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Geelani invited to Pakistan in August

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Press Trust of India Srinagar
Hurriyat hardliner Syed Ali Shah Geelani has been invited to attend Pagwash Conference in Pakistan next month.

"On July 11, a formal invitation to attend the conference was received in which the general secretary has insisted Geelani for his participation," Hurriyat spokesperson Ayaz Akbar said in a statement here today.

Although Geelani has been receiving several offers and invites to attend international conferences, but could not participate due to non-availability of travel documents, the spokesman said.

Regional Passport Office has so far failed to explain under which provisions, Geelani's travel documents are being withheld, Akbar said.

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First Published: Jul 12 2013 | 9:00 PM IST

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