ISLAMABAD: Senior officials and staff of the National Book Foundation (NBF), operating under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, took part in the Kashmir Black Day Walk in accordance with directions from NBF Managing Director Dr Kamran Jahangir.
The NBF delegation, led by Secretary Dr Khan Farhan Rifat, joined the public rally as NBF rallies national solidarity with the people of Kashmir. The event reaffirmed support for their fundamental human rights and the right to self-determination while calling for the international community to address the long-standing dispute.
How NBF Rallies Institutional Support and Public Awareness
The walk commenced at Radio Pakistan and proceeded to D-Chowk, where participants attended the central Kashmir Black Day ceremony. As NBF rallies institutional backing across government bodies, attendees highlighted human rights concerns in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir and reiterated their commitment to supporting the Kashmiri people’s struggle.
Observed annually on 27 October, Kashmir Black Day marks the entry of Indian troops into Jammu and Kashmir in 1947. The event serves as a reminder to global institutions regarding the necessity of a fair and lasting resolution to the Kashmir dispute, in line with United Nations Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
Through this walk, NBF rallies public awareness and honours the sacrifices of Kashmiris in alignment with federal directives. The foundation reiterated Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic and national commitment to supporting the legitimate rights and freedom of the Kashmiri people.
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