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Kashmir Solidarity Day is a day of observance in Pakistan for showing support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. It is celebrated on February 5th every year. The day was first observed in 1990, in response to the Indian government’s decision to deploy the Indian Army in the region in 1989. Since then, it has become an important day of remembrance for the Kashmiri people and their struggle for freedom. The purpose of the day is to express Pakistan’s solidarity with the people of Kashmir and to raise awareness of the human rights abuses they are facing. On this day, Pakistanis come together to demonstrate their support for the people of Kashmir, to call for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, and to hold Indian authorities accountable for their actions. The day is marked by various activities across the country. People hold rallies, marches and candlelight vigils to show their support for the people of Kashmir. They also distribute pamphlets and organize seminars to educate people about the human rights abuses in the region. Kashmir Solidarity Day is also observed outside of Pakistan. In the United Kingdom, for example, the British Pakistani community organizes events to commemorate the day and to show their support for the people of Kashmir. The Indian Administrative Jammu and Kashmir has been the site of human rights violations for decades, ever since India and Pakistan were divided in 1947. The Indian government has maintained a heavy military presence in the region, and the human rights abuses in the region have been well documented by international organizations such as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. The Indian government has used a number of tactics to suppress dissent in the region, including the use of arbitrary arrests, torture, and extrajudicial killings. There are also reports of the Indian military using collective punishment against entire villages, including the destruction of homes, businesses, and crops. In addition, the Indian government has used the Armed Forces Special Powers Act to give the military sweeping powers to search and arrest without a warrant, and this has led to numerous cases of abuse and human rights violations. The situation in Kashmir has been further exacerbated by the Indian government’s refusal to hold free and fair elections in the region. This has led to widespread dissatisfaction and unrest among the people of Kashmir, who have resorted to peaceful protests and demonstrations to express their frustration and anger. The Indian government has also imposed a communication blackout in the region, leading to a severe lack of access to information. This has resulted in a lack of access.
