Govt & people of Pakistan pay strong tribute to the life & legacy of Burhan Muzaffar Wani on his martyrdom anniversary


ISLAMABAD, July 08 (SABAH): Friday marked the sixth anniversary of the martyrdom of iconic Kashmiri youth leader, Burhan Muzaffar Wani.

According to a statement issued by Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, the government and people of Pakistan pay strong tribute to the life and legacy of Burhan Wani for his selfless contribution and sacrifice in the struggle of the Kashmiris to attain their inalienable right to self-determination.

While paying homage to Burhan Wani as the face of the indigenous Kashmir freedom movement, Pakistan once again urges the Government of India to desist from indiscriminate use of force and relentless targeting of Kashmiris especially the youth.

Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said that Pakistan also urges the international community to play its due role for a just and peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people.