The Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed across the world on Sunday with the active participation of Pakistanis and Kashmiris in different events, rallies and walks that aimed at shaking the conscience of the World on the brutalities of New Delhi in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The Pakistanis and Kashmiris on the Solidarity Day also expressed unwavering support to the people of IIOJK for their inalienable right to self-determination as enshrined in the relevant resolutions of the United Nations. In Pakistan, the entire nation came out on the roads to support the just and relentless struggle of Kashmiris for their right to self-determination, reaffirming that they would continue to extend their moral, political and diplomatic support to their brothers in IIOJK in their time of distress and suffering. People from different walks of life, including politicians, doctors, lawyers, social activists, students and others held rallies and demonstrations, while human chains were also formed across the country to infuse new spirit in the Kashmiris, who have been fighting for their freedom against brutal forces of India.
All the Pakistani missions abroad also organized seminars and photo exhibitions to draw the world’s attention towards the worst form of subjugation and human rights violations, committed by India in the IIOJK. The educational institutions also held walks, rallies and events to express strong commitment with the people of IIOJK for their decades-long struggle for their right-to-self-determination through an independent, free and fair plebiscite. Posters highlighting the plight of besieged Kashmiris were displayed across the country including airports, railways stations and national highways. The Solidarity Day also remained a top trend on social media as thousands of users of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram paid tributes to the Kashmiris’ struggle.
A one-minute silence was observed across Pakistan on ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. to pay tribute to the valiant Kashmiris for their relentless decades-long struggle against Indian oppression and support their just struggle for their right to self-determination. The top leadership of the country and provinces reiterated their support to the Kashmiris’ just cause and condemned the Indian brutalities in the IIOJK on the Solidarity Day.
