Pakistan’s embassies across the globe observe Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s embassies across the world organized events on Saturday to observe Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir to mark four years since India’s illegal and unilateral actions of August 5, 2019.

The participants in attendance expressed solidarity and reiterated their commitment to raise their voices for Kashmiris to ensure the realization of their legitimate rights.

The events were held in the Pakistani missions and embassies in South Africa, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Sweden, the United States, China, Nepal, Austria, Kyrgyzstan, the Maldives, Myanmar, Kazakhstan, Koreas, the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, France, Japan, Ghana and other capitals of the world, according to media reports.

The events began with a recitation from the Holy Quran followed by national and Kashmir anthems. A special documentary on New Delhi’s 5th August 2019 illegal actions in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and its repercussions was also displayed on the occasion.

Special messages of President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif were read by officials of embassies.

The gatherings were attended by the members of Pakistani community. The participants were unanimous in reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering moral, political, and diplomatic support for the indigenous freedom struggle of the Kashmiri people.

Photo exhibitions on Indian atrocities and human rights violations in the IIOJK were also arranged on the occasion. – News Agencies