Dubai: The Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai commemorated Kashmir Black Day to show solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The event brought together members of the Kashmiri and Pakistani communities living in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

According to Press Information Department, the gathering included the reading of messages from Pakistan’s President, Prime Minister, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, all of whom reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the Kashmiri cause. A documentary film that highlighted the ongoing struggle and suffering of the Kashmiri people was shown, accompanied by a display of photographs illustrating their resilience and sacrifices.

H.E. Hussain Muhammad, Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai, addressed the attendees, paying tribute to the Kashmiri people’s courage and resilience. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s moral, political, and diplomatic support for their struggle for self-determination, emphasizing that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute is a matter of human rights and international justice, requiring resolution in line with United Nations Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

The Consul General brought attention to the human rights violations in IIOJK, stating that India’s actions on 5 August 2019 had worsened the situation for the Kashmiri people. He called on the international community to support a just and lasting resolution of the dispute.

Kashmir Black Day commemorates 27 October 1947, when Indian troops entered Jammu and Kashmir against the will of its people, marking a significant event in the ongoing struggle for self-determination, as recognized by UN resolutions.

Representatives of the Kashmiri community expressed gratitude towards the Government and people of Pakistan for their steadfast support, reiterating their commitment to continue the struggle in accordance with international law and UN resolutions.