By Imtiaz Hussain
SUKKUR: Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, observed Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir by organising a seminar followed by a solidarity rally to express support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
The programme, organised by the Students’ Societies Centre, was attended by faculty members, officers and a large number of students.
Addressing the seminar, Vice Chancellor Meritorious Professor Dr Yousuf Khushk said Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir was observed every year to remind the world of the events of August 5, 2019, when India revoked Articles 370 and 35A, ending the special constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir and changing the region’s constitutional and administrative framework.
He said Pakistan’s position was that these unilateral actions were contrary to international law and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and could not alter the internationally recognised disputed status of Jammu and Kashmir.
Dr Khushk said Kashmir held a central place in Pakistan’s history, geography and national consciousness. He stressed that lasting peace in South Asia depended on a peaceful and just resolution of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the aspirations of the Kashmiri people and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.
He urged students and young scholars to study the Kashmir issue through an informed perspective, engage in research and academic discussions, and use responsible digital platforms to raise awareness about the situation of the Kashmiri people. He added that universities had an important responsibility to promote peace, justice, respect for human rights and informed public discourse.
Speaking on the occasion, Professor Dr Inayatullah Bhatti highlighted the importance of Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir and called upon the United Nations and the international community to ensure protection of the fundamental rights of the Kashmiri people and implementation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
Coordinator Students’ Societies Centre Dr Ali Raza Lashari said universities had a responsibility to educate young people about key national and international issues through seminars, dialogue and constructive academic activities. He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to creating awareness among students about the Kashmir issue.
Advisor Students’ Affairs Farhan Latif Memon also addressed the gathering and highlighted the role of youth in promoting peace, justice, human rights and responsible civic engagement through education, research and informed dialogue.
Students from different academic departments expressed solidarity with the people of IIOJK and supported their right to self-determination in accordance with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.
A one-minute silence was observed in memory of the martyrs of Kashmir and all those who had lost their lives in the conflict.
Later, participants took out a solidarity rally carrying the flags of Pakistan and Kashmir along with banners and placards highlighting the Kashmir issue and expressing support for the Kashmiri people. A resolution adopted during the event urged the United Nations and the international community to play an effective role in ensuring a peaceful settlement of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
The Vice Chancellor appreciated the efforts of the organisers, particularly Dr Ali Raza Lashari, Professor Dr Inayatullah Bhatti, Farhan Latif Memon and the Students’ Societies Centre team for successfully organising the event. Dr Sahib Oad, Salman Shar, faculty members, officers and a large number of students were also present on the occasion.
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