The freedom of Kashmir, its association with Pakistan, and the eminence of Islam are three aspects of one reality, the struggle for which must continue.
This was the vision of Dr. Muhammad Ayub Thakur, whose impact on strengthening the Kashmir movement at the global level has been more profound than any individual or group effort.
This was put in words by Prof. Khurshid Ahmad, veteran politician, economist, and patron-in-chief of the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), who commemorated Dr. Ayub Thakur, Kashmiri political activist and founder of London-based World Kashmir Freedom Movement (WKFM), on his 20th death anniversary today (March 10).
A hybrid seminar, titled ‘Kashmir and Global Conscience: A Discussion in the Light of Dr. Ayub Thakur’s Life and Services,’ was held at IPS, Islamabad, to remember the iconic figure of Kashmir freedom struggle.
The seminar was addressed by a distinguished group of scholars and experts, including Khalid Rahman, chairman IPS, Prof. Dr. Fakhr-ul-Islam, advisor research and academic outreach, IPS, Muzzammil Ayyub Thakur, president WKFM and son of late Dr. Ayub Thakur, Victoria Schofield, historian and author, Ghulam Muhammad Safi, convener, Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Jammu and Kashmir, Nasir Qadri Advocate, Director Legal Forum for Kashmir, Abdur Rashid Turabi, leader of Jamaat-e-Islami Saghar, convener APHC-AJK chapter, Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, secretary general World Kashmir Awareness Forum (WKAF), and Dr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir, president WKAF.
