A rally was taken out on Constitution Avenue in Islamabad today in connection with the Black Day to express solidarity with the people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

The rally, which started from the Foreign Office, culminated at D-Chowk.

People belonging to different walks of life participated in the rally.

Addressing the participants of the rally at D-Chowk, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar assured that Pakistan will continue to extend moral, political and diplomatic support to its Kashmiri brothers and sisters in their legitimate struggle for right to self-determination.

He said that Pakistan has always raised Jammu and Kashmir dispute at the international forums including the United Nations and the OIC.  He said these efforts are Pakistan’s responsibility, emphasizing that the hearts of Pakistanis and Kashmiris beat together.

In his remarks, Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam emphasized that the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute is essential for lasting peace and stability in the region.

The Minister paid glowing tribute to the immense sacrifices of the Kashmiri people and reaffirmed that Pakistan would always stand by them.

Convener of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Ghulam Muhammad Safi, said Indian atrocities cannot suppress the Kashmiri people’s struggle for right to self-determination. He highlighted the strong bonds and deep affection between the people of Pakistan and Kashmir.