FAROOQ RENZU SHAH IS NO MORE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE

Srinagar, March 30 (Only Kashmir):-The Srinagar Development Authority officers and employees gave warm sendoff to Khwaja Farooq Renzushah on his superannuation here today; Mr. Renzu has distinguished service record as senior officer of the state. He in his capacity as Director Information, Deputy commissioner, Commissioner SMC, Director local Bodies, Additional Commissioner Kashmir, Vice Chairman Srinagar Development Authority and other important postings played vital role in contributing his talent in the development of State particularly Kashmir Valley .His role in the building of largest bridge in Bemina after twenty years of its construction gape, His role in restoration of Khankiah Panah ChareShareeef, construction of BulBul Shah Shrine, Renaming of Down Town Srinagar as Saheri Khaas ,His successful hundred percent implementation of anti polythene drive on ground, His role in organizing thousands of National and International seminars and conferences and his distinguished literary contribution was appreciated by one and all, his tireless work for highlighting peoples demands in a bold and courageous manner which made him popular among masses wherever he worked yielded positive results, as DC Budgam he was the pioneer of introducing public durbar  and interacting directly with the public on all issues fearlessly and the same concept was later on  adopted as a real and effective method of public interaction. He courageously in the capacity of president KAS Association brought all different officers and employees association under one umbrella and during Governors rule in the name of JCC played wider role in making government to agree and made commitment for implementation of sixth pay commission in J&K State, the officers and employees and different sections of the people hoped that Mr, Renzu will utilize his talent for the welfare of the people onwards. On this occasion Mr. Renzu expressed thanks to all officers and employees and various distinguished persons and people at large for their moral support. He said that he will not be joining any political forum in immediate future but would like to prefer to keep himself available for ensuring justice to all. He said the movement of justice purely on non political basis will remain his predominant motive.(OK)

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DARLING MAN TAHIR MUZTER IS NO MORE

ONLY KASHMIR PRAYS FOR HIS SOUL 

Srinagar Mar 26 (Only Kashmir): Noted Poet & Journalist of Valley, Tahir Muzter passed away for heavenly abode on Wednesday 27 March 2013 at 5.30pm due to heart attack.  Tahir Muzter was born in 1935 and is survived his wife, son and two daughters.

Tahir Muzter is well-known journalist of Jammu-Kashmir, who also penned poetry. He edited “Aahang”, Salsabeel and Political Times apart from daily Chinar and Nawa-e-Subh. Due to his political acument he had been political secsretary to the then Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah. The first collection of Tahir Muztar’s poems “Neelam Ghar” was released in Jammu in 2000 under the aegis of Jammu-Kashmir Urdu Forum and Rasa Javidani Memorial Literary Society. Airing his views on “Neelam Ghar”, Prof Jagannath Azad writes, “Tahir Muztar has invented a new   form of poetry by amalgamating Azad Nazm, Nasri Nazm, Nazm-e-Muarra and metred poetry (Paaband shairi).” Tahir Muzter’s poetic journey is still on. He had done a lot of work for television as well. During his last stage of life Tahir Muzter contributed many columns to this Website “Only Kashmir.”

Tahir Muzter’s shocking death was widely mourned, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condoled the sad demise of Tahir Muztar, a literary personality, describing it a great loss to the society. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister conveyed his sympathy to the bereaved family and prayed for the peace to the departed soul.

In his condolence message Chief Editor Only Kashmir Bilal Bashir Bhat, said that Tahir Muzter was a darling man, he spend his life out of ego and was an inspiration for me.  He has been the first Editor of the Daily Chinar & Nawa-e-Subah.

He was also engaged as Political Secretary to Farooq Abdullah the then Chief Minister of J&K for two tenures till 1990.

Tahir Muzter is also known for his poetry, he is the Author of the book "Neelam Ghar" a collection of poetry.  I still remember that special moment of my life when MARHOOM TAHIR MUZTER told me, “Bilal this is my book ‘Neelam Ghar’, which I am presenting to you, it will be my pleasure if the youth like you will quote some of my couplets from this book.” 

Just before a couple of days during our telephonic conversation he told me “WEN CHUM SEITHA LOL CHUN AAMUT, BH YALI MARAY PATH PHERI SAKHT MEOUN” I assured him Sir, I’m coming on Thursday. But suddenly on Wednesday evening at about 6.30pm I learnt the shocking news of his death. May Allah rest him in peace. 

Meanwhile Jammu and Kashmir Young Journalist Association have also expressed sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed for the peace to the departed soul. (OK)

In the picture Late Tahir Muzter with Chief Editor Only Kashmir Bilal Bashir Bhat

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ONLY KASHMIR CORRESPONDENT BEATEN UP BY POLICE

Srinagar, Mar 26 (Only Kashmir): Muneeb ul Islam, a photojournalist working for Only Kashmir and a local News Agency CNS, was beaten up by Police when on Tuesday when he was covering the protests in Anantnag Kashmir, over the death of a youth.  “I was covering the event in the meanwhile policemen present there snatched my camera and beat me ruthlessly. When I complained to DIG, South Kashmir, he simply said that he will look into the matter,” Muneeb-ul-Islam said.” While condemning this unfortunate act Chief Patron Only Kashmir Bilal Bashir Bhat termed this attack on freedom of press, this is not a violation of Human Rights but a brutal attack of journalism in Kashmir. He appealed all those persons, parties and scribes who believe in freedom of Press should oppose this action and stand with victim journalist, Muneeb ul Islam. 

Meanwhile Jammu and Kashmir Young Journalist Association has also condemned the attack. (OK)

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ACCESSION TO INDIA WAS ON THREE SUBJECTS: OMAR ABDULLAH

Jammu Mar 25 (Only Kashmir): Giving historical background of the accession of Jammu and Kashmir with the Union of India, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday said that those who repeatedly cram that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India (Atoot Ang) forget that the accession was only on three subjects of communication-currency, defence and foreign affairs, which was gradually eroded.

The Chief Minister said that it is also a fact that political issue of Jammu and Kashmir with internal and external dimensions exists and all the Union Governments right from 1971 either headed by BJP, Janta Dal or Congress have recognized this issue. And this does not at all constitute any challenge to the accession of the State to the Union of India. “If we talk of the necessity of resolving this political issue having Indo-Pak external dimension and internal dimension between the Union of India and the State, do we cease to be Indians? How does it amount to challenging accession”, he questioned and said that by talking about Kashmir issue is not in any way making us to cease to be citizens of India or challenging the State to be part of the Country.

            “Those who repeatedly talk about the Kashmir being integral part of Union of India are responding to whom? Has any member of the House questioned it?” he asked and said that for the resolution of political issues of Jammu and Kashmir various viewpoints and formulas have been given by different political parties which includes Autonomy Report projected and piloted by National Conference, Self-Rule proposal of PDP and Indira-Sheikh Accord of Congress. “The Kashmir issue exists and no one can deny it. It is not necessary we agree with each other’s viewpoints but at the end of the day we all want to address this political issue and resolve it amicably”, he said.

            “By repeating the word of ‘Atoot Ang’ (Integral Part) time and again, you cannot change the status of political issue of Jammu and Kashmir. To change the scenario you have to win over the hearts of people of Jammu and Kashmir. I have always said that Kashmir will be true part of India when you win over the hearts of the people and care for their hopes and aspirations. If you will reject them there will be alienation. Every Kashmiri is not Pakistani. When they get rejected they resort to raising such slogans which they do not believe by heart and they do it to give vent to their anger. (OK)

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PAKISTAN DESERVES CONGRATULATIONS

By: Bilal Bashir Bhat

While achieving a major milestone the Pakistan National Assembly for the first time ever since its existence have completed its full term of Five Years under the stewardship of president Asif Ali Zardari. The National Assembly or lower house of Parliament completed its constitutional five-year term on Saturday and the cabinet of Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, as required under the constitutional compulsions, was dissolved at midnight, marking the first time an elected set-up has not been removed by the military or other political forces. Prime Miniser’s farewell address that "We have strengthened the foundations of democracy to such an extent that no one will be able to harm it in future," is index of determination and will of the people of Democratic Pakistan.

Pertinently, On 7 August 2008, the Pakistan Peoples Party and the Pakistan Muslim League (N) agreed to force Musharraf to step down and thus, begin his impeachment. In the general elections held in February 2008, the party of slain leader Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won 123 seats in the National Assembly while the Pakistan Muslim League (N) of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif won 91 seats in the National Assembly. President Musharaf's ally party Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (PML-Q) came third with 54 seats. After the elections the People's Party Parliamentarian and the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz announced a coalition to form the new government along with the Awami National Party (ANP).

Now Pakistan is a democratic Country and the mood of democratic people cannot be challenged. However since the day, Pakistan came in to existence in 1947, efforts for establishment of Democracy in the country by sincere and good-hearted leadership became causality time and again.  Thanks to some power greedy elements who used the equal efforts to abolish democratic system in the country. Pakistan Peoples Party led government came into existence all credit goes to President Asif Ali Zardari, who made all efforts to strengthen roots of democracy in the country. The icon of Peoples Party, Benazir  Bhutto's widower  asif Ali Zardari proved surprisingly agile at survival. Three years ago, he handed over much of his power to the prime minister and in the process, robbed his critics of the accusation that he was amassing power like his predecessor. He also transferred some power from the central government to the provincial levels which perhaps have helped Pakistan to survive the Democracy.

Anyways Pakistan deserves congratulation for creating this unexpected history. Now it will be interesting to learn how much the masses of Pakistan love their country and how they will protect newly earned democracy.

(The writer  can be reached at: bilalbashirbhat@gmail.com)

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RESHUFFLE IN CIVIL ADMINISTRATION & POLICE DEPARTMENT JAMMU AND KASHMIR

Jammu Mar 15 (Only Kashmir):- The State Cabinet, which met here on Friday evening under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah has ordered transfers and postings in civil Administration & Police Department.

Civil Administration

1. Mr. Shaleen Kabra, IAS, Commissioner/Secretary, APD, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner/Secretary, Technical Education and Youth Services & Sports Department, relieving Mr. Bipul Pathak of the additional charge.

2. Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Agriculture Production Department, vice Mr. Shaleen Kabra.

3. Mr. Shailendra Kumar, IAS, awaiting orders of posting, has been posted as Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, vice Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon.

4. Mr. Farooq Ahmad Factoo, IAS, Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, School Education Department has been transferred and posted as Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, BPE, and Floriculture Departments.

5. Mr. Shiv Dev Singh Jamwal, IAS, Director, H&P Department, be designated as Director General, Hospitality & Protocol Department.

6. Mr. Hirdesh Kumar, IAS, awaiting orders of posting, has been posted as Secretary, School Education.

7. Ms. Shagufta Parveen, IAS, Secretary, BPE, has been transferred and posted as Chairman, SSB, relieving Mr. Mohd. Afzal Bhat of the charge of the post.

8. Mr. Sanjeev Verma, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Transport Commissioner, J&K, vice Mr. Mehraj Ahmad Kakroo.

9. Mr. Mohd. Afzal Bhat, Member, SSB, holding the charge of the Chairman, SSB, has been transferred and posted as Secretary, Cooperatives Department, relieving Commissioner/Secretary, Agriculture Production Deptt., of the additional charge.

10. Mr. Mehraj Ahmad Kakroo, Transport Commissioner, has been transferred and posted as Secretary to the Government, Transport Department, reliving the Secretary to the Government, CAPD, of the additional Charge.

11. Mr. Parvez Ahmad Malik, IAS, Director, CAPD, Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Director, Area Planning, against an available vacancy.

12. Mr. Baseer Ahmad Khan, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, has been transferred and posted as Director, Panchayati Raj, against an available vacancy .

13. Mr. Ramesh Kumar Koul, IAS, Director, Estates, has been transferred and posted as Special Secretary to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, against an available vacancy.

14. Mr. Abdul Majid Ganai, IAS, Additional RC, New Delhi, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal, against an available vacancy.

15. Mr. Ajit Kumar Sahu, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Poonch, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, vice Mr. Sanjeev Verma.

16. Mr. P.K. Pole, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur, has been transferred and posted as Director, School Education, Jammu, relieving Mr. Hilal Ahmad Parray of the additional charge.

17. Mr. M. Raju, IAS, awaiting orders of adjustment, has been posted as Deputy Commissioner, Poonch, vice Mr. Ajit Kumar Sahu.

18. Ms. Yasha Mudgil, IAS, Project Director, SSA, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur, vice Mr. P.K. Pole.

19. Mr. Jatindera Kumar Singh, IAS, Additional Secretary, Planning & Development Department, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Kathua. He shall, however, assume the duties of the post on 31-03-2013 (AN), on the superannuation of the present incumbent, Ms. Zahida Parveen Khan.

20. Mr. Shyam Vinod Meena, IAS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kathua, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, vice Mr. Shabir Ahmad Bhat.

21. Mr. J.P. Singh, Director, Youth Services & Sports, has been asked to report General Administration Department for futher posting.

22. Mr. Farooq Ahmad Shah, KAS, Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, vice Mr. Baseer Ahmad Khan.

23. Mr. M.H. Malik, KAS, Special Secretary, Planning & Development Department, has been transferred and posted as Director, Estates, J&K, vice Mr. R.K. Koul.

24. Mr. R.K. Verma, KAS, Special Secretary, GAD, has been transferred and posted as Director, SSA, vice Ms. Yasha Mudgil.

25. Mr. Shabir Ahmad Bhat, KAS, Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, has been transferred and posted as Special Secretary, Planning & Development Department.

26. Mr. Farooq Ahmad Lone, KAS, Director, Agriculture, Kashmir, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, vice Mr. Farooq Ahmad Shah.

27. Mr. Mohammad Saleem Shishgar, KAS, awaiting orders of posting in the GAD, has been posted as Secretary, State Vigilance Commission.

28. Mr. G.S. Chib, KAS, Special Secretary to the Government, General Administration Department, has been transferred and posted as Director, CAPD, Jammu vice Mr. Parvez Malik. 

29. Mr. Robin Singh Mehta, KAS, Director, Tourism, Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner, Jammu, in the office of the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, against an available vacancy.

30. Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Shah, KAS, Additional DDC, Baramulla, has been transferred and posted as Director, Agriculture, Kashmir, vice Mr. Farooq Ahmad Lone.

31. Mr. Asif Hameed Khan, KAS, Joint Director, Tourism, Mumbai, has been transferred and posted as Addl. Resident Commissioner, New Delhi, vice Mr. Abdul Majid Ganai.

32. Mr. Soujanya Kumar Sharma, KAS, Executive Director, Mubarak Mandi Heritage Society, has been transferred and posted as Director, Tourism, Jammu, vice Mr. Robin Singh Mehta. He shall also hold the additional charge of the post of Executive Director, Mubarak Mandi Heritage Society.

33. Mr. Tariq Hussain Ganai, KAS, awaiting orders of adjustment, has been posted as Chief Executive Officer, Gulmarg Development Authority, vice Mr. Mehmood Ahmad Shah.

34. Mr. Mehmood Ahmad Shah, KAS, Chief Executive Officer, Gulmarg Development Authority, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Commercial Taxes (Vigilance & Inspection), Kashmir, against available vacancy.

35. Mr. Subash Chander Chibber, KAS, Additional Secretary, Higher Education Department, has been transferred and posted as Additional Secretary, General Administration Department.

Police Department

1.     Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar, IPS:84, ADGP, Armed, Law & Order has been transferred and posted as DG, Prisons Department.

2.     Mr. P.L. Gupta, IPS:84, Commissioner of Vigilance, J&K has been transferred and posted as ADGP, (Coordination) PHQ, against a newly created post.

3.     Mr. Navin Agarwal, IPS:86, ADGP, Prisons Department has been transferred and posted as DG, Youth Services & Sports vice Mr. J.P. Singh, KAS.

4.     Smt. Duety Rani Doley, IPS:86, presently on leave has been posted as ADGP, Homeguards and Civil Defence.

5.     Mr. Vijay Kumar Singh, IPS:87,  IGP Trainings/CIV, PHQ, upon his promotion has been posted as ADG, Security, J&K vice Dr. Ram Lubhaya. He shall takeover the charge of the post on 31st March, 2013, on the  superannuation of Dr. Ram Lubhaya.

6.     Mr. Shiv Murari Sahai, IPS:87, IGP, Kashmir Zone upon his promotion, has been posted as ADGP, Armed, vice Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar.

7.     Mr. Dilbagh Singh, IPS: 87, IGP, Jammu Zone upon his promotion has been posted as MD, Police Housing Corporation which post is hereby declared equivalent in rank and status to that of  ADGP.

8.     Mr. Owais Ahmad Sheikh, IPS:87, IGP, Technical Services upon his promotion as ADGP, shall await orders of posting in the Home Department.

9.     Mr. Rajesh Kumar, IPS:95, DIG, North Kashmir Range, Baramulla, upon his promotion, has been posted as IGP, Jammu Zone, vice Mr. Dilbagh Singh.

10.   Mr. Abdul Gani Mir, IPS: 94, IGP, Crime, J&K, has been transferred and posted as IGP, Kashmir Zone, vice Mr. S.M. Sahai.

11. Mr. Suleman Salaria, IPS: 94, IGP, Personnel, PHQ has been transferred and posted as Commissioner, Civil Military Liaison vice Mr. P.R. Manhas.

12. Mr. Yoginder Koul, IPS:94, IG, Home Guards has been transferred and posted as IGP, State Human Rights Commission, against an available vacancy.

13. Mr. Arun Chowdhary, IPS:91, IGP (HQ) PHQ has been transferred and posted as IGP (Pers), PHQ, vice Shri Suleman Salaria.

14. Mr. Deepak Kumar, IPS:93, IGP, Vigilance has been transferred and posted as IGP (HQ), PHQ, vice Mr. Arun Kumar Chowdhary.

15. Syed Javed Mujtaba Geelani, IPS:94, awaiting orders of posting, has been posted as IG, Crime vice Mr. Abdul Gani Mir.

16.  Mr. S.S. Khandare, IPS:95, DIG, CIV, PHQ upon his promotion has been posted as IGP, Technical Services and CIV.

17. Mr. Alok Puri, IPS:94, MD, Police Housing Corporation has been transferred and posted as IG, Vigilance.

18.  Mr. J.P. Singh, IPS:96, DIG, Jammu has been transferred and posted as DIG, Baramulla.

19. Mr. Ashkoor Wani, IPS:99, SSP, Udhampur upon his promotion be transferred and posted DIG, Doda- Kishtwar.

20.  Mr. Ali Mohd Bhat, IPS:99, SSP, Vigilance upon his promotion has been posted as DIG, Vigilance.

21.  Mr. Shakeel Ahmed Beigh, IPS:98, DIG, Traffic, Jammu has been transferred and posted as DIG, Jammu.

22. Mr. Gareeb Dass, IPS: 97, DIG, Doda-Kishtwar has been transferred and posted as DIG, Udhampur.

23. Mr. Shafqat Watali, IPS:96, DIG, Traffic, Kashmir has been transferred and posted as DIG, Traffic, Jammu.

24.   Mr. Jagjit Kumar, IPS:96, DIG, Udhampur has been transferred and posted as DIG, Traffic, Kashmir. 

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FIDAYEEN ATTACK IN SRINAGAR AFTER THREE YEARS

5 CRPF Personnel, 2 Militants and 1 Civilian Killed

Srinagar, Mar 13 (Only Kashmir): In a deadly Fidayeen attack in the outskirts of Srinagar’s Bemina area, militants shot dead five CRPF personnel and wounding seven others. Three civilians were also injured in the encounter. It is considered as the major Fidayeen attack as for the first time the security persons suffered too many casualties.

According to reports, due to strike call given by MMM, a large number of boys had assembled at Police Public School ground to play cricket. “Three boys approached towards CRPF personnel. They were all wearing kits. Our men thought that they are cricketers along with sports kit. Suddenly they opened indiscriminate firing on CRPF personnel who were sitting beside the camp. Our men exercised maximum restraint to avoid civilian causalities. Our men shot dead two militants while probably one managed to escape. Unfortunately, five of our jawans were killed in the attack while seven including three civilians were injured,” Inspector General CRPF, V.S Yadav told CNS.

CRPF, Police and Special Operation Group personnel cordoned the area to flush out the militants. However, the militants continuously fired upon the troopers and in the ensuing battle, both of the militants were shot dead by the troopers whose identity was not immediately confirmed. “Both the militants seem to be teenagers and at this point of time we could not ascertain their identity,” a police official said.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah describing the assault as a "suicide attack", said three civilians were also wounded. “Militants attacked a CRPF camp in Bemina area in which five of our security personnel have died while two militants have also been killed in the attack,” Omar Abdullah informed the members in the House in Jammu soon after the attack.

HIZB-UL-MUJAHIDEEN CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY

Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Claims the responsibility of Bemina Encounter, in which Seven people were killed including Five CRPF Men anf Two Fidayeen. Meanwhile Hizb threatened for more attacks near in future. 

CIVILIAN KILLED ALLEGEDLY AS REVENGE

Hours after the encounter ends, a father of three daughters was killed in Zoonimar area of Srinagar on Wednesday when CRPF fired upon him from a close range. Inspector General CRPF, V.S Yadav said that our men were on way to SKIMS to donate blood to their colleagues who had been critically injured in Bemina shoot out. “As the party reached at Saidapora, people surrounded it and pelted stones on the men. To save themselves from the wrath of the people, our men were compelled to resort to firing,” he said.

The locals said that youth were playing cricket on the road when a CRPF party in three vehicles came rushing and without any reason fired on youth.

INCIDENT WIDELY CONDEMNED

The state Government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in a statement to Only Kashmir has taken a strong note of the incident at Zoonimar in which a civilian Altaf Ahmad Wani was killed. DGP who is camping in Srinagar will be making detailed enquiry into the happenings today. The Chief Minister has reiterated that violence has no place in a civilized society. He has advised all the agencies to exercise maximum restraint in dealing with the current situation of Kashmir. Meanwhile in a separate press releases the resistance leaders Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Syed Ali Geelani, Yasin Malik, Jameel Ahmad War, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza, Shabir Ahmad Shah and many others have expresses grief sorrow over the brutal killing of Altaf Ahmad Wani. (OK)

Posted by: Only Kashmir with some inputs from CNS

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JKYJA COMPLETED ONE YEAR

The Jammu & Kashmir Young Journalists Association (JKYJA) was exactly formed out one year ago on March 5, 2012 under the dynamic leadership of Editor-in-chief Kashmir Media Watch Ajaz Ahmad War (President, JKYJA), to raise the problems confronted by media especially the young journalists of the state.

In its first year JYYJA has forcefully championed the cause of journalists and in this relation held important events, fruitful dialogue with authorities, civil society and eminent delegations.

The  JKYJA has made all out efforts to meet its basic objective to address the problems faced by the media fraternity especially the young media professionals who usually face tough times at the start of their career. In its one year journey, several members belonging to different prestigious media outlets have joined the organization and the main view expressed during the journey  has been that JKYJA  would toil for the healthy development of the journalists (belonging to any stream of journalism including photo/video journalism and freelancing) especially the young ones so as to provide them an ample space and scaffold to explore and hone up their skills as better journalists and consequently help towards maintaining the dignity of the fourth (4th) pillar of democracy

The JKYJA has also marked with great enthusiasm the important celebrations related to Media as was evident from observing with great zeal the world Press freedom Day in 2012. On the eve of world press day 2012, Jammu& Kashmir Young Journalists Association (JKYJA) held important events .

The JKYJA has also been forceful in putting up its concerns towards the fact that lack of freedom of expression is marring the functioning of media in our part of the world. JKYJA has maintained “Media” has key role to play in the overall functioning of a democratic system, but the manner in which freedom of press has been scuttled in the state over the past few decades is a cause of concern.

Via its ground work over the past one year different social and civil society sane voices have praised JKYJA. We hope to carry the same positivity in our second year as well and usher a new dawn for the betterment of journalism in our part of the world. (OK)

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KASHMIRI BASED STUDENT FOUND DEAD IN HYDERABAD UNIVERSITY

Srinagar March 03 (Only Kashmir): Following after the blasts the city of Hyderabad is again in news, a national reputed News portal informed that  Mudasir Kamran from Pulwama allegedly committed suicide by hanging in his hostel room on the campus of English and Foreign Languages University near Tarnaka this night. Minutes after this news was disclosed by a reputed National News Portal, Only Kashmir connected the concerned authorities of University, however no response was received. Meanwhile tension prevailed at the campus as large number of students gathered there and demanded that the government take action against the responsible university authorities. Meanwhile local newsportal “Kashmir Scenario” quoted that “the deceased was recently arrested by the Hyderabad Police over the allegation of Protest on Afzal Guru Execution and was kept in cell and was also tortured and humiliated by the police, We don’t know the exact reason of his arrest nut when he was released, marks of torture by police were witnessed on his body with torn clothes.” Almost 15 Kashmir students are studying in the university and when last report came massive protest was going on.
Meanwhile Hyderabad Police has lodged an FIR 79/2013 under section 306-IPC in police station Osmania University against the proctor. Further investigation in the case is going on and Jammu and Kashmir Police is in constant touch with the Hyderabad Police.

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RATANPURI'S OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE HACKED

Srinagar Feb 28 (Only Kashmir): National Conference Parliament Member G N Ratanpuri confirmed Only Kashmir over phone that current posts flowing from his official Facebook page stands false, while speaking to Only Kashmir minutes before, Rantanpuri said that his page is no more in safe hands. It is to pertinent mention here that the said page was hacked by some Pro-Freedom net users following after a couple of days he (Ratanpuri) met Syed Ali Geelani at his Delhi residence. Meanwhile there are some posts claiming that the page has been restored but according to Ratanpuri's conversation with Only Kashmir, the page is still under the hackers. Meanwhile the hackers, calling themselves ZCompany Hacking Crew, posted several anti-national and secessionist messages on Ratanpuri's page on the social networking site. Therefore you are informed on behalf of Ratanpuri kindly ignore the said posts of the said page. (OK)

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NEW DRUG POLICY IN J&K FROM APRIL

Jammu, Feb 16 (Only Kashmir):-Minister of State for Health, Mr. Shabir Ahmad Khan has said that ‘New Drug Policy’ would be enforced in the State from April this year. He said that New Drug Policy has been already approved by the State Cabinet and passed by the Assembly during last session adding that its enforcement will prove helpful to check growth of spurious drug combinations and adulteration of highly chosen brands which waste a lot of patient’s money in the State.

The Health Minister disclosed this while reviewing the functioning of Drug and Food Control Organization at a meeting of the officers held here on Saturday.

Commissioner Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Mr M K Dewidi, Controller Drug and Food Organization, Dr. Satash Gupta, Deputy controllers, assistant controllers, designated food officers, besides other senior officers of the Organization attended the meeting.

The Minister expressed that single most vital component of health care is drugs as they account for substantial household expenditure on health. He said that the market for drugs has been growing rapidly in terms of production, trade, investment, employment and consumption and highly priced branded drugs wastes lot of patient’s money in purchase of drugs.

He said under the purview of New Drug Policy the capacity of the Health & Medical Education Department to procure good quality drugs and ensure timely supply also has scope for improvement.

He instructed the concerned that after a detailed Drug policy, the law enforcement agencies should have to start the process to identify the pharma companies and illegal drug stores, which are violating the norms and are using the state as their dumping ground for its products adding that   government would also set up an Intelligence-cum-Legal Cell in Drug and Food Control Organization to facilitate contravention of fake drug rackets and their prompt prosecution.

 “Irrational use of drugs leads to serious problems through adverse drug reactions, drug resistance, increased morbidity and high cost”, he said and asked the functionaries of Drug & Food Control Organization also has constraints of capacity in ensuring the obligatory quality standards of the drugs under the provisions of law.

The Health Minister said the Monitoring and valuation is an essential component of the State Drug Policy, with provision that checking should take place at regular intervals and complete external evaluation of the drugs supplied will be conducted after every 2 years.

The Minister impressed upon the field functionaries to work boldly and without any pressure and ensure tangible results in implementation of requisite drug and food Acts for the welfare of the people. He also instructed for organizing anti-tobacco campaigns in educational institutions by involving NGOs and Health experts. He directed concerned to make surprise checks in offices, public places and fine the smokers under the Act.(OK)

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AFZAL GURU EXECUTED

Srinagar, Feb 09, (Only Kashmir):  Exactly before the two days when Kashmir was scheduled to observe the "Martyr's day" for the hanging JKLF founder leader Maqbool Bhat, who was hanged to death in Tihar jail on February 11 in 1983. Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru was hanged to death in Tihar Jail today at 5.30am.  After people came out from various mosques and shrines after Fajr Nimaz, entire Kashmir valley was placed under strict curfew in the wake of the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru in the wee hours of Saturday 09 Feb 2013. 

HISTORY

Nine people including security men and officials of the Parliament were killed when Jaish-e-Mohammad attacked the Parliament in 2001 and Afzal Guru was held responsible for conspiracy and helping the perpetrators even several of the Kashmiris based in New Delhi were picked up for questioning but later on released after court observed that they were not involved in the crime. 

CURFEW IMPOSED IN VALLEY

Entire Kashmir valley has been placed under strict curfew in the wake of the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guruin the wee hours of Saturday. Police and paramilitary troops have been deployed across Kashmir to maintain law and order.

ARMY ALERTED IN KASHMIR, CABLE SERVICES SUSPENDED

Following after CRPF and Local Police Army has also been alerted in the valley. Meanwhile sources told Only Kashmir that the authorities have ordered all cable operators in Kashmir to suspend their operation immediately.

MUFTI AZAM J&K CALLED FOR DAYS STRIKE 

Mufti Azam of Jammu and Kashmir Mufti Mohammad Bashir ud din has strongly condemned the hanging of Afzal Guru by the Government of India today on 9th of Feb. Grand Mufti whil expressing deep sorrow and unhappiness said that the hanging of

Grand Mufti further said that it will further aggravate the law and order situation in the valley. Reacting to the hanging Grand Mufti called for 4 day complete shut down in the valley and appeal people to pay tribute to this great martyr. Grand Mufti expressing solidarity with the family said that the whole Kashmir is mourning the hanging of Afzal guru as he was not given fear trail. Grand Mufti demanded that the body of Afzal guru be returned to his family in Kashmir so that he is buried with due respect as per Islamic rites.

HILAL WAR ARRESTED
People’s Political Party (PPP), Chairman, Engineer Hilal Ahmad War, Has Been Arrested By Police From His Strong Hold Maisooma, Srinagar, While He Was Trying To Defy The Curfew Orders. PPP Supporters Chanted Slogans In Favour Of Azaadi. Defying The Curfew Order Mr. War Led a Group Of Youths Who Were Raising Slogans Against Guru’s Execution And Demanding The Body Be Handed Over To The Relatives. War Said India’s Atrocities on the Kashmir is Won’t Dent the Sentiments for Freedom.
CURFEW WAS REMOVED:
Following after the curfew was imposed for consecutive Seven Days in whole Kashmir, a number of stone pelting reports were received, which allegedly resulted the death of Five youth. Finally the Curfew was removed on 15 Feb late night.

To be continued…….

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ACADEMY ANNOUNCES BEST BOOK AWARD-2011 IN 7 LANGUAGES

Jammu, Feb 08 (Only Kashmir):  The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Languages has announced the Best Book Award -2011 in seven languages carrying award money of Rs. 51,000 each.

The awards, instituted to encourage quality literature, will be given away at a specially held function later.

Announcing this, Secretary J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, Khalid Bashir Ahmad Friday said that books in seven languages including Dogri, English, Hindi, Kashmiri, Ladakhi, Punjabi and Urdu have been awarded. He said no book in Pahari, Dardi and Gojri could be awarded as the minimum number of three books each in these languages was not received for the competition.

Khalid said the Best Book Award -2011 in Dogri has gone to Trifla by Narsingh Dev Jamwal, in English to The Reflection of Ladakh, Tibet & Central Asia by Abdul Gani Sheikh, in Hindi to Kishtwar - Sanskriti aur Parampara by Shiv Nirmohi, in Kashmiri to Yath Angnas Manz by Makhan Lal Kanwal, in Ladakhi to Nubray Nas Shad by Urgain Rigzin, in Punjabi to Jammu Kashmir De Punjabi Geetan Vich Samkaleen Samaj Di Jhalak by Dr. Sushil Sharma and in Urdu to Kitabul Mosiqui by Mohammad Amin Lala.

Besides the award money, the winners will also be presented memento, citation and a shawl, the Secretary said.

Giving details, Khalid said that the maximum number of 28 books was received for competition in Kashmiri language, followed by 20 in Urdu, 19 in Dogri, 13 in English, 10 in Hindi, 9 in Punjabi and 3 in Ladakhi. He said only 2 books were received in Gojri language and 1 each in Pahari and Dardi.

As per Rules of the Academy, the books in each language were sent for adjudication to a set of three experts, from the Central Committee approved panel of adjudicators. The books for the award were selected on the basis of their evaluation. In case of difference of opinion of the three experts, the cumulative marks assigned to a book by them were counted to decide the winner.

The Secretary congratulated the winners of the Best Book Award-2011 and said that they would be awarded at a special function soon. (OK)

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PRAGAASH BAND ROW

OMAR TWEETS, HURRIYAT REACTS, MUFTI ISSUES FATWA, BAND DISBANDS, POLICE ACTS

Srinagar (Only Kashmir): After J&K Chief Minister’s two line twitter post over Pragaash Band where he shows some support and concern with the girls related to band, Syed Ali Geelani led Hurriyat in a statement to Only Kashmir rejects this micro blogging twitter post of Omar Abdullah. Kashmir is a place of sufis and saints and there is no room to nourish western type of culture and immoral values," Hurriyat spokesman Ayaz Akbar said in a statement.
MUFTI'S FATWA

In the meantime once in a blue sky Grand Mufti of J&K Kashmir in a dashing mood showing his power and support to Hurriyat G said said music is not good for the society. Mufti also said that all the “bad things happening in the Indian society are because of music.”

BJP described the fatwa against the band as an attempt by certain fundamentalist groups to Talibanise society.
BAND QUITS

Finally, the first all-girl band of Kashmir, Pragash, called it quits on Monday in the wake of a fatwa issued by Grand Mufti terming singing as un-Islamic. 

The tenth class students, vocalist-guitarist Noma Nazir, drummer Farah Deeba and guitarist Aneeka Khalid, performed in December last year with a scintillating performance at the annual Battle of the Bands competition in Srinagar. 
On Tuesday 05 Feb  J&K Police at Raj Bagh Police station registered a case under Section 66 A of the IT Act and Section 506 RPC (Criminal Intimidation) against the online users whom they allegedly posted abusive and threatening messages towards “Pragaash Band.
THREE YOUTH ARRESTED 
On Feb 07 2013 Srinagar police arrested three persons for posting abusive and intimidating comments on a social networking site for the all girl Band Pragaash. Srinagar police registered a case FIR no; 5/2013 under section 66A IT Act and 506/RPC in police station Raj Bagh, with regard to the posting of abusive and intimidating comments over a social networking site for the all girl music Band Pragaash.
According to Only Kashmir police sources received here three persons have been arrested so far. They are Tariq Majid Khan son of Abdul Majid Khan resident of SK Colony, Anantnag, Rameez Ahmad Shah son of Mohammad Shafi Shah resident of Baba wayil, Gutli Bagh, Ganderbal and Irshad Ahmad Chara son of Abdul Ahad Chara resident of SD Colony, Batamaloo, Srinagar. The investigation is going on, more arrests are expected. (OK)

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IS OMAR ABDULLAH ALSO A MOVIE BUFF LIKE HIS FATHER

Srinagar, Feb 02 Only Kashmir:  According to Only Kashmir monitoring the 2nd youngest Chief Minister of India Mr. Omar Abdullah surprisingly helped the upcoming movie director Ayan Mukerji for  “Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani” whose is currently shooting a song with its actors Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone here in Pahalgaam and Gulmarg. 

"Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani'' being filmed in Kashmir at the moment. Gulmarg and Pahalgam were the locations finalised”. wrote Omar on to his lakhs of followers via Twitter. The CM also took upon himself to update his followers on the movie’s release. “Now waiting for the movie due on 31/5 (this year).” 

Omar, whose father and former CM Farooq Abdullah is known for his warm relations with Bollywood stars, is also a movie buff. “It was very nice to meet Ranbir and Deepika over the weekend as they filmed in Kashmir,” wrote Omar to his 2.2 lakh followers on micro-blogging site Twitter. (OK)

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REBUTTAL TO A NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED IN DAILY EARLY TIMES JAMMU

Srinagar 31 Jan (Only Kashmir): Only Kashmir have always maintained the ethics and spirit of true and fair journalism and the allegations of Early Times Daily were highly prejudiced, malicious, unprofessional and uncalled for quoted the editorial desk of Only Kashmir in an emergency meeting held at its head office in Srinagar this morning. 

Today an emergency meeting of the editorial desk of Only Kashmir was called at its head office to take cognizance of the recent news item carried out by the Daily news paper viz: The Early Times (published in Jammu) 29th Jan blaming only Kashmir of being a mouth piece of renowned writer and bureaucrat of Valley Mr. Farooq Renzu Shah. The said news item was taken very strong note of by the entire editorial desk of Only Kashmir and it was unanimously maintained that such an allegation was highly malicious and propagandist and called for a defamation suit in the court of law. Speaking at the meeting the Chief Editor of the organization Mr. Bilal Bashir Bhat maintained that Only Kashmir has always been committed to maintain the truest spirits of free and fair journalism. The item which had pricked the eyes of Early times was a reality and it had been published by Only Kashmir as normally as every other paper did without giving any undue highlight or limelight to Mr. Renzu and moreover carrying out a factual happening as a news item did not render any paper as a mouthpiece and such a notion was highly childish. The Chief Editor further maintained that the Organization as such had never ever tried to make Mr. Farooq Renzu a centre of attraction on its New Portal as could be even verified till date by revisiting the archives of the news-portal. 

It was eventually concluded that such an immature and unprofessional approach of early times was highly regrettable and was protested by the entire fraternity of Only Kashmir in the strongest of its tenors. The Chief Editor further demanded an unconditional apology from the Editor of the paper failing which a defamation suit could be filed against the paper as such. (OK)

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FIRST OF ITS KIND CYBER SECURITY PROGRAMME HELD IN KASHMIR

Srinagar, Jan 14 (Only Kashmir): Rational Tabs Technologies Private Limited is the first of its kind from Kashmir to arrange a Live Training programme on Cyber Security at Chinar Commercial Complex in Srinagar. The 15 hour training program  ‘Hack Attack’   successfully concluded on 13th Jan 2013. The programme was commenced with inaugural address by ParulKhanna, CTO Third Eye & Rajan Kohli CISO Third Eye, an Ethical Hacking Society.

The young energetic ethical hackers Parul Khanna & Rajan Kohliare  celebrities in the Hacking Industry who has been keenly active in solving various famed cybercrimes in India outside. They have already 

arranged more than 100 such workshops in various parts of India and abroad benefitting more than 30000 students.Around 150 young tech savvy students from the valley participated in the event to learn the various computer security techniques. The students were very enthusiastic about the event and appreciated RationalTabs and Third Eye for bringing such a new concept in valley. 

The students participating in the event were enthusiastic and actively participated in learning the various security techniques. “This is a great opportunity to take part in such a great event that can help me in knowing web security in a better way,” Mujadid, a young participant told our correspondent.

According to organizers, the police is closely monitoring the event. “We have taken written acknowledgements and photographs from our participants as directed by the cybercrime branch to ensure there is no possibility of Cyber Crime, “says Mujhtaba, CTO Rational Tabs. “We are only aiming to aware the Kashmiri youth about the various security flaws in computer networks and make their online social habits more secure,” he added.

Talking about the future plans, one of directors, Naseer Ganiee while talking to Correspondent said, “RationalTabs Technologies is going to conduct special training programs in Srinagar for the betterment of students to promote the real feel of Information Technology.”

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KASHMIR IN 2012

By: Bilal Bashir Bhat

According to some media sources Kashmir observed 22 days of hartal this year. The most recent shutdown was called by Hurriyat (G) followed by Hurriyat (M) on December 31 against the indiscriminate firing on Eight Civilians in Pulwama Kashmir. Rest of Hartals and Curfews following are the some main events and incident occurred in 2012. 

1. The Sufi shrine of Hazrat Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA), populary known as Peer Dastgeer Sahib, in Khanyar in downtown Srinagar, was gutted in a fire.

2. Following after fire incident at Shrine the Curfews and Strike calls gripped the valley for almost two weeks. Police resorted to heavy lathicharge in Maisuma to disperse the maiden “Chalo” call of the year by People’s Political Party and Grand Mufti J&K.

3. While accepting Pakistan’s invitation a delegation of Hurriyat (M) led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq visited Pakistan. On the other hand Syed Ali Shah Geelani’s led Hurriyat denied to visit the Pakistan.

4. Curfew was imposed in major parts of Srinagar for six consecutive days after some skirmishes between two communities in Zadibal area was reported.

5. The valley joined the almost 54 Muslims countries to register protest against the video containing disrespect to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) sponsored by some western countries.

6. The News related to Shahrukh Khan’s professional visit to Kashmir got some space in front page on various local Newspapers.

7. On his first visit to Kashmir as President, Pranab Mukherjee makes his presence at 18th convocation of University of Kashmir. Much talked Mirwaiz Umar Farooq remains out of Kashmir during the occasion.

8. In 2012, Kashmir also witnessed various encounters between Security Force and militants.

9. The ruling National Conference-Congress coalition swept the Legislative Council polls.

10. Gas crisis in Jammu and Kashmir turned into a minor law and order problems in some far villages as well as in Srinagar.

11. Yasin Malik visited Pakistan to depose before the Special Commission, constituted by the Supreme Court of the neighbouring country, probing the `Memogate`.  Meanwhile in 2012 Yasin Malik also lost his father.

12. 2012 begins with a gory incident as Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) allegedly killed 18-year-old student in a firing incident outside the NHPC-run Uri power project at Boniyar, 90 kms from Srinagar.

The writer can be reached at: bilalbashirbhat@gmail.com

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MUSHARRAF’S FOUR POINT FORMULA CAN’T BE FOLLOWED: GEELANI

Srinagar 30, December (Only Kashmir) : Hurriyat conference in its flat reply made it clear that four point formula of Pervez Musharraf is not a practicable solution for Kashmir dispute and added that the formula is not clear with regards to self-determination and there is no mention for sacrificses offered. Statement added that pervaiaz Musharraf in his one to one meeting with Syed Ali Geelani has explained the blue print of his formula and confirmed it just a status quo and the formula was presented in a best possible lucid language. Sunday in a press release spokesman Ayaz Akbar said that Hurriyat does not believe in aggressive and offensive statement to curb freedom of expression and we fallow it and added that in order to represent the facts in its right perspective and believe it an obligatory duty to explain that the Musharraf formula is deceptive in its nature and nothing else and making it a debatable is a step to make Kashmir issue a confusion. Spokesman in his statement added that the best and the possible solution of Kashmir dispute lies in the resolutions of United States and added that Hurriyat constitution adopted in 1993, there exists an option that in case the possible hurdles, the final resolution can be sought through UN resolutions or under the supervision of a friendly country from international community and taking full considerations of the aspirations and sacrifices of the people state. Statement explained that no more chances of exhibition of flexibility other than already discussed, because we believe that constitution already adopted in Hurriyat confrence ,any other concept opted will means that the people of Kashmir have to give up their demand for complete freedom and accept other options. The state ment said, in a historical meeting with Syed Ali Geelani and Pervaiz Musharaf ,the latter presented the sketch of the possible formula ,that was same and nothing different from that of autonomy and self-rule of National confrence and PDP,nor there was a slight mention of right of self-determination. Musharraf formula as already explained, has notified and suggested self-rule for Kashmiri language speaking population instead of slight mention of the stating the 1947 position. There is no mention of demilitarization instead it has mentioned the civil and populated areas for possible demilitarized . The statement added that Musharraf formula lays stress on flexibility of borders and has concluded over the joint control of India and Pakistan over Jammu and Kashmir territory .The main aim of the formula is to make the borders flexible for possible and easy exchange of border visits . Spokesman in his statement added that the main theme of the Musharraf formula is to maintain status qou and for the said reason the said formula has been made lucid and presented in parliamentarian language. Hurriyat reiterated its stand that we have rejected its contents the very first day and we once again reject it without any ambiguity. Spokesman in his statement made it clear that the on-going freedom movement is indigenous in nature but India strain very nerve to malign it and links it with other world issues and is trying it’s hard to convince that the movement is a reaction and result of intervention from the other side of border. The situation demands that people of Kashmir should in no way do the things which may change the discourse and real stand with regards to Kashmir issue. (OK)

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APHC DELEGATION VISIT TO PAKISTAN A SUCCESSFUL EXERCISE: MIRWAIZ

Srinagar, Dec 28: (Only Kashmir):  APHC Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq today convened an extraordinary joint meeting of the conglomerate’s executive and general council at the party headquarters. The meeting was attended by the heads of all the constituent members of the conglomerate. Apart from discussing the ongoing political situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the recently concluded visit of the high level hurriyat delegation to Pakistan also came under the discussions.

APHC Chairman apprised the participants about the visit to Pakistan and its historical importance and its concrete results in connection with the solution of Kashmir. He also made them aware about the changing political scenario on global level regarding Kashmir issue.

Terming the recent visit of APHC delegation to Pakistan as a successful exercise, Mirwaiz said that Aphc leadership met the members of Pakistani establishment including the present dispensation, the members of the opposition, civil society and leader from Azad Kashmir. He said intense deliberations were held with them in connection with the solution of K issue. He further said that the hurriyat delegation had a mandate of the Kashmiri public, adding, a month long discussions were held with intellectuals, traders, and other shades of society in Jammu and Kashmir before leaving for the visit.

He said the government of Pakistan and People of Pakistan had a similar view regarding the Kashmir issue. Mirwaiz further stated that APHC visit to Pakistan should be seen in a realistic perspective in context with the Kashmir dispute.

APHC Chairman said that the conglomerate was not against the confidence building measures taken by the Pakistan and India to improve the relations even if the various issues like Sir Creek, Siachen and Water are yet to be resolved. He, however, said that without solving K issue, the CBM’s would prove to be a futile exercise between the two countries. He said solution of K issue was a key to resolve all other lingering issues between India and Pakistan. Asserting a new thinking was emerging regarding the world conflicts after the Arab Spring, Mirwaiz stressed on India to take a cue from the people’s movement around the globe and accept the ground reality. He said GOI should shun its traditional policy of obduracy on K dispute as it would only complicate the problem instead of resolving it. He said the mass participation of Kashmiri people in the revolutions of 2008 and 2010 had already proved that Kashmiri aspiration and emotions can’t be ignored, if any political process has to be made result-oriented. Mirwaiz said the world was not seeing Kashmir as a dispute between two countries, but as a vital international conflict whose resolution was must to bring peace and stability to south Asia.   He said the time has come to show the political resolve and take bold steps to solve the dispute for once and all.

APHC Chairman stressed that K dispute should seen also be seen through the prism of Afghanistan. He said as Indo-pak relations are  also viewed though the Afghan conflict, it holds true for Kashmir conflict as well. He said that the bilateral engagements have always proven to be meaningless to solve Kashmir issue. Mirwaiz said Tashkent, Shimla and Agra agreements have proven that.(OK)

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