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Pak Assembly passes resolution against ‘Indian aggression’‘Don’t misunderstand our peace initiative as our weakness’

SAJJAD HUSSAIN

Islamabad, Oct 23: Paki-stan's parliament Thursday unanimously passed a resolu-tion against the "unprovoked and indiscriminate" ceasefire violations by India and asked the government to seek UN intervention to resolve the Kashmir issue.

The resolution, moved by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, stated that the National Assembly condemned Indian ceasefire violations at the Line of Con-trol (LoC) and the

International Border (IB). It strongly condemned unpro-voked and indiscriminate ceasefire violations by India on LoC and IB resulting into loss of human and material losses.

13 Pakistani nationals have been killed in exchange of fire since September 13.

The resolution called upon the Government that while pursuing bilateral dialogue with India, the issue should be raised at the UN and with

the international community urging them to play their role in resolution of Kashmir dis-pute in accordance with the wishes of Kashmiri people.

Important announcement on Kashmir soon: Sartaj AzizIslamabad, Oct 23: Special Advisor to Prime Minister on foreign affairs Sartaj Aziz has said that “dictation” of India over Kashmir issue is unac-ceptable and new and solid message regarding Kashmir issue would be given to the world including New Delhi soon.

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Srinagar, Oct 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday announced Rs 175 crore for renovation of six major hospitals and Rs 570 crore for rebuild-ing homes damaged in the recent floods in Jammu and Kashmir, hinting that assis-tance for rebuilding the rav-aged houses could be given directly to bank accounts of the flood victims. He also said that “other requests” made by the State Government would be “considered after verification.”

Over and above the special central assistance of Rs 1000 crore that was announced during the Prime Minister's visit to Srinagar in Septem-ber, Modi announced Rs 570 crore assistance for housing sector, said a PIB statement.

Modi, who was on a visit to Srinagar Thursday to spend Diwali with the flood-hit people, said six major hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir were in poor condi-tion and required immediate intervention. For this, he announced assistance of Rs 175 crore.

The Prime Minister also directed that schoolchildren who had lost books in the flood, should be provided the necessary study material immediately.

Modi, who arrived here this afternoon amid tight security arrangements, said that a common thread run-ning through the interaction with all groups was the sug-gestion that affected people should be given the help directly. The Prime Minister said “this request would be seriously considered.” For instance, he said, it could be considered that assistance for rebuilding houses could be given directly to bank accounts of beneficiaries.

He said “other requests” made by the state govern-ment would be “considered after verification.”

The Prime Minister also assured all possible assis-tance from the Centre to the State to help it recover from the devastation caused by the floods last month.

Modi said the loss memo of Rs 44,000 crore submitted to the Centre by the state government was being con-sidered.

Modi visits Siachen New Delhi, Oct 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday visited Siachen to spend some time with soldiers on Diwali and convey the message there that “every Indian stands shoul-der-to- shoulder with them.”

He went to Siachen before travelling to Srinagar to spend time with the flood-affected people on the festival of lights.

"Friends, I am leaving for Siachen Glacier. It's my good fortune that I will be able to spend time with our brave soldiers on this special day," Modi tweeted, before embarking on the visit.

SERF presents memorandum to PM

MUKEET AKMALI

Srinagar, Oct 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday assured the business fraternity in Kashmir of Centre’s “assistance” for rebuild-ing economy of the state which has been shat-tered by the devastating floods last month.

The Prime Minister met members from various organizations including business chambers, tourism associations and traders' bodies at Raj Bhavan here and listened to their grievances.

PM hints: Centre’s assistance may go to flood victims directly Announces Rs 750 crore for housing, health sectors

SHABIR IBN YUSUF

Srinagar, Oct 23: The Government Thursday imposed restrictions in old Srinagar areas while Kashmir observed a shutdown to protest the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kashmir. Most of the pro-freedom leadership was put under house arrest.

The strike was called by Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani, Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, Muhammad Yasin Malik and Chairman Hurriyat Conference JK, Shabir Ahmad Shah.

Officials said restrictions were imposed in areas under five Police Stations of old Srinagar “as a precautionary measure.” The police stations included Khanyar, Maharaj Gunj, Nowhatta, Safak-adal and Rainawari.

Kashmir shuts Restrictions in old Srinagar Separatists confined to houses

ABID BASHIR

Srinagar, Oct 23: Diwali or festival of lights was observed with austerity in Kashmir Thursday in the wake of devastating floods that left behind a huge trail of death and destruction last month. No firecrackers were burst and no ‘diyas’ lit up in the flood-hit areas—something that would otherwise mark the occasion in the Valley.

In Rajbagh, Jawahar Nagar and Tulsibagh locali-ties of Srinagar, locals said they would hear the sound of

firecrackers on every Diwali. “Today the people are home-less; how can we celebrate Diwali?” asked Roop Kumar, a resident of Jawhar Nagar.

He said though many of his relatives visited him at a makeshift tent, the taste of the festivity was “definitely missing.”

CRPF men posted in bun-kers at Tulsibagh were also seen observing the occasion with austerity. “We have orders to celebrate the festi-val in a simple way,” said Sant Kumar, a CRPF man. His col-leagues echoed a similar view.

Kumar said many of his neighbours celebrated Diwali last year with full gaiety but this year the situ-ation is all together different. “The sound of crackers that comes occasionally is from the CRPF pickets located in a few places around Lal Chowk.

Diwali: Somber festivity in flood-hit areas

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Says State’s Rs 44,000 crore package ‘under consideration’

Omar briefs Modi on rehabilitation status

Provide liberal funding for rebuilding Kashmir: NC, PDP t0 ModiKCSDS pitches for international aid to flood-hit Valley

MUDDASIR ALI

Srinagar, Oct 23: Various political and non-political organiza-tions Thursday urged the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived here this afternoon to spend the day with flood-hit people, to ensure liberal funding for reconstruction of Kashmir which was hit by a devastating flood last month.

Soon after landing here this afternoon the Prime Minister flew to Raj Bhavan to hold interaction with delegations of political par-ties, business community and civil society.

Both ruling National Conference and opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) pressed for “generous funding” for rebuilding Kashmir.

The main demands raised by the National Conference included sanctioning of State Government-recommended Rs 44000 crore relief package for rehabilitat-

ing the flood victims and rebuilding infrastructure in public sector; income tax holiday for 10 years; special package for promotion/revival of Tourism in J&K and package for rehabili-tation of border migrants. The NC delegation was led by party leaders including Nasir Aslam Wani and Devender Singh Rana.

To a question whether Prime Minister responded to the demands raised by them, Wani said the PM “heard us patiently and ensured JK will prosper in coming years.”

The PDP urged the Prime Minister to constitute an expert committee under the PMO to oversee rehabilitation and recon-struction in the State. The party delegation which met the Prime Minister was led by Muhammad Dillawar Mir and includ-ed Abdur Rehman Veeri, Naeem Akhtar, Dr Haseeb Drabu and Syed Altaf Bukhari.

No bill charged for rescue ops: Anil Goswami‘PM’s announcements have nothing to do with JK’s loss memo’

UMER MAQBOOL

Srinagar, Oct 23: Union Home Secretary Anil Goswami Thursday said the announcements made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with regard to the relief and rehabilitation of the flood victims today “are part of the PM’s relief fund and have nothing to do with the loss memo submitted by State government to Centre.”

“All announcements made by PM are part of the PM’s relief fund. The memorandum submitted by the State government for consideration of Government of India is a sepa-rate entity altogether. What will be sanctioned from the memorandum has nothing to do with the PM’s announcement today,” Goswami told reporters at a news conference here this evening.

He said the PM has assured that appropriate funds will be released “after examination of the memorandum by the Central government.”

Earlier this month, the state submitted a proposal to the central government seeking a special financial package of 44,000 crore rupees for the rehabilitation of flood affected people.

ALL EARS: PM Narendra Modi in a chat with CM Omar Abdullah in Srinagar on Wednesday

Resolution of disputes in SAARC key to progress: Nawaz SharifIslamabad, Oct 23: The resolution of disputes between SAARC countries is important for the progress of the group-ing, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said Thursday, amid Indo-Pak border tensions.

"Pakistan wished to nurture closer economic and cultural relations between the two countries", Sharif told Nepal For-eign Minister Mahendra Bahadur Panday when he called on him to invite him to attend the 18th SAARC summit to be held in Kathmandu next month.

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