Islamabad, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, speaking at the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in Muzaffarabad, has strongly reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the people of Kashmir in their struggle against Indian subjugation.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, The Prime Minister condemned the recent verdict of the Indian Supreme Court, labeling it as politically motivated and an affirmation of the Indian Government’s unlawful actions on August 5, 2019. He criticized India for its unilateral actions, which he stated are in violation of international provisions and UN Security Council resolutions. Kakar emphasized that domestic legislation and judicial decisions by India cannot override international obligations and do not determine the final status of Jammu and Kashmir under international law.
Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar highlighted the plight of the Kashmiri people, condemning the actions of the Hindutva-driven leadership in India. He lamented the loss of lives and the suffering endured by Kashmiri men, women, and children over the past 34 years. The Prime Minister called for an end to these brutalities and rejected India’s unilateral measures in Jammu and Kashmir, including gerrymandering and changes to the electorate, as attempts to alter the region’s demography and political landscape.
Affirming the deep connection between Pakistan and Kashmir, he stressed that the entire Pakistani leadership stands united in supporting the Kashmiri struggle for self-determination. Discussing Pakistan-India relations, the Prime Minister expressed a desire for good neighborly relations but noted that peace in South Asia is contingent upon resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. He called on India to create a conducive environment for dialogue.
Kakar responded to belligerent statements by Indian leaders about Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan, asserting Pakistan’s restraint and resilience in safeguarding its sovereignty and interests. He appealed to the international community to urge India to revoke its actions of August 5, 2019, and to maintain the demographic composition and property ownership in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Prime Minister demanded that India cease human rights violations, repeal emergency laws, and withdraw its military presence from Kashmiri areas. He also called for unrestricted access for the UN, OIC, human rights organizations, and international media to investigate the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. He urged for the implementation of UN-supervised plebiscites, allowing Kashmiris to exercise their right to self-determination.
Paying tribute to the Kashmiri martyrs, Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar affirmed Pakistan’s unwavering resolve to stand with the Kashmiri people in their just struggle.