Pakistan is observing Kashmir Solidarity Day today (Wednesday) to express support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The day highlights the Kashmiri people’s struggle for self-determination under United Nations (UN) resolutions.
The government has declared a public holiday across Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Various rallies, human chains, and public gatherings are being held.
In Islamabad, a major solidarity rally will take place on Constitution Avenue. Sirens were blown, and people observed one-minute silence at 10 AM to honor Kashmiri martyrs.
Billboards and posters at airports, railway stations, and main roads highlight the suffering of Kashmiris and expose Indian human rights violations.
A special session of the AJK Legislative Assembly is being held in Muzaffarabad. Lawmakers will express support for the oppressed Kashmiris and demand justice and freedom for them.
Human Chains and Rallies in AJK
People are forming human chains at key locations, including: Mangla, Kohala, Bararkot, Azad Pattan, and Holar.
These chains symbolize the strong bond between Pakistan and Kashmir.
In Mirpur, Kotli, and Bhimber, several events, including a solidarity function at Mangla Bridge, are taking place.
PM Shehbaz Sharif Calls for Global Action
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the international community to press India to allow Kashmiris to decide their own future. He said that lasting peace in South Asia is impossible without addressing the Kashmir dispute.
He linked Kashmir’s unresolved status to global conflicts, saying, “The recent developments in the Middle East prove that unresolved disputes lead to instability and violence.”
Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting Kashmiris in their fight for freedom.
President Zardari Urges UN to Fulfill Promises
President Asif Ali Zardari, in his message, reminded the world of its responsibility toward Kashmir.
He said, “The United Nations must honor the promises made to Kashmiris 78 years ago and support their struggle for self-determination.”
Pakistan has consistently raised the Kashmir issue at international forums, calling for an end to Indian occupation and human rights abuses. The government has vowed to continue diplomatic, political, and moral support for the Kashmiri people until they achieve freedom.
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