Embassy of Pakistan, Tehran organized an event to commemorate the abrogation of article 35 A and 370 of the constitution that guarantee special autonomous status for Jammu & Kashmir by Indian Government on 5th August 2019 thus paving the way for changing demography in illegally Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). The event was attended by Pakistani nationals, students and media representative in large number.
Prominent Iranian scholars Dr. Qasim Safi and Ms. Samaneh Khalafzadeh while addressing the audience highlighted the struggle of Kashmiris for their independence and right of self-determination. They also appreciated the role of Pakistan and her leadership to support the Kashmir cause at every forum and raising the voice against human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
On the occasion, H.E Deputy Head of Mission Ms. Ismat Hassan Sial mentioned that Iranian leadership has also given a great regard to the struggle in Kashmir and at multiple times called upon the world community to break its silence on the human rights violations in Jammu & Kashmir. H.E, thanked the Iranian leadership for supporting the Kashmiri Muslims and also the Iranian print and electronic media for projecting the Kashmir cause and highlighting massive human rights violations in the Indian occupied Kashmir.
In her remarks, H.E. said that Kashmiris are subjected to Barbarism of Indian forces since October 1947. The Indian security forces have maimed, executed, murdered, blinded, raped, and suffocated the innocent Kashmiris. H.E further added that the world community has acknowledged the efforts of Pakistan as the flag bearer of Human rights by its re-election as member of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Pakistan has always been calling upon world leaders, international community including the United Nations, and all Human rights organizations to urge India to halt the brutal use of force against the people of Kashmir and resolve the issue diplomatically under the charter of the United Nations Security Council, she added.
The messages of Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari were read out on the occasion. A special documentary highlighting atrocities of Indian Government in IIOJK was also run.
