DG ISPR highlights the importance of independence

On Thursday, Major General Babar Iftikhar, Director-General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) congratulated the nation on the 73rd independence day of the country.

Speaking at the press conference DG ISPR said that the importance of independence should be asked from the mothers of occupied Kashmir, who wrapped their sons’ bodies in Pakistani flags before burying them.

DG ISPR said while addressing a press briefing that Indian occupied Kashmir is under lockdown from the last one year. Indian forces have left no Kashmiri to suffer in cruelty since then.

“Their political leadership is behind the bar for the past one year, pellet guns are being used against the peaceful protestors along with extrajudicial killings of the youngsters,” said DG ISPR.

While paying tribute to Kashmiris, Major General Babar Iftikhar said that Pakistan has raised the concern at every international forum to get Kashmir its independence.

“Even the UN Secretary-General has termed it necessary to resolve Kashmir issue for the peace in South Asia,” he said.

The DG ISPR said that the Indian forces have committed ceasefire violations at Line of Control, targeting innocent civilians in the cross border shelling.

“Even the UN Secretary-General has termed it necessary to resolve Kashmir issue for the peace in South Asia,” said DG ISPR.

The DG ISPR also mentioned that the Indian forces have committed ceasefire violations at Line of Control (LoC). Many of the innocent civilians living near the border have been died because of them.

He said that the new map of the country was the reflection of their intentions.

DG ISPR also mentioned Pakistan- Saudi Arabia’s relationship during the press conference. He said that both countries share brotherly relations and would always remain constant.

DG ISPR Press Conference – 13 August 2020 https://t.co/6T5mOK1CMn

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“Army chief [General Qamar Javed Bajwa] is going on a scheduled visit to Saudi Arabia,” he said while answering a query.

DG ISPR also denied the claims strongly made by Ehsan Ullah Ehsan and emphasis that his statement is worthless.

“Information provided by him has helped the country in busting terror modules,” said DG ISPR.