Kashmir Solidarity Day is being observed today (Thursday) across Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir with full zeal and fervour to express solidarity with the people of Indian-held Kashmir and pay tribute to the sacrifices of Kashmiri martyrs. The day is a regular annual event being marked to support the indigenous freedom struggle of the people of Occupied Kashmir and their right to plebiscite; and to condemn Indian aggression on the held valley, its illegal occupation, its tyrannical rule, and atrocities against innocent people. A large number of people, organisations and parties are observing Kashmir Day, which is a gazetted holiday throughout Pakistan. One minute’s silence was observed at 10:00 am today in honour of the Kashmiri shuhada.
A human chain will be formed by the people of Pakistan and Kashmir at the Kohala Bridge, linking Pakistan with Azad Kashmir, as a gesture of oneness and commitment to their brethren in Occupied Kashmir.
Kashmir Solidarity Week will feature a presentation of a memorandum to UN representatives, TV talk shows and a Kashmir convention.
An essay competition will be held among the students of colleges and universities on February 6-7 on the following topic: Kashmir Issue – A Quest for Solutions. Entries for the competition have been requested to reach the Kashmir Committee by February 16.
Meanwhile, the Parliamentary Special Committee on Kashmir will observe Kashmir Solidarity Week by hosting events, starting from a seminar on “Kashmir Conflict and Need for Peace: Tackling the Root-cause”.
Rallies are also being held in all the major cities throughout the country to express solidarity with Kashmiri Muslims and their right of self determination.
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