The day marks the fifth anniversary of India’s revocation of Article 370 and 35-A of its Constitution, which granted special status to the disputed region. Pakistan’s top leadership, including President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, condemned India’s actions and reaffirmed their support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for India to move from dispute denial to dispute resolution, emphasizing the need for a peaceful solution to the conflict. He saluted the indomitable courage of the Kashmiri people, who have faced human rights violations and oppression for decades.
President Zardari stated that Pakistan will continue to extend full moral, diplomatic, and political support to the Kashmiri people’s just struggle for self-determination. He emphasized the importance of the international community urging India to end its human rights violations in IIOJK and implement relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
The observance of Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir is a reminder of the unresolved Kashmir dispute, which has been ongoing for over seven decades. The Kashmiri people have waited for the United Nations to fulfill its commitments, but their struggle for self-determination remains unfulfilled.
Pakistan’s leadership emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, emphasizing that the Kashmiri people have the right to determine their own future. They also highlighted the importance of the international community playing a role in resolving the dispute, citing the UN Security Council resolutions that recognize the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination.
The Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir observance is a testament to Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people and their just struggle for self-determination. It serves as a reminder to the international community of the need to address the unresolved Kashmir dispute and ensure that the Kashmiri people’s human rights are protected.
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