Governor Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi today met a high-level delegation of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan, led by its Convener, Ghulam Muhammad Safi, at the Governor House.
The delegation included APHC General Secretary Pervaiz Ahmed Advocate, Sheikh Abdul Mateen, Zahid Safi, Sheikh Abdul Majeed, Secretary Information Imtiaz Wani, Muhammad Naeem Khan, and other office-bearers.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the prevailing situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), alleged human rights violations, the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination, and efforts to highlight the Kashmir issue more effectively at the international level.
Governor Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi said that Pakistan would continue extending its political, diplomatic, and moral support to the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination. He added that the international community must fulfil its responsibilities regarding the grave human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
The Governor said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir had rendered unprecedented sacrifices over the past several decades. He added that the time had come for the long-standing Kashmir dispute to be resolved in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people, paving the way for lasting peace and stability in South Asia.
Governor Sindh further said that India had already tested the option of confrontation with Pakistan. He added that the Kashmir dispute could not be resolved through the use of force but through a just settlement based on the United Nations resolutions and the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to continuing its political, diplomatic, and moral support for the legitimate aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
APHC Convener Ghulam Muhammad Safi said that the Hurriyat Conference was a non-political movement whose primary objective was to strive for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination. He stated that the entire central leadership of the Hurriyat Conference, including 34 women leaders, was currently imprisoned in India.
Ghulam Muhammad Safi alleged that India was committing serious human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, affecting thousands of families. He said the conflict had resulted in thousands of widows, more than 100,000 martyrs, and thousands of orphaned children. He added that the Kashmiri people continued their peaceful struggle for freedom and fundamental rights and remained hopeful that the international community would support their right to self-determination in accordance with the United Nations resolutions.
Ghulam Muhammad Safi further said that the Pakistan Muslim League had created Pakistan and expressed hope that Kashmir would also become part of Pakistan under a Pakistan Muslim League government. He added that the international community was increasingly paying attention to Pakistan’s position, particularly appreciating its positive, balanced, and conciliatory role regarding the recent developments involving Iran.
The delegation informed Governor Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi that a Kashmir Solidarity Rally would be held on July 8 to mark the 10th martyrdom anniversary of Burhan Muzaffar Wani. The rally would proceed from the Arts Council Karachi to the Karachi Press Club. The Governor described the rally as a powerful expression of solidarity with the Kashmiri people and paid rich tribute to their struggle and sacrifices.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Governor Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi and the delegation reaffirmed their resolve to continue political, diplomatic, and moral efforts to highlight the Kashmir issue more effectively at the international level and to support the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination.