Maryam Nawaz pays tribute to martyrs of Kashmir on Right to Self-Determination Day

LAHORE, Jan 05 (SABAH): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has paid glowing tribute to the Kashmiri martyrs and reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people’s struggle for freedom.

In her message on Right to Self-Determination Day for the People of Kashmir, Maryam Nawaz emphasized that January 5 was a day to honor the sacrifices of Kashmiri people and salute their courageous struggle for self-determination. She recalled that on this day in 1949, the United Nations recognized the right of Kashmiri people to determine their own future.

The CM acknowledged the immense suffering of the Kashmiri people, who had endured decades of Indian oppression and brutality. “Our Kashmiri brothers and sisters have been facing unimaginable hardships, but their resolve remains unshaken,” she said.

The chief minister reaffirmed that Pakistan would continue to support the Kashmir cause at all international fora. “The government of Pakistan is raising the Kashmir issue globally and will continue to do so until the Kashmiri people are granted their legitimate right to self-determination,” she stated.

CM Maryam Nawaz urged the international community to play a proactive role in ensuring the Kashmiri people receive their rightful freedom. “Struggle of the Kashmiri people is our own struggle,” she asserted.

The CM expressed confidence that the day would soon come when the people of Kashmir would be liberated and the sun of freedom would shine brightly over the region.