ISLAMABAD: Head of Islamic Military Alliance and former army chief of Pakistan General (retd) Raheel Sharif has maintained that Pakistanis’ political, moral and diplomatic support for the Kashmir cause will continue unabated.
“Let it be known that every citizen of Pakistan stands united with the people of Kashmir and supports their struggle for freedom with an unflinching resolve,” Sharif said while addressing a seminar on the Kashmir dispute organised by Pakistan Embassy in Riyadh.
Raheel Sharif pointed out that the Kashmir dispute has been repeatedly recognised at various international forums as the unfinished agenda of partition. He urged the world to take steps to stop atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and genocide of Muslims in India.
“The issue of Kashmir is very close to every Pakistani’s heart as we fully understand the cause and dynamics of this struggle right from the beginning,” said the ex-army chief.
Raheel Sharif also highlighted the human rights violations in Indian occupied Kashmir and thousands of people have embraced martyrdom in their struggle for freedom. “We have closely witnessed the sufferings of our Kashmiri brethren,” he added.
“Despite repressive measures including imposing curfew and communication blockades, Modi-led fascist regime has miserably failed to break the will and resolve of Kashmiris,” he remarked.
The former army chief also said Pakistanis acknowledge and appreciate the resolve and valour of Kashmiris in pursuit of their goal and fundamental human rights. “They have given unparalleled sacrifices and are determined to go to any lengths till their dreams are realized,” he added.
