PESHAWAR:Like other parts of the country, special ceremonies and rallies were held across Kohat Division on Tuesday to mark Kashmir Black Day, wherein participants paid tribute to the struggle and sacrifices of the Kashmiri people for the right to self-determination.
The main ceremony was held at the District Council Hall in Kohat that was attended by Commissioner Kohat Division Parvez Khan Sabat Khel, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kohat Muhammad Nawaz Wazir and people from various walks of life also participated.
Events were also organized at the District Headquarters of Karak, Hangu, Orakzai and Kurram to mark the day. Addressing the gathering, Commissioner Sabat Khel said Kashmir was not merely a piece of land but an issue concerning the freedom and right to self- determination of its people.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued political, moral and diplomatic support for the Kashmiris and urged the international community to play an effective role in securing a just and peaceful resolution of the dispute.
DC Kohat said the day aimed to highlight the Kashmiri people’s struggle and draw international attention to the Kashmir dispute. He said support for the right to self-determination was essential for lasting peace in the region.