Peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute under UN resolutions vital for regional peace: CM Punjab

LAHORE, Jul 19 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister (CM), Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday renewed Pakistan’s steadfast diplomatic, political and moral support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), stressing that a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions remained essential for ensuring the rights of the Kashmiri people and lasting peace in the region.

In her message on Kashmir’s Accession to Pakistan Day (Youm-e-Ilhaq-e-Pakistan), the CM said the historic resolution adopted by the people of the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir on July 19, 1947, in favour of accession to Pakistan reflected their unwavering commitment and deep-rooted affinity with the country.

“The Accession to Pakistan Resolution stands as enduring testimony that the hearts of the Kashmiri people have always beat with Pakistan,” she said.

CM Maryam Nawaz said Pakistan would continue to extend unwavering diplomatic, political and moral support to the Kashmiri people in their just struggle for their internationally recognized right to self-determination, adding that Pakistan would continue raising the voice of oppressed Kashmiris at every regional and international forum until they were granted their legitimate rights.

Paying tribute to the courage, resilience and sacrifices of the Kashmiri people, the CM said their decades-long struggle for freedom continued to inspire the nation.

Expressing optimism, she said the day was not far when the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir would exercise their right to determine their own future in accordance with their aspirations and the relevant UN resolutions.