A complete shutdown is being observed in occupied Kashmir today to mark the "Black Day", the day the Indian forces had first entered the valley in 1947 — South Punjab News reported.
Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over observed Black Day today to convey to the world that India has occupied Jammu and Kashmir against their will and is denying them their inalienable right to self-determination.
On October 27, 1947, the Indian troops had invaded Jammu and Kashmir and occupied it in total violation of the Partition Plan of the subcontinent and against the Kashmiris’ aspirations.
The day was marked with a complete shutdown in occupied Kashmir and rallies in world capitals.
Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC), as well as around world capitals, are observing the day and taking out rallies.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Black Day is observed to show the world that India has occupied Kashmir against the will of its people and was "denying them their inalienable right to self-determination".President and Prime Minister, in their separate messages on the occasion of "Kashmir Black Day" being observed on Saturday (Oct 27), have reiterated unflinching diplomatic and political support for the just cause of the people of Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
President Dr Arif Alvi has said that we pay homage to the sacrifices of our brethren in Occupied Kashmir and reiterate our unflinching and steadfast moral, diplomatic and political support for the just cause of the people of Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
In his message on the occasion, he said this support will continue till the realization of their lawful right to self-determination.
The President said that United Nations Security Council through several of its resolutions, has validated the Kashmiris' right to decide their future through a fair and impartial plebiscite.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Pakistan would not relent in its moral, political and diplomatic support until the Kashmiris realize their legitimate right to self-determination in accordance with the United Nations Security Council resolutions.
In his message to the nation on Kashmir Black Day, he said the day marked a tragic day in the history of South Asia.
The prime minister called for immediate implementation of the recommendation to set up a UN Commission of Inquiry to investigate human rights abuses by Indian occupation forces.
President Dr Arif Alvi has said that we pay homage to the sacrifices of our brethren in Occupied Kashmir and reiterate our unflinching and steadfast moral, diplomatic and political support for the just cause of the people of Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
In his message on the occasion, he said this support will continue till the realization of their lawful right to self-determination.
The President said that United Nations Security Council through several of its resolutions, has validated the Kashmiris' right to decide their future through a fair and impartial plebiscite.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Pakistan would not relent in its moral, political and diplomatic support until the Kashmiris realize their legitimate right to self-determination in accordance with the United Nations Security Council resolutions.
In his message to the nation on Kashmir Black Day, he said the day marked a tragic day in the history of South Asia.
The prime minister called for immediate implementation of the recommendation to set up a UN Commission of Inquiry to investigate human rights abuses by Indian occupation forces.
The Government of Pakistan has reiterated its unwavering support to the Kashmir cause, saying: "Pakistan will continue to support the brave people of Jammu and Kashmir."Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for the UN Commission of Inquiry to investigate human rights abuses by Indian occupation forces."Pakistan will not relent in its moral, political and diplomatic support until the Kashmiris realise their legitimate right to self-determination in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions," he stated.
President Dr Arif Alvi paid "homage to the sacrifices of our brethren in occupied Kashmir and reiterate our unflinching and steadfast moral, diplomatic and political support for the just cause of the people of Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir".
