Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, n Tuesday said Pakistan will mark Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5 (tomorrow) with nationwide events and global advocacy to reaffirm support for Kashmiris\u2019 right to self-determination.<\/p>\n
Addressing a press conference, Minister Muqam announced a series of activities, including a one-minute silence at 10:00 AM to honor Kashmir\u2019s martyrs.<\/p>\n
Flanked by Convener of All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir chapter, Ghulam Muhammad Safi, he said a solidarity rally will be held at Constitution Avenue, Islamabad, attended by federal ministers, lawmakers, and Kashmiri leaders.<\/p>\n
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued statements reaffirming Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic, political, and moral support for Kashmiris.<\/p>\n
The federal minister said, Pakistani embassies and consulates worldwide organized seminars, rallies, and exhibitions exposing India\u2019s human rights violations in Indian occupied Kashmir.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Kashmir Affairs, in collaboration with PNCA and Lok Virsa, arranged documentaries, poetry recitals, and theatrical performances in Islamabad.<\/p>\n
He said Ministry of Information and Broadcasting launched a media campaign, with PTV, Radio Pakistan, and private news channels airing special programs on Kashmir.<\/p>\n
Similarly, across Pakistan, metro stations, airports, and major roads were adorned with banners showcasing solidarity with Kashmiris.<\/p>\n
Educational institutions held debates and essay competitions to engage students in the Kashmir cause.<\/p>\n
In Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), massive rallies and demonstrations took place, including at the Line of Control (LoC).<\/p>\n
Calling on the UN and global human rights organizations to take notice of India\u2019s oppression, Muqam warned that regional and global peace is at risk due to India\u2019s aggressive policies.<\/p>\n
He urged Pakistani youth to use social media effectively to expose India\u2019s human rights abuses.<\/p>\n
Ghulam Muhammad Safi, reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s steadfast support, condemning India\u2019s unilateral revocation of Kashmir\u2019s special status on August 5, 2019.<\/p>\n
He accused India of demographic engineering and a Hindutva-driven agenda aimed at altering the region\u2019s Muslim-majority character.<\/p>\n
Since 1990, Pakistan has observed Kashmir Solidarity Day annually, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Kashmiris in their struggle for self-determination until the UN-mandated plebiscite is held.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, n Tuesday said Pakistan will mark Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5 (tomorrow) with nationwide events and global advocacy to reaffirm support for Kashmiris\u2019 right to self-determination. Addressing a press conference, Minister Muqam announced a series of activities, including a one-minute silence at 10:00 AM to honor Kashmir\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":459491,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-459474","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n