Key points
- Pakistan Armed Forces condemn violations of human rights in IIOJK
- We pay tribute to the indomitable spirit of the Kashmiri people: ISPR
- International community urged to stand for Kashmiris
RAWALPINDI: On the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, the Service Chiefs, and the Pakistan Armed Forces reaffirmed their unwavering support for the resilient people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in their just struggle for self-determination, Pakistan’s military’s media wing said on Wednesday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “We pay tribute to the indomitable spirit of the Kashmiri people, who have endured decades of oppression, state-sponsored brutality, and egregious human rights violations. Their unwavering resolve in the face of tyranny remains a beacon of courage and inspiration for the entire nation.”
Extrajudicial killings in IIOJK
The Pakistan Armed Forces strongly condemn the ongoing grave violations of human rights in IIOJK, including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary detentions, the ISPR statement maintained.
These transgressions stand as a stark indictment of India’s blatant disregard for international law, humanitarian principles, and fundamental human rights.
The ISPR added, “We urge the international community, global human rights organisations, and the United Nations to take immediate and decisive action to address the plight of the Kashmiri people and ensure the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolutions in accordance with their aspirations.”
The Pakistan Armed Forces remain steadfast in their commitment to the just cause of Kashmir and resolute in their duty to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Kashmir Solidarity Day
“We stand shoulder to shoulder with our Kashmiri brethren in their rightful pursuit of freedom and dignity. Long live Pakistan! Long live Kashmir!” the statement further said.
According to Radio Pakistan, Kashmir Solidarity Day is being observed today (Wednesday) to express the wholehearted support of the Pakistani nation to the just struggle of Kashmiri people for their inalienable right to self-determination under the UN resolutions.
It is a public holiday today. In connection with the day, solidarity walks are being organized across the country and Azad Kashmir. In Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, a rally is being held on Constitution Avenue.
One minute silence will be observed at ten am to pay homage to the martyrs of Kashmir.
Posters and billboards have been displayed around important avenues, airports, and railway stations to highlight the plight of Kashmiri people and expose Indian atrocities.
In Muzaffarabad, the Special Session of the AJK Legislative Assembly is being held today to express solidarity with the oppressed people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Kashmir.
Human Chains will also be formed at Mangla, Kohala, Bararkot, Azad Pattan, and Holar linking Pakistan and Azad Kashmir.
In Mirpur, a function in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day is also being held at Mangla Bridge.
Similar functions will be held in Kotli and Bhimber districts.
