Minister inaugurates exhibition on Kashmiri struggle

Around 50 artworks from renowned and young artists were displayed

LAHORE: Punjab Law Minister and Kashmir Committee Chairman Muhammad Basharat Raja inaugurated an art exhibition titled ‘Blood in the Valley’ at Alhamra Art Gallery on Wednesday.

The exhibition was held to show solidarity with the people of Kashmir. It featured 50 artworks from renowned and young artists in which Kashmiris’ freedom struggle was presented to the public.

Speaking on the occasion, the provincial law minister said that the international community and the United Nations had to fulfil their responsibility to protect innocent people of Kashmir from crimes against humanity being committed by occupying Indian military forces in occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

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The provincial minister reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to extend all possible political, moral and diplomatic support to Kashmiris until they attain their inalienable right to self-determination. He said that in this time of need, all Pakistanis were standing with the people of Kashmir. “The day of February 5 teaches us a lesson that everyone must be wise, brave and united in all critical times.”

Addressing on the occasion, Lahore Arts Council Executive Director Ather Ali Khan said, “We believe in supporting and promoting regional and international peace and stability by resolving all disputes and conflicts.” The exhibition was arranged to highlight the killing of innocent people of Kashmir.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 6^th, 2020.