Our Correspondent
KOHAT: Like other parts of the country, in light of the directions of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, the “Kashmir Exploitation Day” was also observed in the entire Kohat division including its district headquarters of Hangu, Orakzai, Kurram and Karak. Special ceremonies and rallies were organized by the respective district administration on the occasion of “Kashmir Exploitation Day”, in which the abolition of the special status of Kashmir and the Indian atrocities on the oppressed Kashmiris were strongly condemned.
The main event of the day was held at the District Council Hall Kohat, in which Commissioner Kohat Division Syed Motasim Billah Shah was the chief guest while attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner Kohat Hamid Iqbal, officers of the district administration, police and line department, members of the civil society and children from various schools in large numbers.
The event began with a minute’s silence after the recitation of the Holy Quran. On this occasion, solidarity was expressed with the oppressed Kashmiri people and the abrogation of Kashmir’s special status, the serious atrocities committed by the Indian forces against children, youth and women and the state terrorism were strongly condemned. On this occasion, the children in their speeches and tabloos, pointed out the inhumane behavior of the Indian army in occupied Kashmir and the atrocities committed against the Kashmiri people.
Commissioner Kohat in his speech said that the purpose of organizing this event is to draw the world’s attention to the freedom struggle of Kashmiris and the atrocities of Indian forces and to demand the world to play its role in resolving the Kashmir issue in accordance with the UN resolutions. He said that August 5, 2019 is the black day on which India took away the identity of Kashmiris by abolishing the special status of occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Mutasim Billah said, now the shape of the world has changed, this is the era of science, technology and art and to achieve a respectable place at the global level, we have to achieve excellence in science and technology. He said that Kashmir issue should not be restricted just to slogans but should be a part of our soul. He reiterated the pledge of all possible support with Kashmiris at all levels.
Commissioner Kohat said that we have to become Pakistanis first, above all kinds of affiliations and propagate Pakistanisim everywhere. He said, freedom is the fundamental right of Kashmiris which they should get at all costs. By not giving freedom to Kashmiris, their fundamental right is being violated, he added.
At the end, a walk was also held under the leadership of Commissioner Kohat Division on “Kashmir Exploitation Day” in which the participants held banners and placards on which slogans were written in favor of Kashmiris and against India. A collective prayer was also offered for the freedom of Kashmir and the oppressed Kashmiris.
