Iran Press/Asia: Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi stressed on Saturday that China fully supports Pakistan in approaching the UN Security Council, and bringing the issue of Kashmir before the Security Council, after India revoked the special status to Jammu & Kashmir.
“Islamabad intends to attract the support of Indonesia and Poland in the UN Security Council over the Kashmir issue,” added Qureshi.
On Aug 6, India's parliament overwhelmingly voted to reclassify the state of Jammu and Kashmir as a union territory, giving the government in New Delhi greater authority over the contested region, which is also claimed by Pakistan. The day before, the Indian government announced it was revoking a provision in the constitution which had granted special status and powers to the state.
Indian-controlled Kashmir remains in lockdown amid a communications blackout, with landline connections, internet and mobile coverage all suspended. Tens of thousands of additional Indian troops have also been deployed into the already heavily militarized region to head off unrest.
India and Pakistan, both of which have nuclear arms, have fought several bitter wars over Kashmir, a mountainous, predominantly Muslim territory claimed by both countries.
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