In his message, President Mamnoon Hussain reiterated that the Kashmir dispute remains close to the heart of every Pakistani and Pakistan remains firmly committed to its principled stance on Jammu and Kashmir.
He said the observance of Kashmir Solidarity Day on 5th February every year is a reaffirmation of our moral, political and diplomatic support towards our Kashmiri brethren in their just struggle for fundamental rights including the right to self-determination as enshrined in the UN Charter and the relevant UN Resolutions.
The president said the peaceful, indigenous and widespread uprising of the Kashmiri people has clearly demonstrated that the issue of Jammu and Kashmir cannot be wished away.
Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in his message said that the Kashmir issue is not only a threat to peace and prosperity of South Asia but also to the entire world. He said peaceful settlement of Kashmir issue in accordance with the aspirations of Kashmiri people is imperative for the peace and development of the region.
