Islamabad, In a significant display of support for the Kashmiri people, a rally organized in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day was held in Islamabad, starting from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and concluding at D-Chowk. The event saw participation from key government officials, including Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi, Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Fawad Hasan Fawad, Minister of National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah, Minister for Religious Affairs Aneeq Ahmed, and Secretary Foreign Affairs Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi, along with individuals from various sectors of society.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the rally was a vocal demonstration of support for the Kashmiri struggle, with participants raising slogans against the Indian actions in the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. The gathering also featured banners and placards that condemned the reported atrocities and human rights violations by Indian forces in the territory.
In his address at the culmination of the rally, Minister Murtaza Solangi emphasized the resilience and determination of the Kashmiri people in the face of adversity. He stated that generations of Kashmiris have shown valor against oppression and affirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for their right to self-determination. Solangi highlighted the severe challenges faced by the Kashmiri people, including extrajudicial killings, and reiterated Pakistan’s solidarity with them in their quest for freedom and self-determination.
The event underscores Pakistan’s continuing support for the Kashmiri cause and its call for the international community’s attention to the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.