Kashmir Solidarity Day and the Struggle Against Systematic Repression


Solidarity is not symbolic. It is a responsibility and on this day, the world must choose to stand with Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir.

Every year, when Kashmir Solidarity Day comes around, the world pauses, at least briefly, to acknowledge a story unfolding for more than seven decades and Pakistan renews its unwavering commitment to stand with the Kashmiri people. But for Kashmiris, this day is not symbolic. It is areminder of a daily reality shaped by militarization,censorship, demolitions and the constant fear of state reprisals. And if we truly want to stand in solidarity, we must start by understanding what that repression looks like today, not years ago, but right now.


Just look at the recent crackdown in South Kashmir, where dozens of young men were detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) without trial. The pattern is painfully familiar: night raids, paramilitary vehicles sealing off entire neighborhoods, families waiting outside police stations for days without clarity. One mother in Pulwama said she only learned about her son’s detention when neighbors whispered it to her the next morning. These are not isolated incidents. They are part of a systematic policy designed to silence a population before it can speak.


Militarization remains overwhelming. With estimates reaching 800,000 to 900,000 troops, IIOJK continues to be one of the most militarized regions in the world. This presence doesn’t just control land, it shapes psychology. Daily movement is filtered through layers of checkpoints, surveillance towers and patrols. Children learn to identify uniforms before they learn the national anthem. Trauma becomes generational. Digital repression is now equally entrenched. The legacy of the 213-day communications blackout after August 2019 still hangs over IIOJK like a warning. Even today, students, activists and journalists face sudden “visits” or official summons over social media posts. Just last month, a Srinagar university student was questioned for criticizing local authorities online. The message is clear: even digital dissent comes with a cost.


Then there are the property demolitions, one of the most distressing trends of recent years. They are framed as “anti-encroachment drives,” but the pattern tells another story, selective targeting that leaves ordinary Kashmiris homeless and helpless. The case of a school teacher in Anantnag, whose house was demolished despite an active court case, captured the public’s shock. It showed how easily homes, livelihoods and legal rights can be wiped out at the stroke of a bureaucratic order.


And this is where solidarity becomes more than a gesture. Pakistan, despite its own challenges, continues to place IIOJK at the center of its diplomatic and moral commitments. Year after year, the country raises Kashmir’s plight at the United  Nations, OIC forums, human rights bodies and global platforms, often when others hesitate or stay silent. This commitment is not merely political; it is rooted in a sustained pledge to uphold the right of Kashmiris to dignity, justice and self-determination. On Kashmir Solidarity Day, Pakistan’s stance reinforces that Kashmiris are not alone in their struggle.


So today, as we mark this day, let us not reduce IIOJK to a geopolitical dispute or a seasonal headline. Let us recognize it as a human rights crisis that demands attention, honesty and action. Let us stand with a people who have lived through decades of enforced silence. And let us commit, in our conversations and choices, to amplifying their reality.


Kashmir Solidarity Day is a reminder that freedom of expression in the Valley is under constant siege. For journalists in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir, reporting the truth can mean harassment, arrest, or long-term detention. Over the past few years, reporters such as Asif Sultan, Irfan Mehraj,

Majid Hyderi, Sajjad Gul, Abdul Aala Fazili, Fahad Shah, Gowhar Geelani, Kamran Yousuf, Qazi Shibli, Masrat Zahra and Manan Gulzar Dar have been detained or targeted simply for documenting life under occupation. These journalists were not involved in violence; their “crime” was telling the stories, which authorities did not want the world to hear.


Take Asif Sultan, for instance. He spent years in detention for reporting on human rights abuses and even after a court ordered his release, he was immediately rearrested. Fahad Shah, editor of The Kashmir Walla, was held under restrictive laws for over a year for publishing articles on local grievances. Kamran Yousuf and Masrat Zahra faced arrests under UAPA and PSA for reporting on social and political developments. Their cases are not isolated, they highlight a systematic pattern designed to silence the press and intimidate others from speaking. The impact of these arrests is far-reaching. Students  of journalism and aspiring reporters now navigate an environment where online posts, social media shares and even classroom discussions can trigger official attention.


The chilling effect extends to everyday conversations, undermining not just news coverage, but the very fabric of public debate. Kashmiris are forced to calculate what they can safely say or write, which erodes one of the most basic freedoms of any society: the ability to speak truth to power. Pakistan’s consistent advocacy on international platforms underscores the importance of global solidarity. By highlighting these violations at the UN and OIC, Pakistan ensures that the world does not forget the repression Kashmiri journalists face. However, solidarity must go beyond statements. It must amplify the voices of those who risk everything to report, photograph and document life under occupation.


Despite these pressures, Kashmiri journalists continue to work with courage. They produce investigative reports, publish news online and document events that might otherwise go unnoticed. Their persistence is not just resistance, it is a fight for the freedom of all Kashmiris to know the truth and express themselves without fear. Kashmir Solidarity Day is a moment to honor their bravery and recognize that freedom of speech is not optional, it is a human right. Supporting these journalists means standing up for the principles of transparency, accountability and justice, ensuring that the world does not turn a blind eye to censorship, intimidation, or arbitrary detention.

Kashmir Solidarity Day is not about ritual speeches or symbolic posters. It is about looking straight at the reality India tries to hide, the systematic assault on religious freedom in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Every year, this day reminds us why Kashmiris need solidarity: because their right to worship, gather, mourn, celebrate and simply be Muslim is under state attack.


Walk through any district of IIOJK and you will see the pattern. Mosques locked. Friday prayers restricted, processions blocked, faith leaders detained and sermons monitored. The spiritual spaces have turned into controlled zones, where worshippers are watched, stopped, or interrogated. This is not security.

This is engineered repression. Pakistan highlights these realities not because it is convenient, but because the violations are undeniable. Jamia Masjid Srinagar, the heart of Kashmiri religious life,has been sealed repeatedly. Even now, it opens under a cloud of surveillance and intimidation. India knows that people connected to their faith, cannot be easily subdued. So it strikes at the core. Kashmir Solidarity Day, therefore, is also a day of truth-telling. It exposes how India tries to sell the world a story of “normalcy,” while on the ground, it is suffocating religious life. Kashmiris know the truth. Pakistan sees the

truth.


And increasingly, the world is witnessing it too. The repression operates on many fronts. Kashmir’s imams and preachers are detained for delivering sermons that speak of justice or dignity. Their words threaten no one, except an occupying power uncomfortable with any reminder of oppression. Under the Public Safety Act, religious scholars are detained without trial for months or even years. Their absence tears gaps in community life, yet Kashmiris continue to gather, pray and resist through faith. Festivals are not spared either. Muharram processions are curtailed. Eid prayers are restricted. Even the funerals of civilians killed in operations are limited or monitored. India calls it “law and order.” Kashmiris call it what it is, collective punishment.


Worse still is the profiling of Kashmiri Muslim identity. Beard, attire, language, prayer caps, everything is treated with suspicion. Kashmiris experience humiliation at checkpoints simply for appearance as Muslim. Hate speech from India’s political class only fuels this environment. What starts in speeches ends in policies on the ground. This is why Kashmir Solidarity Day matters. It reminds the world that repression in Kashmir is not abstract. It is lived derly and it is targeted specifically at the religious life of an entire people. Solidarity Day forces a question onto the global conscience: How long will Kashmiris be denied the basic right to pray without fear?


Pakistan’s stance remains clear. It stands with Kashmiris in defending their religious identity and their right to worship freely. It challenges India’s narrative. It raises these abuses at every international forum. And it will continue doing so, because religious repression is not just a violation, it is an


Kashmir Solidarity Day is a moment to reaffirm that the struggle of the Kashmiri people is not forgotten and that their quest for freedom, dignity and human rights continues to command attention at both regional and global levels. Beyond symbolic gestures, this day reminds the international community of Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to supporting Kashmiris in their just struggle against foreign occupation. It is a day to celebrate solidarity and to strengthen global advocacy for the rights of those living under prolonged repression in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).


Kashmir Solidarity Day provides an opportunity to contextualize Pakistan’s role. Pakistan’s diplomatic, moral and political support for Kashmiris is not limited to public statements, it is an ongoing effort to keep the world informed about the abuses faced by Kashmiris. One of the most significant avenues for highlighting these concerns is through UN Special Procedures experts, who issue communications directly to the Government of India regarding alleged human rights violations in IIOJK.


These communications, which Pakistan consistently draws attention to, document the arbitrary detention of thousands of individuals, harassment of journalists and suppression of dissent. They provide authoritative validation that the situation in IIOJK is a matter of systemic human rights concern, not isolated incidents. By actively supporting the work of these Special Procedures mechanisms, Pakistan ensures that the voices of Kashmiris reach international decision-makers and that global attention remains focused on the occupation’s realities.


The significance of Kashmir Solidarity Day also lies in bridging advocacy with action. Pakistan’s engagement underscores that solidarity is not merely symbolic but also practical: it involves championing human rights, mobilizing international attention and ensuring accountability through established UN mechanisms. The communications sent by Special Rapporteurs to India reflect the credibility and urgency of these concerns. Pakistan’s advocacy reinforces that these violations cannot be ignored and that the global community has both a moral and legal responsibility to respond.


On this day, Pakistan renews its commitment to the Kashmiri people, diplomatically, politically and morally, standing firmly with their struggle for justice and dignity. It is a day to remind the world that the occupation of IIOJK is not a domestic issue confined within borders but a persistent human rights crisis requiring international awareness, attention and action. By linking Kashmir Solidarity Day with sustained international advocacy, Pakistan demonstrates that global attention, principled diplomacy and consistent engagement are essential to safeguarding human rights and keeping hope alive for Kashmiris.


Kashmir Solidarity Day is not just a day of remembrance it is a call to action. Pakistan’s continued efforts on international platforms, its support for UN Special Procedures communications and its unyielding advocacy for human rights exemplify what true solidarity looks like: standing by the Kashmiri people until their rights, freedoms and dignity are fully restored.


On Kashmir Solidarity Day, the world must remember that every shutdown, every closed school and every disrupted classroom in IIOJK is a denial of a child’s right to learn

Pakistan Stands for Kashmiri Students on Solidarity Day On Kashmir Solidarity Day, the world must remember that every shutdown, every closed school and every disrupted classroom in IIOJK is a denial of a child’s right to learn Kashmir Solidarity Day is not just a date on the calendar, it is a reaffirmation of Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).


For decades, Pakistan has consistently raised the plight of Kashmiris on international forums, highlighting systematic human rights violations, including the ongoing disruption of education. On this day, Pakistan’s solidarity reminds the world that the struggle of Kashmiris encompasses every aspect of human dignity, from freedom of speech to access to learning. Education in IIOJK has become a persistent casualty of occupation. Students face frequent school closures,unpredictable curfews and restrictions on movement, all of which disrupt academic schedules and limit opportunities for personal growth.


In 2025 alone, numerous districts saw extended closures without prior notice, forcing families and students to adapt to a constant state of uncertainty. Schools repurposed for security deployments, such as in Kupwara and sudden cordons in Baramulla are just a few examples of how administrative and security measures directly impede education. These disruptions not only hinder learning but also create psychological stress, limiting the future prospects of young Kashmiris. Pakistan’s advocacy on behalf of these students is consistent and resolute. Through diplomatic channels and international engagement, Pakistan has raised these issues in the United Nations and other multilateral forums.


Special Procedures experts have sent communications to India highlighting the systematic suppression of fundamental rights in IIOJK, including barriers to education. Pakistan amplifies these communications, ensuring that the international community remains informed about the daily struggles of Kashmiri students. By connecting Kashmir Solidarity Day to these ongoing efforts, Pakistan emphasizes that its support is continuous, principled and grounded in human rights. The education crisis has far-reaching consequences. Interrupted schooling affects mental health, limits career opportunities and exacerbates social inequalities. Students live with constant uncertainty, unable to plan for exams, future studies, or professional development. Teachers and academic staff are also constrained, facing the dual challenge of providing quality education while navigating unpredictable security measures.


These systemic disruptions erode both individual potential and the broader social and economic development of the region. Observing this day is also a reminder to the international community that the occupation of IIOJK is not merely political; it is a human rights crisis with tangible impacts on families, students and society. By maintaining consistent advocacy, Pakistan ensures that the voices of Kashmiris reach global platforms and that their fundamental rights, including the right to education, remain visible and urgent. Kashmir Solidarity Day, therefore, is more than ceremonial, it is a commitment to justice, dignity and opportunity.


By standing with Kashmiri students and highlighting the education crisis, Pakistan reaffirms its promise to support the Kashmiri people until they can live free from oppression and have access to the education they deserve. The world is called upon to listen, act and ensure that learning, growth and hope are not denied to an entire generation.



Every year, on 5 February, Pakistan and its people pause to reiterate a promise that has defined the nation since its inception. Kashmir Solidarity Day is not just a date on the calendar, it is a declaration that the struggle of Kashmiris is inseparable from Pakistan itself. As Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir recently said, “It was our jugular vein, it will be our jugular vein and we will not forget it.” These are not empty words, they echo the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who first described Kashmir as the jugular vein and the very heart of Pakistan’s conscience.


Pakistan’s commitment to Kashmir is rooted in history, ideology and moral responsibility. From the very beginning, Kashmir has been central to Pakistan’s national identity. It is about more than borders, it is about justice, human dignity and defending the rights of people, who have been denied both for decades. This is what makes Pakistan’s stance uncompromising and principled. Our Kashmiri brothers are not alone. This is not charity; this is a moral imperative.


The jugular vein analogy is more than rhetoric. It reflects Pakistan’s active and practical approach to standing withKashmiris. The recent actions under Gen. Asim Munir and the army’s responses to aggression are concrete demonstrations. Take the Buniyan ul Marsoos operation, for instance, when India struck Muzaffarabad, Pakistan’s response was like a roaring river breaking through a dam, swift, unstoppable and unyielding. It sent a clear signal: any assault on Kashmir or the conscience of Pakistan will met with the full force of our resolve. Pakistan does not merely whisper solidarity; it strikes with the weight of action.


This commitment is also visible in Pakistan’s diplomatic and international efforts. Every global platform, from the United Nations to the OIC, is a stage where Pakistan raises the issue of human rights violations, illegal detentions and ongoing oppression in IIOJK. The world must hear it, not as a complaint, but as a demand for justice. Pakistan ensures that Kashmir remains central to international discourse. By combining action with advocacy, Pakistan upholds its pledge to its people and to Kashmiris. Let us also reflect on what Kashmir Solidarity Day represents for ordinary citizens. It is not a day only of remembrance, but also of participation. Pakistani schools, media and civil society engage in awareness campaigns. Marches and public events reinforce the message: Kashmir is inseparable from Pakistan’s moral, cultural and ideological fabric. Every slogan shouted, every banner raised and every story shared is a reaffirmation of the jugular vein commitment.


The pillars of Pakistan’s position are both clear and unshakable. First, historical and ideological roots: Kashmir was envisioned as central to the creation of Pakistan. Second, moral responsibility: the Kashmiri people are enduring occupation, human rights violations and injustice; silence would be complicity. Third, strategic and practical response: Pakistan’s actions, whether defensive operations or advocacy in international forums, demonstrate real commitment. All three pillars justify Pakistan’s unwavering stance.


In today’s context, with increasing international attention on human rights, Kashmir Solidarity Day sends a clear signal. Pakistan’s support is unconditional, continuous and uncompromising. It is a commitment that goes beyond words. It is a jugular vein connection, a living principle that guides policy, military posture and diplomacy. Every act, every statement and every initiative strengthens this bond with the Kashmiri people.



Every year on 5 February, Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmir Solidarity Day is a firm reminder that India’s so-called “normalcy” is a lie. Behind staged events and infrastructure projects lies militarization, oppression and a steady erosion of human rights. Pakistan exposes this reality at every international forum. The voices of Kashmiris detained, silenced and threatened, cannot be ignored and the world must confront the truth of their struggle. India’s occupation is built on fear and coercion. Laws like the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) havebecome instruments to criminalize dissent.


Arrests under UAPA surged from 227 in 2019 to over 1,200 in 2022 and 2023, targeting students, activists and ordinary citizens. This is not enforcement, it is intimidation. It is a deliberate effort to suppress political expression and deny Kashmiris their rights. On Kashmir Solidarity Day, Pakistan reminds the world that these actions are not security measures, they are tools of occupation. The threat is intensifying. India’s plan to integrate Village Defence Guards (VDGs), a militia with a record of targeting civilians, into the official police force signals a new phase of violence. Families of victims, like Bilal Ahmad Sangoo, continue to face humiliation and neglect, showing that Indian authorities not only sanction violence but also abandon those affected. Fake encounters and custodial killings have become routine, escalating steadily since 2019.


Every crackdown, every arbitrary detention, every act of intimidation underscores the urgency for international accountability. Meanwhile, India is accelerating militarization across the occupied territory, journalist Manish Prasad reported that the Indian Defence Minister will inaugurate 125 new Border Roads Organisation (BRO) projects, including 28 roads, 93 bridges and the strategically sensitive Shyok Tunnel along the Durbuk–Shyok–DBO axis in Ladakh. These are not civilian initiatives, they are military projects, designed for strategic advantage, not regional development.


India’s true agenda is expansion, not peace and the world must not mistake militarization for progress. Kashmir Solidarity Day is also a reminder of Pakistan’s active advocacy in international forums. Every diplomatic note, every communication to India, every public statement is aimed at unmasking India’s false narrative of normalcy and demanding accountability for state-sponsored violence. Pakistan’s efforts keep Kashmir at the center of international attention and ensure that justice for Kashmiris cannot be ignored.


The moral and ethical dimension of this struggle cannot be overstated. Solidarity is not just political, it is a duty. Kashmiris live under constant fear. Their schools, homes and public spaces are under the shadow of surveillance and violence. Every act of solidarity, every public statement, every march on this day reaffirms Pakistan’s pledge: Kashmiris are not alone and the world must recognize the oppression they endure. Kashmir Solidarity Day is a declaration of principle and a call to action. It sends a message to the world: Pakistan will continue to stand with Kashmiris, expose oppression and demand accountability. True peace in South Asia  cannot exist while Kashmiris are denied freedom, dignity and justice.



Kashmir Solidarity Day is not just a tradition in Pakistan, it is a moral stand against one of the most documented human rights crises of our time. Pakistan continues to challenge India’s manufactured narratives of “peace” and “development” in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, exposing the reality that lies behind the façade. When India tries to sell normalcy, Pakistan brings the evidence: killings, torture, mass arrests, destroyed homes, widowed women and orphaned children. The world canignore political speeches, but it cannot ignore numbers and the numbers from IIOJK speak louder than any slogan.


Since August 5, 2019, the scale has been alarming. 1,047 people have been killed, including 284 in custodial or fake encounters. More than 2,600 were tortured or critically injured and 32,816 were arrested. Over 1,100 houses and shops were burned or destroyed. widowed women numbered 83. Children orphaned reached 233. 139 women were gang-raped or molested. 23,422 CASOs were conducted. Every figure tells a story of fear, suffering and oppression.


Look at the numbers. In November 2025 alone, 4 people were killed. 2 others died in custodial or fake encounters. One person was tortured and critically injured. Over 2,800 arrests were made, houses were destroyed, women became widows and children became orphans. These are not statistics. These are lives shattered. When we observe Kashmir Solidarity Day, we cannot ignore this reality. It is not just a day of slogans or marches. It is a day to confront the truth. To remind the world that Kashmiris are living under constant threat. Their schools, streets and homes are under surveillance. Their voices are silenced by draconian laws and arbitrary detentions.


Ask yourself, how can peace exist when human rights are systematically denied? How can anyone speak of normalcy when thousands are arrested for raising their voice? When houses are destroyed, families broken and women and children targeted? These numbers are not abstract, they are evidence of a deliberate campaign to crush dissent and control an entire population. Pakistan has never ignored this. Every international forum, from the United Nations to the OIC, hears Pakistan raise these violations. Every note, every statement, every effort is to unmask India’s narrative of “normalcy.” The world must see the truth. The world must respond. Silence is complicity.


Kashmir Solidarity Day is also a day for ordinary citizens to act. Schools hold discussions, media highlights stories and civil society organizes events. Every march, every banner, every story shared is a reminder: Kashmiris are not alone. Their struggle for dignity, justice and freedom is a cause for humanity. The figures are stark. The suffering is real. And the call is urgent. Solidarity is not passive. It is engagement. It is advocacy. It is ensuring that human rights violations do not go unnoticed. Pakistan stands with Kashmiris not only in words but in persistent efforts to highlight and challenge these abuses.Kashmiris are not alone. And their struggle will never be ignored.



Kashmir Solidarity Day is a reminder of why IIOJK needs solidarity in the first place. And few things expose the urgency more clearly than the bulldozer campaigns tearing through Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). When Pakistan speaks about justice for Kashmiris, this is what it is calling attention to, a policy that destroys homes, livelihoods and hope under the excuse of “anti-encroachment.” Talk to any Kashmiri today and you will hear the same fear: the bulldozer can come for anyone, at any time. These aren’t routine administrative actions. They are punitive demolitions. They target Muslim neighbourhoods, political families and low-income communities that have no protection.


The message is simple: silence yourself, or we will silence the space you live in. On 5 February, when Pakistan stands with Kashmiris, it is not out of sentiment alone. It is because the demolition drives reveal a deeper truth, India wants to break the social fabric of Kashmir by physically uprooting its people. Homes that stood for generations are flattened in minutes. Shops where families worked for decades disappear under rubble. And authorities call it “development.” Kashmiris call it what it is: dispossession.


The bulldozer has become India’s new instrument of control. It doesn’t just tear down property, but it tears down security. It tears down continuity. It tells Kashmiris that even the ground beneath their feet can be declared illegal at any moment. And that is exactly why solidarity matters. Kashmiris need the world to witness this, because India wants the world to see silence. Pakistan has tried to break that silence. It has consistently raised these demolitions at global forums, not as isolated incidents but as part of a systematic plan. Every solidarity march, every diplomatic effort and every reminder delivered to the international community is anchored in this reality: Kashmiris are fighting not just occupation, but erasure.


Look at the pattern. Notices are rarely given. Hearings are rarely conducted. Compensation is rarely offered. Instead, areas are surrounded by police, families pushed out and bulldozers moved in. By the time anyone can protest, the structure is dust. And once the dust settles, India calls it a legal action. But the legal system in IIOJK has become a tool of the powerful, not a protection for the vulnerable.On this Kashmir Solidarity Day, the bulldozer becomes more than a machine. It becomes a symbol of what Kashmiris endure daily and why their struggle deserves global attention. The demolitions are not random. They are meant to intimidate, unsettle and reshape the demography of the region.


But Kashmiris continue to rebuild. They continue to stand on the rubble of their homes with a resilience that India cannot bulldoze. And Pakistan continues to echo their voices on every platform available



Can you imagine being a child in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, unable to walk to school because checkpoints and curfews block every street? Or being a mother, wondering if your home might be raided or demolished overnight? Since August 5, 2019, over 32,000 people, including hundreds of students, have been arrested, while thousands of children are trapped at home, missing school and normal childhood experiences. On Kashmir Solidarity Day, Pakistan asks to see their reality, to hear their stories and to stand with them in demanding justice, dignity and freedom.


Women, too, face a constant siege. Over 80 women have been widowed and 139 women gang-raped or molested since 2019. Mothers live with the fear that their children or husbands might disappear into detention centers without a trace. Families are punished collectively. A home raid is not just a law enforcement action; it is intimidation, a psychological weapon meant to break resilience and instill fear.


Consider the story of a girl named Ayesha from Shopian. Her father was detained during a night raid. For weeks, she could not go to school. Curfews meant no play, no learning and no normal life. Her mother, already bearing the trauma of the occupation, had to find ways to feed and protect her children while navigating constant surveillance. This is one story among thousands. Each number in the statistics represents real children, real mothers and real suffering. Solidarity Day is a day to highlight these realities. It is not enough to say “we support Kashmiris.” We must see their daily lives, understand the disruption to education, the health risk and the trauma of living in fear.


Schools have been repeatedly occupied by occupation forces. Children report nightmares from explosions, gunfire and violent clashes. These experiences leave long-term psychological scars, shaping an entire generation under occupation. Women, meanwhile, often carry the burden silently. Many have become single heads of households after the arbitrary detention or killing of their husbands. Many face harassment from authorities and surveillance, limiting their freedom to move, work, or even access health care. Every demolition of a home, every forced eviction, disproportionately impacts women and children.


Pakistan stands with these families. On Kashmir Solidarity Day, it emphasizes their rights to education, safety and dignity. It raises these issues internationally, exposing India’s false “normalcy” narrative. The world must understand that oppression in IIOJK is not just political. It is social, psychological and deeply personal. As we mark this day, remember that each statistic, 233 orphaned children, 83 widowed women, thousands of detained students, represents real lives interrupted, futures threatened and hopes suppressed. Solidarity is more than words. It is listening, raising awareness and demanding accountability.


The children and women of Kashmir are not just victims. They are resilient, persistent and courageous. They teach us that the fight for dignity and rights continues even under fear. And on this Kashmir Solidarity Day, Pakistan, civil society and global citizens reaffirm their commitment: these lives matter, their rights matter and the world must not turn away.

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