The people of Kashmir will achieve freedom from the clutches of brutal occupation forces

On Pakistan’s Independence Day, the Chief of the Pakistani Army raises Kashmir issue

(Credit : Pakistan Observer)

Islamabad (Pakistan) – Addressing the people on Pakistan’s Independence Day, Pakistan’s Army Chief, Asim Munir, raised the Kashmir issue.

He stated,

• To my Kashmiri Brethren, I would say that Inshallah you will also get free from the clutches of brutal occupation forces, as we got our freedom 76 years ago, through your rightful cause of self-determination and indigenous freedom struggle. No evil design can withstand the determination of the Kashmiri people, despite the communication blackouts, blatant use of the bayonets and turning Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir into the largest prison of the world.

• It is for the conscience of international community to realize, that Indian excesses in Kashmir have gone unaddressed and right to freedom and self-determination is being denied at the altar of geo political necessity. To all Kashmiris, I reiterate the assurance and full backing of your brothers in arms and the complete Pakistani nation.

• To our neighbor, who has never been able to reconcile with the idea of Pakistan and is a threat to the regional peace and stability, I must say that we gained freedom after a great struggle and we know how to defend it!. The strategic calculus of our arch rival, skewed by its outsized ambition, carrying an illusion of being a great power and blinded by Hindutva driven hyper nationalism, needs serious attention of the world.

• We will never be coerced by any aggressive designs, and neither can the region afford such hostility amongst two nuclear powers. Unfortunately, the adversary continues to peddle its nefarious designs against us for petty political mileage; I would humbly remind them of their predicament, last time they tried to do so.

• We are making great strides of partnership and cooperation with our time tested friend China.

• The people of Balochistan have decided to observe ‘Black Day’ on 14th August. The citizens of Balochistan have not considered themselves a part of Pakistan since 1947-48.

(Credit : SAMAA TV)

Editorial Viewpoint

Despite Pakistan’s economic crises, obtaining Kashmir remains its priority. It is necessary to show Pakistan its rightful place.