Chairman of the Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering, principled, and historic commitment to the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
In his special message on Youm-e-Istehsal, he said that India’s unilateral and illegal actions of 5 August 2019 constituted a flagrant violation of the United Nations Security Council resolutions, international law, and universally accepted principles of human rights.
The Chairman Senate said that Youm-e-Istehsal serves as a solemn reminder of the continued suffering, sacrifices, and resilience of the people of IIOJK. It also calls upon the conscience of the international community to acknowledge the grave injustices being perpetrated in the occupied territory and to fulfil its responsibility towards ensuring justice and lasting peace.
He observed that, in the years following the events of 5 August 2019, India has intensified measures aimed at altering the demographic composition of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, undermining its distinct identity, suppressing the legitimate political leadership, restricting fundamental freedoms, and committing widespread human rights violations.
He emphasised that no amount of coercion, repression, or state oppression can extinguish the legitimate aspirations of the Kashmiri people for freedom, dignity, and the realisation of their internationally recognised right to self-determination.
