Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Kashmir Cause at the United Nations

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Kashmir Cause at the United Nations
(Asghar Ali Mubarak)
Pakistan’s current Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has consistently prioritized the Kashmir freedom movement and the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination within the nation’s policy.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has consistently presented the Kashmir cause at the United Nations (UN) and various other international forums. He has persistently demanded that the Kashmir issue be resolved in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
While addressing the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the Kashmir issue with great emphasis.
Demand for a Just Resolution: The Prime Minister stressed that for sustainable and lasting peace in the region, it is essential that the Kashmir issue be resolved in a fair manner and in line with United Nations resolutions.

Plebiscite: He reiterated the long-standing demand for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination and for a free and impartial plebiscite to be held under United Nations supervision.
Human Rights Situation: In his address, he strongly condemned the ongoing human rights violations, collective punishments, and attempts to alter the demographic composition in occupied Kashmir.
Appeal to the International Community: The Prime Minister urged the international community and the United Nations to ensure the implementation of their own adopted resolutions, so that the Kashmiri people may finally be relieved from the suffering they have endured for eight decades.
The Prime Minister emphasized that a fair resolution of the Kashmir issue, in accordance with United Nations resolutions, is indispensable for achieving sustainable and lasting peace in the region. A just resolution to the Kashmir issue is vital for peace in the region. For eight decades, the people of occupied Kashmir have looked toward the United Nations; a plebiscite should be held in Kashmir under the auspices of the UN. The population is being subjected to collective punishment, and attempts are being made to alter the demography of the region. We must ensure that South Asia does not return to such a situation, and to prevent this, the Kashmir issue must be resolved. The Prime Minister stated that a just resolution to the Kashmir issue is essential for regional peace; for eight decades, the people of occupied Kashmir have looked to the United Nations, and a plebiscite should be conducted in Kashmir under the UN’s mandate. The region is facing collective punishment, and efforts are underway to change its demography. The Prime Minister assured the Kashmiri people that Pakistan will continue to provide moral, political, and diplomatic support to its Kashmiri brothers and sisters. Kashmir is the jugular vein of Pakistan and will always remain so.It should be noted that it was India that first brought the Kashmir dispute to the Security Council.
Since the establishment of Pakistan and India in 1947, numerous resolutions regarding the Kashmir dispute have been adopted by the United Nations Security Council. Yet, even after eight decades, the dispute remains unresolved.
The UN Security Council adopted its first resolution concerning the Kashmir dispute in January 1948; to date, more than a dozen resolutions have been passed in an effort to resolve it. Let us take a look at the directives the Security Council has issued to Pakistan and India in the past, and the developments that have occurred in this regard.
Security Council Resolution 38: Adopted on January 17, 1948, this resolution addressed the deteriorating situation in Kashmir, calling upon the representatives of Pakistan and India to refrain from making statements that could further escalate tensions.
The resolution further noted that the Kashmir dispute was under the consideration of the Security Council.
Security Council Resolution 39: Adopted on January 20, 1948, this resolution established a three-member commission to seek a resolution to the Kashmir dispute. It stipulated that one member was to be selected by India, one by Pakistan, and the third by mutual agreement between the two nations. The commission’s mandate was to provide recommendations to the Security Council—via a joint communication—on how to establish peace in the region.
Security Council Resolution 47: After hearing the arguments presented by both Pakistan and India, the Security Council expanded the special commission—originally formed under Resolution 39—to five members. Representatives from Argentina, Belgium, Colombia, Czechoslovakia, and the United States were added to the commission. In this resolution, adopted on April 21, 1948, the Commission was instructed to visit the region, restore peace between the two countries, and make arrangements for holding a plebiscite under the supervision of the United Nations.
The resolution outlined three steps for resolving the dispute. Pakistan was asked to recall its citizens who had gone to fight in Kashmir, while India was asked to reduce its military presence in phases, maintaining only the number of troops necessary to ensure law and order. Both countries were urged to ensure that the future of Kashmir would be determined in accordance with the will of the Kashmiri people through a plebiscite.
Resolution No. 51: Adopted on June 3, 1948, this resolution directed the United Nations Commission to visit the disputed territories and implement the instructions issued by the Security Council. It also stipulated that a letter addressed to the Security Council by Pakistan’s then-Foreign Minister be incorporated into the proceedings.
Resolution No. 80: Following reports from the United Nations Commission and the representative, General McNaughton, the Security Council urged both countries to adhere to the ceasefire agreement and to maintain Jammu and Kashmir as a demilitarized zone. The resolution, dated March 14, 1950, called upon India and Pakistan to withdraw their forces to the Line of Control and decided that a United Nations representative would be appointed to facilitate the holding of a plebiscite.
Resolution No. 91: The report submitted by the United Nations representative, Sir Owen Dixon, outlined the obstacles hindering the conduct of a plebiscite in Kashmir. In accepting the resignation of Sir Owen Dixon, the Security Council requested his successor to submit a report within three months and directed both Pakistan and India to cooperate with the United Nations representative. A report dated March 31, 1951, further stated that a group of military observers would monitor the ceasefire.
Resolution No. 96: The resolution of November 10, 1951, presented the report of the United Nations representative, Frank Graham. In his address to the Security Council, he stated that India and Pakistan had agreed to withdraw their forces from Kashmir, resolve the Kashmir dispute through mutual consent, and hold a plebiscite under the supervision of the United Nations.
Resolution No. 98: During negotiations held under the auspices of the United Nations representative, it was agreed that India and Pakistan would be permitted to maintain a specific number of troops along the Line of Control. In the resolution adopted on December 23, 1952, this number was set at 3,000 to 6,000 for Pakistan, and at 12,000 to 18,000 for India.
Resolution No. 122: Adopted on January 24, 1957, this resolution stated that the Legislative Assembly of the All Jammu and Kashmir National Conference could not make any decision regarding the future of the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The resolution further affirmed that, in accordance with Security Council Resolution No. 91, the territory of Jammu and Kashmir remains disputed. Resolution No. 123: In a resolution adopted on February 21, 1957, amidst tense conditions in Jammu and Kashmir, the Security Council requested Mr. Gunnar Jarring to visit Pakistan and India and present his proposals for the resolution of this dispute.Resolution No. 126: In the resolution dated December 2, 1957—which referenced the report by Gunnar Jarring, the President of the Security Council—India and Pakistan were urged to live in peace. The United Nations representative was tasked with visiting both India and Pakistan to propose measures for further progress regarding this dispute.
Resolution No. 209: In the resolution dated September 4, 1965, addressing the deteriorating situation along the India-Pakistan Line of Control, both India and Pakistan were called upon to implement an immediate ceasefire. The resolution further directed both nations to cooperate with the United Nations Military Observer Group and requested the Secretary-General to submit a report within three days.
Resolution No. 210: Based on a report by the UN Secretary-General, this resolution—adopted on September 6, 1965—called upon India and Pakistan to observe a ceasefire and withdraw their respective forces to the positions held on August 5, 1965. The resolution also stipulated that the Kashmir dispute should be examined on a permanent basis.
Resolution No. 211: Despite the directives for a ceasefire issued by the Security Council in Resolutions 209 and 210, no ceasefire took hold between India and Pakistan. Consequently, a further resolution was adopted on September 20, 1965, mandating a ceasefire to take effect by 07:00 (GMT) on September 22, and requiring the forces of both nations to return to the positions they held prior to August 5.
Resolution No. 214: Adopted on September 27, 1965, this resolution expressed concern over the failure of India and Pakistan to observe the ceasefire, and urged both parties to adhere to the ceasefire agreement. Resolution No. 215: Adopted on November 5, 1965, this resolution—noting the failure to implement the ceasefire between Pakistan and India—called upon the representatives of both nations to meet with the Secretary-General to devise a plan for the withdrawal of their respective forces.
Resolution No. 307: The resolution dated December 21, 1971, stated that, following discussions with the representatives of India and Pakistan, the Security Council called for a comprehensive ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir to remain in effect until the withdrawal of forces was completed.
Resolution No. 1172: Adopted on June 6, 1998, this resolution condemned the nuclear tests conducted by India and Pakistan and urged both nations to refrain from further testing. The Security Council also offered its assistance in resolving the Kashmir dispute between Pakistan and India.
The Security Council has further directed India to improve the law and order situation in Kashmir and to ensure that the Kashmiri people are granted their fundamental rights.

Plebiscite: He reiterated the long-standing demand for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination and for a free and impartial plebiscite to be held under United Nations supervision.
Human Rights Situation: In his address, he strongly condemned the ongoing human rights violations, collective punishments, and attempts to alter the demographic composition in occupied Kashmir.
Appeal to the International Community: The Prime Minister urged the international community and the United Nations to ensure the implementation of their own adopted resolutions, so that the Kashmiri people may finally be relieved from the suffering they have endured for eight decades.
The Prime Minister emphasized that a fair resolution of the Kashmir issue, in accordance with United Nations resolutions, is indispensable for achieving sustainable and lasting peace in the region. A just resolution to the Kashmir issue is vital for peace in the region. For eight decades, the people of occupied Kashmir have looked toward the United Nations; a plebiscite should be held in Kashmir under the auspices of the UN. The population is being subjected to collective punishment, and attempts are being made to alter the demography of the region. We must ensure that South Asia does not return to such a situation, and to prevent this, the Kashmir issue must be resolved. The Prime Minister stated that a just resolution to the Kashmir issue is essential for regional peace; for eight decades, the people of occupied Kashmir have looked to the United Nations, and a plebiscite should be conducted in Kashmir under the UN’s mandate. The region is facing collective punishment, and efforts are underway to change its demography. The Prime Minister assured the Kashmiri people that Pakistan will continue to provide moral, political, and diplomatic support to its Kashmiri brothers and sisters. Kashmir is the jugular vein of Pakistan and will always remain so.It should be noted that it was India that first brought the Kashmir dispute to the Security Council.
Since the establishment of Pakistan and India in 1947, numerous resolutions regarding the Kashmir dispute have been adopted by the United Nations Security Council. Yet, even after eight decades, the dispute remains unresolved.
The UN Security Council adopted its first resolution concerning the Kashmir dispute in January 1948; to date, more than a dozen resolutions have been passed in an effort to resolve it. Let us take a look at the directives the Security Council has issued to Pakistan and India in the past, and the developments that have occurred in this regard.
Security Council Resolution 38: Adopted on January 17, 1948, this resolution addressed the deteriorating situation in Kashmir, calling upon the representatives of Pakistan and India to refrain from making statements that could further escalate tensions.
The resolution further noted that the Kashmir dispute was under the consideration of the Security Council.
Security Council Resolution 39: Adopted on January 20, 1948, this resolution established a three-member commission to seek a resolution to the Kashmir dispute. It stipulated that one member was to be selected by India, one by Pakistan, and the third by mutual agreement between the two nations. The commission’s mandate was to provide recommendations to the Security Council—via a joint communication—on how to establish peace in the region.
Security Council Resolution 47: After hearing the arguments presented by both Pakistan and India, the Security Council expanded the special commission—originally formed under Resolution 39—to five members. Representatives from Argentina, Belgium, Colombia, Czechoslovakia, and the United States were added to the commission. In this resolution, adopted on April 21, 1948, the Commission was instructed to visit the region, restore peace between the two countries, and make arrangements for holding a plebiscite under the supervision of the United Nations.
The resolution outlined three steps for resolving the dispute. Pakistan was asked to recall its citizens who had gone to fight in Kashmir, while India was asked to reduce its military presence in phases, maintaining only the number of troops necessary to ensure law and order. Both countries were urged to ensure that the future of Kashmir would be determined in accordance with the will of the Kashmiri people through a plebiscite.
Resolution No. 51: Adopted on June 3, 1948, this resolution directed the United Nations Commission to visit the disputed territories and implement the instructions issued by the Security Council. It also stipulated that a letter addressed to the Security Council by Pakistan’s then-Foreign Minister be incorporated into the proceedings.
Resolution No. 80: Following reports from the United Nations Commission and the representative, General McNaughton, the Security Council urged both countries to adhere to the ceasefire agreement and to maintain Jammu and Kashmir as a demilitarized zone. The resolution, dated March 14, 1950, called upon India and Pakistan to withdraw their forces to the Line of Control and decided that a United Nations representative would be appointed to facilitate the holding of a plebiscite.
Resolution No. 91: The report submitted by the United Nations representative, Sir Owen Dixon, outlined the obstacles hindering the conduct of a plebiscite in Kashmir. In accepting the resignation of Sir Owen Dixon, the Security Council requested his successor to submit a report within three months and directed both Pakistan and India to cooperate with the United Nations representative. A report dated March 31, 1951, further stated that a group of military observers would monitor the ceasefire.
Resolution No. 96: The resolution of November 10, 1951, presented the report of the United Nations representative, Frank Graham. In his address to the Security Council, he stated that India and Pakistan had agreed to withdraw their forces from Kashmir, resolve the Kashmir dispute through mutual consent, and hold a plebiscite under the supervision of the United Nations.
Resolution No. 98: During negotiations held under the auspices of the United Nations representative, it was agreed that India and Pakistan would be permitted to maintain a specific number of troops along the Line of Control. In the resolution adopted on December 23, 1952, this number was set at 3,000 to 6,000 for Pakistan, and at 12,000 to 18,000 for India.
Resolution No. 122: Adopted on January 24, 1957, this resolution stated that the Legislative Assembly of the All Jammu and Kashmir National Conference could not make any decision regarding the future of the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The resolution further affirmed that, in accordance with Security Council Resolution No. 91, the territory of Jammu and Kashmir remains disputed. Resolution No. 123: In a resolution adopted on February 21, 1957, amidst tense conditions in Jammu and Kashmir, the Security Council requested Mr. Gunnar Jarring to visit Pakistan and India and present his proposals for the resolution of this dispute.Resolution No. 126: In the resolution dated December 2, 1957—which referenced the report by Gunnar Jarring, the President of the Security Council—India and Pakistan were urged to live in peace. The United Nations representative was tasked with visiting both India and Pakistan to propose measures for further progress regarding this dispute.
Resolution No. 209: In the resolution dated September 4, 1965, addressing the deteriorating situation along the India-Pakistan Line of Control, both India and Pakistan were called upon to implement an immediate ceasefire. The resolution further directed both nations to cooperate with the United Nations Military Observer Group and requested the Secretary-General to submit a report within three days.
Resolution No. 210: Based on a report by the UN Secretary-General, this resolution—adopted on September 6, 1965—called upon India and Pakistan to observe a ceasefire and withdraw their respective forces to the positions held on August 5, 1965. The resolution also stipulated that the Kashmir dispute should be examined on a permanent basis.
Resolution No. 211: Despite the directives for a ceasefire issued by the Security Council in Resolutions 209 and 210, no ceasefire took hold between India and Pakistan. Consequently, a further resolution was adopted on September 20, 1965, mandating a ceasefire to take effect by 07:00 (GMT) on September 22, and requiring the forces of both nations to return to the positions they held prior to August 5.
Resolution No. 214: Adopted on September 27, 1965, this resolution expressed concern over the failure of India and Pakistan to observe the ceasefire, and urged both parties to adhere to the ceasefire agreement. Resolution No. 215: Adopted on November 5, 1965, this resolution—noting the failure to implement the ceasefire between Pakistan and India—called upon the representatives of both nations to meet with the Secretary-General to devise a plan for the withdrawal of their respective forces.
Resolution No. 307: The resolution dated December 21, 1971, stated that, following discussions with the representatives of India and Pakistan, the Security Council called for a comprehensive ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir to remain in effect until the withdrawal of forces was completed.
Resolution No. 1172: Adopted on June 6, 1998, this resolution condemned the nuclear tests conducted by India and Pakistan and urged both nations to refrain from further testing. The Security Council also offered its assistance in resolving the Kashmir dispute between Pakistan and India.
The Security Council has further directed India to improve the law and order situation in Kashmir and to ensure that the Kashmiri people are granted their fundamental rights.

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