Paris: A special event was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Paris to mark Kashmir Black Day, underscoring solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The gathering focused on the long-standing quest for self-determination by the Kashmiri people, as outlined by United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions.

Attendees viewed a documentary that depicted the ongoing struggle of the Kashmiri people and the actions of Indian forces in the region. The event was attended by notable Kashmiris and civil society members, who condemned the human rights violations reportedly occurring in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. They urged international human rights organizations and the media to shed light on these issues and called for the full implementation of UNSC resolutions.

Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch spoke at the event, highlighting the global solidarity expressed by Pakistanis with the Kashmiri cause. She discussed the historical context of India’s alleged violations of international law and the UN Charter, emphasizing the Kashmiris’ right to self-determination as enshrined in international law. Ambassador Baloch reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to providing political and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people in their pursuit of self-determination.