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Pakistan raises the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at UN
Nov 6 2009, Global Report

Rather than beating the same old drum at the United Nations Pakistan should take a credible action against the militants in order to have a meaningful dialogue with India. The unacceptable reference to the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir saying.

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