Dr Fai, others underscore Pakistan’s pivotal role as center of hope for Kashmiris
Islamabad: Secretary General of the World Kashmir Awareness Forum, Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, has emphasized the enduring support of the Pakistani people for Kashmiris, asserting that such backing prevents the Kashmir issue from being sidelined.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Dr. Fai underscored Pakistan’s pivotal role as the center of hope for Kashmiris, stressing the necessity for robust lobbying efforts on the global stage to address India’s grave actions. He emphasized the imperative of informing the world about the inhumane actions of Indian authorities.
These sentiments were expressed by Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai during a dinner event hosted by Shafiq Butt, Business leader from Rawalpindi, Islamabad.
Among the attendees were President of Tehreek-e-Kashmir Europe; Mohammad Ghalib, President of Tehreek-e-Kashmir UK; Raja Faheem Kayani, Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Azad Kashmir; Dr. Mushtaq, Senior Leader APHC and Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement; Altaf Ahmed Bhat; former federal secretary Khawaja Siddique; Chairman World Kashmir Freedom Movement Muzamil Ayub Thakur from UK; Sardar Zulfiqar from America; Inam Masoudi; Dr Waleed Rasool, Mudassar Lone; Yasir Butt; Ishtiaq Qureshi; Attaur Rehman Chauhan; Faisal Jameel, and other distinguished guests.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai emphasized the vigorous representation of Kashmiri interests in international forums and drew parallels with instances of human rights violations in other regions, urging external intervention where necessary. He lamented the silence of major powers and the United Nations on the atrocities in Indian Occupied Kashmir.
Dr. Fai reiterated his call for the international community to intervene against the illegal and immoral actions of the Indian government in occupied Kashmir. He condemned India’s policy of targeted killings, which contravenes international human rights law and the Geneva Convention.
Muhammad Ghalib, President of Tehreek Kashmir Europe, said that we stand united with the people of Occupied Kashmir, advocating for their inherent rights of self-determination and autonomy, devoid of external influence or interference.
Raja Faheem Kayani, President of Tehreek Kashmir UK, expressed unwavering solidarity with Occupied Kashmir, underscoring the imperative of safeguarding their fundamental rights to self-determination and autonomy, free from external meddling or coercion.
Altaf Ahmed Butt, Chairman of the Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement, underscored the gravity of the Kashmir dispute, labeling it a potential nuclear flashpoint. He advocated for a Kashmir-centric approach in Pakistan’s foreign policy.
Dr. Mushtaq, Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Azad Kashmir, pledged to bolster the Kashmir freedom movement through political and diplomatic channels, ensuring the realization of martyrs’ aspirations for Kashmir’s liberation from Indian occupation.
Shafiq Ahmed Butt, the event’s host, announced plans for a forthcoming major event on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, inviting key stakeholders to participate.
