Pakistan Observes Kashmir Solidarity Day to Honor Struggle of Kashmiri People
Kashmir Solidarity Day is being observed today across Pakistan and in different parts of the world to express unity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The day reflects Pakistan’s continued political, moral, and diplomatic support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination.
Across the country, special ceremonies, seminars, conferences, rallies, and peaceful processions are being organized to draw international attention to the long-standing Kashmir dispute. People from all walks of life are participating to reaffirm that the voices of Kashmiris have not been forgotten.
Educational institutions, civil society groups, and political organizations are using the occasion to highlight the humanitarian situation in the occupied territory. Speakers at various events are emphasizing the need for the international community to play its role in ensuring justice for the Kashmiri people.
A symbolic human chain is being formed at Kohala Bridge to demonstrate solidarity with Kashmiris living under occupation. Similar activities are taking place in major cities, while Pakistanis living abroad are also organizing events to raise awareness at a global level.
Over the past seven decades, the human cost of the conflict has been immense. More than six hundred thousand Kashmiris are reported to have lost their lives in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. In the last 34 years alone, over 96,000 people were martyred, thousands were killed in custody, and countless families were torn apart.
The impact on children has been particularly devastating. More than 100,000 children have been deprived of parental care, leaving deep social and psychological scars on future generations. These figures continue to raise serious concerns among human rights organizations.
Since August 5, 2019, the situation has further deteriorated following intensified security measures in the occupied region. In the last five years, hundreds of Kashmiris have been killed, tens of thousands arrested, and many subjected to torture during detention. Reports indicate that state repression persisted even in January 2025, resulting in additional civilian casualties.
On Kashmir Solidarity Day, Pakistan’s leadership and citizens reiterate that the struggle of the Kashmiri people is inseparable from Pakistan’s own principles and values. Official messages stress that Kashmiris are not alone and that their cause will continue to be raised at every international forum.
The day is observed with renewed hope that justice will prevail and that the Kashmiri people will one day exercise their right to self-determination in accordance with United Nations resolutions. Pakistan stands firm in its commitment that the sacrifices of Kashmiris will not go in vain.
