ISLAMABAD, August 23 (DNA): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi
telephoned his Japanese counterpart Taro Kono today and apprised him
about the blatant human rights violations in occupied Kashmir and the
regional peace and security situation.

The Foreign Minister said that India intends to change the demography of
occupied Kashmir through illegal steps. He said curfew has been imposed
in the occupied valley since 5th August. Resultantly, the people of
Kashmir are faced with shortages of food and medicines.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the presence of nine hundred thousand troops
in occupied Kashmir is a proof that India wants to perpetrate bloodbath
there.

The Foreign Minister said the situation is so alarming that Genocide
Watch like international organization has issued an alert on occupied
Kashmir.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said despite curfew, the Kashmiri people have
announced to come out today from their homes for the Friday prayers. He
said there is a threat of bloodshed on a large scale in such kind of
situation.

The Foreign Minister asked Japan to play its role to save the armless
Kashmiri people from the persecution of India and for regional peace and
stability.

The Japanese Foreign Minister said they are keeping a close eye on the
entire situation. He said his country believes in upholding the human
rights and rule of law. DNA