Want to give medical treatment to the victims of state brutality in Kashmir: Nawaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday urged international organisations for the treatment of pellet-gun victims in Indian Occupied Kashmir.

Nawaz Sharif terming Kashmir dispute an ‘incomplete agenda’ said Pakistan would continue to extend political and moral support to Kashmiris’ right to self-determination.

He said a strong Pakistan can fight the Kashmir case more efficiently.

Directed authorities to contact United Nations for the provision of medical assistance to victims of Pellet-guns.

In a missive to the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) or Doctors Without Borders on Friday, Pakistan raised alarm over a worsening medical emergency in Indian Kashmir as fresh protests in the valley left at least two protesters dead and more than 100 injured.

A Foreign Office statement issued on Friday said the PM’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz wrote a letter to the MSF president, highlighting the “state of medical emergency” in the disputed territory due to “atrocious Indian brutalities” against “unarmed and defenceless civilians”.

The adviser requested the organisation to immediately provide medical assistance to thousands of injured Kashmiris. He also underscored the need for eye surgeons to immediately tend to the wounded.