Kashmiri diaspora urged to lead global advocacy for freedom struggle

Islamabad:Pakistan remains not only a direct party to the Kashmir conflict but also a steadfast advocate for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination, Zaffar Ahmad Quraishi, Chairman of Kashmir Campaign Global, UK said here on Wednesday, says a press release.

Speaking at a reception hosted by United Kashmir Journalists Association (UKJA), Quraishi emphasized Pakistan’s longstanding role in raising the Kashmir issue on international platforms and urged the global Kashmiri diaspora to take up their responsibility in further internationalizing the movement with unity and clarity of objectives.

“The Kashmir diaspora has a vital role to play. They must unite to bring the Kashmir issue to the forefront of global political discourse,” he said, noting that disunity and lack of strategic communication have often hampered progress.

He highlighted the power of media as a strategic tool, stating that during periods of heightened Pakistan-India tensions, particularly around the events of 2019, and recent Indian aggression, both Pakistani and Kashmiri media successfully exposed India and human rights violations it has been committing in the region.