Kashmir Solidarity Day was marked in the twin cities with scores of rallies denouncing the atrocities committed by Indian forces in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
People in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, like the rest of the country, marched in solidarity with their Kashmiri brethren.
The federal government educational institutions working under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) held several events on Sunday in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day to show solidarity with the innocent people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
In the collective event of 14 girls' colleges held in the Islamabad Model College F/7-2, the girls demonstrated tableaus regarding atrocities on Kashmiris and recorded their protest against Indian atrocities through speeches.
On the other hand, a ceremony was also held at Islamabad Model School for Girls G/9-3.Director Colleges Professor Aftab Tariq was the chief guest of the main event while Director Academics Riffat Jabeen was also present. A large number of teachers including principals Saba Faisal, Shazia Shamim Rizvi, Farah Hamid, Dr Firdous participated in the ceremony.
Students from other colleges including Model College F/10-2, Model College F/7-4, Model College G/10-2, and Model College F/11 presented speeches and tableaus regarding Kashmir Day.
Meanwhile, like in other parts of the country to show solidarity with the people of Kashmir protest rallies were being organised all over the Hazara division. A chain of human hands was made on the Kohala bridge to express solidarity with the Kashmiri brothers and sisters.
On behalf of District Administration Abbottabad, Additional Assistant Commissioner Galiyat Zarak Yar Khan participated in a chain of human hands which was made to express solidarity with Kashmiris at Kohala Bridge.
A large number of citizens and students were present on this occasion and expressed solidarity with the Kashmiri brothers, the AAC appreciated the enthusiasm of the citizens and students and reiterated that the freedom struggle will continue till the independence of Kashmir.
In Mansehra, various ceremonies and rallies were organized at different places regarding Kashmir Solidarity Day in which prominent political personalities and heads of various government institutions and students participated.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 6th, 2023.a
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