Pakistan is celebrating Kashmir Solidarity Day today (Sunday) with a renewed commitment to support the just struggle of Kashmiris for their inalienable right to self-determination in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
The people and government of Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir observe this day every year to express solidarity with Kashmiris in India’s Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) not only to renew their love and affection towards them but We also do this to reiterate our commitment. And dedication to the freedom of occupied valley from Indian domination.
People from different walks of life including politicians, doctors, lawyers, social workers, students and others will hold rallies and demonstrations and form human chains to breathe new life into Kashmiris, who are struggling for their freedom.
All Pakistani missions abroad will also organize seminars and photo exhibitions to draw the world’s attention to the subjugation and gross human rights violations committed by India in IIOJK.
Additionally, national electronic media will air special programs while print media will publish special supplements to highlight the importance of Kashmir Day and the decades-long struggle of the Kashmiri people against the illegal Indian occupation.
The purpose of celebrating this day is to highlight the long-standing dispute of Jammu and Kashmir at the international level and to reassure Kashmiris that they are not alone in their struggle and turmoil as the people of Pakistan and Kashmir support them wholeheartedly. Standing together.
For more than seven decades, it has been a battle of hope against overwhelming odds, courage against fear and sacrifice against tyranny. But through it all, the Kashmiri people have stood firm and resisted the relentless Indian campaign of brutality that has used every inhumane tactic and cruel law to maintain the illegal occupation in IIOJK.
India has been illegally and forcibly occupying a large part of the internationally recognized Himalayan disputed state of Jammu and Kashmir since October 27, 1947, against the aspirations of the people of the state.
India is using state terrorism against Kashmiris including extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detentions, fake encounters and siege and search operations.
Over 900,000 Indian occupation forces have turned IIOJK into an open prison, but the desperation of the RSS-BJP arrangement to control the movement of local Kashmiris has been completely suppressed.
The Jammu and Kashmir dispute is one of the oldest items on the agenda of the United Nations Security Council.
The dispute remains unresolved due to India’s refusal to fulfill its commitments and disregard for basic human rights and international law.
India’s illegal and unilateral actions on August 5, 2019 are also in clear violation of international laws, including the United Nations Charter, the Fourth Geneva Convention and the relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council, which stated that The final decision of the state of Jammu and Kashmir will be on Kashmir. The will of the people was expressed through the democratic process of a free and impartial referendum under the auspices of the United Nations.
On this occasion, President Dr. Arif Alvi urged the international community and organizations to take practical steps to hold India accountable for serious human rights violations in IIOJK.
“We observe this day to draw the attention of the international community to the relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council that the final decision on the Jammu and Kashmir conflict shall be made in accordance with the will of the people, expressed democratically. “Free and impartial polls were conducted under the auspices of the United Nations,” he stressed.
The President called on India to allow UN and Organization of Islamic Council observers, international media and human rights organizations unhindered access to the IIOJK to get first-hand information about the situation there. and investigate and report human rights violations.
In a press release, the President’s Secretariat Press Wing quoted the President as saying, “Today we are celebrating the Kashmir Solidarity Day to acknowledge Pakistan’s non-violent struggle of the Kashmiri people for their legitimate and just struggle to achieve their inalienable right to self-determination. A wavering support can be expressed.”
No amount of terrorism can break Kashmiris’ will: PM Shehbaz
In his message on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that if India thinks that it can crush the iron will of the Kashmiri people, it is mistaken.
“No amount of state terrorism perpetrated by the Indian occupation forces can break the resolve of Kashmiris or weaken their legitimate struggle.
The Prime Minister urged India to honor its commitments to Pakistan, the United Nations and above all to the Kashmiri people.
On behalf of the entire Pakistani nation, I want to assure our Kashmiri brothers and sisters that we stand shoulder to shoulder with them. We will continue to support them morally, diplomatically and politically till they gain freedom from Indian oppression.
He further reiterated that Pakistan will continue to raise its voice on all international platforms and highlight India’s barbaric actions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
“On the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day, we renew our pledge of our unwavering support to them in their just struggle for their right to self-determination,” he added.
Armed forces of Pakistan pay tribute to Kashmiris
Meanwhile, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, chiefs of all three forces and armed forces also paid tribute to the bravery of Kashmiris and their freedom struggle.
“CJCSC, Services Chiefs and AF [Pakistan Forces] pay tribute to the freedom struggle of brave Kashmiris for achieving the right of self-determination in accordance with UN resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Said that the passion of Kashmiris for freedom should be suppressed.
