It is observed today as Kashmir Black Day to protest against India’s acts of annexing the occupied territory. The of August 5, 2019, will go down in history as a dark day. Which marked five years since the abrogation of special status about Kashmir. People are marking this day as Kashmir Black Day on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) and worldwide.
Observations by the Pakistani Kashmir
On this occasion, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly will have a special session addressed by the Prime Minister. Parliamentarians and people from different walks of life will participate in a walk organized at Islamabad.
Indian Move on August 5 Governor
India, on August 5, 2019, unilaterally and illegally abolished special status for Jammu and Kashmir, which Kashmiris rejected. Subsequently, India turned Jammu and Kashmir into a full military garrison. During those five years, Indian security forces’ brutalities caused the martyrdom of 907 innocent people, including children, injured about 2,400 others, and incarcerated more than 24,000 individuals.
International Community’s Call
Both Pakistanis demand that the international community and the United Nations take note of the increasing atrocities committed by Indian forces in the IOK. And Muslims themselves regarding the IOK situation that calls for the implementation of UN resolutions. While protecting human rights within their ambit as well as globally.
Presidential Statement on Kashmir Black Day
President Asif Ali Zardari has issued a message for observance of “Kashmir Black Day,” commemorating the completion of five years since India took unilateral illegal actions.” They pointed out that India’s continuous campaign to alter the demographic composition and political landscape of OJ&K violates UNSC resolutions and international laws, and cannot deter the brave struggle waged by its people.
Prime Minister’s Appeal to the International Community
In his message on “kashmir black day”, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif criticized India’s unlawful actions in Indian-held Jammu and Kashmir (IHK) on August 5, 2019. He has called upon the international community to pressure India to cease severe human rights abuses. Illegal actions must be reversed, oppressive laws abolished, and India must implement UN Security Council resolutions. Pakistan will continue providing full moral, political, and diplomatic support to the people of Kashmir.
Military’s Solidarity with Kashmiri People
On “Kashmir Black Day,” Pakistan’s armed forces expressed solidarity with the resilient people of the IOK. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, military chiefs. And services have reaffirmed their unwavering support for the right of self-determination of the Kashmiri people.” The ISPR criticized human rights violations by the Indian army, military siege & illegal demographic changes in the IOK. It was emphasized that these unjust actions, along with provocative statements by Indian leadership, present a constant threat to regional peace.
Sustainable peace/stability in the region is contingent upon resolution of Kashmir dispute by UN resolutions as well as aspirations of people of No sustainable peace/stability can come through without resolving this issue according to United Nations resolutions,” said ISPR reiterating Pakistani armed forces’ resolve to sustain their political, moral. And humanitarian support struggle for just struggle being waged by its brave people.” The Pakistan Armed Forces paid tributes to extraordinary sacrifices made by martyrs’ families in IIOJK & reiterated commitment towards the just struggle for freedom underpinning the Pakistani nation.
