Pakistan activists ‘seek solution’ for Kashmir

Members of the Pakistani community gathered here Wednesday to call for a solution to the Kashmir issue.
The event was held to commemorate Black Day, which is held by Pakistan on Oct. 27 every year to protest at India taking control of the hotly contested Jammu and Kashmir region in 1947. India disputes Pakistan’s claim.
Afshan Khokhar, wife of the Pakistan consul general, hosted the event at their residence. Shaista Safi, manager of the Kashmir Youth Forum, said the group has organized several events to raise awareness of the issue and alleged violations of human rights in the region.
She also urged the international community to help those affected by floods in the region and accused the Indian government of doing little to help alleviate the suffering of ordinary people. She claimed that the Indian government only helped rescue politically connected people and tourists.
Safi urged Muslims to unite. “Unity among us is the key to all our problems and struggle to solve problems,” she said.
Khokhar said that the Pakistani nation stands with the people of Kashmir. “The Kashmir issue is a central element of Pakistan foreign policy and we are committed to the resolution of Jammu and Kashmir, in accordance with the UN resolution.”
“Our objectives are to remind the international community to fulfill its obligations under the law and give the people of Jammu and Kashmir the right to self-determination,” she said.