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The government said that the OIC has no locus standi in the matter, and any interference and meddling in India's internal matters are "unacceptable".

India slams Muslim countries' group OIC after official's visit to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir

The government said that the OIC has no locus standi in the matter, and any interference and meddling in India's internal matters are "unacceptable".

The Indian government criticised the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation after one of its officials visited Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.
The Indian government on 13 December 2022 said that it strongly condemns the visit of OIC Secretary General to PoK, and his comments on Jammu and Kashmir during the trip.
The government said that the OIC has no locus standi in the matter, and any interference and meddling in India's internal matters are "unacceptable".
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The government added that he OIC has lost its credibility by taking a blatantly communal, partisan, and factually incorrect approach to issues.
Arindam Bagchi, the spokesperson for India's external affairs ministry, said that OIC's secretary general has become a "mouthpiece" for Pakistan, and advised him to refrain from becoming a partner in Pakistan's "nefarious" agenda of "promoting cross-border terrorism into India, especially J&amp;K".

India on Monday hit out at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for its criticism of the country in the wake of the alleged derogatory remarks made against Prophet Mohammed by two BJP functionaries.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India categorically rejects the OIC Secretariat's "unwarranted and narrow-minded comments" and asserted that New Delhi accords the highest respect to all religions.
"The offensive tweets and comments denigrating a religious personality were made by certain individuals. They do not, in any manner, reflect the views of the Government of India," Bagchi said.
He said strong action has already been taken against these individuals by relevant bodies.
The BJP has already suspended its national spokesperson Nupur Sharma while it expelled the party's Delhi unit media head Naveen Jindal for their controversial remarks following widespread anger in several Gulf countries over their comments.
Amid protests by Muslim groups over the remarks, the party had also issued a statement aimed at assuaging the concerns of minorities and distancing itself from these members, asserting that it respects all religions and strongly denounces the insult of any religious personality.
Bagchi said, "It is regrettable that OIC Secretariat has yet again chosen to make motivated, misleading and mischievous comments. This only exposes its divisive agenda being pursued at the behest of vested interests".
The MEA spokesperson was responding to media queries on the comments by the OIC.
"We would urge the OIC Secretariat to stop pursuing its communal approach and show due respect to all faiths and religions," he said.
The OIC had slammed India for the comments against the Prophet even urged the UN to take necessary measures to ensure that the rights of Muslims are protected.

India rejects OIC's comments over controversial remarks about Prophet Mohammad

India on Monday hit out at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)&nbsp;for its criticism of the country in the wake of the alleged derogatory remarks made about Prophet Mohammed by two BJP functionaries

India on Monday hit out at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)&nbsp;for its criticism of the country in the wake of the alleged derogatory remarks made about Prophet Mohammed by two BJP functionaries.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India categorically rejects the OIC Secretariat's "unwarranted and narrow-minded comments" and asserted that New Delhi accords the highest respect to all religions.
"The offensive tweets and comments denigrating a religious personality were made by certain individuals. They do not, in any manner, reflect the views of the Government of India," Bagchi said.
He said strong action has already been taken against these individuals by relevant bodies.
The BJP has already suspended its national spokesperson Nupur Sharma while it expelled the party's Delhi unit media head Naveen Jindal for their controversial remarks following widespread anger in several Gulf countries over their comments.
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Amid protests by Muslim groups over the remarks, the party had also issued a statement aimed at assuaging the concerns of minorities and distancing itself from these members, asserting that it respects all religions and strongly denounces the insult of any religious personality.
Bagchi said, "It is regrettable that OIC Secretariat has yet again chosen to make motivated, misleading and mischievous comments. This only exposes its divisive agenda being pursued at the behest of vested interests".
The MEA spokesperson was responding to media queries on the comments by the OIC.
"We would urge the OIC Secretariat to stop pursuing its communal approach and show due respect to all faiths and religions," he said.
The OIC had slammed India for the comments against the Prophet even urged the UN to take necessary measures to ensure that the rights of Muslims are protected.

India hit back at a group of Islamic nations after it criticised the court judgment against Kashmiri terrorist Yasin Malik. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, or OIC, called the conviction and life imprisonment of Malik "illegal", and the charges "concocted".
This, despite the fact that Malik pleaded guilty to the charges during the trial in an NIA court. The Indian government called the OIC's Human Rights Commission's comments "unacceptable".
The Indian foreign ministry said, "India finds unacceptable the comments made by OIC-IPHRC today criticising India for the judgement in the case of Yasin Malik. Through these comments, OIC-IPHRC has implicitly expressed support for the terrorist activities of Yasin Malik, which were documented and presented in the Court. The world seeks zero tolerance of terrorism and we urge OIC not to justify it any manner."
On May 25, Yasin Malik was sentenced to life in prison in a terror funding case.The National Investigation Agency, which probed the case, had sought the death sentence.

Terrorist Yasin Malik pleads guilty but Islamic nations criticise Indian courts. Watch Modi govt's response | OIC

Terrorist Yasin Malik pleads guilty but Islamic nations criticise Indian court. Watch Modi govt's response


Yasin Malik conviction: the Indian government called the OIC's Human Rights Commission's comments "unacceptable".

India hit back at a group of Islamic nations after it criticised the court judgment against Kashmiri terrorist Yasin Malik. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, or OIC, called the conviction and life imprisonment of Malik "illegal", and the charges "concocted".
This, despite the fact that Malik pleaded guilty to the charges during the trial in an NIA court. The Indian government called the OIC's Human Rights Commission's comments "unacceptable".
The Indian foreign ministry said, "India finds unacceptable the comments made by OIC-IPHRC today criticising India for the judgement in the case of Yasin Malik. Through these comments, OIC-IPHRC has implicitly expressed support for the terrorist activities of Yasin Malik, which were documented and presented in the Court. The world seeks zero tolerance of terrorism and we urge OIC not to justify it any manner."
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On May 25, Yasin Malik was sentenced to life in prison in a terror funding case. The National Investigation Agency, which probed the case, had sought the death sentence.

In a fresh diplomatic face-off between India and China, Delhi rejected Beijing's comments regarding Jammu and Kashmir.The latest row erupted over a Chinese minister's comments at a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, or OIC, held in Pakistan.Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had reportedly said at the event that India was committing war crimes in Kashmir.Khan had added that the Islamic world had failed people in Kashmir and Palestine.Subsequently, Wang Yi, the Chinese Foreign Minister reportedly said, "On Kashmir, we have heard again today the calls of many of our Islamic friends. And China shares the same hope."
In response, the Indian government said, "We reject the uncalled reference to India by the Chinese Foreign Minister during his speech at the Opening Ceremony (of OIC). Matters related to Jammu and Kashmir are entirely the internal affairs of India. Other countries including China have no locus standi to comment. They should note that India refrains from public judgement of their internal affairs."China has become involved in the J&K dispute between India and Pakistan by constructing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, or CPEC, through Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.Meanwhile, Indian and Chinese forces are still eyeball-to-eyeball in some spots along the disputed border in Ladakh since Beijing's attempts at military aggression in 2020.

After China raises Kashmir issue at Islamic nations' meet, watch India's response

In a fresh diplomatic face-off between India and China, Delhi rejected Beijing's comments regarding Jammu and Kashmir. The latest row erupted over a Chinese minister's comments at a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, or OIC, held in Pakistan. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had reportedly said at the event that India was committing war crimes in Kashmir. Khan had added that the Islamic world had failed people in Kashmir and Palestine. Subsequently, Wang Yi, the Chinese Foreign Minister reportedly said, "On Kashmir, we have heard again today the calls of many of our Islamic friends. And China shares the same hope."
In response, the Indian government said, "We reject the uncalled reference to India by the Chinese Foreign Minister during his speech at the Opening Ceremony (of OIC). Matters related to Jammu and Kashmir are entirely the internal affairs of India. Other countries including China have no locus standi to comment. They should note that India refrains from public judgement of their internal affairs." China has become involved in the J&amp;K dispute between India and Pakistan by constructing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, or CPEC, through Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Meanwhile, Indian and Chinese forces are still eyeball-to-eyeball in some spots along the disputed border in Ladakh since Beijing's attempts at military aggression in 2020.
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CAPTIONS India versus China over Kashmir comments Latest face-off after speeches at OIC event Pak PM claimed 'war crimes' in Kashmir China minister supported OIC calls on J&amp;K India slammed foreign interference bids No other countries have locus standi: India

<div>Pakistan PM Imran Khan had reportedly said that the Islamic world had failed people in Kashmir and Palestine.</div>

In a fresh diplomatic face-off between India and China, Delhi rejected Beijing's comments regarding Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;The latest row erupted over a Chinese minister's comments at a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, or OIC, held in Pakistan.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had reportedly said at the event that India was committing war crimes in Kashmir.&nbsp;Khan had added that the Islamic world had failed people in Kashmir and Palestine.
 Subsequently, Wang Yi, the Chinese Foreign Minister reportedly said, "On Kashmir, we have heard again today the calls of many of our Islamic friends. And China shares the same hope."
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In response, the Indian government said, "We reject the uncalled reference to India by the Chinese Foreign Minister during his speech at the Opening Ceremony (of OIC). Matters related to Jammu and Kashmir are entirely the internal affairs of India. Other countries including China have no locus standi to comment. They should note that India refrains from public judgement of their internal affairs."
 China has become involved in the J&amp;K dispute between India and Pakistan by constructing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, or CPEC, through Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.
 Meanwhile, Indian and Chinese forces are still eyeball-to-eyeball in some spots along the disputed border in Ladakh since Beijing's attempts at military aggression in 2020.

A high-level UAE-led business delegation is visiting Kashmir, as Pakistan gears up for the OIC summit. The delegation includes CEOs of more than 30 companies, including Saudi and Indian entrepreneurs; and the 4-day trip comes a month after Abu Dhabi and New Delhi signed a trade agreement aimed at deepening ties.
What's in it for India? A lot.
The Indian government last year announced that Dubai would invest in infrastructure and other projects in Jammu and Kashmir.
In January this year, J&K L-G Manoj Sinha signed major investment deals with several UAE-based companies, including the LuLu Group, Al Maya Group, among others, at the Dubai Expo.
A memorandum of understanding was also signed with Century Financial for a $100m investment by the Dubai-based financial consultancy firm.
On top of that, in February, the UAE and India signed a free trade agreement that cuts duties on almost 90% percent of goods traded between them, including metals, minerals, petrochemicals and petroleum. 
The deal alone is expected to double bilateral non-oil trade to $100bn within five years. 
There's more. Recently, the UAE’s Emaar group signed an agreement with the Jammu and Kashmir government to develop a 500,000-square feet shopping mall in Srinagar. Emaar is UAE's biggest real estate developer and the investment is expected to pave the way for further investments.
The visit is a win-win for India, and here's why. 
This investment by the UAE is the biggest FDI inflow by any foreign government since Jammu and Kashmir’s autonomy was revoked in 2019 and the state was divided into two union territories.
Why does UAE’s investment in J&K matter?
Interestingly, the United Arab Emirates was one of the first countries that had responded 'favourably' to India’s decision to scrap Article 370.
The UAE ambassador to India, Dr Al Banna, had then said, the reorganisation of states was mainly aimed at reducing regional disparity and improving efficiency. He viewed the decision as an “internal matter” of India.
Experts are calling UAE's foray into J&K, a diplomatic and political masterstroke.
UAE investing in J&K is a validation of New Delhi's Kashmir policy. 
It is also a signal to Pakistan which has been harping on the propaganda narrative on Kashmir.
The message to Pakistan is clear: focus on building strong relations with India, for your own good.

Amid the OIC summit in Pak, a UAE delegation is in Srinagar: Here's why it's crucial

The UAE's foray into Jammu and Kashmir is a being called a masterstroke. Here's why it is a big victory for India.

Ahead of the OIC summit in Pak, a UAE delegation is in Srinagar: Here's why it's crucial

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A high-level UAE-led business delegation is visiting Kashmir, as Pakistan gears up for the OIC summit. The delegation includes CEOs of more than 30 companies, including Saudi and Indian entrepreneurs; and the 4-day trip comes a month after Abu Dhabi and New Delhi signed a trade agreement aimed at deepening ties.
What's in it for India? A lot.
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// 2021: INDIA ANNOUNCED DUBAI WOULD INVEST IN INFRA PROJECTS IN J&amp;K
The Indian government last year announced that Dubai would invest in infrastructure and other projects in Jammu and Kashmir.
 // JAN 2022: MAJOR INVESTMENT DEALS SIGNED WITH UAE-BASED COMPANIES
In January this year, J&amp;K L-G Manoj Sinha signed major investment deals with several UAE-based companies, including the LuLu Group, Al Maya Group, among others, at the Dubai Expo.
 // MoU SIGNED WITH DUBAI FINANCIAL FIRM FOR $100MN INVESTMENT
A memorandum of understanding was also signed with Century Financial for a $100m investment by the Dubai-based financial consultancy firm.
// 2022: INDIA &amp; UAE INK FREE TRADE DEAL CUTTING DUTIES ON 90% GOODS
// TRADE DEAL IS EXPECTED DOUBLE BILATERAL TRADE TO $100BN IN 5 YEARS
On top of that, in February, the UAE and India signed a free trade agreement that cuts duties on almost 90% percent of goods traded between them, including metals, minerals, petrochemicals and petroleum.
The deal alone is expected to double bilateral non-oil trade to $100bn within five years.
// IN MEGA REALTY DEAL, EMAAR GROUP TO DEVELOP 500,000 SQ MALL IN J&amp;K
There's more. Recently, the UAE&rsquo;s Emaar group signed an agreement with the Jammu and Kashmir government to develop a 500,000-square feet shopping mall in Srinagar. Emaar is UAE's biggest real estate developer and the investment is expected to pave the way for further investments.
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The visit is a win-win for India, and here's why.
// SUPER: Biggest FDI inflow by a foreign govt since J&amp;K's special status was scrapped
This investment by the UAE is the biggest FDI inflow by any foreign government since Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s autonomy was revoked in 2019 and the state was divided into two union territories.
 (text transition plate, use VO on this line) Why does UAE&rsquo;s investment in J&amp;K matter?
// SUPER: UAE reacted 'favourably' to India's decision to scrap Article 370
Interestingly, the United Arab Emirates was one of the first countries that had responded 'favourably' to India&rsquo;s decision to scrap Article 370.
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The UAE ambassador to India, Dr Al Banna, had then said, the reorganisation of states was mainly aimed at reducing regional disparity and improving efficiency. He viewed the decision as an &ldquo;internal matter&rdquo; of India.
"...reorganisation of states is not a unique incident in the history of independent India...move mainly aimed at reducing regional disparity and improving efficiency. Decision on Jammu and Kashmir is an internal matter as stipulated by the Indian Constitution."
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Experts are calling UAE's foray into J&amp;K, a diplomatic and political masterstroke.
// SUPER: UAE's foray into J&amp;K = validating India's Kashmir policy?
UAE investing in J&amp;K is essentially a validation of New Delhi's Kashmir policy.
// SUPER: Infra deal in J&amp;K, UAE signal to Pakistan to stand in line?
It is also a signal to Pakistan which has been harping on the propaganda narrative on Kashmir, trying to garner global support.
The message to Pakistan is clear: focus on building strong relations with India, for your own good.
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The delegation includes CEOs of more than 30 companies, including Saudi and Indian entrepreneurs; and the 4-day trip comes a month after Abu Dhabi and New Delhi signed a trade agreement aimed at deepening ties.

A high-level UAE-led business delegation is visiting Kashmir, as Pakistan gears up for the OIC summit. The delegation includes CEOs of more than 30 companies, including Saudi and Indian entrepreneurs; and the 4-day trip comes a month after Abu Dhabi and New Delhi signed a trade agreement aimed at deepening ties. Also read &amp; watch|&nbsp;<a title="Crypto SIP: The latest for the investment enthusiasts" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/markets/crypto-sip-the-latest-for-the-investment-enthusiasts-1647940763271">Crypto SIP: The latest for the investment enthusiasts</a>
What's in it for India? A lot.
The Indian government last year announced that Dubai would invest in infrastructure and other projects in Jammu and Kashmir.
In January this year, J&amp;K L-G Manoj Sinha signed major investment deals with several UAE-based companies, including the LuLu Group, Al Maya Group, among others, at the Dubai Expo.
A memorandum of understanding was also signed with Century Financial for a $100m investment by the Dubai-based financial consultancy firm.
On top of that, in February, the UAE and India signed a free trade agreement that cuts duties on almost 90% percent of goods traded between them, including metals, minerals, petrochemicals and petroleum.
The deal alone is expected to double bilateral non-oil trade to $100bn within five years.
There's more. Recently, the UAE&rsquo;s Emaar group signed an agreement with the Jammu and Kashmir government to develop a 500,000-square feet shopping mall in Srinagar. Emaar is UAE's biggest real estate developer and the investment is expected to pave the way for further investments.
The visit is a win-win for India, and here's why.
This investment by the UAE is the biggest FDI inflow by any foreign government since Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s autonomy was revoked in 2019 and the state was divided into two union territories.
Why does UAE&rsquo;s investment in J&amp;K matter?
Interestingly, the United Arab Emirates was one of the first countries that had responded 'favourably' to India&rsquo;s decision to scrap Article 370.
The UAE ambassador to India, Dr Al Banna, had then said, the reorganisation of states was mainly aimed at reducing regional disparity and improving efficiency. He viewed the decision as an &ldquo;internal matter&rdquo; of India.
Experts are calling UAE's foray into J&amp;K, a diplomatic and political masterstroke.
UAE investing in J&amp;K is a validation of New Delhi's Kashmir policy.
It is also a signal to Pakistan which has been harping on the propaganda narrative on Kashmir.
The message to Pakistan is clear: focus on building strong relations with India, for your own good.

India on Wednesday hit out at Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for raising the Kashmir issue at UNHRC. Calling Pakistan an "epicentre of terrorism" India said does not need lessons from a "failed state".
At the 48th session of the UNHRC, India mounted a blistering attack on Pakistan, saying it has been globally recognised as a country openly supporting, training, financing and arming terrorists as a "matter of state policy".
Further, India chided the OIC for allowing itself to be held hostage by Pakistan, asserting that the group has no locus standi to comment on the internal affairs of the country.
India's slammed Pakistan for misusing the platforms provided by the UNHRC to propagate its "false and malicious propaganda" against India.
India also pointed out that Pakistan has failed to protect the rights of its minorities and that "climate of fear" continues to drastically impact the daily lives of minorities in the country

India hits out at Pakistan: Don't need lessons from 'failed state' 

India hit out at Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for raising Kashmir issue at UNHRC. Calling Pakistan an "epicentre of terrorism" India said does not need lessons from a "failed state"

India hits out at Pakistan at UNHRC: Don't need lessons from 'failed state' 

//India launches a blistering attack on Pakistan at&nbsp;the 48th session of the UNHRC
//India hits out at Pakistan &amp; OIC&nbsp;for&nbsp;raising the Kashmir issue at UNHRC
//India does not need lessons from a&nbsp;'failed state' like Pakistan
//India slammed the&nbsp;OIC for allowing itself to be held hostage by Pakistan
//India:&nbsp;'climate of fear' drastically impact daily lives of minorities in Pakistan
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At the 48th session of the UNHRC, India mounted a blistering attack on Pakistan, saying it has been globally recognised as a country openly supporting, training, financing and arming terrorists as a "matter of state policy".

India on Wednesday hit out at Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for raising the Kashmir issue at UNHRC. Calling Pakistan an "epicentre of terrorism" India said it does not need lessons from a "failed state".
At the 48th session of the UNHRC, India mounted a blistering attack on Pakistan, saying it has been globally recognised as a country openly supporting, training, financing and arming terrorists as a "matter of state policy".
Further, India chided the OIC for allowing itself to be held hostage by Pakistan, asserting that the group has no locus standi to comment on the internal affairs of the country.
India slammed Pakistan for misusing the platforms provided by the UNHRC to propagate its "false and malicious propaganda" against India.
India also pointed out that Pakistan has failed to protect the rights of its minorities and that "climate of fear" continues to drastically impact the daily lives of minorities in the country

UN: India shreds Pakistan over persecution of minorities

Calling Pakistan "epicentre of terrorism", India on Tuesday said no one deserves unsolicited lecture on human rights from Islamabad

Calling Pakistan "epicentre of terrorism", India on Tuesday said no one deserves unsolicited lecture on human rights from Islamabad. India said that Pakistan has consistently persecuted its ethnic and religious minorities including Hindus, Sikhs and Christians. Exercising the Right of Reply to the statements made by Pakistan at the 45th session of Human Rights Council, the Indian representative said that it has become habitual for Pakistan to malign India with false and fabricated narratives for its self-serving malicious purposes.

Geneva, PTI: India on Tuesday described Pakistan as an "epicenter of terrorism" and said no one deserves unsolicited lecture on human rights from Islamabad that has consistently persecuted its ethnic and religious minorities including Hindus, Sikhs and Christians.
Exercising the Right of Reply to the statements made by Pakistan at the 45th session of Human Rights Council (HRC) here, the Indian representative said that it has become habitual for Pakistan to malign India with false and fabricated narratives for its self-serving malicious purposes.
"Neither India nor others deserve this unsolicited lecture on human rights from a country that has consistently persecuted its ethnic and religious minorities, is an epicenter of terrorism, has the distinction of providing pensions to individuals on UN Sanctions list and has a Prime Minister who proudly admits training tens of thousands of terrorists to fight in Jammu and Kashmir,&rdquo; the Indian diplomat said.
The diplomat said that it was not surprising that other relevant multilateral institutions have been raising serious concerns on Pakistan&rsquo;s failure to stop terror financing and lack of effective actions against all terror entities in Pakistan.
Highlighting the nefarious designs of Pakistan in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, the diplomat said, "the mass influx of outsiders has whittled down the number of Kashmiris to an insignificant number in Pakistan occupied parts of Indian Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Laddakh.&rdquo; "In its zeal to reassert its theocratic ideology, it has ensured that ethnic and religious minorities have no future through systematic persecution, blasphemy laws, forced conversions, targeted killings, sectarian violence and faith-based discrimination," the diplomat said.
"Thousands of Sikh, Hindus and Christian minority women and girls have been subjected to abductions, forced marriages and conversions in Pakistan." On the plight of people in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh, the Indian diplomat said, "Not a single day has gone by when a family in Balochistan doesn&rsquo;t find its members picked up or kidnapped by the security forces of Pakistan.&rdquo; "Pakistan does well when it comes to intimidation and attacks against journalists, human rights defenders and political dissidents in particular by its state machinery. It is not without a reason that Pakistan has been highlighted by international organizations as a country where journalists are slain and their killers go scot free,&rdquo; the diplomat said.
India also slammed Pakistan for &ldquo;abusing various HRC mechanisms and platforms for raising issues, which are extraneous to the mandate of the HRC and which relate to internal affairs of India, with a view to distract the attention of the international community from serious human rights violations committed by it against its own people, including in Indian territories occupied by it.&rdquo; India also rejected the reference made by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to Jammu and Kashmir, which is an integral part of India.

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