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#KashmirHour becomes globally top trend on Twitter

#KashmirHour becomes globally top trend on Twitter
August 30, 2019
LAHORE (92 News) – #KashmirHour on Friday became the globally top trend on Twitter as Pakistan observed ‘Kashmir Hour’ to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people. With over 151,000 tweets at the time this report was filed, #KashmirHour was trending at the number two spot globally. People on Twitter used the hashtag to share pictures of peaceful protests across Pakistan being held to express solidarity with the people of Indian occupied Kashmir.
Pakistan stands in solidarity with Kashmiris
On the appeal of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistanis came out to observe Kashmir Hour and gave strong message to the world that Pakistan stood in solidarity with Kashmiris. The main event of Kashmir Hour was held at Islamabad’s Constitution Avenue where the prime minister delivered an address to a charged crowd. Federal ministers and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have also gathered at D-Chowk, while government employees also came out of their offices to participate in Kashmir Hour on the streets. In Islamabad, the main event held outside the Prime Minister’s Office where a large gathering was addressed by the prime minister. Along with the premier, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan and Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Naeem ul Haque are also in attendance. The national anthem and Kashmir’s anthem were played at the start of the event.