Kashmir Solidarity Day observed

ISLAMABAD: Nation observed Kashmir Solidarity Day on Friday to highlight the Kashmiris’ cause and the need for resolution of the longstanding dispute as per their aspirations.

The day dawned with special prayers at mosques for the freedom of Kashmiri people and their emancipation from Indian subjugation. One-minute silence was observed at 10:00am to pay tributes to the Kashmiri martyrs.

Human chains at Kohala and Mangla bridges and other points linking Pakistan and Azad Kashmir were formed. Rallies, public meetings, functions and seminars were held across the country to highlight the Indian brutalities in Occupied Kashmir and different aspects of the dispute.

These events were also aimed at drawing attention of the world community towards the plight of the people in the occupied territory. It was a public holiday in the country. TV channels broadcasted special programmes featuring different dimensions of the issue.