Rawalpindi : Pakistan’s Armed Forces on Wednesday reaffirmed their unwavering support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), reiterating that Kashmiris have an internationally recognised right to self-determination under United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on the occasion of Youm-e-Istehsal, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu expressed complete solidarity with the people of occupied Kashmir in their ongoing struggle.
The three services chiefs described the continued occupation of the territory as a matter of grave concern, saying the situation continues to undermine regional peace and security.
They warned that provocative statements and aggressive policies only heighten tensions, fuel instability and prolong the suffering of the Kashmiri people.
The military leadership maintained that sustainable peace in South Asia cannot be achieved without a fair and peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. They emphasised that any lasting settlement must reflect the aspirations of the Kashmiri people and be in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, the ISPR said.
