ISLAMABAD: European Ambassador at UN Carl Hallergard has expressed concerns over the humanitarian crisis developing in Indian Occupied Kashmir as curfew in Kashmir curfew entered 66th day.
“(The) EU is keeping a close eye on Kashmir situation and we are concerned about (the) growing conflict. We acknowledge the ambitious and hectic efforts being carried out by Prime Minister Imran Khan for avoiding a humanitarian crisis in Kashmir,” media office of Pakistani minister quoted Ambassador Carl Hallergard as saying during his meeting in Geneva.
Minister for SAFRON and Narcotics Control Shehryar Khan Afridi briefed Ambassador Car on the humanitarian crisis developing in Indian Occupied Kashmir.
According to media office of Afridi, he told EU delegation that the world should act before it’s too late. He said that Kashmir is a nuclear flashpoint between Pakistan and India and the situation may get out of hands as India has heavily militarized the region. He said that any miscalculation may lead to a crisis which may have impact beyond regions and borders.
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The European Ambassador said that the European Union also acknowledges efforts by Pakistan government for Afghan Refugees which are unparalleled in the history. He said generous hosting of millions of refugees over four decades reflects the generosity and care for humanity by people and government of Pakistan.
He said that he is closely connected with Pakistani mission in Geneva. He further added that Pakistan has a strong and genuine case on Afghan refugees and the EU shall try to join hands financially to assist Pakistan in dealing with the situation.
Detailing the situation about Afghan refugees, Afridi said that Pakistan’s efforts must be acknowledged by the developed world.
“Especially the way we are catering to the humanitarian issue of Refugees for the past 40 long years. We have not only provided food but also we have provided equal job opportunities besides other social services including health, education,” the minister said.
The minister said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has recently directed opening of bank accounts of over 1.4 million Afghan refugees which has no parallel in human history.
Carl agreed that Pakistan is bearing difficulties itself in order to facilitate Afghan refugees. He said Pakistan has a strong case and we will come and join hands with Pakistan to deal with Afghan Refugees.
