Pakistan reaffirms political, moral, diplomatic support to Kashmiris

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Sunday reiterated Pakistan’s political, moral and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people until they get their right to self-determination as per the United Nations Security Council resolutions and their aspirations.

In their separate messages on the occasion of Kashmir Martyrs Day, they said the day served as a reminder of the inherited resilience resistance against the brutal forces and unwavering determination of Kashmiris for their freedom.

Zardari lauded the unwavering courage, determination and sacrifices of the Kashmiri people who have resisted the Indian occupation for decades and continue their struggle for self-determination.

He urged the international community and human rights organizations to take immediate notice of the Indian state terrorism and grave human rights abuses in the occupied territory.

In his message, Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan will continue to extend its political, diplomatic and moral support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who were waging a struggle to gain their right to self-determination and freedom. Shehbaz said the Kashmir Martyrs Day was observed every year to pay tribute to the 22 Kashmiris, who sacrificed their lives on July 13, 1931 while protesting the Dogra forces of Jammu and Kashmir.

He said the day served as a reminder of the inherent steadfastness resistance against the brutal forces and unwavering resolve of the Muslims of Kashmir.

“The struggle for freedom human rights and Kashmiri rights has been going on throughout Kashmir’s history. The Kashmiri people have been and are sacrificing their lives in their legitimate struggle for their right to self-determination,” he said, adding, “Pakistan expresses its political diplomatic and moral support in solidarity with the Muslims of Jammu and Kashmir which is illegally occupied by India.

“We salute the bravery and determination of all Kashmiri martyrs who sacrificed their lives during decades of Indian occupation. Today the Government of Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to the resolution of the Kashmir issue and the right of self-determination of Jammu and Kashmir in accordance with the United Nations resolutions,” he concluded.

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also paid a glowing tribute to the brave Kashmiri martyrs of July 13, 1931. In his message on the Kashmir Martyrs Day, he said the sacrifice of the martyrs of Srinagar Central Jail was a reminder that the spirit of freedom could never be suppressed by bullets.

The PPP chairman said his party always stood shoulder to shoulder with the Kashmiri people in their just struggle for self-determination.