Pakistani diaspora appeals to UN, condemns attack by NATO

Pakistani diaspora appeals to UN, condemns attack by NATO

Oslo (Norway): Pakistani diaspora has passed an appeal to the United Nations strongly condemning the ISAF and Nato attack on two army posts of Pakistan in Mohmand Agency. The resolution was passed in a seminar here hosted by Monthly Qiadat which was attended by hundreds of professionals and community activists.

Sardar A.S Khan, Kashmir Society Norway in its key note speech said all allied should be treated with respect in all manners by respecting the sovereignty of a nation. He said that world can’t win the war against terror without the support of Pakistan. World powers should defend the interests of Pakistan and at the same time provide a helping hand to resolve the all its issues including the core issue of Kashmir.

Sharif Gundal , Chief Editor Qiadat (Oslo) said that it is shame for the world powers that allied forces have targeted an allied country. He said at this crucial and hard time we are behind the Pakistan Army and make it assure with commitment that Pakistanis in any part of the world shall be always ready to sacrifice their lives and property to defend the nation.

Mirza Zulfiqar, General secretary PPP Norway that attack on Pakistan is the violation of United Nations charter. He appreciated the steps taken by the Govt of Pakistan in this regard. He said that Pakistan Govt should continue its stand to ban the foreign troops to use the soil against joint war on terror till the world community accepts its sovereignty with full respect and regard.

In the resolution passed against the US-led Nato forces, the representatives observed that the attack is a violation of the UN Charter as well as Pakistan’s sovereignty. It was unprovoked attack on the Pakistan Army, people and the nation of Pakistan without just cause. The leadership of Pakistani diaspora expresses its heartfelt condolences with the bereaved families of martyred soldiers and prays for early recovery of officials injured during the attack.

The resolution mentioned that during the last few years Nato forces had launched eight such attacks resulting in killing of 72 soldiers while 250 security personnel were wounded. These attacks are considered an assault on the integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan and also considered to be against the spirit of the partnership.

The Pakistani origin Norwegian citizen’s stand by the political and military leadership in this critical time. The Pakistan Army is not only the guardian of geographical frontiers of the country but it has also played a vital role in the war against terrorism.

"We publicly pronounce our commitment that we will not to shrink in giving any sacrifice for the sovereignty and security of the country if needed. We highlight to the international community that over 35000 Pakistanis have been killed so far and it must be recognized at all levels. We appeal the the United Nations to condemn this illegal act", the resolution says.

Ali Ashgar Shaid (Vice President PPP Norway), Riaz Ahamad (President Islamabad Rawalpindi Welfare Society), Khalid Nzair Butt (President Karian Welfare Society), Raja Iqbal (City Council Oslo), Navid Khaver (Community Leader), Tayib Mian (Community Leader), (Mahabob Ul. Rehaman (Islamic Culture Center) and Malik Akram (Writer) also addressed the audience.