Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa like the rest of the country on Wednesday.
Dozens of walks and rallies were organized in all districts of the province in which politicians, students, the general public and government officials participated with great enthusiasm.
A special walk was organized at Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar led by Registrar Inamullah Khan Wazir and Dr. Ijaz Hussain. The walk witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, university administration, and heads of departments.
Participants carried banners and placards inscribed with slogans such as 'Kashmir Will Become Pakistan' 'We Stand with Our Kashmiri Brothers' and 'Self-Determination is the Basic Right of Kashmiri People.'
During the walk, attendees expressed their solidarity with the people of Kashmir and urged the international community to take notice of the ongoing Indian atrocities in the occupied Kashmir and play its role in granting Kashmiris their legitimate right to self-determination.
Addressing the participants at the conclusion of the walk, Registrar Inamullah Khan Wazir stated that the purpose of observing Kashmir Solidarity Day is to pay tribute to the sacrifices of the Kashmiri people and to highlight their plight at the global level.
Similarly, to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day a special ceremony was held at Pakhtunkhwa House Mardan. Commissioner Mardan Division Nisar Ahmed was the chief guest. Deputy Commissioner Mardan Dr. Azmatullah Wazir, DPO Zahoor Babar Afridi, Secretary to Commissioner Sara Tawab, ADC Finance Fahad Iftikhar, government officials, media, civil society, and school students participated in the ceremony.
One minute silence was observed to express solidarity with the Kashmiri brothers.
The children of the school presented national songs, anthems, speeches and tableaus in which the sacrifices of Kashmiri Muslims were highlighted and the cruelty and brutality of the Indian occupation army was depicted.
The speakers condemned the atrocities of the Indian occupying army on the Kashmiri Muslims. They described the silence of the international conscience on the violations of human rights in Kashmir as criminal. Speaking at the event, Commissioner Mardan Nisar Ahmed said that the freedom struggle of Kashmiri Muslims will definitely succeed.
He said that the Kashmir issue should be resolved according to the aspirations of the Kashmiri people and the resolutions of the United Nations.
Various districts across K-P organized rallies and special events to express support for the people of Kashmir.
In Swabi district, a rally was held where participants chanted slogans against Indian atrocities.
The rally was attended by civil and police officials as well as members of civil society.
Chairman Rahim Jadoon reiterated Pakistan's unwavering support for Kashmiris, emphasizing that February 5 serves as a day of renewed commitment to their cause.
In Nowshera district, a solidarity rally saw participation from district administration officials, lawyers, traders, religious scholars, civil society members, and students.
The rally started from Shobra Chowk and concluded at Kacheri Chowk, with participants holding banners condemning Indian atrocities in occupied Kashmir.
One minute of silence was observed, followed by collective prayers for Kashmir's freedom.
In Charsadda, a special event was organized. School children performed patriotic songs and delivered speeches about Kashmir. Speakers regreted over the United Nations' lackluster approach to resolving the Kashmir issue, stressing that self-determination is the fundamental right of Kashmiris.
In Bajaur district, a solidarity walk was held in Bajaur's Civil Colony Khar, with participation from the local administration, TMA officials, tribal elders, and students.
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