PESHAWAR:District Jail Kohat observed Black Day on Tuesday to express solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in their struggle for the right of self-determination, and to reaffirm Pakistan’s principled stance on the issue of Kashmir.
On this occasion, officers and officials of District Jail Kohat observed one minute of silence in remembrance of the Kashmiri martyrs who sacrificed their lives in their struggle for the right of self-determination.
The observance reflected solidarity with the people of Kashmir and renewed the commitment to supporting their legitimate aspirations for peace, dignity, freedom and the right to self-determination.
Addressing the gathering, Hamid Azam, Superintendent of District Jail Kohat, highlighted the historical, political and humanitarian dimensions of the Kashmir dispute.
He stated that Kashmir remains a matter of vital national importance for Pakistan and emphasized that the people of Jammu and Kashmir must be allowed to exercise their right to self-determination in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.
He further underscored Pakistan’s consistent position that a just, peaceful and lasting resolution of the Kashmir dispute is essential for regional peace and stability.
He called upon the international community to play its role in promoting respect for human rights and ensuring that the legitimate aspirations of the Kashmiri people are heard.
The observance at District Jail Kohat reaffirmed the solidarity of the prison administration with the people of Jammu and Kashmir and demonstrated its commitment to national unity, human dignity and Pakistan’s longstanding position on the Kashmir issue.