ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): A seminar was organized at the Consulate General of Pakistan in Sydney to mark the Kashmir Solidarity Day.
The seminar was attended by Members of the Australian Parliament, journalists, academicians, human rights activists and members of the Pakistani and Kashmiri community.
The keynote Speakers included Senator David Shoebridge, Senator Dr. Mehreen Faruqi, former Senator and human rights activist Lee Rhiannon, President of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils Dr. Rateb Jneid and High Commissioner for Pakistan Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri.
The Speakers highlighted the grave human rights situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and underscored the urgent need for resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions and as per the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
The seminar was organized in connection with the Kashmir Solidarity Day observed every year on February 5 in Pakistan.
Pakistan-Australia Women association also organised an event ‘Paint the Pain’ in Sydney to show solidarity with Kashmiris. Many artists exhibited their paintings depicting suffering of Kashmiris.
Senator David Shoebridge, former Senator Lee and Nathan Haggarty – Labor candidate for Liverpool city council attended the event and addressed the participants.
Speakers appreciated the soft medium used to depict the Kashmir issue.
