Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Prime Minster Imran Khan pay homage to the undeterred resolve of Kashmiris against illegal Indian occupation on Kashmir Solidarity Day.
In a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), COAS General Bajwa lauded Kashmiris struggle for freedom against illegal Indian occupation and reiterated Pakistan’s continuing support for the people of Kashmir.
“Salute to Kashmiris for their valiant struggle, braving gravest atrocities, human rights violations and lockdown in IIOJ&K under Indian occupation forces. Time to end this human tragedy and resolve Kashmir issue as per aspirations of people of J&K and UN resolutions,” said the Army Chief.
Meanwhile, PM Imran Khan also took to social media to reassure Pakistan’s resolve and commitment towards Kashmir cause and the people of Kashmir.
Pakistan stands united and resolute with the Kashmiris in their legitimate struggle for self-determination, said the Prime Minister.
The premier also accentuated that over seven decades of Indian Occupation and oppression have failed to weaken the Kashmiri people’s resolve to struggle for their right to self-determination, and that a younger generation of Kashmiris is taking the struggle forward with even greater resolve.
“To the Kashmiri people, my message is that your goal of self-determination is not far. Pakistan will stand with you till you achieve your legitimate rights. Pakistan has always stood for peace in our region, but the onus of creating an enabling environment lies with India,” said Imran Khan.
Furthermore, Imran Khan noted that if India demonstrates sincerity in seeking a just solution to the Kashmir issue, in accordance with UNSC resolutions, Pakistan is ready to take two steps forward for peace.
However, no one should mistake our desire for stability and peace as a sign of weakness, he added.
We are prepared to go the extra mile to ensure a just peace that fulfills the legitimate aspirations of the Kashmiri people, the premier reassured.
Kashmir Solidarity Day
Kashmir Solidarity Day or Kashmir Day, is a national holiday in Pakistan on 5 February each year. It is in observance of Pakistan’s support of and unity with the people of Indian Occupied Kashmir efforts to end illegal occupation of India, and to pay homage to the Kashmiris who have died in the conflict.
Solidarity rallies are held in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and by some members of the Mirpuri diaspora.
The day is marked with rallies, protests, demonstrations all across Pakistan with Pakistanis overwhelmingly expressing their solidarity with their Kashmiri brothers under illegal Indian occupation.
