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KASHMIR CONFLICT
3-06-2019
Pakistan and India are nuclear powers but the issue at stake is not the fate of the two countries but Kashmir.
There must not be any reason for war between India and Pakistan. As the prime minister of Pakistan mentioned repeatedly we must not escalate the situation, but refrain from provoking it. Countries from around the world have responded and acknowledged similar sentiments regarding this unfortunate turn of events which is putting thousands of people at risk on both sides of the border.
In the west, we live and enjoy our friendships with our Indian brothers and colleagues. Both communities must convey a message of respect and understanding to our respective consulates as well to India and Pakistan.
Overseas Pakistanis join with Prime Minister Imran Khan in support of the goodwill messages to India and to the world that we are not in favour of escalating this conflict, but we encourage positive dialogue. I am sure my Muslim brothers will agree with me and support this massage of goodwill. The media must also play a very balanced role and not escalate the situation by sensationalizing news reports.
Pakistani Canadians must urge the Canadian government to give more than token lip service and take a leadership role with the governments of both countries in order to solve this decades old National Security Council Resolution 47 on the Kashmir conflict. India must concede to the UN Resolution and accept its outcome.
My prayers for a safe and prosperous Pakistan and the continued leadership of PM Imran Khan.
Jazak Allah kheir, Mahmood Awan -Richmond
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