KHANEWAL-Like other parts of the country, in Khanewal residents observed Kashmir Day to express solidarity with Kashmiri people in their struggle for the right to self-determination under United Nations’ resolutions.
In this connection, the main function was held in tehsil council Hall Khanewal under the supervision of district administration.
Addressing a big gathering of participants, Deputy Commissioner Agha Zaheer Abbas Sherazi said: “The entire Pakistani nation stands with Kashmiri brethren in their struggle to achieve their legitimate right to self-determination. It is our firm belief that Kashmiris will succeed in their struggle.”
A large number of students from different educational institutes of the district also highlighted the cause of Kashmir and the sacrifices of Kashmiris.
Member Provincial Assembly Faisal Niazi and representative chairman Kashmir committee in their speeches said: “We salute the unshaken commitment of Kashmiri people for the right to self-determination.”
DPO Faisal Shahzad in his speech said the freedom movement in occupied Kashmir was getting strength with every passing day. Faisal Shahzad further added that: “Seven decades have passed but the dispute of Jammu and Kashmir remains unresolved.”
Later, a rally under the leadership of Khanewal DC Agha Zaheer Abbas Sherazi and DPO Faisal Shahzad was taken out. A large number of people from all walks of life attended the rally to show their solidarity with innocent Kashmiri people.
They were holding banners and play cards and chanting slogans in favour of kashmiri people.