
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<li><strong>Sight Seeing from Pindi to Murree:</strong></li>
<li><strong>Chattar:</strong></li>
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<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBUBfDdyb6I%2FAAAAAAAAAE4%2FzzObS_RsL2k%2Fs1600%2FChattar%2BPark.jpg&h=jAQF_2nlN&s=1" rel="nofollow" style="clear: right; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img class="img" src="https://fbexternal-a.akamaihd.net/safe_image.php?d=AQA4BjyjSY8XvdtO&url=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBUBfDdyb6I%2FAAAAAAAAAE4%2FzzObS_RsL2k%2Fs200%2FChattar%2BPark.jpg" style="border: 0px; max-width: 100%;" /></a>The Chattar water park is only 15 minutes outside Islamabad. There is also an alternate but longer route to Murree from Islamabad via Nilore and Simli Dam. The alternate route joins at Lower Topa. The mountain drive is refreshing and the scenery is breath-taking especially on the Nilore-Simli-Lower Topa route.</div>
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This resort nestles at the base of Murree hills at a distance of 15 km on Islamabad-Murree road. This place offers scenic walks, gently flowing stream, waterfall and the surrounding hillside are a perfect attraction. The resort has a restaurant, barbecue and two air-conditioned tourist cottages. The Children's Park and playground are spread over an area of 12.5 acres.</div>
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It is 29km from Islamabad and 5 km from Chattar Bagh. TDCP develop this spot and make it attractive for picnic. Mostly people come to stay here for 15 to 20 minutes have a Cup of tea or cold drink take some rest and then start their journey towards Murree.</div>
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<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBT_C8yfm3I%2FAAAAAAAAAEg%2FtEDbShRV7qg%2Fs1600%2FCharar-Pani2.JPG&h=9AQF_qYT8&s=1" rel="nofollow" style="clear: right; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img class="img" src="https://fbexternal-a.akamaihd.net/safe_image.php?d=AQBWkN0kS_SsbPnQ&url=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBT_C8yfm3I%2FAAAAAAAAAEg%2FtEDbShRV7qg%2Fs200%2FCharar-Pani2.JPG" style="border: 0px; max-width: 100%;" /></a>Chara Pani is about 38km from Rawalpindi. Charra Pani where cold water springs gush out of the hillside. People stop here for a cup of tea or a cold drink. Colorful buses, wagons and Cars are parked here for a wash. The atmosphere of this spot is good for health that's why the major sanatorium of TB is established here. Delicious snake bar is available.</div>
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<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBT7Cpi8dpI%2FAAAAAAAAAEY%2FdNGOCen54T8%2Fs1600%2FThe%2BSimli%2BLake.jpg&h=ZAQH21aog&s=1" rel="nofollow" style="clear: right; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img class="img" src="https://fbexternal-a.akamaihd.net/safe_image.php?d=AQDYMpXx7AGPPVOu&url=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_bixrHDERXxo%2FTBT7Cpi8dpI%2FAAAAAAAAAEY%2FdNGOCen54T8%2Fs200%2FThe%2BSimli%2BLake.jpg" style="border: 0px; max-width: 100%;" /></a>Simli dam is one of those gems, hidden deep among the mountains, that this region is so famous for. About 30 km from Islamabad lies Simli Lake and the Dam. It can be reached via Lehtrar road or via Bhara Kahu. It is fed by the melting snow and natural springs of Murree hills. Angling and boating is also allowed in the lake. For fishing, you need to have license (permission)from CDA (Capital Development Authority), Islamabad. Best view of simli lake is from Ban Karor Road near Bassi. Best time to see the beauti of Lake is from April to September.</div>
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There is only one guest house in Simly Dam operated by CDA (Capital Development Authority), Islamabad. Before you plan to stay here, you need to have permission to stay & visit this beautiful guest house from CDA Head Office located in Islamabad.</div>
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The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has planned to increase the storage capacity of the Simli Dam from 2,305 square feet to 2,317 square feet by onstructing “auxiliary spillways. The water stored in the lake is supplied to Islamabad for drinking purposes..</div>
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