Artworks highlight Kashmiris’ freedom struggle

LAHORE:An art exhibition titled “Blood in the Valley” was held on Wednesday to show solidarity with the people of Held Kashmir at Alhamra Art Gallery.

The exhibition featured 50 artworks from renowned and young artists and highlighted Kashmiris’ struggle for freedom from the clutches of India.

Law Minister and Chairman Kashmir Committee Punjab Muhammad Raja Basharat was the chief guest of the exhibition who inaugurated the exhibition along with Executive Director Alhamra Athar Ali Khan.

On occasion, Raja Basharat said that the international community and the United Nations have to fulfill their responsibility to protect innocent Kashmiris from crimes against humanity being committed by occupying military forces in Held Kashmir. Raja reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to extend all possible political, moral and diplomatic support to Kashmiris until they attain their inalienable right to self-determination.

He said that in this time of need, all Pakistani are standing with Kashmiris, Feb 5 gives us a lesson that everyone must be wise, brave and united in all critical times, he added. Executive Director Lahore Arts Council Ather Ali Khan said: We believe in supporting and promoting regional and international peace and stability by resolving all disputes and conflicts.

The exhibition is arranged to highlight the killing of innocents Kashmiris. Kashmir dispute is an internationally recognised issue and needs to be resolved in accordance with the UNSC resolutions and aspirations of the Kashmiri people, he said.

Before the exhibition, a walk was organised to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir in which Alhamra’s officers, employees, artists and other audience participated to raise their voice in favor of the Kashmiri people.

The exhibition “Blood in the Valley” was attended by a large gathering of people including government, civil functionaries and important personalities from different walks of life.