PESHAWAR:People across various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday observed Kashmir Black Day (October 27) with rallies, ceremonies,and other activities to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people and reaffirm support for their right to self-determination.
In Razmak tehsil of North Waziristan, Pakistani and Kashmiri flags, along with banners were displayed at various locations. Provincial government sources said the initiative aimed at expressing solidarity with the Kashmiri people and reaffirm support for their struggle for freedom.
A rally and ceremony were organized in Katlang, Mardan district, with the participation of district administration officials, traders’ representatives and locals.
Participants chanted slogans including ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ and ‘Kashmir Banega Pakistan,’ expressing solidarity with the Kashmiri people. Speakers paid tribute to their sacrifices and pledged continued support for a just resolution of the Kashmir dispute.
A special ceremony was held at Government High School No. 2 in Jamrud, attended by the principal, teachers and students.
During the morning assembly, participants observed one minute of silence in solidarity with the Kashmiri people. Teachers briefed students on the historical events of October 27, 1947, the background of the Kashmir dispute, and the right to self-determination.
Speakers emphasized respect for human rights, a peaceful resolution of the dispute and the importance of respecting the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
Schools in Oghi tehsil also organized activities to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people and pay tribute to their sacrifices.
In Upper Dir, the district administration arranged ceremonies at several public and private schools, including Government High School and Primary School Bibiwar. Students expressed solidarity with Kashmiris and condemned reported human rights violations in Indian-administered Kashmir.
A rally was also held in Mansehra, attended by district administration officials, teachers, students from various schools and people from all walks of life.
Participants called on the international community to play an active role in securing a just resolution to the Kashmir dispute. They urged the international community to take notice of allegations of human rights violations, extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK)
The participants also called on the United Nations to pursue a peaceful settlement in accordance with its relevant resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.