He recalled that Kashmir Solidarity Day began 36 years ago after the 1989 uprising in the disputed region, an observance initiated during the tenure of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto. Later in the day, the prime minister travelled to Muzaffarabad where he addressed a special sitting of the AJK Legislative Assembly. Speaking before lawmakers, he said the session symbolised solidarity with Kashmiris on behalf of Pakistan’s political leadership and people. The prime minister was accompanied on the visit by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Yousaf and Adviser Rana Sanaullah. Kashmir Solidarity Day has been marked annually for more than three decades, serving as a focal point for political messaging, public engagement and diplomatic positioning on the issue.

Source: The Nation February 06, 2026 05:03 UTC