ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s unyielding support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination during the annual observance of Youm-e-Ilhaq-e-Pakistan, or Kashmir’s Accession to Pakistan Day. The day marks the historical resolution passed by the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference on July 19, 1947, which advocated for the state’s accession to Pakistan.

According to Press Information Department: The resolution, adopted at a critical juncture in the subcontinent’s history, represented the collective aspirations of Jammu and Kashmir’s Muslim population, urging the Dogra rulers to honor the people’s will. The event underscores the deep-rooted connections between Pakistan and the region, based on shared history, faith, and cultural ties, emphasizing the significance of respecting the Kashmiri people’s expressed wishes.

The Prime Minister highlighted that Pakistan’s support aligns with United Nations Security Council resolutions advocating for the region’s right to self-determination. The unresolved status of Jammu and Kashmir continues to impact regional peace and security, with a resolution deemed necessary for lasting peace in South Asia. Pakistan remains committed to providing diplomatic, political, and moral support to the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir in their struggle for fundamental rights.