Students express solidarity with Kashmiris
Children take part in tableau performances depicting the struggles of Kashmiri people under occupation as part of an event organised by PAC for Kashmir Solidarity Day. PHOTO: EXPRESS
As Kashmir day approaches, Punjab Arts Council (PAC) in collaboration with APPSMA organised tableaus, Kashmiri songs and speech competitions to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people and to pay tribute to their struggle for freedom.
Chief Guest of the prize distribution ceremony was Member Punjab Assembly, Riffat Abbasi, PAC Director Sajjad Hussain, former Director Waqar Ahmed, Deputy Director Muhammad Shakoor and Assistant Director Muhammad Suleman also accompanied the chief guest on this occasion.
While addressing the participants Riffat Abbasi stated that Kashmir Solidarity Day is not just a ceremonial occasion but a part of the long-standing struggle that began in 1947 during the partition of the subcontinent. She highlighted that this struggle is backed by the sacrifices of millions of Kashmiris who have shown unwavering determination in their fight for self-determination.