Karachi: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi organized a commemorative event titled “Burhan Wani – A Movement, A Milestone” at Haseena Moin Hall to mark the 10th death anniversary of Burhan Muzaffar Wani.
The event was addressed by Ghulam Muhammad Safi, Convener of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Jammu and Kashmir; chief guest Sharmila Faruqui; Hurriyat leader Sheikh Abdul Mateen; Sardar Sagheer Ahmed, advocate; political analyst Sardar Nazakat Khan; and Advocate Parvez Shah. The proceedings were conducted by Bashir Sadozai. A large number of political leaders, activists, and members of the public attended the gathering.
Speaking on the occasion, Ghulam Muhammad Safi said that understanding India’s foreign policy and its expansionist ambitions is essential. He stated that India has, at different times, created disputes with its neighboring countries in an effort to expand its regional influence. Referring to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s statement that “Kashmir Pakistan Ki Shah Rag Hai.
‘Safi said Burhan Muzaffar Wani and the people of Kashmir had realized that the struggle for freedom was no longer confined to military, diplomatic, or political fronts, as social media had also emerged as an effective platform. He said Burhan Wani successfully used social media to highlight the situation in Kashmir and India’s actions before the international community, influencing global public opinion.
Chief guest Sharmila Faruqui said that the future of Kashmir should be determined in accordance with the aspirations of the Kashmiri people and the resolutions of the United Nations. She stated that whenever the Pakistan People’s Party had the opportunity to serve, it consistently raised the Kashmir issue at both national and international forums.
She recalled that the late Zulfikar Ali Bhutto forcefully presented the Kashmir case at the United Nations, calling it a defining chapter in history. She added that Benazir Bhutto and Asif Ali Zardari continued the same commitment by raising the voice of the Kashmiri people globally.
She added that Burhan Wani had become a symbol of the Kashmiri freedom movement and that future generations would continue the struggle. She reaffirmed that the Pakistan People’s Party would continue to stand with the people of Kashmir and concluded her speech by raising the slogan, “Kashmir Banega Pakistan” (“Kashmir Will Become Pakistan”).