FO concerns over detention of Dr Fai

ISLAMABAD: Expressing its concern over the detention of Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai in the United States, Pakistan on Thursday said campaigns to defame the just cause of the Kashmiri people will not affect its legitimacy.

"A demarche was made to the US Embassy in Islamabad today to register our concerns, in particular the slander campaign against Pakistan. Our Embassy in Washington has also been asked to ascertain details," a foreign office statement issued here on Thursday said.

"We appreciate the contributions made by the Kashmiri-American Council (KAC) and Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai for the cause of Jammu and Kashmir."

"Jammu and Kashmir is one of the oldest disputes on the agenda of the UN. There are several UN Security Council Resolutions on the subject that affirm the inalienable right of the Kashmiris to self-determination," the statement said.

"Upholding fundamental rights of Kashmiris is the fundamental responsibility of the international community and all conscientious people who value human rights and values."

"KAC has been working towards this end and Kashmiris appreciate and applaud its services. Campaigns to defame the just cause of the Kashmiri people will not affect its legitimacy. Dr. Fai is a US citizen," the statement added.