Pakistan Holds Rally to Show Solidarity with Kashmiris on Black Day
Pakistan holds rally in Islamabad to express solidarity with Kashmiris on Black Day, Radio Pakistan reported.
A rally was held on Constitution Avenue in Islamabad to express solidarity with the people of Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir on Black Day, the state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported.
The rally, which started from the Foreign Office, ended at D-Chowk, with people from different walks of life participating.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar addressed the participants at D-Chowk, assuring that Pakistan will continue to extend moral, political, and diplomatic support to Kashmiris in their struggle for self-determination.
He said Pakistan has always raised the Jammu and Kashmir dispute at international forums, including the United Nations and the OIC.
Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam emphasized that resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute is essential for lasting peace and stability in the region.
Muqam paid tribute to the sacrifices of the Kashmiri people and reaffirmed Pakistan's support for them.
Convener of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Ghulam Muhammad Safi, said Indian atrocities cannot suppress the Kashmiri people's struggle for self-determination.
Safi highlighted the strong bonds and deep affection between the people of Pakistan and Kashmir.
Background
The Black Day is observed annually by Kashmiris and their supporters to protest Indian rule in Jammu and Kashmir.
The region has been a point of contention between India and Pakistan since the two countries gained independence in 1947.
Significance
The rally and statements from Pakistani leaders demonstrate Pakistan's continued support for the Kashmiri people's right to self-determination, a longstanding issue in the region.
