In August 2019, India revoked the special status of occupied Kashmir and put the country on lockdown – oppressing the lives of thousands of innocent civilians for over six months. In separate messages, President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan reiterated Pakistan’s continued political, moral and diplomatic support for the people of occupied Kashmir. “India’s illegal actions of August 5 have further strengthened the bond between the people of Indian occupied Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistan,” he said. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi also demanded that the international community do more in order to support the oppressed people of Kashmir. Special messages of the President and Prime Minister on the ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ were read out during the event.

Source: The Express Tribune February 05, 2020 05:48 UTC