On the directions of Punjab Govt. Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed here on Friday and different programs including rallies, walks seminars were held to show the solidarity with the Kashmiri brethren. The district administration and District Education Authority jointly organized protest rally and human chain was also made at eight bazars of clock tower. The protest rally was led by Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali. ADCG Mian Aftab Ahmad,CEO DEA Ali Ahmad Siyan, Principal Mc higher secondary school Rao Iqbal, Akhtar Butt, Head teachers, Techers, traders,representatives of civil society and a large number of students were participate in human chain and protest rally. They were carrying Pakistani and AJK National flags, banners and placards inscribed slogans of Kashmir solidarity and against India. Addressing to the participants of rally Deputy Commissioner said that every citizen of Pakistan stands with Kashmir brethren and they would not be kept alone in the time of difficulties. He condemned the brutalities of Indian forces in held Kashmir and said that atrocities committed by India in held Kashmir posed a danger in the regional peace. He called on the international forces to take notice of the atrocities being perpetrated by India troops in occupied Kashmir. He said that the every citizen of Pakistan was protesting on the brutality being done by the Indian forces and world forum should also take notice. They participants of rally were wearing black stripe on their arm to condemn indian brutality in held Kashmir. CEO DEA said that the due to the brutal step of the India the people of Indian occupied Kashmir were facing shortage of basic human necessities such as food and medicines and these are serious violation of human rights. He said that the moral and diplomatic support with continue to Kashmiri brethren.Meanwhile a protest rally was also conducted by District Transport Department at General Bus Stand which was led by Secretary District Regional Transport Authority Zameer Hussain.Assistant Administrator Rana Habib Ullah and transports were also participated. They said that the sacred blood of innocent kashmiri people being shed in their struggle and fight since long years will definitely attain the desired objective of achieving independence of occupied kashmir. They saluted the sacrifices of kashmiri people and vowed that we would continue the support till their independence.Earlier, special prayers were also offered after the Fajar prayers in the different mosques for the success of Kashmiri brethren. During the Juma tul Mubarik congregations, the religious leaders also highlighted Indian brutality in held Kashmir. They raised voice for the early solution of the Kashmir issue. After Juma prayer the special prayers were offered for the Allah's help for innocent Kashmiri brethren.
