Embassy of Pakistan holds discussion on Kashmir

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Oct 27: Embassy of Pakistan in Nepal organized a special event to mark Kashmir Black Day today.

Speaking on the occasion, Abrar H. Hashmi, Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal, talked about the suffering of the people in Kashmir and the non-implementation of UN resolution with the regard to the region.

He said, "27^th October marks the day when Indian occupation forces landed in Srinagar in 1947, leading to an age of tribulation for the oppressed people of IIOJK. Recently held sham election in IIOJK is a failed exercise which does not exhibit the true wishes of the people with regard to their right of self-determination. Indian outright refusal to implement the UNSC resolutions is a stark reminder of its indifference to international calls for permanent resolution of the issue," according to a press release issued by the Embassy.

Speaking at the event, participants expressed their solidarity with the people of Kashmir. They explored the legal framework available for resolution of Kashmir dispute, especially after revocation of Articles 370 and 35(A) in August 2019. Indian obstinacy and other factors which are hindering the plebiscite in J&K. They also discussed the recently held farce election in IIOJK, which does not reflect the true aspiration of the oppressed people. The participants emphasized that Kashmir issue should be duly recognized as festering flash point that requires immediate peaceful resolution by the world community when the world is already facing Ukraine-Russia conflict and escalating security situation in the Middle East owing to genocide in Gaza, stated the press release.

During the programme, messages of the President, Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister of Pakistan were read out.