PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi said October 27, 1947 is a black chapter in Kashmir’s history when Indian forces illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
In their separate messages on Youm-e-Siyah Kashmir, Governor Kundi said Black Day is a reminder of the Kashmiri people’s struggle, sacrifices and unwavering resolve for the right to self-determination.
He said Kashmiris have been facing hardships, restrictions and human rights violations for decades but their commitment to the cause remains strong. The Governor said people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan stand shoulder to shoulder with their Kashmiri brothers and sisters. He reaffirmed that Pakistan will continue its political, diplomatic and moral support and has raised the legitimate case of Kashmiris at every local, national and international forum.
He said Pakistan wants peace and a negotiated settlement of the Kashmir dispute, adding that a peaceful solution is indispensable for lasting peace in the region. He said Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif are playing an important role in the US-Iran ceasefire efforts and Pakistan wants similar global attention to resolve Kashmir.Adviser Samar Haroon Bilour said the freedom struggle and sacrifices of Kashmiris are unforgettable. She said solidarity with Kashmiris reflects shared human values and belief in the right to freedom.
Bilour called on the international community and the United Nations to take notice of human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances and unlawful arrests. She said a nation’s voice cannot be suppressed by force and Kashmiris must be given the right to decide their future.
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