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KARACHI, Jul 08 (APP):The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, in collaboration with the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (Jammu and Kashmir), hosted a seminar commemorating 9th martyrdom anniversary of Burhan Muzaffar Wani on Tuesday.
Themed “The Martyr’s Death is the Life of the Nation,” the event took place at Haseena Moin Hall and featured Sindh’s Minister for Local Government, Saeed Ghani, as the chief guest.
The seminar brought together prominent voices from across political and civil society circles. Key participants included Ghulam Muhammad Safi (Convener, Hurriyat Conference), Advocate Syed Parvez Shah, Syed Yousuf Naseem, Kashmiri leader Sardar Umm-e-Kulsoom, MPA Talha Ahmed Khan, Nadeem Awan, PPP leader Iqbal Kashmiri, Sardar Nazakat, PML-N’s Sardar Sagheer, and Muhammad Arshad Sher Baloch, Convener of PML-F’s Karachi Division.
In his keynote address, Minister Saeed Ghani described Burhan Wani as “a symbol of valour” and urged the youth of Pakistan to learn about his life and legacy. “He lauded the late Shaheed Benazir Bhutto for her efforts in internationalizing the Kashmir issue and criticized India’s attempts to blame Pakistan for the recent Pahalgam attack, declaring, “India’s diplomatic facade collapsed within seconds.” Ghani also praised Pakistan’s armed forces for their steadfast support of the Kashmiri people.
Hurriyat Convener Ghulam Muhammad Safi emphasized the enduring impact of Wani’s sacrifice, stating, “His martyrdom is a beacon for our direction.He also condemned India’s military interventions beyond Kashmir ,notably in Palestine and Gaza, and urged unity ,strategic awareness ,and faith.
Senior Hurriyat leader Syed Yousuf Naseem highlighted that Wani, a student, inspired an entire generation of Kashmiri youth. “Every child in Kashmir is now part of the freedom movement,” he said, reaffirming that the struggle for liberation will continue until the region is free from Indian occupation.
Advocate Syed Parvez Shah recalled how Wani used a mobile phone to launch a digital revolution. “His videos shook India,” he noted. “Today, young Kashmiris aspire to follow in his footsteps.” He stressed that though they lack military might, the spirit of resistance among a few devoted fighters has inspired the world.
Kashmiri leader Sardar Umm-e-Kulsoom, Sardar Nazakat and others also addressed the seminar.