MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Kashmiris living on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) have extended heartfelt congratulations to the brave people of Pakistan and its valiant armed forces on their resolute and dignified victory against Indian aggression.
“This victory is a testament to the courage, unity, and resilience of the Pakistani nation and its defenders,” said a Srinagar-based spokesman of the Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM) in a statement.
JKSM also expressed deep appreciation to Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, the entire leadership of Pakistan’s armed forces, Prime Minister of Pakistan, and all political parties for their collective and professional handling of the recent escalation between Pakistan and India.
“Their united and strategic response reflects a mature and responsible approach that prioritizes peace while firmly defending national sovereignty and the rights of oppressed Kashmiris.”
JKSM welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire, considering it a much-needed step toward de-escalation and a moment of relief for the populations affected along the Line of Control.
Voices of Kashmiri people
However, it urged all concerned parties to build upon this ceasefire with genuine political dialogue that includes the voices of the Kashmiri people.
Furthermore, the spokesperson extended profound appreciation to Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), for his unequivocal acknowledgment that the Kashmir issue remains central to the dispute between Pakistan and India.
“His assertion that lasting peace in the region is unattainable without resolving the Kashmir conflict in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people resonates deeply with our longstanding position.”
The statement said that JKSM remains steadfast in its commitment to advocating for the rights of the Kashmiri people and urged all stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue, keeping in view the aspirations of the Kashmiri populace.
He further emphasized that the only viable and lasting solution to the Kashmir conflict lies in honouring the will of the people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and adhering to the relevant United Nations resolutions.
“The Kashmiri people have made immense sacrifices for their fundamental right to self-determination, and any resolution that bypasses their voice will neither be just nor sustainable.”
He reiterated that Kashmiris must be active participants in all dialogues, negotiations, and peace processes.
The spokesperson also warned the world community that peace in South Asia is inextricably linked to peace in Kashmir.
