Defence Day: Pakistan stands with Kashmiris for their right to self-determination, says PM Imran
The PM lauded state of readiness, effective response to Indian CFVs and high morale of troops.
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Pakistan Imran khan and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday visited Line of Control today on eve of Defence and Martyrs day also declared as day of solidarity with Kashmiris.
In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the visit, the prime minister was briefed on the ongoing situation along the Line of Control (LOC).
He also interacted with the troops deputed along the LoC and local victims of Indian cease fire violations (CFVs).
Imran Khan lauded the state of readiness, effective response to Indian CFVs and high morale of the troops.
Talking to families of martyred and injured, the PM lauded their decades of resilience.
He said that India s deliberate targeting of unarmed civilians in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and continued siege of innocent Kashmiris in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IoJK) are worst examples of the human rights violations.
Imran Khan reiterated that Pakistan firmly stands with Kashmiris for their right of self-determination.
“While our current efforts are to expose fascist Indian regime to the world, our Armed Forces remain fully capable and prepared to thwart any Indian misadventure or aggression,” the premier said.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Defence Minister Pervez Khattak and Kashmir Committee Chairman Syed Fakhar Imam accompanied the PM.
