ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP):Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that a just and fair resolution of the Kashmir dispute is indispensable for establishing lasting peace, stability and prosperity in South Asia.
In his message on Kashmir Black Day, he urged the international community to play an effective role in fulfilling the promises made to the Kashmiri people and ensuring the implementation of relevant United Nations resolutions.
The Chairman Senate said that October 27, 1947, remains a dark and tragic day in the history of the Kashmiri people, when Indian forces entered Jammu and Kashmir, disregarding the aspirations and wishes of its people.
He said that the day serves as a solemn reminder of the Kashmiri people’s prolonged struggle, unparalleled sacrifices and unwavering commitment to achieving their inalienable right to self-determination.
Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani stated that the Kashmir dispute remains a key pillar of Pakistan’s foreign policy and is fundamentally linked to the establishment of peace in the region.
He emphasized that the Kashmiri people must be allowed to determine their own future freely. Despite the use of force, restrictions and persistent concerns over human rights, he said, the Kashmiri people continue their struggle, demonstrating remarkable courage, resilience and steadfastness.
The Chairman Senate observed that India’s actions of August 5, 2019, raised serious questions regarding the constitutional status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and the fundamental rights of its people.
He reiterated Pakistan’s rejection of these actions and reaffirmed its principled position that a sustainable resolution of the Kashmir dispute must be based on the aspirations of the Kashmiri people and the relevant United Nations resolutions.
Paying tribute to the martyrs of the Kashmir freedom movement, the Chairman Senate said that their sacrifices constitute an unforgettable chapter in the history of the Kashmiri people.
He affirmed that Pakistan’s Parliament, political leadership and people would continue to support the right to self-determination of their Kashmiri brothers and sisters. He reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to extending political, moral and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people.
Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani called upon the international community and relevant international institutions to take serious note of the human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and take practical steps towards a just, peaceful and lasting resolution of the dispute.
He emphasized that resolving the Kashmir issue is essential not only to fulfilling the long-standing aspirations of the Kashmiri people but also to promoting peace, regional cooperation and economic development across South Asia.
Concluding his message, the Chairman Senate said that Kashmir Black Day serves as an important reminder to the international community of its responsibility to take meaningful and effective measures to ensure that the Kashmiri people are granted their internationally recognized right to self-determination.
He reaffirmed that Pakistan would continue to stand firmly with the Kashmiri people until a just and lasting resolution of the dispute is achieved.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
