PM AJK calls for Just Resolution of Kashmir, highlights Human Rights Violations in IIOJK

The day, he said, also serves as a reminder to the international community that, despite the lapse of more than seven decades, the Kashmir dispute remains unresolved.?Highlighting the impacts of Indian imperialism over the region, the Prime Minister stated that Indian occupation forces deployed in occupied Kashmir have been involved in serious human rights violations including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions. He pointed out that essential fundamental freedoms such as the right to freedom of expression, the right to peaceful protest and assembly remain severely restricted.”These restrictions constitute a clear violations of international law”, he added.  Referring to India’s contentious move to revoke Article 370 and 35-A in 2019, he said that the controversial decision was a brazen violation of the UN resolutions. Terming India’s actions as illegal, he said that attempts to alter the demographic composition and distort the region’s identity pose a threat to regional peace.?He made it abundantly clear that such actions cannot suppress the legitimate aspirations of the Kashmiri people. He also highlighted the age-old bond between Pakistan and the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir saying that it is rooted in shared history, faith, and sacrifices. Pakistan, he said, has been an uncompromising supporter and an advocate of the Kashmiris’ rights. “Pakistan has consistently extended moral, political, and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people at every international forum”, he remarked. He described Azad Jammu and Kashmir as a living example of a modern democratic state, where people enjoy political freedom, equal social and developmental opportunities . It also stands as proof that the Kashmiri people are fully capable of governing their affairs independently with dignity and responsibility, which strengthens their case of right to self-determination”, the PM said.

The Prime Minister said that the future of Kashmir must be based on justice, meaningful dialogue, and respect for the free will of the Kashmiri people.?He made it clear that sustainable peace cannot be imposed through force or unilateral measures. He urged the international community, human rights organizations, and influential world governments to move beyond the ritual expressions of concern and take practical steps to ensure accountability for human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The AJK premier said that despite India’s relentless repression, the Kashmiri people have demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face Indian state terrorism. Reiterating his government’s all out support to Kashmiris’ just cause, he said, “The government and people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with our kashmiri brethren till they achieve their cherished goal.? The Prime Minister also commended CISS for organizing the conference.