India, July 20 -- India is preparing for a busy July at the United Nations as Pakistan steps up its diplomatic efforts, particularly on the Kashmir issue. Pakistan, which holds the Chair of the UN Security Council for the month of July, is preparing two signature events during its presidency.

The first is a high level open debate set to be held this week and chaired by Pakistan's Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar. While the debate is nominally focused on promoting the peaceful settlement of international disputes, HT has learnt that Islamabad is likely to bring up the Kashmir issue during the open debate. It is understood that India will also prepare to deliver a statement on Kashmir during the debate.

"It is time for the Kashmir disp...