Nation to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day today: February 5th

[Omar1984]

Children express solidarity with Kashmiris

Thursday, February 05, 2009
By Saadia Khalid

Islamabad

Depicting the ruthless killing of Kashmiris on the hands of cruel Indian forces, students from different schools of Rawalpindi and Islamabad expressed solidarity with their Kashmiri brethren in a colourful event organised by Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in collaboration with Azad Jammu & Kashmir Council here Wednesday.

Students expressed their longing for an independent Kashmir through items including a puppet show by the National Puppet Theatre, tableaus depicting the plight of Kashmiris, folk dances on Kashmiri songs, national songs, a magic show, speech contest on the illegal Indian occupation of Kashmir, and a painting competition.

The participating schools included the names of The City School, Beaconhouse School System, Hassan Academy of Special Education, FG Model School for Girls G-7/1, Bright Land Secondary School, Al-Farabi Special Education Centre, Anglo Arabic Public School and Govt Post-Graduate College for Women, 6th Road, Rawalpindi. Besides schools, the National Performing Arts Group (NPAG) of Islamabad and Ali Zeb Group also enthusiastically participated in the event.

The event started with the excellently presented puppet show that grasped the attention of the audience and kept them glued to their seats through their humorous and witty dialogues, followed by folk dances and a hilarious tableau. The tableaus presented on the occasion advocated peace and condemned Indian forces that are engaged in mayhem against innocent Kashmiris. The students symbolically represented a tranquil Kashmir with white fairies and the barbaric acts of Indian troops through black-faced people.

The most appreciable feature of the show was the participation of special children, who although were not able to hear and speak, yet they participated enthusiastically and performed brilliantly on different items. The children not only danced marvellously on various songs but also carried intense expressions on their innocent faces, strongly condemning Indian atrocities in Kashmir, and called for the international community to play its effective role in bringing a halt to the Indian brutalities in occupied Kashmir.

The mentally retarded children of Al-Farabi Special Education Centre sung beautiful patriotic songs that urged the freedom of the earth’s paradise called Kashmir from the clutches of Indian forces.

The NPAG also gave a wonderful presentation of the fairyland of Kashmir where people led contented lives but the Indian occupancy ruined their happiness and joy. The group also depicted romance among young Kashmiri boys and girls in the dreamy ambience of the valley where blooming flowers, gushing waters and high mountains cherished their love.

A young student, Rafia Bano, of Beaconhouse School System sung the legendary patriotic song ‘Aye Puttar Hattan Te Nai Wikday’, compelling the audience with her forceful performance to sing with her.

More than 100 students from different schools also participated in a poster competition arranged on the occasion in which they portrayed the merciless killing of Kashmiris by Indian troops along with depicting a ray of hope for the independence of the valley from Indian brutality

Children express solidarity with Kashmiris

 

[Omar1984]

Sports events on Kashmir Solidarity Day

ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Sports Board will organize exhibition matches in Basketball, Football and Hockey to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5. These games will be held at Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad, in collaboration with the local sports associations.
Basketball competition will be held between two best teams of the Islamabad Basketball Association at Hamidi Hall at 3.30 p.m. next Thursday (February 5). Football match will be played between Islamabad Football Association and Azad Kashmir Football Association at 2.30 p.m. at Jinnah Stadium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad, while Hockey match will be contested between Azad Kashmir Hockey Team vs Shadman Hockey Club, Rawalpindi, at 3.00 p.m. at Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium, Islamabad. Pakistan Sports Board will award certificates to the participants.

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[srijeesh]

it is sad , that no one in pakistani political parties , is thinking about KASHMIR, or kashmiris, all they say , or do is just an other trun or twist to dump the issue!

yea, those political parties are too busy bailing out pakistan from financial(bankrupt), political, and social(extremism) mess that pakistan finds itself.

 

[Omar1984]

Kashmir Day observed across NWFP with renewed pledge of support for Kashmiris

PESHAWAR, Feb 5 (APP): Like other parts of the country, Kashmir Day, falling on February 5, was observed in a befitting manner through out the Frontier Province on Thursday.

The day is being observed to express solidarity with Kashmiri Muslim and pay tribute to the sacrifices of Kashmiri Shuhada who laid their lives for attainment of the just cause of freedom.

The Provincial and district governments had organized different events at provincial and district headquarters to mark the day.

One minute silence was observed on February 5, at 10:00 a.m to express solidarity and to pay tribute to Kashmiri Shuhada.

A request in this connection was made to the general public to participate in the one minute silence to be held in honoring the Kashmiri Shuhada.

The grand function in NWFP, in connection with Kashmir Day, was held at Kohala bridge in Hazara district linking Pakistan with Azad Kashmir.

NWFP Minister for Industry, Syed Ahmad Hussain Shah represented the provincial government at the function.

Dispite torrential rain, people of Hazara and Kashmir joined hands with each other and made human chair.

The function was also attended by Azad Jammu Kashmir Minister Raja Muhammad Naseem Chaudhry Latif Akber and high ranking officials and representatives of social and political organizations and parties.

In Peshawar, a rally was held under the arrangement of district government. The rally started from Milad Chowk at 10:00 am and culminate at Chowk Yadgar.

District Nazim Peshawar, Haji Ghulam Ali, District Coordination Office (DCO) Peshawar, Sahibzada Muhammad Anis, Prominent Trader, Haji Haleem Jan and prominent local Kashmiri leaders, social and political figures also attended the rally and expressed their views.

People from different walks of life including Bazars Associations, politicians, lawyers, students and boys’ scouts also participated in the rally.

Similar rallies were also held in other district headquarters in the province to express solidarity with Kashmiri Muslims.

Later, Haji Haleem Jan led dua at the rally for success of the struggle of Kashmir brethren.

In this connection, a 2-day photographic exhibition aimed at depicting the sacrifices of Kashmiri Muslims was also held at Peshawar Museum Hall.

The exhibition was arranged by the Culture Department NWFP in collaboration with Abasin Arts Council Peshawar and Idara-e-Saqafat-e-Pakistan.

People from different walk of life were also present during the exhibition and took keen interest in the photographic exhibition.

School students were also turned up and have rounds in the exhibition, depicting the sacrifices of Kashmiri Muslims.

Meanwhile, provincial chapter of Jamat-e-Islami (JI) also arranged a seminar at Nishter Hall in connection with Kashmir Day. The seminar was also addressed by Ghulam Muhammad Safi, Convener Tehrik-e-Hurriat Kashmir and Advisor for Hurriat Leader, Syed Ali Gillani. Provincial President of JI, Siraj-ul-Haq, announced on this occasion, that JI members will not hesitate to render every sort of sacrifice for freedom of Kashmir.

Other leaders of JI including Professor Ibrahim, Shabir Ahmad and Hakeem Abdul Waheed spoke on the occasion and threw light over the sacrifices made by Kashmir brethren.

Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - Kashmir Day observed across NWFP with renewed pledge of support for Kashmiris

 

[ajpirzada]

didnt expect any better from pakistan!

same here... i didnt expect u to read my later post which answers ur question

 

[srijeesh]

same here... i didnt expect u to read my later post which answers ur question

your later post seemed like an attempt to coverup the religious prejudice in the first post.

 

[Omar1984]

Sacrifices of Kashmiris to Bear Fruit: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Thursday, February 5, 2009


Chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Thursday said the Kashmir issue is becoming prominent with the passage of every day and expressed the confidence that sacrifices of Kashmiris will bear fruit.

Talking to state television of Pakistan, he said Kashmir was an internationally recognised dispute as per the relevant UN Resolutions and the liberation movement would continue till its logical end.

He urged India to adopt positive approach by taking international community’s involvement in resolving the Kashmir dispute as an opportunity for working towards durable peace in South Asia.

To a question he said Pakistan’s observance of the Kashmir Solidarity Day will further boost the morale of Kashmiris, who have been rendering unique sacrifices to secure their right to self-determination.

It would help further highlight Kashmiris’ cause at the international level, he added.

He expressed the confidence that Pakistan would continue its moral, political and diplomatic support to Kashmiri’s just struggle.

The APHC Chairman said command of ongoing liberation movement has been transferred to youth who would continue the struggle till its logical end, he added.

To a question he, said that more than 10,000 Kashmiris have disappeared and thousands of youth, Hurriyet leaders and innocent people were languishing in the jails of occupied Kashmir and India.

Sacrifices of Kashmiris to Bear Fruit: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

 

[Omar1984]

Kashmir beat Islamabad in Kashmir Solidarity Day hockey match

ISLAMABAD, FEB. 5 (APP): Kashmir team easily beat Islamabad side 5-2 in a hockey match organized by Pakistan Sports Board to mark the Kashmir Solidarity day on Thursday.

The match was played in rainy, cold conditions at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium, Pakistan Sports Complex.

At the interval the score was 2-2. In the second half Kashmir team scored 3 more goals to win the match. For the winners, Suhrab netted 3 goals while Sajid Zafar scored 2 goals. Muhammad Nadeem from the losers sounded the board twice.

Both the teams exhibited good hockey. Mr. Muhammad Anwar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Sports witnessed the match for a short duration and admired the skill of both the teams.

Mustfeen Kazmi, President Islamabad Hockey Association graced the occasion as Chief Guest who gave away PSB Certificates to the participants. At the end Mahmood Aslam Dar, National Hockey Coach, PSB presented a Souvenir to the Chief Guest on behalf of the Director General, PSB. Muhammad Naseer and Muhammad Ashraf, Hockey Umpires supervised the game.

Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency )

 

[Omar1984]

Islamabad Black win basketball match on Kashmir Solidarity Day

ISLAMABAD, FEB.5, (APP): Islamabad Black narrowly beat Islamabad White by 37-36 in a basketball match held here at Hamidi Hall Thursday to mark the Kashmir Solidarity Day.

. The score was 1st Quarter (16-11), 2nd Quarter (09-15), 3rd Quarter (09-03) and 4th Quarter (04-07). The umpires were Irfan Ikram and Hraz Zakaria whereas Referee was Umer Mehmud.

The Islamabad Black comprised:--M.Waqas, Saud Sattar, Masyab Haider, Rai Zahid, Naseeb Raza, Usman Kohkar, Muhammad Irfan, Qamar Riaz, Usman Ahmed, Mohammad Raza, Shuja Haddi, Imtiaz Rafi Butt, Hafiz Masud (Coach), Shahid Islam (Manager).

The Islamabad White:--Anwar Khan, Uzair Ahmed, M.Faraan, Umer Farooq , Omer Iftikhar, Moaaz Munir, Abdul Wahid, Waseem M. Raja, Ahmed Saqib, Julien Kerdoncuf, Saad Ayub Ghatti, Khalid Hafeez Raja, Imran Bashir (Coach) and Taha Ashraf (Manager).

Syed Amir Hamza Gilani, DG, PSB, M.Akhtar Nawaz Ganjera, DDG(Tech), Agha Amjadullah, Mamina Arshad, Muhammad Azam Dar, Assistant Director, PSB and Alamgir Sheikh, President, Islamabad Basketball Association, were also present on the occasion.

Muhammd Ashraf Khan, Secretary; Ministry of Sports was the Chief Guest on the occasion and distributed prizes and certificates amongst the participants.

Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency )

 

[Omar1984]

Japanese media briefed on Kashmir’s cause for freedom

ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (APP): Minister/Deputy Chief of Mission of Pakistan Embassy Japan Imtiaz Ahmad in a briefing to Japanese media paid rich tribute to the countless sacrifices of the Kashmiris, who remained resolute in the face of Indian oppression.

He said that over 90,000 (ninety thousand) Kashmiris have lost their lives at the hands of brutal indian forces for their just struggle for freedom and right to self-determination.

The Minister stated that Pakistan would continue to pursue a resolution of Kashmir dispute based on the wishes of Kashmiris. Pakistan would continue its political, moral and diplomatic support the struggle of Kashmiris for their right of self-determination, as protected in the United Nations charter and relevant resolutions.

He emphasized peace and prosperity in South Asia hinged upon the resolution of Kashmir dispute. He urged international community to play its role to solve Kashmir dispute in accordance with the wishes of Kashmiri people.

Imtiaz told the Japanese media that peaceful resolution of Kashmir was beneficial for both Pakistan and India. “It will open new vistas of economic prosperity in South Asia”.

Responding to a query, he said Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Pakistan itself is the biggest victim of terrorism and it has lost thousands of innocent civilians and a large number of armed personnel in their fight against terrorism.

Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency )

 

[Omar1984]

Thousands call for plebiscite in Kashmir solidarity day

Thousands of people gathered on Tuesday for support to Kashmir's salf-detrmination right in different place, including Islamabad, Lahor and Brussels.
Thursday, 05 February 2009 14:36

World Bulletin / News Desk

Thousands of people gathered on Tuesday for support to Kashmir's salf-detrmination right in different place, including Islamabad, Lahor and Brussels.

Kashmiri leaders adressed a seminar on the resolution, Kashmiri Media Service reported, Kashmiri Media reported.



The speakers has thanked the people and government of Pakistan for observing February 5 as Kashmir Solidarity Day and extending political, diplomatic and moral support to the Kashmiris in their struggle for right to self-determination.

Thousands of Pakistanis took to the streets to denounce Indian rule in Kashmir, the disputed Muslim-majority Himalayan state divided between the nuclear-armed rivals.

Support from Pakistan

A public holiday, Kashmir Solidarity Day supports the region's right to self-determination under UN resolutions that call for a plebiscite in Kashmir on whether it should be ruled by Hindu-majority India or Muslim Pakistan.



In the capital Islamabad, some 2,000 people formed a human chain opposite parliament during a rally organised by the main Islamist party, Jamaat-i-Islami (JI).

"We will never accept Indian occupation of Kashmir and tell India that it cannot enslave people by force," JI chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed told the rally.



Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani also demanded an end to human rights violations in the Indian Occupied Kashmir and urged the international community to play its role for a just resolution of the lingering dispute, reported Associated Press of Pakistan.

"On the contrary, India continues with the violation of basic human rights in the Occupied Kashmir," he said and added that over 700,000 strong India army have unleashed a reign of terror on the Kashmiris.

"We demand an end to violation of human rights in Kashmir, to create a conducive atmosphere in the region for lasting peace and security, and also to revive the composite dialogue process that leads to results."

In Lahore, Pakistan's second-largest city, political parties and human rights organisations arranged several rallies. More than 4,000 people gathered at Lahore's main Mall Road, an AFP reporter said.

Banners and hoardings calling for Kashmir's freedom from Indian rule were put up alongside main roads and intersections across Pakistan.



Around 500 Kashmiris formed human chain in Muzaffarabad in the rain, shouting "Kashmir will become part of Pakistan" and "we salute the martyrs".

Internationally recognised right

In Brussels, a candle-lit solidarity demonstration was held in front of the Belgian Parliament and Prime Minister's office.The demonstration was led by the Chairman of Kashmir Center.

Later a memorandum was delivered to the Prime Minister of Belgium, Mr. Herman A Van Rompuy on behalf of all the long-suffering people of Jammu & Kashmir.




The memorandum underlined and recalled all of the relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council for upholding the right to self- determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, rejecting any negotiations on the future of Jammu and Kashmir under the framework of the Indian constitution.

It also recalled all of the resolutions passed by the Organisation for Islamic Conference in Casablanca in 1993 and the report adopted by the European Parliament on 24 May 2007 in which the European Parliament upheld the Kashmiris right to self-determination.



Indian troops killed more than 60 Kashmiris and wound around 1000 in pro-independence and anti-elections protest since July in 2008. India deployed thousands of troops across Kashmir.

Kashmiris were offenly imposed curfew and many of leaders and youths were detained during seven-stage elections.

Human right grous have criticised Indian violence during protests.



World Bulletin [ Thousands call for plebiscite in Kashmir solidarity day ]

 

[Omar1984]

Too bad it was raining in Islamabad and Azad Kashmir. Still so many people showed up in rallys to support their Kashmiri brothers and sisters. Good job

 

[Salahadin]

How about a Anti-Fundamentalism day, to drum up solidarity against Islamic fundamentalists?

Now that might actually help Pakistan, and for that matter, Kashmir.

how about take care of ur hindu extremist first

 

[Omar1984]

Pakistani community express solidarity with Kashmiries in Tehran

ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (APP): An impressive ceremony was held at the Pakistan Embassy in Tehran on Thursday to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir. It was presided over by the Charge d Affairs, Nasrullah Khan, says a press release here.

The messages of the President and the Prime Minister on the Kashmir Solidarity Day were read out to the audience after the recitation of the holy Quran.

Speaking on the occasion, Charge d Affairs, Nasrullah Khan paid tributes to the valiant people of Kashmir who have rendered tremendous sacrifices in the struggle for attaining their inalienable right of self-determination.

He reiterated that Pakistan is committed to a just and peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

He said it was imperative for the establishment of a durable peace and security in the region as both the countries have acquired nuclear weapons.

The CdA said that the Kashmir Solidarity Day has coincided with the 30th anniversary of the victory of Islamic Revolution in Iran which also supports the Muslim causes in the world and the oppressed people fighting for their right of self-determination.

He also referred to the historical, cultural and religious links between Iran and Kashmir.

Iranian Member of Parliament, Dr. Mostafa Kavakabian while speaking on the occasion highlighted the need for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir conflict and said that since the inception of Pakistan, Iranians have been supporting Pakistan and the people of Kashmir.

Dr. Mohammad Rajabi, President, ECO Cultural Institute (ECI) in his speech touching on the history of the Kashmir dispute said it was high time that the issue was resolved peacefully in accordance with the wishes of the Kashmiri people.

Iranian scholar Dr. Bavand reiterated the need for the international community to put pressure on India to put an end to widespread human rights violations in the Indian-held Kashmir.

He praised the struggle of the Kashmir people aimed at achieving their rights of self-determination.

The leading English daily Iran News published an interview of Ambassador of Pakistan M.B. Abbasi on this occasion. Highlighting the significance of Kashmir Solidarity Day he said Pakistan wanted the UN resolutions on Kashmir to be implemented.

A documentary focusing on the history of Kashmir issue and the sufferings of the Kashmiri people was shown to the audience. Posters, pamphlets and leaflets depicting atrocities of the Indian forces against the innocent people of Kashmir were also displayed and distributed among the participants of the function.

The function was attended by a cross section of Iranian scholars, academicians, intellectuals, media representatives, members of the Pakistani community and students of Tehran University.

The prestigious English dailies Iran News, Tehran Times Kayhan International and leading Persian dailies Jamhoori Islami, Resalat, Mardomsalari and Jam-e-Jam prominently carried an article on Kashmir Solidarity Day entitled:

“Why To Observe Kashmir Solidarity Day?”

Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency )

 

[srijeesh]

Too bad it was raining in Islamabad and Azad Kashmir. Still so many people showed up in rallys to support their Kashmiri brothers and sisters. Good job

good excuse to bunk the work in the name of 'kashmiri brothers and sisters',.
while the kashmiris were too busy with their daily business to worry about such things.