120 govt schools remain shut due to Indian shelling

[Edevelop]

SIALKOT: At least 120 government schools in Sialkot border villages remained closed for the second consecutive day on Saturday due to a week-long unprovoked Indian shelling.

The district administration had closed all schools in border villages on Thursday for an indefinite period for the safety of teachers, students and the staff.

Most of buildings of these private and government schools had already been hit by Indian shelling in July and August. All private schools have been closed since July.

Some affected people in Joiyaan, Bajra Garhi, Harpal, Umeraanwali, Charwah, Dhamaala, Kingra and surrounding villages said they were living under constant fear.

RALLY: Activists of Jamaat-i-Islami and Shabab-i-Milli took out a rally on Saturday to protest targeting of civilian population by the Indian Border Security Forces (BSF) in Sialkot border villages.

Led by former MPA Arshad Mehmood Baggu advocate, the participants marched on various city roads and chanted slogans against India.

The speakers strongly condemned the Indian shelling and termed it a severe violation of international laws and human rights as well.

They urged the United Nations to take serious notice of the brutal killings of innocent citizens by unprovoked Indian shelling.

120 govt schools remain shut due to Indian shelling - Newspaper - DAWN.COM

 

[nik141991]

same story on our side sad that Pakistan in order to internationalize the Kashmir issue restore to such useless tactics, hope sense prevail in Pakistani military establishment, this age old useless tactics of cross border firing & then go crying to UN as victim will only harm them on a long run

 

[osama zafar]

same story on our side sad that Pakistan in order to internationalize the Kashmir issue restore to such useless tactics, hope sense prevail in Pakistani military establishment, this age old useless tactics of cross border firing & then go crying to UN as victim will only harm them on a long run

Oh please........ Pakistan would never attack in these circumstances of the nation on one side there is a way and other a political crisis come on mate play fair

 

[nik141991]

Oh please........ Pakistan would never attack in these circumstances of the nation on one side there is a way and other a political crisis come on mate play fair

that exactly the reason the letter you wrote to UN say lot about Pakistan real intention & why Pakistan is restoring to such useless tactics

pakistan crying to UN like always

I write to bring to your urgent attention the deteriorating security situation along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, as well as along the working boundary between Pakistan and India, owing to deliberate and unprovoked violations of the ceasefire agreement and cross-border firing by the Indian forces over the past weeks.

As you are aware, the Jammu and Kashmir dispute is one of the long outstanding issues on the agenda of the United Nations Security Council, whose resolutions promising the holding of a plebiscite, under the auspices of the United Nations, for self-determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, remain valid though unimplemented to date. For decades, Pakistan has been reminding the United Nations and the international community to fulfill that promise, in the interest of durable peace and security in the region.

In his address to the UN General Assembly on 26 September, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had emphasised that the core issue of Jammu and Kashmir needed to be resolved. This is the responsibility of the international community. We cannot draw a veil on the issue of Kashmir, until it is addressed in accordance with the wishes of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The Prime Minister had also reiterated Pakistan’s readiness to work for resolution of this issue through negotiations.

You would also recall that, in his meeting with you last month, the Prime Minister had underlined the need to implement UN Security Council resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir, and had also stressed the need to resolve the core issues between the two countries.

Unfortunately, India has adopted a policy that runs counter to its stated desire to engage in a serious bilateral dialogue with Pakistan. India cancelled, unilaterally and without any plausible justification, the Foreign Secretary level talks that were scheduled to be held on 25 August 2014.

India has now escalated the situation along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and the Working Boundary. Persistent shelling and firing by Indian forces has resulted in heavy civilian casualties on the Pakistan side. During the period 1-10 October, 2014, 20 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and 22 violations along the Working Boundary were reported, resulting in 12 civilian casualties, 52 injured civilians and 9 injured military personnel on the Pakistani side. From June to August 2014, there were 99 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and 32 along the Working Boundary. In all, during 2014, 174 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and 60 along the Working Boundary have been reported.

While exercising its right to self-defence, Pakistan has exercised utmost restraint and responsibility in responding to these provocations. The Government of Pakistan sincerely hopes that better sense would prevail on the Indian side to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control.

Pakistan appreciates your statement of 9 October in which you expressed concern about the recent escalation of violence along the Line of Control between India and Pakistan, and have deplored the loss of lives and the displacement of civilians on both sides. You have also encouraged the Governments of India and Pakistan to resolve all differences through dialogue.

Your statement is timely and significant given the historic role and responsibility of the United Nations towards the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, where the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) also continues to carry out its mandate related to the strict observance of the ceasefire. Incidentally, as I write, UNMOGIP personnel are being escorted to areas along the Line of Control, to observe first-hand the ongoing ceasefire violations by the Indian side.

Pakistan remains committed to peaceful resolution of all issues between India and Pakistan, including the core issue of Jammu and Kashmir. This is in the best interest of both India and Pakistan and the region. Pakistan believes that the United Nations has an important role to play in promoting this objective, including through your good offices, which we have always welcomed, and the crucial role of the UNMOGIP on ground, which needs to be strengthened and facilitated under the current circumstances.

I would also be grateful if you could have this letter circulated as an official document of the Security Council.

 

[NDLS]

let there peace

 

[he-man]

Ask the kids,,,they must be happy about schools atleast

 

[Hiptullha]

same story on our side sad that Pakistan in order to internationalize the Kashmir issue restore to such useless tactics, hope sense prevail in Pakistani military establishment, this age old useless tactics of cross border firing & then go crying to UN as victim will only harm them on a long run

It's called working for peace. Of course the hypocritical Indians of this forum while try to coin up bizarre theories about how this is some sort of Pakistani method to bring Kashmir to the forefront of the issue. No, there aren't reptilian Salafist American-funded Saudi Princes trying to cross the LoC to spread Wahabi Islam in India.

 

[osama zafar]

that exactly the reason the letter you wrote to UN say lot about Pakistan real intention & why Pakistan is restoring to such useless tactics

pakistan crying to UN like always

I write to bring to your urgent attention the deteriorating security situation along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, as well as along the working boundary between Pakistan and India, owing to deliberate and unprovoked violations of the ceasefire agreement and cross-border firing by the Indian forces over the past weeks.

As you are aware, the Jammu and Kashmir dispute is one of the long outstanding issues on the agenda of the United Nations Security Council, whose resolutions promising the holding of a plebiscite, under the auspices of the United Nations, for self-determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, remain valid though unimplemented to date. For decades, Pakistan has been reminding the United Nations and the international community to fulfill that promise, in the interest of durable peace and security in the region.

In his address to the UN General Assembly on 26 September, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had emphasised that the core issue of Jammu and Kashmir needed to be resolved. This is the responsibility of the international community. We cannot draw a veil on the issue of Kashmir, until it is addressed in accordance with the wishes of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The Prime Minister had also reiterated Pakistan’s readiness to work for resolution of this issue through negotiations.

You would also recall that, in his meeting with you last month, the Prime Minister had underlined the need to implement UN Security Council resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir, and had also stressed the need to resolve the core issues between the two countries.

Unfortunately, India has adopted a policy that runs counter to its stated desire to engage in a serious bilateral dialogue with Pakistan. India cancelled, unilaterally and without any plausible justification, the Foreign Secretary level talks that were scheduled to be held on 25 August 2014.

India has now escalated the situation along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and the Working Boundary. Persistent shelling and firing by Indian forces has resulted in heavy civilian casualties on the Pakistan side. During the period 1-10 October, 2014, 20 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and 22 violations along the Working Boundary were reported, resulting in 12 civilian casualties, 52 injured civilians and 9 injured military personnel on the Pakistani side. From June to August 2014, there were 99 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and 32 along the Working Boundary. In all, during 2014, 174 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and 60 along the Working Boundary have been reported.

While exercising its right to self-defence, Pakistan has exercised utmost restraint and responsibility in responding to these provocations. The Government of Pakistan sincerely hopes that better sense would prevail on the Indian side to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control.

Pakistan appreciates your statement of 9 October in which you expressed concern about the recent escalation of violence along the Line of Control between India and Pakistan, and have deplored the loss of lives and the displacement of civilians on both sides. You have also encouraged the Governments of India and Pakistan to resolve all differences through dialogue.

Your statement is timely and significant given the historic role and responsibility of the United Nations towards the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, where the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) also continues to carry out its mandate related to the strict observance of the ceasefire. Incidentally, as I write, UNMOGIP personnel are being escorted to areas along the Line of Control, to observe first-hand the ongoing ceasefire violations by the Indian side.

Pakistan remains committed to peaceful resolution of all issues between India and Pakistan, including the core issue of Jammu and Kashmir. This is in the best interest of both India and Pakistan and the region. Pakistan believes that the United Nations has an important role to play in promoting this objective, including through your good offices, which we have always welcomed, and the crucial role of the UNMOGIP on ground, which needs to be strengthened and facilitated under the current circumstances.

I would also be grateful if you could have this letter circulated as an official document of the Security Council.

Maybe they are complaining to the UN because indians violate on the LOC, iam sure UN wont do anything about this anyway nor our government which is just plain stupid going to accomplish something out of this... All this gives India the great reason to attack.

 

[nik141991]

It's called working for peace. Of course the hypocritical Indians of this forum while try to coin up bizarre theories about how this is some sort of Pakistani method to bring Kashmir to the forefront of the issue. No, there aren't reptilian Salafist American-funded Saudi Princes trying to cross the LoC to spread Wahabi Islam in India.

it called insanity doing one thing again & again hoping for different result every time.of course the hypocritical Pakistani of this forum while try to coin up bizarre theories how this is some sort of Indian method to malign land of pure in front of international community as a terrorist nation,yes, there are desi Wahhabi Sunnis trying to cross LOC from land of pure to spread there stone age philosophy of liberating kuffer land from kafirs but failing miserably & ending up in grave yards

Maybe they are complaining to the UN because indians violate on the LOC, iam sure UN wont do anything about this anyway nor our government which is just plain stupid going to accomplish something out of this... All this gives India the great reason to attack.

yes its india who is attacking you since 1947 & sending hindtuva terrorist to destabilize land of pure for last 2 decades, you are right hope UN put sanction on hindutva brigade & apologies to hafiz saeed & his charity brigade

 

[SrNair]

Same also in our side.Peoples are in refugee camps.

 

[RKO]

why build schools so close to LOC!!

 

[osama zafar]

it called insanity doing one thing again & again hoping for different result every time.of course the hypocritical Pakistani of this forum while try to coin up bizarre theories how this is some sort of Indian method to malign land of pure in front of international community as a terrorist nation,yes, there are desi Wahhabi Sunnis trying to cross LOC from land of pure to spread there stone age philosophy of liberating kuffer land from kafirs but failing miserably & ending up in grave yards


yes its india who is attacking you since 1947 & sending hindtuva terrorist to destabilize land of pure for last 2 decades, you are right hope UN put sanction on hindutva brigade & apologies to hafiz saeed & his charity brigade

Believe what you want to believe, you wont accept it so farewell.

 

[acid rain]

30000 people displaced and living in camps on Indian side...many children and women among them.

 

[Bobby]

Indian govt has changed .....

 

[unbiasedopinion]

School means madarssa kya?