Altaf Hamid Rao.
Sehnsa/ MIRPUR (AJK) (Parliament Times) : President Azad Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry has said that Pakistan, during the recent standoff, has taught India a lesson that it would never forget.
While addressing a public gathering at Sehnsa today, the president said that a crushing response delivered by Pakistan army under operation Bunyan um Marsous has left the enemy lick its wounds in bewilderment.
The president said that the operation Sindoor launched by India under the guise of Pahalgam false flag operation was a flagrant violation of the international law.
The operation Banyan um Marsous, he said, reflected Pakistan’s unwavering resolve, national strength and undying spirit to defend the motherland in the face of foreign aggression.
The president said that the recent victory was a clear proof of Pakistan’s strong will, defense capability and wise leadership.
He paid tributes to Pakistan army especially the Pakistan Air Force for its significant contribution in foiling the enemy’s nefarious designs. The exceptional performance demonstrated by the Shaheens during the recent war has proved it beyond any doubt that the PAF is undisputed king of the skies.
The president, on the occasion, reiterated his commitment to work for the development of the state and welfare of its people.
Referring to various initiatives he had taken during his previous government, Barrister Chaudhry said that establishment of industrial zone in Mirpur not only helped created jib opportunities for unemployed youth but also generated business activities throughout Azad Kashmir.
“At that time tax-free zones were established so that investors could get better facilities, but now the situation is different”, the president said, adding that reactivating these industrial zones would be his top priority.
Highlighting the significance of the Mirpur, Muzaffarabad, Mansehra Motorway, he said, the construction of the motorway would not only ease the travel difficulties but will also prove effective in terms of defense.
Expressing solidarity with the people of Indian occupied territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Barrister Chaudhry expressed the hope that the struggle and sacrifices rendered by the Kashmiri would never go in vain.
“The long night of oppression is now nearing its end. Insha Allah, the Kashmir Freedom Movement will soon reach its fruition”, the president remarked.
Denouncing the stepped up human rights violations in occupied Kashmir and persecution of religious minorities within India, he said, ‘International human rights organizations and independent observers from different countries are acknowledging the fact that state repression against minorities, especially Muslims and Kashmiris has intensified following the Phalgam incident.
He also paid tribute to those who lost their lives as a result of the Indian unprovoked shelling and firing on the Line of Control during the recent Pakistan-India tension and expressed his heartfelt sympathies and condolences to bereaved families.
Barrister Chaudhry assured that “The loss of life and property in the affected areas along the LoC will be fully compensated and the victims will not be left alone”.
The function was attended and addressed by Finance Minister Chaudhry Muhammad Akhlaq, Minister for Population Welfare, Irrigation and Small Dams Sardar Muhammad Hussain, Minister for Power Development Organization Chaudhry Muhammad Rashid, Minister for Tourism and Antiquities Sardar Fahim Akhtar Rabbani, Minister for Physical Planning and Housing Chaudhry Yasir Sultan, Chairman District Council Kotli Abdul Ghafoor Javed and others.