Kashmir Solidarity Day being observed across country
Leaders, armed forces and civil society pay tribute to Kashmiris' resilience
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The Kashmir Solidarity Day was being observed on Wednesday (today), February 5, with fervour, reaffirming solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
According to details, the political leaders, armed forces and civil society paid homage to the decades-long struggle of Kashmiris, condemning human rights violations in the region.
President Asif Ali Zardari, in his message, reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people.
"We reaffirm our steadfast commitment to the just struggle of the Kashmiri people," Zardari stated.
He condemned India’s continued repression in Kashmir, asserting that "Indian actions cannot suppress the spirit of self-determination among Kashmiris."
The president urged the United Nations to honour its 77-year-old commitments regarding Kashmir and vowed that Pakistan would persist in extending moral, diplomatic, and political support to Kashmiris.
"Pakistan will always stand with its Kashmiri brothers and sisters," Zardari affirmed.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his statement, declared self-determination a fundamental principle of international law.
"Every year, the government and people of Pakistan commemorate Kashmir Solidarity Day," PM Shehbaz said.
He denounced the atrocities in Indian-administered Kashmir, describing it as one of the most heavily militarised regions in the world.
"Innocent Kashmiris live under an atmosphere of fear and terror," PM Shehbaz added.
