PAKISTAN OBSERVED KASHMIR SOLIDARITY DAY

Islamabad Feb 06 (Only Kashmir): Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed in many parts of the Pakistan with traditional enthusiasm but simplicity due to the observance of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Peace be upon him) here on Sunday. Special prayers were held for the independence of Kashmir in almost all city mosques. Banners and posters were also displayed at important centers expressing complete solidarity with Kashmiri brethren in their struggle for their right of self-determination.

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, Information Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan and AJK Prime Minister Chaudhry Abdul Majid had issued messages expressing solidarity with people of Kashmir.
KASHMIR SOLIDARITY DAY
Kashmir Solidarity Day has been observed on 5 February each year since 1990 in Pakistan as a day of protest against Indian control of part of Kashmir. It is a national holiday in Pakistan. Kashmir Day was first proposed by Qazi Hussain Ahmad of the Jamaat-e-Islami party in Pakistan in 1990. Pakistan considers Kashmir as the core issue, between India and Pakistan, leading to three wars and devoting a major portion of their national incomes to defense budgets. World leaders have stressed the need to resolve the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan to avoid an eventuality that may cause a catastrophe in the region. Kashmir is the nuclear flash point of South Asia, surrounded by three nuclear powers.(OK)
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