Islamabad, The All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir (APHC-AJK) chapter, through its Convener Mehmood Ahmed Saghar, has publicly expressed gratitude towards the Pakistan army for its continued support to the people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). This acknowledgment comes in the wake of a recent statement by the Pakistan military leadership, reaffirming the nation’s unwavering commitment to the Kashmir cause.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the expression of support was articulated during the 263rd Corps Commanders’ Conference at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, presided over by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir. The military brass underscored Pakistan’s dedication to backing the Kashmiri struggle for self-determination on political, diplomatic, and moral fronts, while also highlighting the ongoing repression faced by Kashmiris in IIOJK.
Saghar’s statement issued from Islamabad praised the Pakistani armed forces for their resolute backing and recognized the army chief’s remarks as a source of inspiration for the freedom-loving people of Kashmir. He remarked on the historical solidarity shown by the Pakistani military towards the Kashmiri people’s aspirations for autonomy and justice.
The APHC-AJK convener emphasized the deep gratitude of the Kashmiri population towards the Pakistan Army for its consistent support. He called upon India to acknowledge the reality of the situation and to fulfill its promises to the Kashmiri people, urging global citizens to voice their opposition to the injustices occurring in Kashmir.
Furthermore, the statement congratulated Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on his assumption of the Prime Ministerial role in Pakistan, signaling continued hope for support under his leadership.
Leaders of the APHC-AJK chapter, including notable figures such as Syed Yousuf Naseem and Syed Aijaz Rehmani among others, criticized the planned visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kashmir, viewing it as an aggravation to the sufferings of the Kashmiri people. They described Modi as responsible for the oppression of Kashmiris and Muslims in India and highlighted his visit’s potential to embolden the already aggressive stance of Indian forces in IIOJK.
The call for a strike during Modi’s visit signifies a collective protest against the ongoing human rights violations and the presence of a large military contingent in the region, further demonstrating the resolve of Kashmiris in their quest for self-determination and freedom.