India to verify China’s presence in Gilgit: MEA

    (IRNA) - India is making ’independent verification’ of the reports of presence of Chinese troops in Gilgit-Baltistan region in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, saying it would be a matter of ’serious concern’ if it turns out to be true.
We have seen media reports...and are seeking an independent verification of these reports. If true, it would be a matter of serious concern and we would do all that is necessary to ensure safety and security of the nation,’ official spokesman of the Ministry of External Affairs Vishnu Prakash told reporters Monday.
He was asked about the reports in New York Times about the influx of an estimated 7,000 to 11,000 soldiers of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in strategic Gilgit-Baltistan region in the PoK, which is closed to the world.
’China wants a grip on the strategic area to assure unfettered road and rail access to the (Persian) Gulf through Pakistan,’ and for this purpose is building high-speed rail and road link, pti reported quoting the US newspaper.
The link up would enable Beijing to transport cargo and oil tankers from eastern China to the new Chinese-built Pakistani Naval base at Gawadar, Pasni and Ormara in Balochistan, just east of the (Persian) Gulf in 48 hours.
’Many of the PLA soldiers entering Gilgit-Baltistan are expected to work on the railroad. Some are extending the Karakoram Highway, built to link China’s Xinjiang province with Pakistan. Others are working on dams, expressways and other project,’ the paper said

 
 Leader urges more attention to article 44 
(IRIB News)The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei said Monday secret of success of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s government is feeling proud of and abiding by revolution’s ideals, like justice seeking, religiosity, and anti-Imperialist stands.

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei said Monday secret of success of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s government is feeling proud of and abiding by revolution’s ideals, like justice seeking, religiosity, and anti-Imperialist stands.

The Information website of Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei reported that the Islamic Revolution Leader made the comment in a meeting with the president and his cabinet members Monday evening, adding that the

same points were the reason for their popularity among the nation, and encouraging them to try to "Keep paving the same path resolutely and seriously."

"Leading simple life styles, distancing yourselves of luxurious aspects of life, trying to serve the nation restlessly and ceaselessly, and being against oppression are necessities, emphasizing, "Pay greater attention to provide for more ease of life for the people and pay closer attention abiding by to the country’s (20-Year) Perspective Document."

In the meeting that was held to mark the Government Week, coinciding with the martyrdom anniversary of the late president Mohammad-Ali Raja and the late prime minister Mohammad-Javad Bahonar in early years after the victory of the revolution, the Islamic Revolution Leader considered those two martyrs as "The symbols of pious endeavors and unlimited abiding by the revolution’s fundamentals and values."

Referring to the plotted sedition of 2009, Ayatollah Khamenei added, "That plot inflicted a severe blow against the process of work and progress in the country and promoted the spirit of the enemy, but the government and the people, pursued their works with self confidence, piety and resistance, and by grace of God the government gained noticeable victories, which were reminder of Martyr Raja’ie and Martyr Bahonar’s approach.More..