Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed on Tuesday to reiterate whole-hearted support of the Pakistani nation to just struggle of Kashmiri people for their inalienable right to self-determination under UN resolutions.
One minute silence was observed, a short while ago to pay homage to the martyrs of the liberation struggle of Occupied Kashmir.
Human chains was formed at Kohala, Mangla, Holar and Azad Pattan points linking Pakistan and Azad Kashmir. in nSouth Punjab, Hundreds rallies were taken out in Muzaffargarh, Multan, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Jampur, Khangarh, Alipur, Jatoi, Kotadu,MehmoodKot, Khanewal, Mailsi, Vehari, Burewala,Lodhran, Kehror Pucca, Duniyapur, Rahimyarkhan, Bahawalnagar,Chishtian, Fort Abbas, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Arifwala, Qadarpur Ran, Mian CHunnu, Chichawatni,Shorkot,Rangpur,Chowk Sarwar Shaheed, Bahu Sultan, and every nook and corner of the country to express solidarity with Kashmiri freedom fighters and to draw the world attention towards Indian atrocities and brutalities.
In the federal capital, people belonging to different strata of society formed a human chain at D-Chowk to express solidarity with their oppressed Kashmiri brethren.
On the occasion, President Arif Alvi addressed the session of the AJK Legislative Assembly in Muzaffarabad and a function in Islamabad in the evening.
Events have also been organized in London to effectively project humanitarian aspects of the lingering Kashmir dispute at the world level.
News and Current Affairs Channel of Radio Pakistan are broadcasting special marathon transmission in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day today.
In Azad Jammu and Kashmir, people observed Kashmir Solidarity Day with a renewed pledge to seek a solution to the longstanding dispute in accordance with the UN resolutions and aspirations of the Kashmiri people. The day was dawned with special prayers for the martyrs and success of the freedom movement.
Human Chains was formed at Kohala, BararKot and other points linking Pakistan and Azad Kashmir.
One-minute silence will be observed at 10.00 am to honour the Kashmiri martyrs.
In Muzaffarabad, the main event of the day was the special session of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly which was addressed by President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi.
Food was distributed among the Kashmiri refugees in their camps at Muzaffarabd, Bagh, Kotli and Mirpur.
Public rallies, walks, seminars have also been organized to draw world attention towards the plight of oppressed Kashmiri people in occupied territory. Azad Kashmir Radio Muzaffarabad has arranged daylong programmes featuring different dimensions of the Kashmir dispute, freedom struggle, human rights abuse by India in Occupied Kashmir and interviews of important personalities.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the main function in connection with the Kashmir solidarity day held in Peshawar.
The speakers pinpointed the atrocities being perpetrated by Indian troops on the innocent Kashmiris in occupied territory.
Meanwhile, rallies were taken out from Hashtnagri, Gulbahar and Chamkani to mark the day. Similarly, a photographic exhibition has also been arranged to highlight the Indian atrocities.
Special functions were held in all educational institutions across the province to express solidarity with the innocent Kashmiri people who are struggling for their right to self-determination.Like other parts of the country, Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed in Balochistan. In this connection, a number of programmes have been chalked out to mark the day and express solidarity with the Kashmiri brethren.
In Gilgit Baltistan, protest rallies were carried out today in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day.
In Gilgit, the main protest rally was taken out from High School No1.
Speakers on the occasion condemned atrocities being perpetrated on innocent Kashmiries who are struggling for their inalienable right to self-determination.
Force Commander Northern Areas Major General Ahsan Memhood also led a car rally from Lalik Jan Stadium.
Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed in Sindh province like other parts of the country.
Rallies were carried out in all cities including metropolitan Karachi to highlight the struggle of Kashmiris.
