People of Kashmir, Palestine facing illegal occupation, serious HR violations: Ghulam Muhammad Safi
Karachi: All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir (APHC-AJK) chapter Convener Ghulam Muhammad Safi has said that the struggle of the people of Kashmir and Palestine is common, as both have been facing illegal occupation, state oppression and serious human rights violations for the past several decades.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Ghulam Muhammad Safi expressed these views during a meeting with the leaders of the ‘Palestine Foundation Pakistan’ in Karachi.
He said that the unparalleled perseverance, sacrifices and resistance of the Palestinian people have given more courage and determination to the Kashmiri people in their struggle for their right to self-determination.
Qasim Raza, Haider Zaidi, Mukhtar Raza and Jamaat-e-Islami leader Dr Merajul Huda were present on behalf of the ‘Palestine Foundation Pakistan’ in the meeting, while the APHC-AJK delegation was led by Convener Ghulam Muhammad Safi. The delegation also included Sheikh Abdul Mateen, Zahid Safi, Sheikh Abdul Majid and Information Secretary Imtiaz Wani.
Ghulam Muhammad Safi said India is trying to suppress the voice of the Kashmiri people in occupied Jammu and Kashmir by force, but the freedom movement can neither be ended by military force nor suppressed by oppression and coercion. He said the people of Kashmir will never forget the sacrifices of their martyrs and will continue their peaceful struggle until they achieve the right to self-determination.
He said that the international community should take immediate notice of the ongoing human rights violations, attacks on the civilian population, illegal arrests and violation of basic human rights in Kashmir and Palestine and play an effective role in ensuring the implementation of relevant UN resolutions and international laws.
The leaders of the Palestine Foundation Pakistan said the people of Pakistan have unwavering solidarity with the people of Kashmir and Palestine. They said the Palestine Foundation has been continuously active for the past several years to highlight the issue of Palestine as well as the Kashmir dispute at the national and international levels and expressed their determination that the voices of the two oppressed nations will continue to be raised at every forum.
Both delegations agreed to further promote mutual cooperation to effectively present the struggle of the people of Kashmir and Palestine to the world, raise awareness among the younger generation, launch joint campaigns on media and digital platforms, and organize various public and educational programmes.
The leaders of the Palestine Foundation Pakistan said Pakistan’s principled stance on Kashmir and Palestine has been a source of inspiration for the people. They made it clear that they will continue to support the right to freedom and self-determination of both nations until their last breath.
On this occasion, All Parties Hurriyat Conference Convener Ghulam Muhammad Safi appealed to all political, religious, social, students, lawyers, business community and the public to participate fully in the Shaheed Burhan Wani Martyrs Kashmir Rally.
He added that the rally will be held from Arts Council Karachi to Karachi Press Club on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 5 pm, so that solidarity with the Kashmiri people can be practically expressed and a clear message can be conveyed to the international community that the people of Pakistan stand with the struggle for the right to self-determination of Kashmir.
