Kashmir Black Day
Governor KP says day not far when Kashmiris will celebrate freedom
PESHAWAR
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday led the main rally held in connection with Kashmir Black Day, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and calling for a peaceful resolution of the long-standing dispute.
The rally was attended by Adviser to Governor on Information Samar Haroon Bilour, Adviser on Education Dr Amir Abdullah, Adviser on Home Kifayatullah Khan, Hurriyat leader Daud Khan Yousafzai, government officials, employees and a large number of students. Participants also observed one minute of silence to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people and condemn the Indian occupation.
Addressing the participants, the Governor said October 27 was being observed in Pakistan and across the world as Kashmir Black Day to protest India’s occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. He paid tribute to the sacrifices of the Kashmiri people and urged the international community to ensure their right to determine their future in accordance with their aspirations.
He said the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa stood shoulder to shoulder with the oppressed Kashmiris, adding that the rally conveyed Pakistan’s message of peace and its commitment to resolving the Kashmir dispute through dialogue.
Kundi said Pakistan remained a strong advocate of peace and expressed hope that ongoing peace efforts would yield positive results. He added that Pakistan had played a constructive diplomatic role in encouraging dialogue during international tensions and continued to promote peaceful solutions to regional disputes.
The Governor said India had long attempted to portray Pakistan as a sponsor of terrorism, but the international community now recognised Pakistan as a country striving for peace. He maintained that Pakistan had effectively defended its sovereignty against aggression and possessed the capability to safeguard its national interests.
He reiterated that Pakistan preferred a negotiated settlement of the Kashmir dispute but would continue to defend its legitimate rights. Assuring the Kashmiri people of Pakistan’s unwavering support, he said the entire nation stood with them in their struggle.
