President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday repeated Pakistan’s political, diplomatic and moral support for the Kashmiri people.
In their separate messages on the occasion of Kashmir Martyrs’ Day, which was observed today, they said the day serves as a reminder of the hereditary resilience, resistance to brutal powers and unwavering determination of Kashmiris for their freedom.
President Zardari paid tribute to the unwavering courage, determination and victims of the Kashmiri people who have resisted Indian occupation for decades and continue their struggle for self-determination.
“I pay tribute to the 22 great Kashmiri martyrs who sacrificed their lives against oppression and barbarism and for the right to freedom outside Srinagar prison on July 13, 1931.”
“The great battle that the Kashmiri people carry on today is a continuation of the victims of these 22 martyrs. The freedom light that their victim lit in the heart of the Kashmiri nation is still burning bright today,” he added.
President concluded that his message said that India’s “illegal occupation” of Kashmir had turned the region into a military prison in which “outdoor murder, enforced disappearance, political prison, demographic changes and systematic efforts to erase Muslim identity” were underway.
Prime Minister Shehbaz said in his message that Kashmiris has been and continues to sacrifice their lives in the pursuit of their legitimate struggle for the right to self -determination.
“Today, Pakistan’s government confirms its obligation to solve the Kashmir issue and the right to self-determine Jammu and Kashmir in accordance with the decisions of the United Nations.”
Meanwhile, Kashmiris observes on both sides of the control line as well as those residing in Pakistan and across the globe, Kashmir Martyrs’ day to pay tribute to the martyrs on July 13, 1931 and all Kashmiris who have sacrificed their lives in the fight for freedom.
Today’s compliance has been called by all parties Hurriyat conference and is supported by all pro-freedom leaders and organizations.
To honor the martyrs, collect, seminars and conferences are held in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Pakistan and in larger capitals around the world.
In Muzaffarabad, Kashmir Liberation Cell in collaboration with AJK chapter from All Parties Hurriyat conference has organized a public collection followed by a demonstration.
Pasban-e-Hurriyat has also arranged a protestrally against Burhan Wani Shaheed Chowk.
In addition, a smart turned police quota will present a ceremonial greeting at the Shuhada monument to respect the martyrs.
