{"id":41733,"date":"2026-10-28T16:03:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T16:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=41733"},"modified":"2026-10-28T16:03:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T16:03:14","slug":"permanent-mission-of-pakistan-to-un-consulate-organize-event-to-observe-kashmir-black-day-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/41733","title":{"rendered":"Permanent Mission of Pakistan to UN, consulate organize event to observe Kashmir Black Day in New York"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK: Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nation and the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York jointly organized Kashmir Black Day under the theme ‘Jammu & Kashmir: 79 Years of Occupation, Resistance and Resilience,’ in New York.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speakers at a New York Kashmir Black Day event emphasized that regional peace in South Asia depends on resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute per UN resolutions that grant Kashmiri people the right self-determination.<\/p>\n

They paid tribute to Kashmiris enduring decades of repression, honouring their ongoing fight for dignity and freedom from India’s yoke.<\/p>\n

Kashmir Black Day is commemorated annually on October 27 to mark the day in 1947 when India, without any legal justification, forcibly took control of the State of Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n

It brought together Kashmiri leaders, human rights advocates, diplomats, students and members of the Pakistani and Kashmiri diaspora.<\/p>\n

Underscoring the enduring freedom struggle, the speakers highlighted the United Nations’ obligation to uphold its Charter and implement relevant Security Council resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n

They reaffirmed that these resolutions are foundational to a peaceful settlement, particularly in guaranteeing the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination via a free and impartial plebiscite.<\/p>\n

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The speakers included Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Acting Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, Consul General Aamer Ahmed Atozai, the Secretary General of the Kashmir Awareness Forum, Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, PML(N) AJK President Ghulam Shah Qadir, Human Rights Commissioner of Nassau County Azra Dar, former Principal Secretary to the AJK Government Farooq Tabassum, , and a senior Kashmiri leader Muhammad Taj Khan.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Jadoon reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s unwavering political, diplomatic and moral support for the Kashmiri people.<\/p>\n

He recalled that 27 October 1947 marked a tragic turning point in Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s history, denying its people the right to determine their own future.<\/p>\n

Expressing concern over the deterioration of the human rights situation since 5 August 2019, he cited reports of arbitrary detentions, excessive use of force, enforced disappearances and restrictions on fundamental freedoms.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Jadoon called for the protection of human rights, the release of those arbitrarily detained and unhindered access for international human rights mechanisms.<\/p>\n

Emphasizing that Kashmir is a question of justice, human rights and international credibility, he urged the international community to pursue accountability and a peaceful settlement in accordance with relevant UN resolutions.<\/p>\n

Pakistan’s Consul General in New York Aamer Ahmed Atozai underscored the importance of sustained community engagement in advancing the Kashmir cause.<\/p>\n

He urged Pakistani and Kashmiri diaspora members to engage US elected representatives, the media and human rights organizations, and to educate younger generations about Kashmir\u2019s history and the people\u2019s struggle.<\/p>\n

The Consul General emphasized that unity, consistent advocacy and peaceful engagement were essential to keeping the dispute on the international agenda.<\/p>\n

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Other speakers echoed the call for a just resolution grounded in international law and the UN Security Council resolutions, including the realization of the Kashmiri people\u2019s right to determine their future through a free and impartial plebiscite.<\/p>\n

Dr. Fai called for renewed scrutiny of the historical circumstances surrounding the Instrument of Accession and urged US President Donald Trump to support efforts toward a just and peaceful settlement consistent with UN resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.<\/p>\n

Ghulam Qadir Shah, President of PML-N in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, highlighted India\u2019s failure to honour its commitments and thanked Pakistan\u2019s successive governments and people for their steadfast support.<\/p>\n

Human Rights Commissioner of Nassau County Azra Dar stressed the resilience of the Kashmiri people and the need to sustain international attention to their rights. Former Principal Secretary to the AJK Government Farooq Tabbasum underscored the regional consequences of the unresolved dispute and urged the international community not to allow it to fade from view.<\/p>\n

Taj Khan lauded Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic efforts to avert a wider conflict in the Middle East, and emphasized the need for unity among Kashmiris, and expressed gratitude for Islamabad’s continued advocacy of their rights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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