Islamabad: The Senate unanimously passed a resolution expressing support for the right to self-determination of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, coinciding with the observance of Kashmir Black Day. The resolution emphasized the need for a peaceful settlement of the Kashmir dispute in line with United Nations Security Council resolutions, highlighting the significance of the Kashmiri people’s right to determine their own future.

According to Radio Pakistan, the resolution, moved by Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Engineer Amir Muqam, paid tribute to the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Kashmir for their ongoing struggle and sacrifices. It reaffirmed Pakistan’s stance that a just and lasting settlement of the Kashmir dispute is not feasible without respecting the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. The Senate called upon the United Nations to play an effective role in implementing its resolutions and urged the international community to recognize human rights violations in the region.

The resolution declared that the entry of Indian forces into the region on October 27, 1947, marked a significant turning point in the history of the dispute. It also called on the Government to continue political, moral, and diplomatic support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and to intensify efforts to highlight the issue internationally. The Senate also passed six bills and introduced several others, which were referred to the standing committees for further deliberation. Additionally, the session began with prayers for the late General (Retired) Abdul Waheed Kakar, former Chief of Army Staff. The Senate is scheduled to reconvene tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.