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Nation to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day today: February 5th

Nation marks Kashmir Solidarity Day


Updated : Thursday February 5 , 2009 2:37:38 PM


ISLAMABAD: Kashmir Solidarity Day is being observed today (Thursday) across Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir with full zeal and fervour to express solidarity with the people of Indian-held Kashmir and pay tribute to the sacrifices of Kashmiri martyrs.

Political parties, social and human rights groups and other organizations were staging rallies and protest demonstrations throughout the country against Indian atrocities in the held valley.

Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in its special session today passed a unanimous resolution showing solidarity with their brothers on the other side of the Line of Control (LoC).

Addressing the session, AJK Prime Minister Sardar Yaqoob vowed to continue struggle till the achievement of right of self determination to Kashmiris.

Punjab Assembly also passed a resolution today favoring Kashmiris peaceful struggle for right of self determination.

The day is a regular annual event being marked to support the indigenous freedom struggle of the people of Occupied Kashmir and their right to plebiscite; and to condemn Indian aggression on the held valley, its illegal occupation, its tyrannical rule, and atrocities against innocent people.

Earlier, one minute’s silence was observed at 10:00 am today in honour of the Kashmiri shuhada.

A human chain was formed by the people of Pakistan and Kashmir at the Kohala Bridge, linking Pakistan with Azad Kashmir, as a gesture of oneness and commitment to their brethren in Occupied Kashmir.

Nation marks Kashmir Solidarity Day,2/5/2009 5:42:31 PM
 
to all the kashmiris (muslims): we are with u and will always be with u in ur just struggle.
 
Only Muslims, :woot: can't you think beyond religion :cheesy:

and cant u show some maturity???? only muslims in kashmir are being affected by indian rule there so y would u expect me to offer my support to ppl of other religion???
 
Kashmir solidarity day in Brussels

Brussels, February 5 (KMS): In Brussels, a candle-lit solidarity demonstration was held in front of the Belgian Parliament and Prime Minister's office.The demonstration was led by the Chairman of Kashmir Center, Barrister Abdul Majeed Tramboo.

Later a memorandum was delivered to the Prime Minister of Belgium, Mr. Herman A Van Rompuy on behalf of all the long-suffering people of Jammu & Kashmir.

The Memorandum presented occasion is as follows
Your Excellency
Mr. Herman A. Van Rompuy
Prime Minister of Belgium

On this, the Solidarity Day, we, the True Representatives of the oppressed people of Jammu and Kashmir, expatriates and our sympathizers, wish the people of India well, but we want them to know that the people of Kashmir also want their Right to Self-Determination. Therefore,

Recalling all of the relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council for upholding the right to self- determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir; Rejecting any negotiations on the future of Jammu and Kashmir under the framework of the Indian constitution;

Recalling all of the resolutions passed by the Organisation for Islamic Conference in Casablanca in 1993

Recalling the report adopted by the European Parliament on 24 May 2007 in which the European Parliament upheld the Kashmiris right to self-determination

Recalling the urgency resolution of the European Parliament on Kashmir’s nameless and mass graves

Rejecting any other mechanism, elections or acts of legislative assembly imposed by the occupying power as an alternative to the right to self-determination;

Condemning the unabated serious crimes, torture, extra-judicial killings, custodial deaths and disappearances, fake encounters, arbitrary detentions, destruction of houses, shops and villages, and rape as instruments of suppression by the Indian Government through its military, paramilitary forces and mercenaries; outside) including the APHC leadership;

Now Calling upon the Prime Minister of Belgium in assisting and influencing the Prime Minister of India:

to implement the United Nations Security Council resolutions on the right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people; to uphold the European Parliaments resolution on mass graves in Kashmir to withdraw the occupational forces from the territory of Jammu and Kashmir; to put an end to its state terrorism, genocidal repression, ethnic cleansing; rape and gang-rape, torture, and degrading treatment of Kashmiri men, women and children; to release all political prisoners and detainees; to ensure that the Kashmiri expatriate leadership can travel to Jammu and Kashmir; andto allow access to major human rights NGOs and humanitarian organizations in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Barrister A. Majid Tramboo
Chairman
ICHR Kashmir Centre.EU

http://www.kmsnews.org/news/kashmir-solidarity-day-brussels
 
Kashmir Solidarity Day observed in AJK with unprecedented enthusiasm

MIRPUR (AJK), Feb 5 (APP): Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed Thursday throughout Azad Jammu and Kashmir with unprecedented enthusiasm to express solidarity with Kashmiri brethren struggling against the tyranny of Indian occupation forces in Indian-occupied state of Jammu and Kashmir.

It was a public holiday and people took out rallies in all big and small cities, held seminars and vowed to be with their oppressed Kashmiri brethren in their hour of trial.

The Day was observed with renewed pledges and commitments to continue diplomatic, moral and political support to Kashmiri people in their just struggle for the achievement of the right to self determination and the cause of Kashmir.

Observance of this day was also aimed at to highlight the long-standing unsettled dispute of Jammu and Kashmir at International level and apprise the people of Jammu & Kashmir that they are not alone in this hour of trial as people of Pakistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir are whole heatedly with them.

As a mark of respect to the valiant struggle of Kashmiri people in Occupied Jammu & Kashmir, one-minute silence was observed at 10 a.m. to pay respects and homage to the martyrs of Kashmir, as all rail and road traffic came to a standstill.

Thousands of people belonging to AJK and Pakistan gathered at various places linking Pakistan and AJK to observe the day aimed at demonstrating the unity and fraternity of this fact that Kashmiris and Pakistanis are linked with the bonds of love and affection.

Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - Kashmir Solidarity Day observed in AJK with unprecedented enthusiasm
 
it is sad , that no one in pakistani political parties , is thinking about KASHMIR, or kashmiris, all they say , or do is just an other trun or twist to dump the issue!
 
PM Gilani demands end to HR violation in IOK

ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Thursday demanded an end to human rights violations in the Indian Occupied Kashmir and urged the international community to play its role for a just resolution of the lingering dispute. Addressing the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and Council on the Kashmir Solidarity Day here at the PM House, Gilani said the Kashmir issue needs to be resolved according to the UN Resolutions and aspirations of its people.

Besides the AJK President, the Prime Minister, Speaker of AJK Assembly, renowned Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik and members of the AJK Legislative assembly and Council, Federal Minister for Kashmir and Northern Areas Affairs Qamar Zaman Kaira, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ms. Sherry Rehman, Minister for Law and Justice Farooq Naik and Minister for Labour and Manpower Syed Khursheed Ahmad Khan were also present.

Prime Minister Gilani said Pakistan has undertaken several unilateral measures to ease tension in the region and to resolve the dispute through talks.

“On the contrary, India continues with the violation of basic human rights in the Occupied Kashmir,” he said and added that over 700,000 strong India army have unleashed a reign of terror on the Kashmiris.

“We demand an end to violation of human rights in Kashmir, to create a conducive atmosphere in the region for lasting peace and security, and also to revive the composite dialogue process that leads to results.”

The Prime Minister urged the international community to take note of the human rights violations in Occupied Kashmir and play its role to seek a peaceful, just and permanent solution of the dispute.

He said it was vital that the Kashmir dispute is resolved according to the aspirations of the people of Kashmir and the UN Resolutions.

Gilani welcomed the recent statements by the US President Barack Obama and British Foreign Secretary David Miliband on Kashmir and hoped they too will play their role in resolution of the issue for a brigh future of the over one billion people of this region.

Prime Minister Gilani said Pakistan being a responsible state has tried to resolve all disputes with India through talks and initiated the composite dialogue process that led to trade and permission to meet for the divided families across the Line of Control.

“Regretfully, the progress suffered a serious setback with the recent Mumbai attacks and the dialogue process suspended.”

He said Pakistan strongly condemned the incident at every level and also offered full cooperation through investigation.

The Prime Minister said Pakistan was carrying out investigations into the Mumbai incident on the basis of a dossier provided by India and will soon take the world including India, into confidence about the findings of this inquiry being conducted in a transparent manner.

He said Pakistan, being itself a victim of terrorism condemns this menace in its all forms and manifestations and will never allow its soil to be used for terrorism.

The Prime Minister said Pakistan desires friendly relations with all its neighbours, particularly India as it believes that peace in the region was a guarantee of security for South Asia.

Resolution of disputes, specially Kashmir will pave the way for lasting peace for people of this region, he said.

Prime Minister Gilani reiterated Pakistan’s complete political, moral and diplomatic support for the Kashmiris as their stance is in full accordance to the international laws, UN manifesto and resolutions of the Security Council.

He said the philosophy of founder of the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party Zulfikar Ali Bhutto to wage a thousand year war for Kashmir, was truly reflected of the aspirations of the nation.

“Being bearers of the legacy of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto we will continue to fulfil our obligations,” Gilani said and added with God’s will this journey will continue till the objectives are achieved.

Prime Minister Gilani paid rich tributes to the sacrifices of Kashmiris since Pakistan’s creation and said these would go down in the history books in golden words.

“The people of Pakistan appreciate these sacrifices and assure the people of Kashmir that Pakistanis as a nation, while rising above political differences, will never surrender the right of Kashmiris for self determination.”

Gilani said founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah described Kashmir as the lifeline of Pakistan depicting the deep fraternal and brotherly ties of the Muslims of Jammu and Kashmir with Pakistan.

The Prime minister recalled that most of the directives given in his address to the joint session on April 30, 2008 have been fulfilled. He said additional affectees of Mangla Dam have been provided residential plots and increased compensation, 13 areas adjoining the Line of Control have been included in the federal development program and funds have been allocated.

He said funds for the ‘Sarsabz, hunarmand Kashmir’ program and for 14 residential colonies for the refugees have been provided.

He said a grant of Rs fifty million has been allocated to facilitate trade across the LoC and MoU signed for setting up a medical college in Muzaffarabad with the cooperation of private sector.

The Prime minister also directed that the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs in consultation with Ministry of Water and Power present to him the package for the affectees of the Neelum Jhelum Hydel project at the earliest.

Prime Minister Gilani also announced Rs 5 million each for the 41 members of the AJK Legislative Assembly so that they may undertake development activity in their respective constituencies.

He also announced discontinuation of the army monitoring in various development projects in AJK.

The Prime Minister also announced to provide additional Rs 500 per month “Guzara Allowance” for the Kashmiri refugees.

Earlier, AJK Prime Minister Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan in his opening remarks thanked the people and government of Pakistan for their unflinching support to the Kashmir cause and expressing their solidarity with the Kashmiri people.

He said the PPP has always been in the forefront to highlight the Kashmir issue at every level and support the Kashmiris in their just right of self-determination.

The AJK Prime Minister in this respect referred to Simla agreement during the government of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and constitution of Parliamentary Kashmir Committee during the government of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed.

He said Kashmiris do want tension between Pakistan and India, but desire peace and stability in South Asia through the resolution of lingering Kashmir dispute in accordance with the wishes of Kashmiri people.
Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency )
 
Banned Pakistan militants gather

Militant groups, some of them banned by Pakistan, have met publicly in Pakistan-administered Kashmir for the first time since Mumbai.

An alliance of 12 groups attended the meeting in Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistani-administered Kashmir.

They called on the Pakistani government to release imprisoned activists.

India has accused the Lashkar-e-Taiba group of being behind the Mumbai attack and has demanded that some of its leaders be extradited to Delhi.

More than 170 people died when 10 gunmen attacked India's financial capital in November.

India has also accused some "state elements" in Pakistan of involvement. Islamabad and Lashkar-e-Taiba deny the allegations.

Armed struggle

The BBC's Zulfiqar Ali in Muzaffarabad says that the authorities made no effort to stop the meeting, despite the ban on some of the groups taking part.

Among those attending were representatives of leading Pakistani militant groups including Jaish-e-Mohammad, Harkat-ul-Mujahideen and Jamat-ud-dawa, a charity linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba.

The conference called on the ban on Jamat-ud-dawa to be lifted.

Our correspondent says that the only security at the conference was a line of policemen who surrounded the venue.

The 12 groups who attended the conference called on the Pakistani government to release about 150 Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jamaat-ud-Dawa activists who were arrested by Pakistan after the Mumbai attacks.

Some of them also agreed on a motion which said that armed struggle was the only way to bring about a successful conclusion to the Kashmir conflict.

They also accused the Pakistani government of continuing "the failed and cowardly policies of former President [Pervez] Musharraf" in relation to the Kashmir dispute.

The meeting was organised by the United Jihad Council - an alliance of Kashmiri groups fighting Indian forces in Kashmir.

Pakistan and India have fought two of their three wars over the divided region.

There has so far been no response from India to the meeting.
BBC NEWS | World | South Asia | Banned Pakistan militants gather
 
it is sad , that no one in pakistani political parties , is thinking about KASHMIR, or kashmiris, all they say , or do is just an other trun or twist to dump the issue!

Kashmir committee to send memorandum to Barack Obama

* Passes resolution reiterating Kashmiris’ right of self-determination * To observe solidarity week with people of Kashmir

Staff Report

ISLAMABAD: The Special Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir on Tuesday decided to send a memorandum to US President Barack Obama to remind him of his promise to resolve the long-standing Kashmir issue.

The decision was made during the committee's meeting at the Parliament House under the chairmanship of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Fazlur Rehman to chalk out a plan to observe February 5 as a day to express the solidarity with the Kashmiri people.

According to sources, committee members were of the view that the US president had pledged to resolve the Kashmir issue therefore the parliamentary committee should remind him of his promise.

"It has been decided that the committee would soon meet and draft a memorandum to send it to President Obama," one of the committee members told Daily Times.

Meanwhile, the committee reiterated that Pakistan would continue its moral, diplomatic and political support to the Kashmiris for their right of self-determination. The committee urged the nation to observe the February 5 with fervour.

Resolution: The committee also passed a unanimous resolution saying the Kashmiris had a right to self-determination and the people of Pakistan supported their right. The committee paid tributes to the sacrifices by the people of Kashmir.

Solidarity: The special parliamentary committee decided to observe a solidarity week with the Kashmiris during which a human chain would be formed at the Kohala bridge on February 5 besides presenting a memorandum to the United Nations representative in Pakistan. Rallies and a convention on Kashmir would also be arranged.

Rehman told reporters after the meeting that the US president had not taken any practical steps to resolve the Kashmir issue so far.

He said the US administration had earlier decided that the newly-appointed US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke would also work for resolution of the Kashmir issue but the people of Kashmir had been disappointed as Holbrooke has been designation special envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan only.

The JUI-F chief said the committee urged India to resolve all issues including the Kashmir dispute through dialogue.

He criticised the Indian government for moving the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) after the Mumbai terrorist attacks, adding it should also abide by the UN resolutions for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue.

The JUI-F chief said Pakistan was facing difficulties on its western border, adding the Indian involvement in fanning insurgency through the western border could not be ignored.

About the Special Parliamentary Committee on National Security, the JUI-F chief said it would finalise its recommendations and present them in the National Assembly in its next session.

Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Yaqoob Khan, Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas Qamaruz Zaman Kaira, Malik Ibrar Ahmed, Anjum Aqeel Khan, Tariq Fazal and Hanif Abbasi attended the meeting.

Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan
 
People of Karachi observe Kashmir Solidarity day with unprecedented zeal

KARACHI, Feb 5 (APP)- Kashmir Solidarity day was observed here as elsewhere in the country with great zeal and fervour with people of Karachi making commitment for unwaivering support to the peolpe of occupied Kashmir struggling for their right of self-determination.

Largely attended Kashmir rallies were taken out from various parts of the city under the aegis of various political and social organizations.

A big rally was taken out by PPP which on culmination was addressed by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah.

Another big rally led by Liaquat Baluch, Naib Amir Jamaat Islami Pakistan was taken out from Jail Chowrangi and ended at Mazar-e-Quaid where it was addressed by JI leaders including Mohammed Hussain Mehanti, Hafiz Naimur Rehman and others.

Jammu and Kashmir All Parties Unity Forum took out a rally from Lukki Star Saddar and ended at Karachi Press Club.

Motorcycle rallies of youth were also taken out under the auspices of Shabab-e-Milli.

Sunni Tehreek, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, PML(N) also held various functions in connection with the Kashmir Solidarity Day.

The participants of the rallies, seminars and other gatherings vowed that they will not sit silent until the Kashmiris get their eternal right of self-determination and they get freedom from the subjugation of Hindu imperialism.

Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - People of Karachi observe Kashmir Solidarity day with unprecedented zeal
 
Cultural festival at Lok Virsa today
Thursday, February 05, 2009
By Our correspondent

Islamabad

Kashmir Solidarity Day, observed annually on 5th February, has now become an event of national significance. The day is marked with great fervour and enthusiasm to show solidarity with the Kashmiri people.

Over the last several years, Lok Virsa has been observing this day with a purely cultural and social perspective, highlighting the contribution of Kashmiri immigrants who are trying to keep their identity and cultural traditions alive.

This year too, Lok Virsa is holding a day-long Cultural Festival today (Thursday) at Lok Virsa, Garden Avenue, Shakarparian, bringing Kashmiri artisans, Kashmir cuisine, NGOs and government organisations under one umbrella to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people.

A wide range of programmes has been chalked out throughout the day from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Lok Virsa will become the focal point of cultural activities on the day.

According to a press release, the main features include: Artisans-at-Work Exhibition; Exhibition of Arts and Crafts; Kashmiri folkloric performances; traditional Kashmiri cuisine; congregation of Kashmiri families and social section NGOs stall In addition to the above programmes, the Heritage Museum will also remain open for the public throughout the day from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. To mark the occasion, Lok Virsa has decided to grant 50 per cent rebate on the normal entry ticket.

Cultural festival at Lok Virsa today
 
PM links durable peace with Kashmir issue resolution
Updated at: 1840 PST, Thursday, February 05, 2009

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday said the demands of Kashmiri people are in accordance with the international law and that it is essential to resolve Kashmir issue in light of the UN resolutions.

Addressing a ceremony to mark Kashmir solidarity day here at PM House, the Prime Minister said Quad-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Quaid-e-Awam Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto had declared Kashmir a part of Pakistan.

“Kashmir takes an important place in our party’s policy,” he said, adding “sacrifices rendered by Kashmiris will not go waste and they will always have the support of Pakistan.”

PM links durable peace with Kashmir issue resolution
 
Hurriyat (M) leaders thank Pakistan

Srinagar, Feb 4: Hurriyat Conference (M) leaders including Zaffar Akbar Bhat Syed Salim Geelani, Syed Bashir Andrabi Hakim Abdul Rashid, Muhammad Yousuf Naqash, Javid Ahmad Mir, Abdul Manan Bukhari and Chowdry Shaheen Iqbal, have thanked people and government of Pakistan for observing February 5, as Kashmir Solidarity Day and extending political, diplomatic and moral support to the Kashmiris in their struggle for right of self-determination.
The Hurriyat leaders said peace, security and prosperity in the subcontinent would be a far fetched dream unless the Kashmir issue was resolved in accordance with the wishes and aspirations of its people. They asked India to shun stubbornness and take concrete steps to begin talks with Pakistan and Hurriyat Conference leadership to resolve Kashmir issue.
Meanwhile, the Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM) chairman, Zaffar Akbar strongly condemned the killing of Fayaz Ahmad Mir in Lolab and Ali Muhammad Bhat in Bandipora by the troops. “Despite assurances of zero tolerance to human rights violations by the government, the troops continue to kill innocent civilians under the cover of special powers given to them,” he said, demanding immediate withdrawal of special powers to the troops in the state.

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I take this opportunity to express solidarity with all peace loving kashmiris who voted in large numbers recently and elected their govt.

btw the contestants in the election did not have to sign a pledge of solidarity with india to qualify for candidacy.

Go India.
 

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