By. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler. PTI / Updated: Feb 6, 2020, 16:00 IST. Both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been muted in their comments on the government’s actions in Kashmir as well as the CAA subsequently. Finally, sense has prevailed.”, (With inputs from Mehmal Sarfraz from Lahore). Requested the Humanitarian Department of OIC to examine and analyse the egregious violations of human rights and humanitarian standards in IOJ&K – with particular reference to the COVID-19 pandemic – with a view to evolving ways and means to address its gravity and adverse impact on the lives and livelihoods of Kashmiris. ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi yesterday said he will raise the Kashmir issue and Islamophobia at the two-day Organisation … Expressed concern over India’s intensified ceasefire violations on the Line of Control (LoC). 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The OIC Secretary General’s special envoy for Jammu and Kashmir, Ambassdor Yousef Al-Dobeay, visited Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir in March 2020 to reaffirm the OIC’s support and solidarity with the Kashmiri people, and tp acquire first-hand information on the situation along the Line of Control (LOC), according to the FO. OIC conference is just another expression of India’s deteriorating international image. “The bargain is clear: Saudi Arabia leads OIC nations to showcase its control of the Islamic world, while allowing its members to use the forum to attack their own rivals,” said India’s former Ambassador to KSA, Oman and the UAE, Talmiz Ahmed. Kashmir and the OIC; Dr F.R. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU. The Emergency Virtual Meeting was held on Pakistan’s call, to take up the worsening situation in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K). Educational gap; E-paper - Nawaiwaqt . We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. Mixed Signals; Letters MORE. A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences. ISLAMABAD: The Kashmir dispute has not been included in the agenda of the two-day meeting of foreign ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) being held in Niger’s capital Niamey from Friday. Your support for our journalism is invaluable. Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud   | Photo Credit: Should meals on wheels projects be initiated? VOTE. Kashmir is held by India and Pakistan in parts but claimed by both in full. Responding to the announcement of the OIC meeting, Pakistan’s Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said India is getting isolated because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies. A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes. The meeting was chaired by OIC … June 22, 2020; Featured, News, Updates; The Organization of Islamic Cooperation Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir comprising the nations of Azerbaijan, Niger, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey held an emergency meeting on Monday, June 22, 2020 to discuss the latest situation in the Indian occupied state of Jammu and Kashmir. The OIC statements, both in English and Arabic, made no specific mention of Kashmir in the agenda announced in Riyadh. Khan. Experts believe this meeting is a trade-off by Saudi Arabia after demanding Pakistan's absence from the Kuala Lumpur Summit. Strengthening the parliament; Editorials MORE. Emergency OIC Contact Group Meeting On Jammu And Kashmir . The OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir has met thrice in the past 15 months, Chaudhri said, adding that a meeting of the group with foreign ministers was held in June this year. The development, according to diplomats, is linked to a broader Saudi-Pakistan deal. Reaffirmed its support for the legitimate struggle of the Kashmiri people for realization of their inalienable right to self-determination and freedom from Indian occupation; Emphasized that the question of Kashmir was of utmost importance for the Muslim Ummah; Rejected the newly-notified “Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Order 2020” and “Jammu & Kashmir Grant of Domicile Certificate Rules 2020” aimed at changing the demographic structure of IOJ&K; and. OIC meeting; Kashmir; pakistan; Pakistan preparing to host OIC foreign ministers meeting . The report added that the ministerial meeting “is expected to be held in Islamabad in April 2020.”. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly. As a result, New Delhi will watch plans for the possible meeting closely, especially given the government’s push to improve relations with KSA and UAE, including visits by PM Modi to both countries in 2019. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir comprising the nations of Azerbaijan, Niger, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey held an emergency meeting on Monday, June 22, 2020 to discuss the latest situation in the Indian occupied state of Jammu and Kashmir. POLL MORE. ”. The Ministry of External Affairs declined to comment on the development until the meeting was officially announced by the OIC. As we fight disinformation and misinformation, and keep apace with the happenings, we need to commit greater resources to news gathering operations. Photograph by Vikar Syed for The Kashmir Walla. There were plans to convene a meeting of the OIC on Kashmir by Saudi Arabia By PTI February 06, 2020 16:05 IST Pakistan's bid to call an immediate meeting on Kashmir by Saudi-led Organisation of Islamic Cooperation seems to have failed after Riyadh showing reluctance to the move, according to a Pakistani media report on Thursday. 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Diplomats say the decision of the Saudi leadership to send its foreign minister on his first visit abroad to Pakistan, as well as to agree to an OIC statement on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act last week stems from Riyadh’s concerns over losing control of key Islamic nations to a parallel formation, headed by Malaysia and Turkey, more than a desire to turn away from India. It is only because of the new Muslim bloc’s formation that the older bloc — the OIC — realised their mistake," said Mustafa Nawaz Khokar, Chairman of Pakistan's Senate’s Functional Committee on Human Rights. “I told the Saudi Foreign Minister that the OIC must make a strong statement on India’s Citizenship Amendment Act as well as on the situation in [Jammu and Kashmir],” Mr. Qureshi said in a press conference on Sunday. The issue of Kashmir is not about Muslims only but an issue of human rights abuses. Don't know . Islamabad, December 04, 2020 (PPI-OT): Pakistan welcomes unanimous declaration of 47th Foreign Minister Council of 57 OIC member countries rejecting Indian unilateral steps demanding withdrawal of issuing domicile to non-Kashmiris. The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. Question Corner: Do genes determine our eye colour? A Harmful Mistake; January 13, 2020. “While OIC resolutions mean very little in real terms, Pakistan wants to use the forum against India.” In that sense, agreeing to an OIC foreign minister’s meeting would be part of a deal where Pakistan reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s dominance and refused to travel to Malaysia in exchange. January 13, 2020. The announcement came days after recently-appointed Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud visited Islamabad and met with the Pakistani leadership, including Prime Minister Imran Khan and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on December 26. Islamabad, Dec 29, IRNA -- Pakistan media quoting diplomatic sources have revealed that Islamabad is going to host a special meeting of the foreign ministers of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in April next year. Updated Feb 7, ... We can't even come together as a whole on the OIC meeting on Kashmir,” he said this week. Despite repeated requests from Pakistan to hold a foreign ministers' meeting on Kashmir, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has shown reluctance to convene such a conference, prompting an upset Islamabad to threaten that it may call a separate gathering on the issue. As part of the training series, a workshop on basic pharmacovigilance is scheduled to take place on 09 March 2021 and another workshop on advanced pharmacovigilance will be held on 22-23 March 2020.... 08/03/2021 OIC Roundly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations. “The Arab world largely ignored the issue of Kashmir until Pakistan was forced to reach out to Turkey, Iran and Malaysia. November 26, 2020; Advertisement. In … January 13, 2020. On Dec 19, Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohammad had convened the “Kuala Lumpur” summit, with the leaders of Turkey, Iran and Qatar, calling for reforms in the Muslim world. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. Pakistan has been demanding a special OIC meeting of foreign ministers on Kashmir ever since India abrogated Article 370 that extended special status to Jammu and Kashmir but has been unsuccessful. Share: Share. Subscribe to The Hindu now and get unlimited access. Yet the way it was ignored by the OIC was surprising. The OIC, founded in 1967 and consists of 67 countries, is the collective voice of the Muslim world to ensure and safeguard their economic and political interests. We have been keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world that have a bearing on our health and wellbeing, our lives and livelihoods, during these difficult times. Requested the Office of UN OHCHR to continue to monitor and report on the situation of human rights in IOJ&K. “The Islamic world and every conscientious citizen of the world opposed Modi’s policies. The Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan, Niger, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey attended the meeting, MOST VIEWED | … *Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper, crossword and print. You can support quality journalism by turning off ad blocker or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to The Hindu. Islamabad, Feb 06 (PTI) Pakistan's bid to call an immediate meeting on Kashmir by Saudi-led Organisation of Islamic Cooperation seems to have failed with Riyadh Infectious Diseases; January 13, 2020. The OIC Secretary General chaired the meeting. News Desk - 21 Jun 2020. Tweet . The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir participated in the Emergency Virtual meeting of the Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir held on 22 June 2020. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir comprising the nations of Azerbaijan, Niger, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey held an emergency meeting on Monday, June 22, 2020 to discuss the latest situation in … In yet another embarrassment for Pakistan, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has decided not to include Kashmir in the agenda of foreign ministers’ meeting that is scheduled to be held in Niger. 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However, the OIC members countries have overlooked Pakistan's requests so far. It is only because of the new Muslim bloc’s formation that the older bloc — the OIC — realised their mistake. You have reached your limit for free articles this month. Chairman of the Senate’s Functional Committee on Human Rights, Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, believes that it was about time that the OIC woke up. A small sliver of the region is also controlled by China. If confirmed, the move would be a setback to the government’s efforts to increase its engagement with the Islamic grouping, including attending the OIC conference in Abu Dhabi earlier this year. The resolution adopted by the OIC foreign ministers at their Niamey (Niger) meeting on Saturday (November 28) appears to be well-worded and encouraging but in essence is nothing more than lip-service to the Kashmir cause. We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day. Yes . Pakistan, which has illegally occupied parts of the Indian UT of Jammu and Kashmir, has been demanding a special meeting of the OIC foreign ministers on the Kashmir issue for a very long time now. Briefing ambassadors of OIC member countries in Islamabad on meeting held in Niger, Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi appreciated all member … No . In the Communiqué, unanimously adopted, by the Contact Group: (22 August 2019) – UN human rights experts* today called on the Government of India…, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2019 CONTACT: Jeff Philips 708-299-4847 JPhilips@kivvit.com HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATES DELIVER…, Narendra Modi is destroying lives. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation will convene a special meeting in Islamabad in April 2020 to discuss human rights violations in Jammu Kashmir and the controversial anti-Muslim Citizenship Amendment Act in India. The world is getting more and more concerned about Muslims in India and particularly about Muslims in Kashmir,” Mr Chaudhry said. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings. Pakistan will hold a ministerial meeting of the 57-member Organisation for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Jammu and Kashmir in April 2020, said official media in Islamabad. Printable version | Mar 15, 2021 1:06:55 AM | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pakistan-to-host-oic-meet-on-kashmir-caa/article30427343.ece, The awards are presented in recognition of outstanding work done by news publishers, in digital media. Requested the OIC Secretary General to highlight the worsening situation in IOJ&K at various international fora including the UN and call for immediate steps for amelioration of humanitarian situation and peaceful resolution of the Jammu & Kashmir dispute. To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. Kashmir; OIC to hold emergency meeting on situation in Kashmir. November 26, 2020. Saudi Arabia reluctant to accept Pakistan's request for immediate OIC meeting on Kashmir: Report . Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list. Pakistan's bid to call an immediate meeting on Kashmir by Saudi-led Organisation of Islamic Cooperation seems to have failed after Riyadh showing reluctance to the move, according to a Pakistani media report on Thursday. Rescind its unilateral and illegal actions, and allow the Kashmiri people to freely exercise their right to self-determination through a UN-supervised plebiscite; Halt its human rights violations; stop indiscriminate use of force; lift the unabated military siege and inhuman lockdown; repeal its draconian emergency laws; allow exercise of fundamental freedoms; and release all illegal detainees; Stop any moves towards changing the demographic structure of IOJ&K, as they are illegal and in violation of international law, particularly the 4th Geneva Convention; Provide unhindered access to the OIC, IPHRC and UN Fact Finding Missions, OIC Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Jammu and Kashmir, and international media to investigate into human rights violations in IOJ&K; and. We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. Pakistan will hold a ministerial meeting of the 57-member Organisation for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Jammu and Kashmir in April 2020, said official media in Islamabad. Pakistan has been pushing the 57-member organisation, which is the second largest intergovernmental body after the UN, … Called upon the OIC Member States to raise the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in their bilateral engagements with India with a view to safeguarding the fundamental human rights of the Kashmiri people in the occupied territory, and ensuring expeditious implementation of the relevant UNSC resolutions. The latest omission comes at a time when ties between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and UAE remain strained over what Pakistani diplomats say are … Pakistan PM Imran Khan, who had agreed to attend the summit, pulled out at the last minute, after the Saudi Crown Prince reportedly advised him to. Srinagar, June 22 (KNS): The Contact Group of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Jammu and Kashmir held a virtual meeting today against the backdrop of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, a statement said. “The Arab world largely ignored the issue of Kashmir until Pakistan was forced to reach out to Turkey, Iran and Malaysia. OIC virtual meeting on Kashmir - Daily Notable An emergency virtual meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Jammu “NISAR” is a joint collaboration for a dual-frequency L and S-band SAR for earth observation. This story is from February 6, 2020. According to Radio Pakistan, the officials had discussed holding the meeting of ministers of the OIC grouping of Muslim majority countries, led by Saudi Arabia, to focus on the “human rights situation in occupied Jammu and Kashmir and enactment of an anti-Muslim law in India”.