A significant Kashmir Day event took place in Houston, organized at the Pakistani Consulate to show solidarity with the people of Kashmir. The event was attended by several prominent figures, including Kashmir Committee Chairperson Ghazala Habib, Vice Consul General Ashar Shehzad, Sikh community leader Har Dam Azad Singh, and key members of the Pakistani Association of Greater Houston, including Siraaj Narsi and Asif Qadeer. Former President of the Pakistan Chamber of Commerce (PCC USA), Farah D. Iqbal, also participated in the event.
Strong Condemnation of Indian Atrocities and Call for Global Support
During the event, messages from the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan were read aloud, condemning the ongoing Indian atrocities against Kashmiris in the occupied valley. Speakers highlighted the need to modernize the global struggle for Kashmir’s freedom, urging alignment with contemporary demands for justice.
Speeches from Prominent Leaders Expressing Solidarity
Kashmir Committee Chairperson Ghazala Habib spoke passionately about the oppressive actions and draconian laws imposed by India, which have turned the occupied valley into a place of fear. Vice Consul General Ashar Shehzad emphasized that Kashmir Day, observed on February 5th, serves as a reminder to the world about the promise made to Kashmiris regarding their right to self-determination. Sikh community leader Har Dam Azad Singh expressed his full support for the Kashmir freedom movement, reaffirming his commitment to standing alongside the Kashmiris in their fight for justice.
