Kashmir Solidarity Day has been observed on 5th
February each year since 1990 in Pakistan as a protest against Indian control
on part of Kashmir. It is a day dedicated to show Pakistan support and unity
with the people of Indian occupied Kashmir, their ongoing freedom struggle and
to pay homage to Kashmiri Martyrs who sacrificed their life struggling for the
Kashmir’s freedom.
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| Beautiful Kashmir |
This day is observed by people throughout Pakistan and Azad Jammuand Kashmir (AJK). Kashmir Day was first proposed by Qazi Hussain Ahmed of
Jamat e Islami in 1990 in Pakistan. Since then, there is always a public
holiday in Pakistan on 5th February. It is an internationally recognized
day observed by the people, predominantly Kashmiris worldwide. Special prayers are offered for the liberation of Kashmir and protests are carried
out against the Indian Oppression of Kashmir.
Kashmir dispute is a core issue between Pakistan and India.
It has led Pakistan to face three wars and have devoted a major portion of their
national incomes to defense budgets. World leaders have stressed the need to
resolve the Kashmir Dispute between India and Pakistan to avoid an eventuality
that may cause a catastrophe in the region. The long standing Kashmir dispute
is a threat to Peace and Stability of the region and it is a major of cause of
continued tension between the south Asian nuclear powers.
It is Pakistan views that the International Community and Governing Bodies should force India to stop shedding the blood of innocent
Kashmiris. However, the international communities except China refuse to
interfere in this conflict and maintain that this matter should be resolved
bilaterally. Government attaches the great importance to peaceful and durable
solution of this dispute in accordance with the United Nations resolution and
aspirations of the people of occupied Kashmir.
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| Protest against Indian Oppression on Kashmir |
Kashmir Day has a particular importance to major political
and religious political parties of both Pakistan and AJK. All political parties
including coalition partners of government, religious parties, opinion leader
and people from different societies organized different procession, rallies,
conferences and long marches.. They also advocate the peaceful resolution of
the Kashmir dispute. People use different slogans to support the Kashmiri’s
struggle and to express solidarity with them.
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Raja Pervez
Ashraf, Prime Minister of AJK and President of AJK Abdul Majid would issue some
special messages related to Kashmir. They will express solidarity with the
people of occupied Kashmir. A convention will be held in Islamabad to pay a tribute
to the Kashmir martyrs, who sacrificed their lives to get self-determination.
The Prime Minister will also host a dinner in the honor of prominent Kashimiri
leader of occupied Kashmir.
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