The Government of Pakistan and its people observed August 5 as Youm-e-Istehsal (Day of Exploitation) to mark six years since India’s revocation of Articles 370 and 35A, which stripped Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) of its special constitutional status.
Key highlights from the day:
- Rallies & Demonstrations:
Rallies were held across major cities including Islamabad, Lahore, and Muzaffarabad. Citizens, political leaders, and civil society members participated in solidarity walks, holding banners and chanting slogans demanding justice for Kashmiris. - Statements by State Leadership:
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar strongly condemned India’s unilateral action. They reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering moral, political, and diplomatic support for the Kashmiri people in their struggle for self-determination in line with UN resolutions. - Call for International Intervention:
Leaders including Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani and the Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs urged the international community to break its silence, condemn ongoing human rights abuses, and press India to reverse its 2019 actions. - Parliamentary Resolution:
The National Assembly passed a unanimous resolution against India’s illegal actions in IIOJK, showcasing rare political unity on the Kashmir cause. - Media Coverage:
National broadcasters and news outlets ran special programs, documentaries, and interviews to spotlight the Kashmiri resistance, India’s occupation tactics, and Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts.
Pakistan reaffirmed that Kashmir is an unfinished agenda of partition and no unilateral decision can override the Kashmiri people’s right to decide their future.
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