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Nation to observe Youm-e-Istehsal on Wednesday in solidarity with Kashmiris
August 05, 2020

The Nation will observe Youm-e-Istehsal on Wednesday to express solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiri people on completion of one year military siege of Indian illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

It was on the 5th August last year that the special constitutional status of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir was scrapped by the Modi government.

A host of events have been arranged in order to denounce the Indian unilateral illegal actions against Kashmiri people as well as the atrocities being carried out by the Indian forces in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Prime Minister Imran Khan will address AJK Assembly to reaffirm Pakistan's support to the cause of Kashmiris.

Solidarity walks of one mile will be arranged in all the main cities including the federal capital.

President Arif Alvi will lead the walk in Islamabad.

The Participants of the walk will wear black bands and carry the flags of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir.

One minute silence is to be observed across the country. Traffic to be halted for one minute and sirens will be played.

The television channels and Radio will play Pakistan and AJK National anthems immediately after one minute silence.

A special session of the Senate has also been summoned tomorrow in which glowing tributes will be paid to the sacrifices being rendered by the Kashmiri people for their just struggle.