Islamabad, February 05, 2022 (PPI-OT): Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed today [Saturday] to express whole-hearted support of Pakistani nation to just struggle of Kashmiris for their inalienable right to self-determination. One minute silence was observed at 10:00 am this morning across the country. To mark the day, solidarity walks were organized in Islamabad, Muzaffarabad, Gilgit and in four provincial headquarters. Human chains were formed at important points linking Pakistan with Azad Kashmir.
Similarly, rallies, public meetings, functions and seminars were held in different parts of the country to draw attention of the world towards the plight of Kashmiris. Meanwhile, Radio Pakistan is broadcasting special programmes to express solidarity with the oppressed people of Kashmir.
Embassy of Pakistan in Vienna organised an event today to observe the Kashmir Solidarity Day. Representatives of the Pakistani and Kashmiri expatriate community as well as Austrian nationals of Pakistani origin and local journalists attended the event. Messages of the President, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and the Minister for Kashmir Affairs on the occasion of the Kashmir Solidarity Day were read out.
Pakistan High Commission Canada arranged a series of events in Canada comprising pictorial exhibitions, webinars and road shows to mark the Kashmir Solidarity Day. During the day, office-bearers and members of Kashmir Committee Ottawa arranged a protest demonstration in the Canadian capital to highlight Indian brutalities in the occupied Kashmir valley.
Protestors carrying placards and posters in support of the Kashmiris also joined local Canadians in a vigil held at the Human Rights Monument in Ottawa to protest injustice and indiscrimination against different communities across the globe. Meanwhile, Consulate General of Pakistan Toronto arranged a pictorial exhibition as well as a well-attended webinar to highlight Indian oppression in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
An event was held at Pakistan Embassy in Paris today to mark the Kashmir Solidarity Day. A large number of people attended the event, including those from local Pakistani and Kashmiri community. Messages of President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan were read out to the audience.
A documentary highlighting Indian atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir was also screened on the occasion. A photographic exhibition showing the plight of Kashmiris, who are under Indian military siege in IIOJK, was put on display at the embassy.
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