Bangkok: The Embassy of Pakistan in Bangkok held a significant event at the Islamic Centre to commemorate Kashmir Black Day, engaging members of the Pakistani diaspora, local academics, and the Thai Pathan community. The event focused on the historical and ongoing struggles in the Jammu and Kashmir region.

According to Press Information Department, speakers at the event, including academicians and community leaders, discussed the historical context of October 26, 1947, when Indian troops landed in Srinagar, an action they termed illegal under international law. The discourse centered on the violations in the region post-August 5, 2019, and the broader implications for regional peace and the right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people, as stated in United Nations Security Council Resolutions. A documentary was also shown to educate attendees on the historical conflict and the current situation.

Ambassador Rukhsana Afzaal highlighted the ongoing support of the Pakistani government for the Kashmiri people, emphasizing the need for international intervention to resolve the situation in Kashmir. The event concluded with prayers for the resolution of the conflict and the fulfillment of the Kashmiris’ rights.