NA Speaker calls July 19 testament to Kashmiris’ affiliation with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP): National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Saturday termed July 19, 1947 a historic reflection of Kashmiris’ enduring aspiration for Pakistan commemorating the pivotal resolution passed by the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference as a profound symbol of unwavering affiliation.
Kashmir Accession Day, observed annually on July 19, commemorates the 1947 Srinagar session of the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference, which passed a resolution to accede to Pakistan for the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
As Kashmiris across the globe commemorate “Youm-e-Ilhaq-e-Pakistan,” National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in his message reaffirmed the historic accession resolution as a profound manifestation of the collective will of the Kashmiri people.
He described the occasion as a solemn renewal of Pakistan’s enduring pledge to Kashmiris, symbolizing their historical aspiration and unwavering bond with the nation.
Speaker paid heartfelt tribute to the Kashmiri people’s unwavering struggle for freedom, honoring their enduring sacrifices made in pursuit of self-determination.
Speaker declared that Indian oppression has failed to extinguish the spirit of freedom among the Kashmiri people. He emphasized that “the third generation of Kashmiris remains determined in their right to self-determination,” reaffirming Pakistan’s consistent stance that “Kashmir is Pakistan’s jugular vein.”
The speaker paid tribute to the enduring sacrifices of Kashmiris and underscored the unwavering national support for their legitimate aspirations.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the Kashmiri people, Speaker stated that the country will “continue to extend its political and moral support” for their cause.
He urged the international community to “play an effective role for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute,” and underscored the nation’s steadfast solidarity, declaring, “The Pakistani nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the Kashmiri people in their struggle for freedom.”