Prime Minister Imran Khan in his resolve to highlight the human rights violations in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday telephoned French President Emmanuel Macron and Jordanian King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein to apprise both leaders of the current situation in the disputed territory. The premier had, in a televised address on Monday, vowed to “act as Kashmir’s ambassador” and discuss the issue on every platform.
Both leaders, in their conversation with Prime Minister Imran, said that the situation was being closely followed by their respective countries and stressed on the need for a peaceful resolution to the dispute, according to statements released by the Prime Minister’s Office.
Occupied Kashmir has been under a strict lockdown imposed by the Indian government since the eve of August 5, when the region’s autonomous status was revoked\ he move to place the region under curfew is being seen as a measure to prevent protests over the repealing of Article 370 of the Indian constitution, which granted special autonomy to occupied Kashmir.
Despite the lockdown and communications blackout — which has now entered its fourth week — there have been reports of large protests. ‘France closely observing situation’
While speaking to President Macron, the prime minister highlighted the “illegal and unilateral steps taken by India to change the disputed status of Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and its demographic structure”, a PM Office statement said. Source: dawn.com/news
Thursday, May 7, 2026
