AJK finalizes arrangements to observe Kashmir solidarity day

ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): Azad Jammu Kashmir government has finalized all arrangements to observe Kashmir Solidarity day in a befitting manner on February 5 to express complete solidarity with people of Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK), who are facing illegal Indian occupation for the last 72 years and heightened oppression and curfew since August 5. Kashmir Solidarity Day will be observed throughout the state with the renewed pledge to raise voice for the oppressed people of IOJK at every available forum. In this connection, a high-level meeting presided over by Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Khan reviewed and finalized the arrangements on Wednesday. “February 5 will be a closed holiday. Special prayers will be offered after morning prayers for the martyrs of Kashmir and success of freedom struggle. Sirens will be sounded at 10:00am after which traffic will be stop and one minute silence will be observed to pay tribute to the martyrs of Kashmir liberation movement”, decided in the meeting. The special messages of AJK President and Prime Minister in connection with the day will be broadcast at AJK Television, all three stations of Azad Kashmir Radio and other private FM channels. Moreover, special programs to highlight the gross … Continue reading AJK finalizes arrangements to observe Kashmir solidarity day