Minister review preparations for observance of Youm-e-Istehsal on Aug 5
Pakistani officials are coordinating nationwide preparations for 'Youm-e-Istehsal' on August 5 to express solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The government aims to highlight human rights concerns and reaffirm its political support for the region.
Why it matters
The event underscores the ongoing geopolitical tension between Pakistan and India regarding the status of Kashmir.
Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs , Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON Engr Amir Muqam , on Tuesday, chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations for the observance of Youm-e-Istehsal on August 5, directing all ministries, departments and provincial administrations to ensure coordinated efforts and maximum public participation in the nationwide observance. The meeting was attended by Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Kashmir Affairs , Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON Shabir Ahmad Usmani, Federal Secretary for Kashmir Affairs , Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON Ali Tahir, Additional Secretary Kamran Rehman Khan, Joint Secretary Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council Ali Akbar Khattak, Joint Secretary GB Council Sudheer Khattak, All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leaders Imtiaz Wani and Pervaiz Ahmad Shah, besides focal persons from federal ministries, all provinces including Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, said a press release here on Tuesday.
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