LAHORE (Dunya News) - Punjab Information Minister, Azma Bokhari, condemned India’s actions in Kashmir, saying that New Delhi revoked the region’s constitutional status by force.
Addressing the nation on Kashmir Solidarity Day, she emphasized that the Kashmiri people are resilient and cannot be subdued through oppression or military power.
Bokhari stated that Pakistan commemorates Kashmir Solidarity Day every year, standing firmly with the people of Kashmir whenever they face atrocities.
She expressed full solidarity on behalf of the Punjab Chief Minister, the Prime Minister, and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. 'Kashmiris are a brave and strong nation, facing bullets while chanting ‘Allah-o-Akbar’ and ‘Long live Pakistan,’' she said.
The minister highlighted the ongoing oppression by Indian forces, noting that women are also victims of Indian aggression.
Despite decades of oppression and the presence of 800,000 Indian troops, the spirit of the Kashmiri people remains unbroken. Bukhari referred to Kashmir as “the world’s largest prison” due to the severe restrictions imposed there.
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She concluded by extending Pakistan’s greetings to the people of Kashmir and reaffirmed that India has occupied Kashmir for 2,375 days, yet the Kashmiri populace continues to resist.
Pakistan will continue to provide political, diplomatic, and moral support to Kashmir on all international platforms. 'The Kashmiri nation will never bow down, and Pakistan’s foreign policy is incomplete without mentioning Kashmir. We hope to see occupied Kashmir free very soon,' she said.