DLP Report
PESHAWAR
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Adviser on Information and Public Relations Samar Haroon Bilour has reaffirmed the provincial government’s support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination, urging the United Nations and the international community to play an effective role in resolving the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
In a statement, the occasion of Kashmir Black Day, she said October 27, 1947, marked a dark chapter in Kashmir’s history, when Indian forces entered the region and occupied it.
She said the day was observed to highlight the Kashmiri people’s struggle for freedom and their fundamental right to self-determination.
Samar Haroon Bilour said the Kashmiri people had rendered countless sacrifices for their freedom, which could never be forgotten. Reaffirming her solidarity with them, she expressed hope that the day would come when Kashmiris would be able to live in an atmosphere of freedom and peace. She reiterated her firm belief in the slogan, “Kashmir will become Pakistan.”
Referring to the attack on Radio Pakistan Peshawar and the visible signs of destruction at the building, the adviser said the scenes were a painful reminder of a tragic period. She said restoring and strengthening Radio Pakistan was a symbol of national resolve, courage and collective efforts.
She described Radio Pakistan as a national asset and stressed that protecting its historical significance, national heritage and valuable archival records was a shared responsibility.
During her visit, the adviser inspected the historical archives of Radio Pakistan Peshawar and reviewed the records preserved there. She emphasised the need to safeguard historical documents and other valuable archival material. She also visited the institution’s podcast studio and reviewed its communication activities.
Samar Haroon Bilour also visited the offices of the Pakistan Information Department (PID) and the Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications (DEMP). She appreciated their role in bringing media representatives and relevant officials together on Kashmir Black Day, saying such activities were important for expressing solidarity with the Kashmiri people and highlighting their struggle.
She stressed that exposing alleged human rights abuses against Kashmiris and advocating their right to self-determination was a collective responsibility. She urged the media and relevant institutions to play their part in conveying the voice of the Kashmiri people to the international community and highlighting the Kashmir dispute effectively.
The adviser reiterated her commitment to continued support for the Kashmiri people’s freedom and right to self-determination, expressing hope that they would one day see the dawn of freedom.
