Srinagar, Feb 02 (KNS): Chairman of Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) and senior Hurriyat leader, Shabir Ahmad Shah, Tuesday said observing ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ on February 5, by Pakistan, Azad Kashmir and Pakistani and Kashmiri people across the world is “encouraging and praiseworthy”.
“Observing the ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ by the Government of Pakistan, its people, media and literary fraternity, political, social, religious bodies and the Pakistani and Kashmiri people living across the world is encouraging. We express immense gratitude to them for exhibiting solidarity with their oppressed Kashmiri brethren,” Shah said in a statement issued to KNS.
“Pakistan’s contribution and support to Kashmiris’ freedom movement is exemplary. We are extremely thankful to every section of Pakistan particularly Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif and the military leadership for their unflinching support.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelObserving the ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ makes the Kashmir issue echo at international forums,” he said.
Shah said Pakistan must further its endeavours vis-à-vis resolution of Kashmir issue, by taking on board the world leadership including UN, EU and OIC, “to devise a fresh strategy in this regard”.
In his ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ message, the DFP chairman said, “This Day is aimed at highlighting the plight of oppressed Kashmiris in every nook and corner of the world. As routine, the role played by Pakistanis and Kashmiris across the globe, on this Day, is commendable.”
“Kashmiri nation is committed and steadfast with regard to their demand of right to self-determination from Indian forcible occupation. We hope the Islamic Republic of Pakistan will continue its political, moral and diplomatic support to our just and genuine cause,” Shah said. (KNS)