ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will continue raising the voice of the Kashmiri people at international forums, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said in a message marking Kashmir Black Day on October 27.
In his statement, Dar recalled that Indian troops entered Srinagar on October 27, 1947. He said the Kashmir dispute remained unresolved nearly eight decades later, while the Kashmiri people continued to be denied their right to self-determination, according to his message.
The deputy prime minister emphasized the importance of United Nations Security Council resolutions, describing them as a basis for resolving the Kashmir dispute. He said the aspirations of the Kashmiri people should be taken into account in efforts to find a peaceful and lasting solution.
Dar stated that the Kashmiri struggle was centered on justice, peace and the right to self-determination. He also referred to developments following the August 5, 2019, measures in Indian-administered Kashmir, saying they had drawn greater international attention to the region’s situation.
Expressing concern over the detention of political leaders in Indian-administered Kashmir, Dar stressed the need for continued international attention to human rights conditions. He said the aspirations of the Kashmiri people could not be suppressed through force and coercion.
The deputy prime minister called on the international community to play an active role in protecting the fundamental rights of Kashmiris. He also underscored the need for effective international efforts to support a peaceful resolution of the longstanding dispute.
