Pakistan observes Kashmir Black Day

Kashmir Black Day was observed across Pakistan and at its diplomatic missions worldwide on Monday to condemn 78 years of India's illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir and to reaffirm Pakistan's unwavering support for the Kashmiri people's just cause.

In a statement, the Foreign Office said the observance served as a solemn reminder of the grave injustices endured by the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) for over seven decades and expressed solidarity with their legitimate struggle for self-determination, as enshrined in relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions.

Marking October 27 as Black Day also served as a grim reminder of India's unlawful assault on Jammu and Kashmir and as an occasion to pay tribute to the resilience of the Kashmiri people who, despite decades of oppression, remain steadfast in their pursuit of freedom.

A wide range of activities, including seminars, webinars, panel discussions, and photo exhibitions, were organised throughout the country and at Pakistan's missions abroad.

The activities highlighted the plight of innocent Kashmiris drawing world's attention to the systematic repression and brutality perpetrated by Indian occupation forces.

In their special messages on the occasion, the president, the prime minister, and the deputy prime minister/foreign minister (DPM/FM) underscored Pakistan's steadfast resolve to continue extending moral, diplomatic and political support to the Kashmiri people in their just struggle.

They urged the international community to play its due role in pressing India to end its illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir, halt its grave human rights violations, and cease all repressive measures against the Kashmiri population.