Kashmir Black Day was commemorated here on Sunday to mark the illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir by India on October 27, 1947. This year, the eventful day has achieved greater significance following the revoking of status special of Occupied Kashmir on August 5, by the Indian government. Ambassador Hashmi said Kashmir issue has become a flashpoint and with kind of irresponsible political act, media rhetoric and military oppression against civilians in Occupied Kashmir, any miscalculation could lead to a disaster. In her address, Principal of Pakistan Embassy College Beijing (PECB) Ms.Shazia Amjad traced the historical background of the Kashmir issue and briefed about the latest situation in occupied Kashmir. Students also spoke on Kashmir issue followed by a tableau on Kashmir, performed by the students which evoked strong emotional response from the audience.

Source: Pakistan Today October 27, 2019 09:10 UTC