Observing a particularly somber Kashmir Day this time around, people came out in full support of those stuck amidst the Indian lock down following the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution.
Among the countless people standing in solidarity with Kashmir were a number of Pakistani celebrities as well, who made sure to extend their full support to the Muslim-majority region.
"Rest assured that we Pakistanis have not forgotten you and will stand resolute by your side #StandWithKashmir #KashmirSolidarity," wrote actor Mehwish Hayat, adding how it's been six months since Kashmir has been under lock down.
This is the sixth month that the lockdown in IOK is ongoing.Where is the international outcry at this flagrant abuse of civil liberties & human rights??!Rest assured that we Pakistanis have not forgotten you & will stand resolute by your side #Standwithkashmir #KashmirSolidarity
— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) February 5, 2020
Hamza Ali Abbasi also penned a heartfelt prayer for Kashmir writing, "May Allah allow me to live to see that day when the fate of Kashmir is determined according to the wishes of our Kashmiri brothers and sisters."
#Kashmir... Oh Kashmir.... All i can do is raise a voice for you. May Allah allow me to live to see that day when the fate of Kashmir is determined according to the wishes of our Kashmiri brothers and sisters... Salute to ur resilience and Salute to ur courage. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/smuGKEI67c
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) February 5, 2020
Mahira Khan and her Superstar co-star Bilal Ashraf also chimed in with prayers, hoping for freedom for Kashmir.
Dear Kashmiris, may you get the kind of freedom you all wish for. May there be peace for all of you, the kind we all deserve. Ameen. #KashmirSolidarityDay
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) February 5, 2020
Let humanity prevail #StandWithKashmir #KashmirSolidarityDay
— Bilal Ashraf (@IamBilalAshraf) February 5, 2020
Ranjha Ranjha Kardi star Imran Ashraf also tweeted a tribute to the people of Kashmir for their countless sacrifices.
On this day, we pay tribute to the brave people of Kashmir who have sacrificed so much for their right to live happily. #istandwithKashmir #MillionsforKashmir #KashmirSolidarityDay pic.twitter.com/RLY2AS43Uh
— Imran Ashraf (@IamImranAshraf) February 5, 2020
"Peace and freedom are basic human rights," tweeted Saba Qamar, who is currently working on the film Kamli.
Kashmir has bled too much and for too long. Peace and freedom are basic human rights. #istandinsolidaritywithkashmir
— Saba Qamar (@s_qamarzaman) February 5, 2020
Humayun Saeed took to Twitter to share a video produced by ISPR for the Kashmiris, adding a call for freedom.
https://twitter.com/iamhumayunsaeed/status/1224969229914558465
Here's hoping that the next Kashmir Solidarity Day sees better circumstances in the region itself.
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