Pakistan
Countrywide rallies held to observe Kashmir Solidarity Day
The day is also aimed to expose worst ever oppression being perpetrated by Indian occupational forces against Kashmiris in the illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Islamabad: Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed on Sunday to express unflinching support of Pakistani nation to the just struggle of Kashmiri people for their inalienable right to self-determination under the UN resolutions.
The day is also aimed to expose worst ever oppression being perpetrated by Indian occupational forces against Kashmiris in the illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
One minute silence was observed at 10:00 am across the country and sirens were blown to honor the sacrifices of Kashmiri martyrs.
Solidarity walks were organized in Islamabad, Muzaffarabad, Gilgit and in four provincial capitals.
Human chains are to be formed at Kohala and other important points linking Pakistan and Azad Kashmir.
Radio Pakistan also broadcast special programme to express solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiris of IIOJK.
On the occasion, Message from Tun Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad, former Prime Minister of Malaysia and a renowned global statesman, on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day.