President, PM reiterated support to Kashmiris

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif have reiterated their resolve to continue extending full moral, diplomatic and political support to Kashmiri brothers and sisters until they achieve their inalienable right to self-determination according to UN Security Council resolutions.

They urged the international community to take serious notice of Indian atrocities on, and human rights abuses of, the people of Kashmir and prevail upon the aggressor to implement the world body resolutions.

“We urge the international community to pressurise India to halt its human rights abuses in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), alleviate the suffering of Kashmiris, and implement UN Security Council resolutions. Pakistan will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with its Kashmiri brothers and sisters until they achieve their inalienable right to self-determination,” President Zardari said in his message on the occasion of ‘Kashmir Black Day’ being observed on Sunday (Oct 27).

“We strongly condemn India’s ongoing atrocities and reaffirm our unwavering moral, diplomatic, and political support for the Kashmiri people’s just cause. The recent developments in the Middle East are a stark reminder that long-standing disputes should not be allowed to fester. Violating international law and pushing disputes under the rug does not guarantee lasting peace. Three generations of Kashmiris have waited for the world, especially the United Nations, to deliver them their right to self-determination. The world can no longer ignore its responsibility,” President Zardari said.

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in his message said, “On this day, 77 years ago, Indian forces landed in Srinagar. India has since stifled the legitimate aspirations of the Kashmiri people to determine their own destiny. It has failed to fulfill its obligations under the relevant UN Security Council resolutions. The people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) have suffered countless hardships during the last seventy-seven years. However, their resolve to realize their inalienable right to self-determination remains as firm as it was in 1947.”