The Consulate General of Pakistan in Los Angeles hosted a seminar on February 5, 2025, to commemorate Kashmir Solidarity Day, reaffirming support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK).
Dignitaries, Experts, and Community Leaders Join the Event
The seminar, held at the Consulate, was attended by media representatives, experts, and key figures from the Pakistani-American community. The gathering underscored the global significance of the Kashmir issue and the urgent need for international attention.
Consul General Highlights Kashmir’s Struggle
Consul General Asim Ali Khan delivered a detailed briefing, emphasizing the grave human rights violations in IIOJK and the unwavering resilience of the Kashmiri people despite ongoing oppression. He reiterated Pakistan’s steadfast political, moral, and diplomatic support for Kashmiris and stressed the importance of implementing United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions in accordance with the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
He also read official messages from the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to Kashmir’s self-determination.
Documentary Screening and Community Support
A documentary showcasing the struggles of Kashmiris under Indian occupation was screened, highlighting the community’s resilience against brutalities and illegal control. Leaders from Friends of Pakistan (FOP) and the Pakistan American Chamber of Commerce (PACC) also voiced their unwavering solidarity with IIOJK’s oppressed people.
Experts Discuss Historical and Geopolitical Perspectives
Dr. Farooq Ahmad, Professor of History at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, provided in-depth analyses of South Asia’s historical conflict, its impact on regional stability, and global double standards. They urged major world powers to take a principled stand on the Kashmir issue.
Call for Greater Awareness in the United States
Attendees expressed appreciation for the Consulate General’s efforts in shedding light on Jammu and Kashmir’s ongoing struggle. They pledged to continue raising awareness about the dispute in the United States and emphasized the need for a stronger advocacy strategy to highlight Kashmir’s plight on international platforms.
