He said that India was violating basic human rights by depriving Kashmiris of their right of self-determination. The Chief Minister saluted the brave people of Kashmir who have embraced martyrdom and said that India cannot crush the struggle of Kashmiri people for freedom.
In his message in connection with Black Day against Indian aggression in occupied Kashmir, Shehbaz Sharif said that India cannot stifle the spirit of independence of Kashmiris through brutal force and sacrifices of Kashmiri martyrs will not go waste.
He said that Kashmiris cannot be denied their basic right of self-determination through suppressive tactics. He said that a lasting peace cannot be ensured in the region without solution of Kashmir problem in the light of UN resolutions and the aspirations of Kashmiri people. The Chief Minister said that Pakistan had multidimensional relationship with Kashmir and Muslim League-N government has fully raised Kashmir issue on all forums during its every tenure. He said that Pakistan will continue its moral, diplomatic and political support to Kashmiri people.
Shehbaz Sharif said that world community should take notice of Indian aggression and violations of human rights in occupied Kashmir.