ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar emphasized that sustainable peace in South Asia is contingent on a just and peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, in line with UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
His remarks came on Sunday during the observance of Kashmir Black Day, marking Pakistan’s support for the Kashmiri struggle for self-determination.
Dar underscored Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to providing political, moral, and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri cause, stating, “Pakistan stands in unwavering solidarity with the Kashmiri people in their struggle.”
Reflecting on the historical significance of October 27, Dar noted it as a somber turning point for Jammu and Kashmir, marking 77 years since Indian forces first entered Srinagar. Since then, he observed, India has employed numerous tactics to assert control over Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), with efforts intensifying after August 5, 2019.
Dar criticized Indian attempts to alter the demographic and political landscape of IIOJK, actions he described as violating UN Security Council resolutions and the Fourth Geneva Convention. Despite these measures, he acknowledged the Kashmiri people’s enduring resolve, reiterating Pakistan’s stance that peace in the region depends on addressing the Kashmir issue through fair, peaceful means.
