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Feb. 5 - The Embassy of Pakistan held a webinar on the topic “Peace, Development & Security in South Asia-Kashmir: a Case Study” on Friday. The event is part of a series to commemorate the Kashmir Solidarity Day, which is observed on 05 February every year.

The webinar was organized in collaboration with the reputed universities, organizations, and think tanks from various parts of Indonesia. 

The speakers were including Pakistan Ambassador to Indonesia, ASEAN, and Timor Leste Muhammad Hassan; Dr.Ali Maksum, Ph.D. a Muhammadiyah University professor; Drs. Nur Munir, the Head of Islamic and Middle Eastern Research Centre at the University of Indonesia; Dr. Zahir Khan, a former Indonesian Diplomat and Chairman Kashmir Solidarity Forum; and Khairunnisa Simbolon, a scholar and academic, associated with the Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta.

Ambassador Muhammad Hassan delivered a detailed speech highlighting the importance and history of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and the significance of the Kashmir Solidarity Day.

He explained the ongoing wave of intolerance and state-sponsored repression against minorities (especially Muslims) in India with special reference to the plight of the Muslims of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK).

Quoting the recent illegal attempts aimed towards changing the demography of IIOJK by the Indian Government, the ambassador conveyed Pakistan’s strong rejection of these illegal acts and expressed the resolve of Pakistan to support the cause of Jammu and Kashmir at all forums.

He also spoke about the targeted hatred and discrimination against Muslims in India by the Modi Government such as the Babri Mosque verdict, the discriminatory Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the controversial National Register of Citizens (NRC), and lynching of Muslims by the cow vigilantes.

He also talked about India’s hegemonic posture in the South Asian region with reference to the recent problems between India and its neighbors, including Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

Hassan’s speech also covered the Jammu & Kashmir dispute including gross Human Rights Violations, sexual abuse, and violence against women and Children, Hindutva ideology of the RSS inspired Modi Government, the non-implementation of the UNSC resolutions by India, and Pakistan’s desire to resolve all issues with India, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, through dialogue, in accordance with the UNSC resolutions.

Later on, Dr. Nur Munir, Dr. Ali Maksum, Dr. Zahir Khan, and Khairunnisa Simbolon also presented their views on the topic.

The webinar was attended by more than 130 academics, scholars, intellectuals, researchers, members of political and religious organizations, and students. (VOI)