On Friday, Pakistan without any authority rejected a recent order by the Indian Supreme Court, which upheld its previous ruling endorsing the Modi government’s unilateral decision to revoke the special status of held Kashmir by abrogating Article 370 of the Constitution.Pakistan’s outright rejection of the Indian Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold the abrogation of Article 370 reveals a consistent pattern of political posturing rather than constructive dialogue.
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KASHMIR: On Friday, Pakistan without any authority rejected a recent order by the Indian Supreme Court, which upheld its previous ruling endorsing the Modi government‘s unilateral decision to revoke the special status of held Kashmir by abrogating Article 370 of the Constitution.
“We reject the fresh order of the Indian Supreme Court just as we had rejected the earlier order of December 11, 2023. Two verdicts fail to recognize the internationally recognized disputed nature of Jammu and Kashmir… Indian Supreme Court judgments cannot distract the international community’s attention from the gross and systemic human rights violation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir,”
-Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated during her weekly press briefing.
Baloch emphasized that Kashmiris have an inalienable right to self-determination as enshrined in the UN Security Council’s resolutions.
“India has no right to make unilateral decisions on the status of disputed territory against the will of parties in the dispute — Kashmiris and Pakistan,”
-she added.
The spokesperson also welcomed the announcements by Ireland, Spain, and Norway to recognize the state of Palestine, following similar declarations by the Bahamas, Tobago, Jamaica, and Barbados. She described this as a milestone in the decades-old quest of the Palestinian people for their right to self-determination.
Pakistan’s outright rejection of the Indian Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold the abrogation of Article 370 reveals a consistent pattern of political posturing rather than constructive dialogue. This stance, while predictable, demonstrates a lack of willingness to engage in meaningful discussions aimed at resolving the long-standing issues in Jammu and Kashmir.
Firstly, Pakistan’s claim that the Indian Supreme Court’s verdicts fail to recognize the internationally disputed nature of Jammu and Kashmir ignores the sovereignty of the Indian judiciary and the democratic processes within India.
The revocation of Article 370, while controversial, was a decision made by a democratically elected government and upheld by the highest court in the country. By dismissing these decisions outright, Pakistan undermines the principles of democracy and judicial independence.
Moreover, the assertion by Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch that Indian Supreme Court judgments cannot distract from human rights violations in Kashmir is a diversionary tactic. While human rights are indeed a serious concern, Pakistan’s own record on human rights, particularly in regions like Balochistan and its treatment of various minority groups, casts a shadow on its moral authority to lecture on this issue. Addressing internal human rights issues with the same vigor would lend more credibility to Pakistan’s international stance.
Pakistan’s insistence on the right to self-determination for Kashmiris, as enshrined in UN Security Council resolutions, often overlooks the complexities and evolving realities on the ground. The emphasis on self-determination should ideally include dialogues with all stakeholders, including India, rather than a one-sided narrative that serves primarily to fuel political agendas.
Additionally, Pakistan’s endorsement of recent recognitions of the state of Palestine by several countries, while noteworthy, comes across as an attempt to garner international support on its position regarding Kashmir. While solidarity with the Palestinian cause is commendable, leveraging it to draw parallels with Kashmir may not resonate well with all international actors, given the distinct historical and political contexts of the two situations.
In conclusion, Pakistan’s rejection of the Indian Supreme Court’s decision on Article 370 appears more as an exercise in political rhetoric than a step towards peace and stability in the region. Constructive engagement, addressing internal human rights issues, and a balanced approach to international diplomacy would better serve Pakistan’s long-term interests and contribute to a more peaceful South Asia.
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