Pakistan will always stand by the people of Kashmir, says PM
ISLAMABAD (92 News) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan will always stand by the people of Kashmir.
In a message on Kashmir Black Day, the prime minister said that Pakistan will not rest till Kashmiris secure their legitimate right to self-determination. “Pakistan will always stand by the people of Kashmir, no matter, what the cost is. Pakistan's rock-solid support to the Kashmir cause remains as steadfast as ever.
“Kashmir dispute has been on the United Nations' agenda for over seven and a half decades. I call upon international community to voice against the ongoing Indian atrocities in the occupied territory. I also demand an immediate reversal of the Indian government's illegal and unilateral actions of 5th August 2019,” he added.
The prime minister said that the only solution to the Jammu and Kashmir dispute lies in ensuring that the Kashmiris are allowed to exercise their right of self-determination, through the democratic process of holding a UN-mandated free and impartial plebiscite.
Meanwhile, in his message, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, paying rich tribute to the Kashmiris for rendering sacrifices in the struggle for the right to self-determination, has reiterated the country's resolve to continue backing Kashmiris in their struggle. “October 27th is the darkest day in the history of India which emerged as the worst dictator and colonialist country in the world 75 years ago. After building the world's largest prison, India is now trying to make the occupied Kashmir the largest cemetery. Despite 75 years of oppression, India has failed to suppress the freedom movement of Kashmiris.”
He urged the world community to play a due role in barring India from violating human rights in occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He also demanded of the international community to fulfil its promise of holding a referendum to resolve long standing Kashmir dispute.
