Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman has said that state persecution by the Indian rulers cannot stifle voice for freedom of the Kashmiri people.
In a message on the occasion of Kashmir Exploitation Day here on Friday, he said August 5, 2019 is the darkest day in the history of Kashmir when India abolished special status of Kashmir by usurping human rights through illegal action. “Persecution and violation of rights of Kashmiris in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) is condemnable,” he said, adding that India could not suppress the spirit of freedom of Kashmiris despite so much persecution.
He said Kashmiri people are constantly making sacrifices for the legitimate right of self- determination and India is continuously violating human rights in illegally Occupied Kashmir, adding that United Nations (UN) and international community should take cognizance of human rights violation in IIOJK. He said Kashmiris should be given their right of self-determination according to the UN resolutions and international community should take notice of the inhumane atrocities on the oppressed Kashmiris.
Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman emphasized that peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue in the light of UN resolutions is very important for durable peace in the region.
Moreover, Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman has said that women empowerment is vital to the development of societies and national progress.
Speaking during a seminar on Women Empowerment at the Governors House here, he said, “As chancellor public sector universities, I have formed a consortium on women education and empowerment which aims to give suggestions to the government and help in formulating policies to achieve the goals of women education and empowerment.” He further said public awareness campaigns will also be conducted through the consortium established on women empowerment in universities.
The Governor Punjab said the first women university – Fatima Jinnah Womens University – was established during the previous tenure of Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) government, adding that about 80 percent of the women universities were established during the tenures of PML-N. He said graduates from these universities are working and contributing to the development of the country. Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman said that the media plays an important role in identifying the problems in the society, which is appreciable. He said that the media should also play a role in highlighting the positive things.
Former Chairman Red Crescent Society Dr. Saeed Elahi, General Cadre Doctors Association Pakistan President, Dr. Masood Akhtar Sheikh, former parliamentarians, social activist Musarat Misbah and a large number of women journalists were present during the ceremony.
