The Pakistan embassy yesterday observed ‘Kashmir Black Day’ at a programme attended by a large number of community members including people of Kashmiri origin.
Ambassador Shahzad Ahmad asserted that ‘Pakistan will continue to support people of Jammu and Kashmir politically and diplomatically.’
“We urge the international community, especially the United Nations, to resolve the issue in accordance with its resolutions,” he said.
The envoy also read out the messages of president and prime minister of Pakistan issued on the occasion of Kashmir Black Day.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was quoted as saying that the ‘implementation of the UN resolution was the only plausible, peaceful, logical and conceivable solution to the Kashmir dispute.’
A number of speakers, including Mohamed Khan, Rana Mohamed Anwar and Zahid Awan highlighted that Kashmir was one of the most important issues of the era, a flashpoint for a bigger disaster.
“The international community should pay immediate attention to the issue and work towards its resolution,” said Khan.
Anwar said ‘the Kashmiri people’s struggle for their right to self-determination would bear fruit and it could not be denied.’
“The international community should play its due role in getting the people of Kashmir their right to self-determination,” he added.
A short documentary on the alleged atrocities being committed by the Indian Armed Forces in the disputed province was also screened.