MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Minister of State for Education, Government of Pakistan, Ms. Wajiha Qamar, has said that Pakistan was firmly committed to the Kashmiris to continue its everlasting moral, political and diplomatic support in their just and principled struggle for their birth right to self-determination.
The minister expressed these views during her visit to Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT) Educational and Rehabilitation complex in Mirpur city.
Speaking on the occasion, she said that Kashmiris have sacrificed millions of lives in love for Pakistan, which could not be forgotten.
Praising great services of the KORT to the sick humanity, the minister said she was so happy to visit Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust, the largest institution in Asia, built by Chaudhry Akhtar, which emerged as an exemplary home for orphan, sheltered children.
Earlier Minister of State was warmly received by the KORT Children when reached the KORT complex at Akhterabad on the outskirt of Mirpur city.
Former government minister Chaudhry Muhammad Saeed, former member of the Legislative Assembly Sehrish Qamar, City President PML-N Farooq Chauhan, President New City Mirza Basharat Hussain, and KPC President Syed Abid Hussain Shah was also present on the occasion.
Kashmiris never accepted India’s occupation
The Minister of State said that Kashmiris have never accepted India’s forced and unlawful occupation of their motherland, arbitrariness and bullying.
“They have proven their undying love for Pakistan by sacrificing millions of lives since 1947.”
Pakistan, she said, will never leave Kashmiris alone in their struggle for freedom from Indian clutches and will continue to provide them with moral and diplomatic support.
The minister said that international community will have to end double standards. The freedom of Kashmiris will prove to be the inscription on the wall, she added.
The minister said that the government of Pakistan was striving hard for development and progress in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
She underlined that Kashmir parliamentary committee’s meeting in Mirpur was part of drawing the attention of the international community, towards early peaceful settlement of Kashmir issue.
She underlined that PM Mian Shahbaz Sharif-led incumbent government of Pakistan will establish Danish school system in all districts of Azad Jammu Kashmir.
The foundation stone will be laid soon in Bagh and Neelum-like remote districts, she revealed.
The minister said that it was not possible to describe in words the joy she felt after visiting the Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust, an institution that could not be compared to any other Orphan, homeless rehabilitation institution.
