Faisalabad Marks Kashmir Black Day with Rallies and Tributes

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The Commissioner of Faisalabad Division addressed a large gathering at the Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Auditorium on Kashmir Black Day.
Students presented tableaux depicting Indian oppression in occupied Kashmir. An art gallery exhibition showed scenes of freedom.
Rallies were held from the District Council to Clock Tower and by WASA staff from the WASA Head Office. A rally was also held at Lyallpur Museum.
Speakers called on the United Nations and the international community to play an effective role for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination.

FAISALABAD: The Commissioner of Faisalabad Division led tributes to Kashmiris on Black Day on Tuesday, as rallies across the city expressed solidarity with the people of occupied Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

The Punjab Council of Arts, Faisalabad, organised the main event at the Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Auditorium, where a large gathering of students, officers, teachers and civil society recorded its protest on Black Day.

Commissioner Dr Imran Hamid Sheikh said the bond between Pakistanis and Kashmiris is eternal, a bond of blood, love, respect and peace that no power can end. He added that one slogan resounded across the world on Black Day: “Kashmir banega Pakistan”.

He said the time is not far when Kashmiris will breathe in freedom and India’s 80-year story of oppression will end. He added that 27 October is the darkest day in world history, when India illegally occupied Kashmir in violation of international law.

He said self-determination is the right of Kashmiris and none can snatch it. He added that Pakistanis stood with Kashmiris and stand with them.

He stressed that they will stand with them till the last drop of blood.

Students presented tableaux depicting Indian oppression in occupied Kashmir and expressed support for Kashmiris through speeches. An exhibition of photographs in the art gallery showed scenes of freedom.

Assistant Commissioner General Dr Zeeshan Arshad, Director Arts Council Imran Raza, Chief Executive Officer Education Rao Abdul Karim, Assistant Directors Arts Council Zahra Batool and Asad Hayat, teachers and students attended the event.

Rally from the District Council to Clock Tower on Kashmir Black Day in Faisalabad.

WASA staff rally on Kashmir Black Day in Faisalabad.

Lyallpur Museum rally on Kashmir Black Day in Faisalabad.

Rally from District Council to Clock Tower

A rally was taken out from the District Council to Clock Tower on 27 October to express solidarity with Kashmiris and protest against India’s illegal occupation of occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Headquarters Adil Umar led the rally. Chief Officer Education Rao Abdul Karim, Chief Officer Municipal Corporation Usman Ghani, Managing Director Suthra Punjab Imran Shams, Admin Officer Riaz Hussain Anjum and school students took part.

Adil Umar said 27 October is a black day in the history of Kashmiris, when India illegally occupied occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He added that the struggle of Kashmiris and their eternal sacrifices reflect their resolve and courage.

He said Kashmiris have struggled for decades for their basic right to self-determination. He added that a just solution of the Kashmir issue is indispensable for durable peace and stability in the region.

He said the United Nations and the international community should play an effective role to give Kashmiris self-determination under UN resolutions. He reaffirmed that the Pakistani nation will continue its moral, political and diplomatic support to Kashmiri brothers and sisters.

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WASA staff rally

WASA Faisalabad held a rally to express solidarity with Kashmiris on Black Day. Director Admin Javed Ghani led the rally, representing Managing Director WASA Saqib Raza.

WASA officers and staff took part in full strength.

The rally started at the WASA Head Office, passed through Jail Road and ended at the main gate. Participants raised strong slogans in favour of Kashmir and Kashmiris during the rally.

The Managing Director of WASA said the basic purpose of the rally is to make the world believe that India has forcibly occupied the land of Kashmiris against their will and wishes.

He said the people of Pakistan stand shoulder to shoulder with their Kashmiri brothers and support them fully on every forum. He added that their struggle will continue until Kashmir achieves complete freedom from Indian domination.

Museum rally

A rally was held at Lyallpur Museum, Faisalabad, on Black Day. Director Lyallpur Museum Maqbool Ahmed Malik led the rally, in which museum officers, staff, citizens and visitors took part.

Participants raised slogans in support of the right to self-determination of Kashmiris and expressed solidarity with them. They pledged to continue supporting Kashmiris’ right to self-determination and expressing solidarity with them.

The director said the purpose of marking Black Day is to draw the attention of the world community to the situation in occupied Jammu and Kashmir and express solidarity with the struggle of Kashmiris.

He said Kashmiris must get their basic rights and their right to self-determination. He added that such occasions highlight the importance of carrying the voice of Kashmiris to the world and highlighting the Kashmir issue.