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Business Recorder
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
No peace in South Asia without Kashmir dispute resolution: APHC
ISLAMABAD: All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Sunday said that clouds of war will remain hovering on the horizon of South Asia as long as the Kashmir dispute, the oldest one on the UN agenda is not resolved in the light of UN Security Council resolutions and in accordance with the wishes of the Kashmiri people. According to Kashmir Media Service, APHC vice Chairman Ghulam Ahmad Gulzar in a statement in Srinagar terming the Kashmir dispute a major impediment to stability and progress in South Asia said that in order to avert the looming catastrophe, this issue must be resolved permanently on the basis of justice without any further delay. Gulzar said it is not only a significant bottleneck, hindering the bilateral relationship between India and Pakistan, but also has a catastrophic impact on the lives of ill-fated Kashmiris who have been subjected to violence for nearly eight decades. APHC vice chairman said that the Kashmir issue is an Apple of discord and a major source of tension, wars and political and economic instability. 'The present standoff between India and Pakistan has again proved that it is a volcano and, if neglected, may potentially lead to nuclear war in the region,' he warned. Terming just the resolution of this core issue a prerequisite, he said that the Kashmir issue is not a territorial or border dispute but a human issue relating to the well-being of millions of Kashmiris. Demanding justice for hapless Kashmiris, he warned that if this volatile issue is not resolved on the principle of justice, peace and stability will remain elusive. Advocating tripartite dialogue on Kashmir, he said Kashmiris are not warmongers but peaceful people, and they want a peaceful resolution to the issue. Reiterating that APHC' s principal stand, he impressed upon India and Pakistan to start meaningful, result-oriented, and time-bound dialogue and include Kashmiris' genuine leadership in the process to reach an honourable and permanent settlement. He also stressed the need for a conducive atmosphere for any dialogue process and impressed upon India to stop human rights violations, withdraw its troops, repeal all black laws, and release all political prisoners in Kashmir. While welcoming the offer for mediation from US President Donald Trump, UN secretary general Antonio Guthrie' s, Turkey, Iran, and other countries, Gulzar said that third-party mediation can lead to an amicable and just resolution of the dispute. He said that no occupation lasts forever Kashmiris' resilience will outlast India's repression as history is witness that empires fall, but the spirit of resistance survives. The APHC leader appealed to the international community to come forward, intervene, and implement UN resolutions on Kashmir for the permanent peace in the region.
Borneo Post
24-04-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
Sarawak forms palliative care taskforce, calls end-of-life support basic right
Tiang says the taskforce marks a significant step forward for Sarawak as it works with international partners to advance palliative care services and regional collaboration. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (April 24): Sarawak Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang, has urged for stronger and sustained investments in palliative care, emphasising that access to quality end-of-life services is a basic human right and not a privilege. He said this at the launch of the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Conference (ACPH 2025) at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching here today. At the event, Tiang announced the formation of a Sarawak state-level palliative care taskforce, to be led by State Health Director Dr Veronica Lugah. The taskforce aims to address service gaps and elevate the quality and accessibility of palliative care throughout the region. 'This taskforce marks a significant step forward for Sarawak as it works with international partners to advance palliative care services and regional collaboration,' he said at a press conference. Representing Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian at the conference, Tiang underscored the government's commitment to honouring the dignity of individuals in need of palliative care. The APHC 2025, returning to Malaysia for the first time since 2011, gathers over 1,200 delegates from 30 countries to foster partnerships and exchange insights in palliative care development across the Asia-Pacific region. Tiang echoed concerns from other speakers regarding persistent challenges, notably workforce shortages and the need for palliative care to be integrated into tertiary and undergraduate programmes. 'We can't have all the hardware like buildings and facilities without the personnel – people are our greatest asset in palliative care,' he stressed. 'Currently, 89 health clinics across Sarawak provide palliative services, but human resource shortages remain a critical issue. For that, he noted ongoing efforts to expand logistical and support networks, especially in rural and remote areas to ensure equal access to care. 'Be it urban or rural areas, everyone should have equal access to palliative care – no discrimination,' he said. He also raised concerns over reductions in financial aid for palliative initiatives and appealed for continued support from all sectors. 'Despite the setbacks, we remain hopeful and united in advancing this vital service for all,' he said. This year's APHC theme 'Embracing Diversity, Empowering Communities', underscores the importance of inclusive, community-driven palliative care and aims to strengthen cross-border cooperation in addressing end-of-life needs. The event is organised by the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN), in collaboration with Palliative Care Sarawak. It is supported by the Sarawak State Health Department, Business Events Sarawak, the Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Japan Hospice Palliative Care Foundation. Present were Dr Veronica and APHC 2025 co-conference chair Associate Professor Ghauri Aggarwal. Michael Tiang palliative care taskforce
Express Tribune
24-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Hurriyat leaders felicitate Pakistani nation
On the occasion of Pakistan Day, the illegally detained Chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Masarrat Aalam Butt, along with other Hurriyat leaders and organizations have extended their warm congratulations to the people and government of Pakistan, praying for the nation's continued progress, stability and prosperity. According to Kashmir Media Service, in a message from the notorious Tihar Jail in New Delhi, Masarrat Aalam Butt expressed solidarity with the people of Pakistan, describing the country as a beacon of hope for oppressed Kashmiris and the entire Muslim Ummah. He emphasized that Pakistan, founded on a noble ideology, serves as a great blessing for Muslims worldwide. He further stated that the Kashmiri people are making daily sacrifices to preserve this ideology, reaffirming their unwavering commitment to the cause. Masarat Alam made it clear that no power can weaken the strong cultural, religious, and civilization bond shared between Kashmiris and Pakistan. He reiterated that Kashmiris are engaged in the struggle for the completion of Pakistan, and their dream of joining the blessed nation will one day come true. APHC leaders and organizations, including Molvi Bashir Irfani, Ghulam Mohammad Khan Sopori, Advocate Arshad Iqbal, Mohammad Yusuf Naqash, Zamurda Habib, Fareeda Behanji, Yasmeen Raja, Imtiaz Reshi, Saleem Zargar, Ghulam Nabi War, Abdul Samad Inqlabi, Khwaja Firdous, Muhammad Aqib, Mohammad Haseeb Wani, Maulana Musab Nadvi, Fayaz Hussain Jafari and Syed Sibte Shabir Qummi, in their statements issued from Srinagar, commemorated the importance of the Pakistan Resolution passed on March 23, 1940. They hailed the resolution as one of the most significant milestones in South Asian history.
Express Tribune
08-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Bhat seeks international intervention on Kashmiri women's abuse
Altaf Ahmed Bhat, the leader of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and Chairman of the Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM), has expressed profound concern over the ongoing atrocities committed against Kashmiri women in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), calling upon the international community, human rights organisations and global leaders to take immediate and decisive action to end the suffering of Kashmiri women. In a statement marking International Women's Day, Bhat highlighted the severe human rights violations faced by Kashmiri women under Indian state terrorism. He emphasised that since January 1989, Indian forces have been responsible for the martyrdom of 22,981 women. Additionally, approximately 2,500 women have been forced to live as "half-widows," enduring the agonising uncertainty of not knowing the fate of their disappeared husbands. The APHC leader also drew attention to the widespread sexual violence perpetrated by Indian troops, citing the molestation and disgrace of 11,265 women during the same period. He condemned the unlawful detention of numerous women, including prominent Hurriyat leaders such as Syeda Aasiya Andrabi, Fehmeeda Sofi, and Naheeda Nasreen, who have been imprisoned for advocating for the Kashmiris' right to self-determination. He stressed the urgency of addressing these human rights violations and ensuring justice for the victims.
