Pakistan is observing Kashmir Black Day to mark 78 years since Indian forces entered Jammu and Kashmir on October 27, 1947. The day is being observed across the country and Azad Jammu and Kashmir to express solidarity with the people of the occupied region.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari have urged the United Nations to play its role in ensuring a peaceful and just resolution of the Kashmir dispute. Both leaders emphasized that India’s actions continue to violate international law and the rights of the Kashmiri people.
In his message on Kashmir Black Day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said lasting peace in South Asia is not possible without resolving the Jammu and Kashmir issue in line with UN resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people. He called October 27 the “darkest day” in Kashmir’s history, marking the beginning of India’s illegal occupation.
The prime minister said India has denied Kashmiris their right to self-determination for decades. He also condemned India’s unilateral move on August 5, 2019, to revoke the region’s special status, calling it an attempt to change the area’s demographic and political structure.
President Asif Ali Zardari echoed these concerns, urging the UN and international human rights groups to hold India accountable for its continued abuses in occupied Kashmir. He said the UN has a moral and legal responsibility to safeguard the rights of the Kashmiri people.
Across Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, rallies, seminars, and solidarity walks are being held to honor Kashmiri martyrs and demand justice. Participants displayed banners reading “Kashmir Will Become Pakistan” and observed a minute’s silence to show unity with Kashmiris.
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The observance of Kashmir Black Day serves as a reminder of Pakistan’s continued support for the Kashmiri people and their right to self-determination under UN resolutions.
