Nation to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day today: February 5th

[Omar1984]

Mirwaiz Hails Pak Role

S. Ajaz

Srinagar, Feb 5: Chairman Hurriyat Conference (M) today said the role of Pakistan for the resolution of Kashmir issue cannot be ignored. He said Pakistan has always remained on forefront for the resolution of Kashmir issue. "Though lakhs of Kashmiris have sacrificed their precious lives for the freedom struggle of Kashmir but meanwhile we cannot ignore the great support of Pakistan to end the Kashmir dispute," Mirwaz said.

Hurriyat Conference had organised a function on Kashmir Solidarity Day presided over by MIrwaz Umar Farooq at party headquarters. Hurriyat Chairman said the observation of 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' in Pakistan shows their (Pakistan's) support and concern towards the Kashmiris. "Even today every Pakistani is shoulder to shoulder with Kashmiris but on the other side India is not serious to resolve the Kashmir dispute," Mirwaiz said

Calling Kashmir dispute as the main reason for unstable situation in Asia, Mirwaiz said there would be no peace until the Kashmir problem is solved. "All peace creation steps will fail until there is peace in Kashmir," Mirwaiz said. He said the problem can be solved by a meaningful dialogue between India, Pakistan and Kashmir. "Without involving Kashmiris there can be no result oriented dialogues between India and Pakistan," he said.

Mirwaiz said Kashmiris have sacrificed their precious lives to further the ongoing movement and it is the prime responsibility of Hurriyat to protect this movement. He said the enemies of freedom struggle are busy hatching conspiracies against Kashmiris. "We won't allow these elements to damage our freedom struggle," Mirwaiz said.
Saying that "the freedom struggle will continue at any cost", Mirwaiz said India cannot suppress Kashmiris by forces. He said India on the name of security has continued its human rights violation in the state.
The other senior members of Hurriyat Conference Javed Ahmad Mir, Saleem Geelani, Fazlul Haq Quraishi, Aga syed Hassan Al Mousvi, Muhammad Abdullah Tari, Moulvi Showkat Ahmad Shah, Zafar Akbar Bhat, Muhammad Yousuf Naqash, Ayaz Akbar and others also expressed their views.

Meanwhile, 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' was observed with great enthusiasm across the border. According to the reports many big seminars were held in Pakistan observing 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' today.

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[Omar1984]

good excuse to bunk the work in the name of 'kashmiri brothers and sisters',.
while the kashmiris were too busy with their daily business to worry about such things.

I always feel a culture clash with you people, i wonder why

 

[Omar1984]

PM assures Kashmiris of govt support for self-determination right

ISLAMABAD, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has reassured Kashmiris of the government’s unflinching support to their struggle for their right to self-determination.

“The support shall continue until their struggle is crowned with success,” the Prime Minister said in his message on the Kashmir Solidarity Day being marked on February 5.

Prime Minister Gilani said the people of Pakistan observe Kashmir Solidarity Day every year to demonstrate their unequivocal support for the valiant struggle of Kashmiri people to achieve their legitimate right of self-determination in accordance with the relevant UN resolutions.

“It is a reaffirmation of our firm resolve to stand by our Kashmiri brothers and sisters in their endeavours to decide their own future,” he said.

The Prime Minister said the Kashmiri people’s struggle for their right to self-determination is spread over almost six decades, adding the generations of Kashmiris have grown up under the shadow of oppression.

“They have lost their homes and hearts, friends and families, but they have not lost their hope,” he said.

Gilani said on this day, our hearts go out to the families of more than ninety thousand Kashmiris who sacrificed their lives in upholding the ideals of freedom and liberty.

“The peoples with Pakistani and Kashmiri origin living anywhere in the world pay tribute to their sacrifices with a firm resolve to work tirelessly for the realization of Kashmiris’ rights,” he said.

He expressed the confidence that invaluable sacrifices of the people of Kashmir would not go in vain and that justice and freedom would eventually dawn in Kashmir.

He urged the international community to play its role in bringing an end to the repression, violence and human rights violations being committed against the people of Kashmir.

http://www.pakwatan.com/gov_detail.php?id=760

 

[Omar1984]

Rising Kashmir News
Srinagar, Feb 05: The pro-freedom leaders on Thursday 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 spokesman of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat said that peace, security and prosperity in the subcontinent would be a far fetched dream unless Kashmir issue was resolved in accordance with the wishes and aspirations of its people.
He asked India to shun stubbornness and take concrete steps to start talks with Pakistan and Hurriyat Conference leadership to resolve Kashmir issue.
Meanwhile, the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (ML) spokesman expressed his gratitude to the government of Pakistan and its people for extending their solidarity with the people of Kashmir on February 5.
“The fact that Kashmir is a disputed territory, which needs to be immediately resolved in order to attain peace in the subcontinent, has become acceptable at the International level. Now India must shun its stubbornness and agree to sit on the table for trilateral talks with Pakistan and Kashmiri leadership,” the spokesman added.

http://www.risingkashmir.com/?option=com_content&task=view&id=10428

 

[Flintlock]

India condemns rally by banned terror outfits in ***
5 Feb 2009, 2235 hrs IST, PTI

NEW DELHI: In the wake of reports of terrorist groups holding a rally in Pak-occupied-Kashmir, India on Thursday slammed Pakistan for allowing a
congregation of banned terror outfits saying it amounted to giving a "license" to them to operate.

Representatives of banned terrorists outfits Jaish-e- Muhammad, Harkat-ul-Mujahideen and Jamat-ud-Dawa had reportedly addressed public rallies in Pak-occupied-Kashmir on Wednesday.

"No effort was made by Pakistan authorities to curb the activities of these groups," external affairs ministry spokesman Vishnu Prakash told reporters here.

"We strongly condemn the license that banned terrorist organisations continue to enjoy in territory under Pakistan's occupation," he said.
India condemns rally by banned terror outfits in Azad Kashmir -India-The Times of India

 

[AgNoStiC MuSliM]

India condemns rally by banned terror outfits in ***
5 Feb 2009, 2235 hrs IST, PTI

NEW DELHI: In the wake of reports of terrorist groups holding a rally in Pak-occupied-Kashmir, India on Thursday slammed Pakistan for allowing a
congregation of banned terror outfits saying it amounted to giving a "license" to them to operate.

Representatives of banned terrorists outfits Jaish-e- Muhammad, Harkat-ul-Mujahideen and Jamat-ud-Dawa had reportedly addressed public rallies in Pak-occupied-Kashmir on Wednesday.

"No effort was made by Pakistan authorities to curb the activities of these groups," external affairs ministry spokesman Vishnu Prakash told reporters here.

"We strongly condemn the license that banned terrorist organisations continue to enjoy in territory under Pakistan's occupation," he said.
India condemns rally by banned terror outfits in *** -India-The Times of India

Oh I'm sorry - but didn't India agree in the UN and to UNSC resolutions to resolve the dispute through a plebiscite? How about fulfilling your own commitments first before lecturing others.

 

[Flintlock]

Oh I'm sorry - but didn't India agree in the UN and to UNSC resolutions to resolve the dispute through a plebiscite? How about fulfilling your own commitments first before lecturing others.

What happened to the ban? Was it a temp ban like the ones on defence.pk?

Your country is suffering more, frankly. If you're fine with Jehadis addressing public rallies then what can anyone say about it.

 

[Nihat]

What happened to the ban? Was it a temp ban like the ones on defence.pk?

Your country is suffering more, frankly. If you're fine with Jehadis addressing public rallies then what can anyone say about it.

This is a Kashmir day thread flintock , probably a big day for these guys - lets not turn this into yet another futile argument , there seem to be plenty of Kahmir threads as it is.

 

[Omar1984]

What happened to the ban? Was it a temp ban like the ones on defence.pk?

Your country is suffering more, frankly. If you're fine with Jehadis addressing public rallies then what can anyone say about it.

One of our great leaders of Pakistan, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, the father of Benazir Bhutto once said that we Pakistanis are willing to wage a thousand years Jihad on India over Kashmir.
We Pakistanis will keep his legacy alive inshAllah

 

[Omar1984]

Pak embassy in Kuwait observes Solidarity Day

ISLAMABAD (SANA): The Embassy organized a function at the Chancery premises on 5th February 2009, to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people.

A cross section of the representatives of the Pakistani and Kashmiri community in Kuwait attended the function.

The function started with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by showing a video received from the Ministry of Information, External Publicity Wing, highlighting the importance of Kashmir Solidarity Day.

The audience watched the video with keen interest. The Charge d’ Affaires a.i. read out the messages of the President and the Prime Minister, received from the Ministry on the occasion, to the audience, says a press release received from Pakistan Embassy Kuwait today.

The Charge d’ Affaires in his brief speech highlighted background of observing the Kashmir Solidarity Day on 5th February and genesis of Kashmir dispute.

He also highlighted the present government’s policy and efforts for the peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute.

On the sidelines in the Chancery premises an exhibit of brochures and pamphlets highlighting the different aspects of Kashmir dispute was organized. After the conclusion of the function light refreshments were served to the participants.

Pak embassy in Kuwait observes Solidarity Day | SANA | Pakistan | SOUTH ASIAN NEWS AGANCY

 

[Omar1984]

Indian forces violate justice norms, UN resolutions: Yousaf Raza Gilani

ISLAMABAD (SANA): Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that the resolution of Kashmir dispute is the realization of the right of self-determination of the people Jammu and Kashmir which is enshrined in the UN Charter.

Addressing the Kashmir Solidarity Day Convention in Islamabad on Thursday, he said this right was promised to the Kashmiris by the international community more than six decades ago, but regrettably these fundamental rights continues to be denied to them.

He said the norms of justice, international law and the UN Security Council resolutions were violated while blatant human rights violations by the Indian security forces continue unabated.

Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said that generations of Kashmiris have rendered countless sacrifices for this just cause which remains unrealized. Over ninety two thousand Kashmiris have lot their lives. Countless others have suffered all kinds of atrocities. He said there is no let up in the oppressive military presence and torture, extra judicial killings, disagreement of women, arbitrary detentions and fake encounters remain the order of the day.

Prime Minister said the indigenous uprising in Kashmir fuelled by the Amarnath Shrine land issue last year has added another sad chapter to the sufferings of the Kashmiris.

He said in hour of trial, suffering and struggle of the Kashmiris, the people and the government of Pakistan stood firmly with their Kashmiri brethren. He said the leadership of Pakistan, have condemned the brutal use of force by the Indians, and demanded them to respect the human rights of the people of Kashmir.

He said before the Mumbai incident, Pakistan was constructively engaged with India under the Composite Dialogue process. The Kashmir issue was a critical component of that dialogue.

He said Pakistan has stressed the need for engagement and resumption of the Composite Dialogue.

He said we have impressed upon India and the rest of the world that focus of the efforts of the two countries should remain on countering terrorism which is the real issue.

Prime Minister said Pakistan has been affected by terrorism and is therefore determined to deal with it unilaterally, bilaterally, regionally and globally.

He said we have further stressed that counter-terrorism requires pragmatic cooperation rather than resorting to hostile propaganda or threat of use of force.

He said Pakistan hope that the peace process would resume soon and become result oriented in addressing all outstanding issues including the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

He said the world powers have, once again, reiterated their concern on the centrality of this festering dispute to the peace efforts and called for its early resolution. He said we fully support, and indeed encourage, international efforts to this end.

The Prime Minister said the observance of 5th February as Solidarity Day is a singular reaffirmation of our commitment of solidarity with the people of Kashmir and we would continue to observe this day till such time that the heroic struggle of Kashmiris to achieve their right to self-determination reaches its logical conclusion.

He assured Kashmiris that Pakistan will continue to support the cause of Kashmir through peaceful political means.

Concluding he prayed and hoped that the future generations of Kashmiris will be spared from the anguish of brutality and of foreign occupation

In his speech, President of Azad Kashmir Raja Zulqarnain Khan said Kashmiris don’t want war between Pakistan and India but peace can only be established through resolution of the Kashmir dispute.

He said the two countries arrived at an understanding for various confidence building measures but the fact remains that solution of Kashmir conflict would be the biggest confidence building measure.

He expressed gratitude of Pakistan for its consistent support to the cause of Kashmiri people and providing valuable support during hours of trial like earthquake of 2005.

Speaking on the occasion the Federal Minister on Kashmir Affairs Qamaruz Zaman Kaira said that the people and the government of Pakistan would continue its moral and diplomatic support to the Kashmir cause to its logical conclusion.

He said the settlement of the Kashmir Issue is imperative for the durable peace in South Asia.

He said due to the tragic incident of Mumbai the Indian government got an excuse to suspend the composite dialogue. He said we are committed to initiate the peace process with India.

The Chairman of Kashmir Committee of the Parliament Mualana Fazalur Rehman said that we are not observing solidarity with our Kashmiri brethren in certain dates and month but they are an integral part of our body and life. This solidarity could not be reduced or weaken by any force.

He said the Kashmiri people have begun which struggle for seeking the right to self-determination Pakistani people is with them as the whole international community is agreed to give them their birth right.

Mualana Fazalur Rehman said members of the Kashmir Committee would visit Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Niger next month and would also lobby for the Kashmir cause on the occasion of OIC summit in Damascus in May this year. He said the Committee is of the view that lobbying should be done to have contact group on Kashmir in the European Union as well.

Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Council Mohammad Yasin Malik urged the Kashmiris and Pakistanis to sit down and chalk out a single strategy to resolve this issue. He said in the held Kashmir we have a transition from violent act to non violent as demanded by the world community and they are appreciating it.

He said the whole civilized world is condemning the Mumbai incident. He said we must adopt a collective policy and should convey one only message by one voice.

Indian forces violate justice norms, UN resolutions: Yousaf Raza Gilani | SANA | Pakistan | SOUTH ASIAN NEWS AGANCY

 

[Omar1984]

Kashmiris freedom not far away: Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani has said that days were not far when Kashmiri people would be independent.

He expressed these views while addressing the Kashmir Council in National Arts Council on Thursday. The PM said that the Kashmiri people have continued the freedom movement despite the Indian Army’s oppression and Pakistani would continue to support the Kashmiris.

The Prime Minister Gillani said that Kashmir Solidarity day was not celebrated to show solidarity with Kashmiri people but to support the struggle of Kashmiris for freedom.

The PM also stated that international community should solve Kashmir issue, highlighting the condemnable fact that Indian Army killed 92,000 Kashmiri people and the whole world has condemned the Indian tyranny.

He said that Pakistan had started negotiation with India on several issues including Kashmir issue but Mumbai Attack had sabotaged and played negative role on the negotiation process.

Prime Minister Gillani said that he was hopeful that India would start negotiation with Pakistan to main peace and stability in the region and Kashmir issue would be solved according to the will of Kashmiris.

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[Omar1984]

Why holiday on Kashmir Solidarity Day?


KASHMIR Solidarity Day is being observed today across the country and on both sides of the Line of Control to express support for the oppressed people of Kashmir for their right to self-determination. It is not only morale boosting for those who have been subjected to atrocities by the Indian occupation forces but to mobilise international opinion for their just cause and remind the United Nations and major players in international politics to fulfil their commitment for a plebiscite in Kashmir.

Every year on 5th February Government of Pakistan declares the Day as a Public holiday to enable the masses from all walks of life to participate in rallies and other events to demonstrate their unflinching support to their brethren. This year too it is holiday and all offices, educational institutions, banks and businesses are closed. We plead the Federal and Provincial Governments not to make it customary holiday and let the affairs of the State run as usual. According to estimates, the country suffers loss of over Rs 4 billion for a single holiday which it can ill afford. The revenue thus generated by working on 5th February may be contributed for the welfare of Kashmiris including those in refugee camps and that will be a great service to them. Already we as a nation are known to be fond of taking too many holidays during a year as compared to other nations. Father of the Nation, Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah in an address had given the message of work, work and work to the countrymen to make Pakistan strong and prosperous. Closure of industries and offices on holidays cause losses in production and taxes while poor people particularly the daily wage earners suffer the most. Instead of enjoying holiday in the name of Solidarity with the Kashmiris, it would be a great service to the oppressed Kashmiris, if through acts and deeds we do our bit to create greater awareness at the domestic and international level and mobilise opinion through debates and conferences for the resolution of the lingering dispute. An economically strong Pakistan would be in a better position to get its voice heard at the international level for the resolution of Kashmir problem.

[editorial note-Pakistan Observer- Feb 5, 2009]

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Pakistanis made a lot of sacrafices also for the Kashmiri people.

 

[ajpirzada]

your later post seemed like an attempt to coverup the religious prejudice in the first post.

looollll....... then i dont give a $hit about wat u think

 

[Omar1984]

Obama urged to resolve issue: Kashmir solidarity day observed throughout world

ISLAMABAD/MUZAFFARABAD: Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed throughout the world including Pakistan on Thursday with a pledge to continue diplomatic, moral and Political support to the just cause of the Kashmiris fighting Indian oppression.

Political, social and religious organizations took out processions and held meetings to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir. The day had been declared public holiday to facilitate people’s active participation in rallies, walks, seminars and other functions.

The day dawned with special prayers for the soul of those who lost their lives for Independent Kashmir. A one-minute silence was observed throughout the country including Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) with the sounding of sirens at 9:55 am and the traffic was brought to a halt.

Rally participants held placards inscribed with slogans demanding India quit the held valley and allow people their right of self-determination. Parliamentary Special Committee on Kashmir also submitted a resolution to the United Nations’ observer in Islamabad, urging the body to Play an effective role to help implement its resolutions on Kashmir dispute.

Members of the committee, including Minister for Special Initiatives Lal Mohammad Khan and Imtiaz Safdar Warraich submitted the resolution to the UN Observer in Islamabad.

Later, talking to newsmen Lal said that the UN should play its role for ending decades-long sufferings of Kashmiris and urging India to hold composite and meaningful dialogues with all the stakeholders to resolve the dispute.

The Mall Road in Lahore remained crowded throughout the day as several rallies were taken out by Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) and other Political Parties. The Punjab Assembly also adopted a special resolution, asking Federal Government to continue support of Kashmiris for Kashmir cause.

In Muzaffarabad, a seminar under the aegis of Press Information Department in which speakers called on the international community to solve the Kashmir issue in agreement with the UN resolutions of 1948 and 1949.

They said that the international community had begun to understand the Kashmir dispute and that is why it was pressing India to hold composite dialogue with Pakistan to resolve the issue.

They also feared that the nuclear war between Pakistan and India can trigger and it would engulf the whole world if the Kashmir issue not solved.

Supreme Commander Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Syed Sallahuddin also addressed in Kashmir solidarity conference in Muzaffarabad in which he said that the Pakistan’s economy and sovereignty is in stake until resolution of Kashmir. 50,00,00 Kashmiris have lost their lives during last 60 years for Independent Kashmir, he said.

Mumbai attacks were the conspiracy of India to divert attention of international community from Kashmir issue. He blamed Pakistani Government was involved in banning Jaamatud Dawa.

The Kashmir day was observed in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas and South Waziristan Agency. Tribesmen in Wana, Kani Guram, and other areas of the agency participated in rallies despite chilly weather.

Addressing the rally, tribal elders reaffirmed that Kashmir was the jugular vein of Pakistan and without it Pakistan was incomplete.

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