Sumaira Sarwar
1. 5th August is declared as Youm-e-Istaqlal. It was the day when Indian Government removed the special status of Kashmir and started its brutality towards the people of Kashmir. Pakistanis and Kashmiris observe this day to condemn the inhuman and cruel behaviour of Indian military towards Kashmiri people. Sadly whole world is silent on this behaviour of Indian Army no one raised voice for Kashmir but only few people raised their voice for Kashmir. To raise the voice of Kashmiris and their issue 5th August is declared as Youme-e-Istebsal Kashmir by Pakistani government. This day will always remind us to raise our voice against brutality and all other inhuman acts. 2. In this modern age where man seeks to find peace by doing different kind of acts. The world where people find so many ways to create a peaceful environment, where our media show positive side of the world. At this point a question is always raised in our mind, that why people of developing countries especially Muslim face such cruelty? The answer for this question is that we are still in the state of mental slavery. We cannot think like we should! Pakistan always show solidarity and brotherhood for Kashmiris. Kashmir issue is the only issue which unites all the opposite political parties at one platform. As the Indian illegal occupation of occupied Kashmir had turned into the century’s biggest humanitarian crisis and tragedy. Shah Mehmood Qureshi Foreign Minister of Pakistan said that Pakistan does not accept Article 370 which provided special status to the occupied region because “we want the independence of Kashmir since it is not part of India” Pakistani government had always worked for peace. Sherry Rehman (PPP Leader) declaired that ‘Istehsal’ was a soft word, the emotions of Pakistanis ran deeper than its meaning. 3. Kashmiris have decided that their life and death is for Pakistanis and Pakistan’s life and deaths is with Kashmir. Pakistani will never leave their Kashmiri brothers and sisters alone at this difficult time. Pakistani people from all around the world participate in solidarity rallies to show their emotions for Kashmir people. Indian forces have killed hundreds of young men, women and kids. Women get raped on daily basis. Kashmir on earth has become a prison for people. 4. A place which is considered a paradise on earth now turned into hell. Where people breath in tear gas. Bullets are everywhere. They are fighting without arms with armed forces of India No Peace maker is there to help them. Kashmiris do not have basic human rights. It is not about class difference war like black lives matters. Its about human lives matter. We are living in a world where animals got their rights but Kashmiris do not have. 5. PM Imran Khan has raised his voice for people of Kashmir at all different forums. Things we need to do is to take steps to block Indian media and its telecasting. It may hit them economically because it is not only a war of weapon it is war of mind. We must educate our young generation about the real issues of Kashmir. Because Kashmir is a bleeding wound not only for the Islamic world alone but for the entire world. People has sacrifice their lives to save humanity. Pakistan will always show solidarity for Kashmir no one can deny of this, Kashmir belongs to Pakistan.