ISLAMABAD:President Dr Arif Alvi has reiterated nation’s resolve of supporting the people of Occupied Kashmir in their struggle for right to self-determination.
Addressing a ceremony in connection with “Kashmir Hour” here at Presidency on Friday, he said Kashmir is not just a piece of land for Pakistan but it’s a relationship of faith and humanity.
The President said observing Kashmir Hour today shows Pakistan’s commitment for Kashmir cause.
He said valley of occupied Kashmir is witnessing communication clampdown and Indian forces are committing the worst kind of human rights violations there.
He said over one hundred thousand Kashmiris have been martyred since 1948 even children have sacrificed for freedom of Occupied Kashmir.
He said India has deputed extra troops in occupied valley after abrogation of article 370. He said no media is allowed to report from the occupied territory.
The President pointed out that Kashmir is an internationally recognized dispute and it is India which took to the UN Security Council.
He warned the world that India is ruled by a fascist regime and nuclear assets of India are not secure in their hands. He said Pakistan desires a peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute. However, he said Pakistan will respond befittingly to any misadventure by Modi’s government.
He said only plebiscite can lead to a peaceful solution of the long standing dispute. He said India has nefarious designs against Pakistan and arrest of a serving Indian Navy commander Kulbhushan Jadhav is a testimony to the fact.
Referring to Pakistan and India stand-off in February this year, the President said India should not forget that Pakistan downed two of its fighter aircraft and captured one of its pilots. He said Pakistan, keeping alive the Islamic norms, returned the pilot as a peace gesture.
He urged the youth to work hard to strengthen Pakistan economically as strong Pakistan is important for freedom of Kashmir.
Earlier, Siren was blared at 12 noon and national anthems of Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir were played.
Children from different schools were also present on the occasion. They were carrying flags of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir and chanting slogans for freedom of Kashmir.